Albany, NY – The early December freeze isn’t going anywhere soon. According to the NOAA Climate Prediction Center’s 8–14 Day Outlook, issued December 1, New York will remain locked in a colder-than-normal pattern from December 9 through December 15, extending winter’s grip on the Northeast.
Forecasters say Arctic air will continue to dominate much of the region, keeping highs in the 20s and 30s across upstate areas and low 40s near New York City. Nighttime lows will stay below freezing statewide, with wind chills making it feel even colder in the Adirondacks and Finger Lakes regions.
Precipitation chances will be above normal, meaning snow and mixed precipitation could return midweek. Albany, Syracuse, and Buffalo may see fresh snow accumulation, while New York City and Long Island are more likely to experience cold rain before temperatures drop enough to bring flurries.
Meanwhile, the West Coast, Southwest, and Texas will enjoy a starkly different pattern — above-average warmth and dry weather dominate from California to the southern Plains. In contrast, the Empire State stays firmly in winter’s path, with few signs of a major warm-up until late December.
Residents should expect slippery commutes and bundle up as the state remains under Arctic influence through at least mid-month.
