Arctic Cold Front Bringing Snow Squalls to the Tri-State Region for the First Day of 2026...

An Arctic front and an intense upper-level trough have combined to produce snow squalls during the early morning across the NYC metro area.  As of 7 a.m., the NWS Snow Squall Warning continues for eastern Long Island and portions of the Jersey Shore.  Up to one inch of snow will fall that will produce slick roadways this morning.  The sky will clear with sunshine later today with temperatures several degrees below normal with highs in the 20s and 30s.  No precipitation is expected for the City through next weekend.  

George Wright is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist for Wright Weather Consulting, LLC. Visit our website at WrightWeather.com. Follow George Wright on Twitter @gwweather.

 

Less Snow Than Expected in the City but Higher Amounts in Upstate NY, CT and Long Island...

A storm moving through Pennsylvania this evening has spread a large, fast moving area of snow, sleet and freezing rain. Snowfall totals that were expected to be 4 to 8 inches will now only be in the 2 to 4 inch range in the City, but higher amounts have fallen outside of the City. As of 1:00 a.m., Central Park reported 2.3 inches and Newark Airport and JFK Airport reported 2.5 inches. Other snowfall reports include Nagatuck, CT 8.5 inches, New Fairfeld, CT 8.3 inches, North Pathogue, LI 6.8 inches, and 6.1 inches in Peekskil, NY.  Partly sunny, cold weather expected Saturday afternoon. Rain and milder weather on Sunday.  

George Wright is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist for Wright Weather Consulting, LLC. Visit our website at WrightWeather.com. Follow George Wright on Twitter @gwweather.

Second Significant Snowfall of December for the NYC Metro Area on Friday into Saturday Morning...4 to 8 Inches Expected...

An area of low pressure now centered over the upper Midwest this morning will track southeastward spreading a mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain to the Mid-Atlantic States and New York City. Only snow is forecasted for NYC and northern New Jersey with sleet and freezing rain mixing in across portions of Central and Southern New Jersey.  The snow is expected to begin late Friday or Friday evening and will be out to sea by noon on Saturday.  A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for 4 to 8 inches of snow by noon Saturday.  Rain is forecast on Sunday with a hard freeze for Monday with lows in the 20s.  Have a great holiday.

George Wright is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist for Wright Weather Consulting, LLC. Visit our website at WrightWeather.com. Follow George Wright on Twitter @gwweather.