Summary:
NYC might see its first measurable snow of the season this weekend!
A quick-moving clipper system could bring a dusting of snow to the city early Saturday morning.
Areas north and west of NYC could see 1 to 3 inches of snow accumulation.
Rain is likely along the coast on Friday, with a mix of rain and snow inland.
Temperatures will dip to freezing early Saturday, potentially resulting in a light snowfall in parts of the city.
NYC Weekend Snow?
New Yorkers might see the first measurable snow of the season as early as Saturday morning! A quick-moving clipper system is set to bring snowflakes to the Tri-State Area. While significant accumulation isn't expected in the city, a dusting is possible if temperatures cooperate.
Areas north and west of the city could see 1 to 3 inches of snow due to colder temperatures.
<img src="https://media.nbcnewyork.com/2024/12/snow-forecast-10.png?resize=218%2C123&quality=85&strip=all" alt="Snow forecast map">Friday's Forecast
Rain is predicted along the coast Friday morning, with a mix of rain and snow further inland, particularly in northern New Jersey and the Hudson Valley. Higher elevations might experience all snow.
<img src="https://media.nbcnewyork.com/2024/12/friday-hour-by-hour-1.png?resize=218%2C123&quality=85&strip=all" alt="Friday hour-by-hour forecast">Areas south and east of the I-95 corridor will remain above freezing, with all precipitation as rain.
<img src="https://media.nbcnewyork.com/2024/12/zone-1.png?resize=218%2C123&quality=85&strip=all" alt="Zone 1 forecast map"> <img src="https://media.nbcnewyork.com/2024/12/zone-2.png?resize=218%2C123&quality=85&strip=all" alt="Zone 2 forecast map"> <img src="https://media.nbcnewyork.com/2024/12/zone-3.png?resize=218%2C123&quality=85&strip=all" alt="Zone 3 forecast map">Saturday Morning Surprise?
Accumulations will likely stay under three inches. However, a dusting of snow is possible Saturday morning in NYC, Long Island, and Central & South Jersey as temperatures dip to freezing.
<img src="https://media.nbcnewyork.com/2024/12/saturday-AM.png?resize=218%2C123&quality=85&strip=all" alt="Saturday morning forecast"><img src="https://media.nbcnewyork.com/2024/12/10-day-forecast.png?resize=218%2C123&quality=85&strip=all" alt="10-day forecast">While not a major snowstorm, it could be a unique start to astronomical winter!
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