Will NYC Get A White Christmas This Year

As Christmas approaches, many New Yorkers are wondering if this year will finally bring snow on the holiday. A white Christmas is defined as having at least one inch of snow on the ground on December 25th. Historically, New York City has a low chance of that happening, with weather data showing only about a 10–13 percent likelihood of a white Christmas in the city.

This week, the region is expecting some wintry weather before Christmas, with light snow or a wintry mix in parts of the Tri‑State Area, especially north and west of the city. Forecasters say most of it will melt before the holiday arrives. Temperatures through Christmas are forecast to be mild with dry conditions on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, making significant snow accumulation on the ground highly unlikely (Gothamist).

So while there may be snowflakes or dustings earlier in the week and picturesque winter scenes in upstate areas, a true white Christmas in NYC itself looks unlikely this year. That said, winter weather can still surprise us, so stay tuned to the latest forecasts (CBS News).