New York Weather: Significant Snowfall Expected Friday Night

Christmas Day Forecast

• 🎄 Today, Christmas Day, offers a quiet and comfortable forecast with a few clouds clearing to brighter skies this afternoon.
• 💨 While it will be breezy this afternoon, temperatures will be pleasant, but expect it to turn windy and cold by tonight.

Impactful Winter Storm Arrives

• ⚠️ A significant winter storm is anticipated to arrive tomorrow night through Saturday morning, bringing accumulations for everyone.
• ❄️ This storm has the potential to be the most snow in years, with current forecasts predicting 4 to 8 inches.
• 🗓️ The last time New York City experienced a snowfall of 6 inches or more was in January 2022, when Central Park received 8.5 inches.

Travel and Snowfall Projections

• 🚗 Futurecast shows increasing clouds tomorrow, with potential icing to the west before the snow begins, possibly with intense snow at the onset.
• 🚧 Travelers should prepare for nasty travel conditions on Friday, as the snow is expected to persist through the evening and overnight hours.
• 📉 Models are aggressive with snowfall predictions ranging from 5 to 8 inches, with potential for more in some areas.
• 🗺️ Generally, expect lesser amounts of snow to the south and along the coast, with bigger amounts expected to the north and west.

Weekend Weather Outlook

• 🥶 Tomorrow morning will be cold with temperatures around 29 degrees Fahrenheit as the region waits for the snow.
• 📈 The First Alert 7-day forecast highlights today as standing out with a high of 46 degrees, making it potentially the warmest in a while.