NYC Weather Forecast: Clear Christmas Eve, Potential Snow Friday

Current Conditions and Christmas Eve Forecast

• 🌫️ Fog is present to close out the day, with ceilings around 3500 ft in New York City.
• 💨 Winds are picking up, with gusts up to 21 mph, but temperatures are above freezing, preventing significant icing.
• 🎄 Christmas Eve (tomorrow) will see temperatures in the 40s regionwide, potentially milder down the Jersey Shore.
• 🌬️ It will be a windy day with gusts between 10-20 mph tonight into tomorrow morning, and 20-40 mph by tomorrow afternoon.
• 🥶 Despite 40-degree temperatures, the wind will make it feel much chillier.

Christmas Day and Weekend Outlook

• ☁️ Christmas Day is expected to be fine with more clouds and possibly a flurry, but not a major storm.
• 🌧️ Atmospheric rivers continue to hit the West Coast, with one expected to move towards the East Coast.
• ❄️ By Friday evening, a snow and rain mix is anticipated, with potential snow accumulation.
• 🌨️ Medium-range models suggest 3-6 inches of snow, with potential for 9-10 inches well inland, and less closer to the coast.
• 🥶 Following the storm, bitter cold is expected to move in.
• 🌡️ The 7-day forecast shows temperatures in the 40s for Christmas Eve and Day, with a potential for rain and snow on Friday.
• ⛈️ Sunday brings the next storm with temperatures in the 30s, accompanied by rain and cold.