A powerful Nor’easter could roll up the East Coast next week, dumping as much as five inches of snow across parts of New York and New Jersey and turning the region into a winter scene overnight.
Fox Weather meteorologists are watching the lower Hudson Valley closely, where the storm system could snow-bomb the region with three to five inches on Tuesday—enough to make the workweek feel like full-on winter.
New York might find itself under a blanket of up to five inches of snow next week, offering a bold reminder that winter is far from over. Paul Martinka
Meteorologists at Fox Weather say New York City could see a burst of early-morning snow flurries on Tuesday—but don’t be fooled, the wintry tease is expected to quickly flip over to rain. As the system rolls through, the city could rack up one to two inches of precipitation, making for a soggy start that may steal the spotlight from any snow that tries to stick.
Meanwhile, forecasters say Northwest New Jersey could get dusted with one to three inches of snow on Tuesday—just enough to paint a quick winter backdrop and remind residents the season’s not done making its rounds.
New York City usually sees about 4.8 inches of snow each December, based on long-term data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration—proof that while the city may glitter with holiday lights, it also gets its fair share of classic winter moments.
Still, a white Christmas in the city is a rare treat. The last time snow dusted all five boroughs on December 25 was back in 2009—making a snowy holiday in New York a truly special event.
Rain is on the way for New York City, promising a soggy spell that could put a damper on outdoor plans. Nate's Dronography
New York City woke up to a winter wonderland on Christmas Eve 2024, with two inches of snow marking the city’s first white Christmas Eve in nearly three decades since 1996.
New Jersey usually sees about 5.4 inches of snow each December, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, giving the Garden State its classic midwinter charm.
The potential Nor’easter follows a massive cross-country storm that grounded over 1,800 flights and caused more than 7,000 delays across the U.S. on Saturday, according to flight-tracking site FlightAware.
The hardest hit was Chicago O’Hare International Airport, where the storm forced the cancellation of over 600 flights, leaving travelers stranded and schedules in chaos.
Saturday’s snowfall sparked a dramatic 45-car crash on I-70 near Terre Haute, Indiana, highlighting just how quickly winter conditions can turn dangerous.
Fortunately, no serious injuries or fatalities were reported.
Fox Weather reports that a polar vortex is set to sweep across the U.S. next week, sending temperatures below freezing for 235 million Americans.
Residents of Montana, the Dakotas, Minnesota, and Wisconsin may soon endure dangerously cold, bone-chilling temperatures as the polar vortex sweeps through.
