First Measurable Snow of the Season Expected in NYC This Weekend
New York City is set to experience its first measurable snowfall of the season this weekend, accompanied by frigid pre-Christmas temperatures dropping into the mid-teens, according to weather forecasters.
Light snow is expected to begin overnight Friday, with the heaviest accumulation early Saturday morning. Meteorologist Dylan DeBruyn from FOX Weather reported that up to two inches of snow may blanket parts of the city, while other areas could see only a light coating.
“This will feel like the coldest air we’ve had in a couple of years,” DeBruyn noted, advising residents to bundle up while outdoors due to the risk of frostbite. Wind chills are expected to make outdoor activities particularly challenging.
The snow is forecast to taper off by noon Saturday, with nighttime temperatures plummeting to 18 degrees. Sunday is expected to be even colder, with lows of 15 degrees and a wind chill making it feel as low as 9 degrees.
The average snowfall for December in Central Park is typically five inches, though this month has seen significantly less. The highest recorded December snowfall in the city occurred in 1947, when 30.2 inches fell.
Earlier in December, New York City experienced a trace of snow, but DeBruyn confirmed it was not measurable. “This would be our first measurable snow in the city,” he said.
As the snow and cold descend, forecasters urge New Yorkers to take precautions against the extreme weather conditions.
