NYC Weather: Snow Possible Saturday Night into Sunday, Abnormally Cold December

December Cold Snap and Wind Advisory

• 🥶 December has been abnormally cold in NYC, with only one day officially at or above average.
• 💨 A wind advisory is in effect until 4 AM, with gusts up to 40-50 mph, making 33 degrees feel like 23.
• 🌬️ Winds will decrease to 15-25 mph gusts by Saturday morning, but will pick up again as the next system approaches.

Potential for Snow This Weekend

• ❄️ A system moving in Saturday presents a chance for precipitation that could be white, not just wet.
• 🌨️ By 10 PM Saturday night, the forecast indicates a heavy, wet, slushy snow in New York City.
• 🧊 Indications suggest the freezing line will push through, potentially allowing for light, fluffy snow in NYC before it moves out by Sunday morning.

Snowfall Accumulation Estimates

• 📊 Current model consensus suggests at least an inch of snow for NYC, with some models predicting up to 1.9 inches.
• ✨ While not a major storm, the snowfall could be enough to create a holiday-like atmosphere.

Post-Snow Cold and Extended Forecast

• 🥶 Following the snow, Monday morning is expected to bring the coldest air yet, with wind chills feeling like 5 degrees in NYC and zero in Brookhaven.
• ☀️ Friday will feature sun and cold temperatures, with Saturday seeing temperatures in the low 30s before dropping to 28 degrees Sunday morning with the snow.
• 📈 Lonnie Quinn expresses optimism about the forecast, stating it has