New York City, NY – A colder and more unsettled pattern will spread across New York State from Nov. 29th through Dec. 5th, bringing a mix of cold rain, snow, and shifting travel impacts from Long Island to the Adirondacks.
According to NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, temperatures during this period are expected to run below normal statewide, including coastal regions such as New York City, Long Island, and the lower Hudson Valley, as well as colder interior zones like Syracuse, Albany, Binghamton, and the North Country. Overnight lows across Upstate may fall well below freezing, increasing the risk of accumulating snow.
NOAA’s precipitation outlook also features a strong signal for above-normal precipitation across the entire state, suggesting several systems could move through as December begins. NYC and the surrounding metro region are most likely to experience cold rain, with occasional rain–snow transitions possible during colder nights or early mornings.
Interior New York — including the Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Finger Lakes, Tug Hill Plateau, and Adirondacks — holds the highest probability for early-season snowfall, with several rounds of light to moderate accumulation possible depending on storm timing.
While the long-range forecast does not point to a single major winter storm, the pattern supports a series of disturbances capable of producing slick roads, reduced visibility, and travel delays, especially along I-87, I-90, I-81, and mountain passes across Upstate.
Residents across New York State should monitor updated local forecasts as shifting temperatures determine how much rain or snow each region sees during the first week of December.
