First Alert Weather: Cold Christmas, Snow Returns Friday

Current Conditions and Recent Snowfall

• ❄️ The Tri-State Area recently experienced snowfall, with accumulations ranging from two to six inches in many parts.
• 🎯 Higher snow totals were observed in northern and western regions, including the Catskills and Poconos.
• 🌧️ Closer to the coastline, snowfall was less, with some areas like Stamford, CT, receiving 1.5 inches.
• 💨 Current temperatures are above freezing, with lingering sprinkles possible on the east end of Long Island.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Forecast

• ☀️ Christmas Eve is expected to be mostly sunny and dry, with afternoon temperatures around 43 degrees, ideal for travel.
• ☁️ Christmas Day will see more cloudiness but remain dry for most of the Tri-State Area, with highs near 42 degrees.
• ⚠️ A slight chance of rain or snow showers exists for southern New Jersey, staying south of the main viewing area.

Upcoming Snow and Cold

• 🌨️ Snow is anticipated to return on Friday night into Saturday, potentially bringing accumulating, plowable snow.
• ❄️ The rain-snow line is expected to hover near the I-78 corridor and the south shore of Long Island.
• 🥶 Following the snow, cold temperatures will persist, with New Year's Eve expected to be in the 20s with wind chills in the teens.
• 🔄 The month of December has been characterized by a cycle of cold temperatures and frequent precipitation.