New York Weather: Light Snow Possible Overnight 12/31/25

New Year's Eve Weather Outlook

• ❄️ Light snow is anticipated tonight into tomorrow morning, particularly around midnight, with potential for slippery conditions.
• 🥶 The forecast indicates a cold and blustery start to the year, with wind chills expected to be in the single digits and sub-zero in some areas.

Snowfall Estimates and Conditions

• 🌨️ While some models suggest 1-2 inches of snow north and west, and in parts of Suffolk County, the overall snowfall is expected to be very light.
• ⚠️ A concern for brief blinding snow squalls exists early tomorrow morning, which could lead to accumulations of about a half-inch to an inch.
• 💨 Winds are currently gusting 20-25 mph and are expected to continue, adding to the blustery conditions.

Temperature and Wind Chill Forecast

• 🌡️ Anticipated wind chills this afternoon are in the teens and 20s, dropping to around 25 degrees in Central Park at midnight.
• 🧊 By tomorrow, areas like Sullivan, Ulster, and Orange counties could experience single-digit and sub-zero wind chills.

General Weather Observations

• ☀️ The days are gradually getting longer, but the current weather pattern remains cold and blustery.
• 🧣 Residents are advised to celebrate in layers due to the cold temperatures and wind.