Winter Weather Forecast: Bitter Cold, Snow Accumulation, and Brighter Holiday Skies
The latest weather update from Meteorologist Jordan Due confirms that winter has fully set in across the region, with frigid temperatures and accumulating snow dominating the forecast. Monday morning began with bitterly cold conditions, as temperatures plunged into the negatives, making for a challenging start to the day.
Highs barely reached the teens in many areas, and similar conditions are expected tomorrow, with some locations struggling to reach double digits until later in the afternoon.
Overnight lows are forecasted to dip even further into negative territory across much of the News10 viewing area. While wind chill values may ease slightly, snowfall is on the horizon. Light snow is expected to begin between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Monday in the Capital Region, bringing 1 to 3 inches of fluffy accumulation by morning. Snowfall will linger into Tuesday, particularly in areas southeast of the region, before tapering off by the afternoon.
Snowfall accumulations will vary by location. Along I-87 near the Hudson River, around 2 inches are expected, while areas along I-90, including the Mohawk Valley, Berkshires, Taconics, and Appalachian Mountains, could see 2 to 4 inches. North of Lake Ontario, in the northwestern Adirondacks, totals may exceed 4 inches.
Travelers should exercise caution on Christmas Eve morning, as lingering snow showers could create hazardous road conditions. However, brighter skies are forecasted for the first day of Hanukkah and Christmas Day, with sunlight highlighting the accumulated snow.
Temperatures will begin to climb later in the week, reaching the upper 30s and low 40s by next weekend. Mixed precipitation is possible next Monday, followed by milder conditions as the New Year approaches.
