Tri-State Area Weather: Thaw, Rain, and a Chance of Snow Before Christmas

Mid-Week Thaw and Sun

• ☀️ Expect a mix of sun and clouds on Wednesday with temperatures reaching the mid-40s, offering a slight thaw.
• 🥶 Overnight lows will be in the 20s, with some areas potentially in the teens, leading to slick spots on surfaces.

Approaching Rain and Warmer Temperatures

• 🌡️ A significant warm-up begins modestly on Tuesday and takes hold by Thursday and Friday, with highs approaching 50 degrees.
• 🌧️ Heavy rain is anticipated to arrive by Thursday night and continue into Friday morning, with models predicting between 0.6 to 1.1 inches of rainfall.

Potential Snowfall for Christmas Week

• ❄️ There is a chance of snow for areas north and west of New York City on Tuesday, the 22nd.
• 🌨️ Some models suggest a wintry mix or sleet could occur in parts of the Bronx, with rain south of that.
• ☃️ While not a major snowstorm, some models indicate a possibility of light snowfall or a wintry mix, with predicted accumulation of around a tenth to three-tenths of an inch.

Weekend and Early Next Week Outlook

• 📉 Temperatures will drop significantly by Saturday morning, reaching the low 30s, before rising back into the 40s.
• 🌡️ Next Tuesday is currently forecast to have a high of 36 degrees, with the potential for that chance of snow.