Sat Dec 21 08:50:00 UTC 2024: ## First Measurable Snow Possible in NYC This Weekend
**New York, NY** – New Yorkers could wake up to their first measurable snowfall of the season this Saturday, bringing an early taste of winter to the city. A quick-moving clipper system is expected to sweep through the tri-state area early Saturday, bringing the possibility of a light dusting of snow to the city. While significant accumulation is unlikely, areas further north and west could see 1 to 3 inches.
This would mark a rare December snowfall in Central Park, with the last measurable snowfall occurring in 2021 (a mere 0.2 inches). The average December snowfall is 4.9 inches, highlighting the impact of climate change on the region’s weather patterns.
While the city is anticipated to see a light dusting at most, areas north and west of the city, including parts of northern New Jersey and the Hudson Valley, are more likely to experience heavier snowfall. A mix of rain and snow is predicted for these areas, with higher elevations in Northwest New Jersey, the Poconos, and the Catskills potentially receiving an all-snow event. Areas south and east of the I-95 corridor will primarily see rain due to above-freezing temperatures.
The clipper system is not expected to bring heavy precipitation; snowfall accumulations should remain under three inches across the region, with most areas experiencing less than an inch. The snow is most likely to fall early Saturday morning, coinciding with a drop in temperature to freezing in New York City, Long Island, and Central and South Jersey.
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