New York, NY – A cooldown to more typical late-February temperatures is set to take hold across New York in the Feb. 21–27 window, increasing the odds for additional snow and mixed precipitation statewide.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, much of New York falls within a near-normal temperature zone for the 8- to 14-day outlook. That means highs and overnight lows should align more closely with seasonal averages after recent swings, particularly across upstate regions.
Precipitation probabilities are tilted above normal, with a 33% to 40% chance of wetter-than-average conditions. In western and central New York, including Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, that pattern typically favors periodic snow events, especially if storm tracks move through the Great Lakes. Across the Hudson Valley and into New York City, marginal temperatures may support a mix of rain and snow depending on time of day and surface conditions.
Drivers should stay alert for slick conditions during early morning and overnight hours when temperatures fall below freezing. Elevated roadways, bridges and untreated secondary roads are most vulnerable to refreezing.
The broader setup favors occasional systems moving through rather than extended dry stretches. Additional updates from the National Weather Service could refine storm timing and precipitation type as late February approaches.
