New York, New York – Early commuters across New York could encounter slick roads before 8 a.m. Thursday as light overnight snow brushes parts of the state, but temperatures rising 15 to 20 degrees above normal will turn most accumulation into slush or rain by midday.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, New York sits in a 40 to 50 percent above-normal precipitation zone through Tuesday. That active stretch extends from the Mid-Atlantic into New England and across the Great Lakes, increasing the likelihood of multiple systems crossing the Empire State to close out February.
In New York City, average highs this time of year sit near 40 degrees. Afternoon readings next week may climb into the upper 40s and low 50s, especially along the I-95 corridor. Albany, Syracuse and Rochester could see brief bursts of overnight snow or a rain-snow mix before daytime melting takes over. Higher elevations in the Adirondacks and along I-87 may hold onto light accumulation longer during pre-dawn hours.
The broader temperature outlook favors above-normal warmth across much of the eastern United States, while colder air lingers across parts of the northern Plains and West Coast. That contrast keeps storm systems moving through the Northeast.
Drivers should allow extra travel time during the morning commute, clear slush from drains to prevent standing water and monitor local advisories for updates. The milder stretch continues into early next week, but additional systems could still bring quick changes. Winter is easing its grip across New York, though it has not disappeared entirely.
