New York Weather Forecast: Snow Mix Expected Tuesday, No White Christmas

Sunday Weather Outlook

• ☁️ Expect increasing clouds tonight, leading to a cloudier start to Sunday.
• 💨 Winds will pick up on Sunday, gusting to 25 miles per hour, but the day is expected to be pleasant.
• 🌡️ High temperatures will reach 45 degrees in the city, with wind chills feeling like the upper 30s.
• 📈 Regional highs will range from 39 to 47 degrees, with cooler temperatures north and west of the city.

Tuesday's First Alert Weather Day

• ⚠️ Tuesday has been declared a First Alert Weather Day due to a potential rain and snow mix.
• ❄️ The region could see 1 to 3 inches of snow accumulation, creating slick roadways and potential flight delays.
• 🚗 Travel plans early Tuesday morning may become tricky due to the wintry mix.

Snowfall Accumulation and White Christmas Prospects

• 📊 Snowfall models suggest varying amounts, with the city potentially receiving dusting to an inch and a half.
• 🌨️ Areas northwest of the city could see up to four inches of snowfall with one model.
• ❌ Despite potential snowfall early in the week, high temperatures above freezing on Tuesday and Wednesday mean the snow will melt.
• 🎄 A white Christmas (requiring one inch of snow on the ground on Christmas Day) is unlikely for most, especially in the city, though possible north and west of the city.

Extended Forecast

• 📅 Monday will be sunny with a high of 36 degrees.
• 🌦️ Tuesday will see snow and a wintry mix, with a high of 38 degrees, followed by melting.
• 🎄 Christmas Eve day (Wednesday) will be 42 degrees and good for travel.
• ☀️ Christmas Day will be 45 degrees with a chance of showers.
• ☁️ Friday and Saturday will see seasonal temperatures with mixed sun/clouds and more cloud cover, respectively.