Overview
- New York recorded its first early-season snowfall with state images showing accumulation on Whiteface Veterans Memorial Highway in Essex County.
- AccuWeather projects 17–21 inches of snow for New York City and roughly 90–100 inches for Buffalo, signaling more snow than last year for the city but still below its long-term average.
- The Weather Channel’s early outlook tied to a developing La Niña highlights swings from mild spells to sudden cold snaps, with some New York regions potentially nearing 100 inches of seasonal snow.
- NOAA’s official outlook for New York City favors slightly warmer-than-normal conditions with equal chances for above- or below-normal precipitation, underscoring high uncertainty for local snow totals.
- Meteorologists point to La Niña and expanding Siberian snowpack as key drivers of potential cold outbreaks, as medical experts advise precautions against frostbite and hypothermia.