Summary:

Wintry Mix: Expected Friday, potentially impacting I-95 travel.
Weekend Temps: Dipping into the 20s and 30s, possibly teens in some spots.
Snowfall Prediction: Around 20 inches for NYC, below the typical average.
School Break: December 23rd - January 1st.

NYC Winter officially starts on December 21st.
Expect a wintry mix on Friday and frigid temperatures in the 20s and 30s this weekend.
NYC snowfall is predicted to be around 20 inches, below the typical average.
NYC public school winter break runs from December 23rd to January 1st.
The I-95 corridor may experience significant travel delays due to the weather.

NYC Winter Forecast: Snow, Cold, and School Break!

Get ready, NYC! Winter is officially arriving on December 21st, bringing with it the winter solstice and the promise of chilly temperatures and potential snowfall.

Chilly Weekend Ahead

Temperatures are expected to plummet into the 20s and 30s this weekend, with some areas even seeing teens. Before the big freeze, expect a wintry mix on Friday, potentially causing travel delays, especially on the I-95 corridor.

FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods warns of a weaker system bringing rain and snow mix on Friday.

Snow Predictions

While areas north of NYC, like Syracuse, may see more significant snowfall, the city itself is predicted to receive around 20 inches of snow this winter, according to FOX 5 NY's Nick Gregory. This is below the typical seasonal average of 28 inches but more than last year.

The lower Hudson Valley could see slightly more, with totals between 20 and 25 inches. The coast will likely experience a mix of rain and snow, with heavier snow further inland.