NYC Winter Storm Update: Snowfall Totals and Forecast - December 26, 2025

Winter Storm Impact and Forecast

• ❄️ A winter storm continues to impact the entire tri-state region, with snow intensifying in Manhattan and expected to persist through the overnight and into Saturday morning.
• ⚠️ Travel is not advised through the overnight and early Saturday due to the mixed precipitation, which includes snow, sleet, and freezing rain.

Snowfall Accumulation and Regional Differences

• 📊 The New York City area is now forecast to receive 2 to 5 inches of snow, with most neighborhoods closer to the 2-inch mark.
• 📈 Areas north and east of NYC, particularly the Hudson Valley, are expected to see significantly higher snowfall totals, with some locations approaching nine and a half inches.
• 🍩 A "dry slot" over the NYC area has led to less moisture and therefore lower snowfall amounts compared to surrounding regions.

Precipitation Types and Temperature Variations

• 🌡️ While surface temperatures are cold enough for snow in NYC, slightly warmer air above the ground, brought by a southeasterly breeze, has contributed to less snow in the immediate metro area.
• 🌧️ South of the freezing line, including the Jersey Shore and southward, precipitation is expected to be rain, while Long Island will mostly see snow.

Post-Storm Outlook and Weekend Forecast

• ☀️ After the storm moves out by Saturday afternoon, the rest of the weekend is expected to be dry.
• 💧 However, moisture moving in from the west by Sunday afternoon will bring a near 100% chance of rain to the tri-state area Sunday night into Monday morning.
• 📉 The accumulated snow from the weekend storm is not expected to last long due to the incoming rain and warmer temperatures in the 40s on Monday.