While the groundhog gives one winter forecast, meteorologists might have another. Forecasters at the Farmer’s Almanac say bitter cold and snow may cast a shadow on February this year. Despite the chill,
Rain is rolling into New York City, and some areas north and west of the city may see icy conditions for the morning commute.
New York City has faced a prolonged period of frigid conditions very low temperatures but a slight reprieve is forecast.
NYC's winter weather has been slightly warmer than usual, with an average temp of 35°F recorded in Central Park on January 29.
A seasonal outlook from the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center reveals that New York is forecast with a likelihood of above-average temperatures from February through April 2025. (Courtesy of the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center) (Courtesy of the National Weathe
Rain is expected to move into the area as early as 3 a.m. Friday, however, it’s “much more likely” that residents will see rain closer to 7-8 a.m., according to Matthew Wunsch, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
The NWS has issued a winter storm watch for several counties in New York, with heavy lake effect snow expected.
The National Weather Service issued an updated cold weather advisory at 1:44 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until Wednesday at noon for Oneida, Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Tompkins, Madison and Cortland counties.
After days of balmy weather, New York City is slated to get buried in snow and then hit with an arctic blast expected to unleash a potentially life-threatening chill.
The Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory that predicts 1 to 3 inches of snow in Monroe, Livingston and Allegany counties, 2 to 4 inches of snow in parts of Orleans, Genesee, Niagara and Erie counties and 3 to 6 inches of snow in parts of Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and southern Erie counties.
Northern New York is set to get up to an additional 7 inches of snow from Wednesday through Thursday, forecasters say.
The Central New York region is due for some more snow, and the National Weather Service advises drivers in heavily affected areas to take their time.