New York Weather: Cold Snap, Snow Potential, and Weekly Forecast

Current Cold Conditions

• 🥶 The current weather is described as chilly and frigid, with temperatures dropping throughout the day.
• 🌡️ The high for the day was 38 degrees, but the temperature is currently 26 and expected to continue falling overnight.
• 📉 Today's high of 38 degrees is 8 degrees colder than the December average of 46, continuing a trend of below-average temperatures for the month.

Precipitation Outlook

• 🌧️ Two potential precipitation events are being tracked.
• 🌨️ The first event, occurring mid-week, is expected to be mostly rain, with a chance of snow north of New York City, potentially accumulating 1-2 inches in some areas.
• ❄️ The second, more significant event is brewing for Sunday, with both the European and GFS models showing widespread snow potential.

Sunday Snow Forecast

• 🎯 Both long-range models place the rain-snow line offshore, indicating widespread snow for the region on Sunday.
• 📈 Early predictions suggest a potential accumulation of 1-2 inches according to the GFS model, and 2-4 inches according to the European model.
• ⚠️ It is emphasized that these are early predictions and subject to change, but there is a chance for the first measurable snow in New York City.

Weekly Temperature Trends

• 📅 Tomorrow (Tuesday) will see a high of 34 degrees after a cold start at 19.
• 📈 Wednesday's high will be 45 degrees, still a degree below average, with rain expected in New York City and potential snow north of the area.
• 🥶 Temperatures will remain in the low to mid-30s or colder through the end of the week and into the weekend, with Sunday's morning low predicted at 25 degrees.