Winter Season Snowfall in New York City Reveals Lower Than Last Year, NWS Report Shows

The winter season marks the excitement for more snowfall in New York City. However, according to the latest weather report, NYC explained the lack of measurable snowfall this season, adding that current records showed that snowfall appeared lower than last year.

Recent weather news showed that heavy lake-effect snow impacted portions of New York City in November and December 2022. Buffalo City received the worst impact, causing significant travel delays and restrictions.

The heavy lake-effect snow brought extreme weather temperatures that resulted in causing health risks to vulnerable people in New York City. Meanwhile, snow accumulation on roofs and streets raised concerns for motorists and homeowners.

In addition, the blast of arctic air in New York City also helped to unfold colder temperatures in December 2022.

Lack of snowfall

Meanwhile, NBC New York reported that NYC suffered from a lack of measurable snowfall, adding the potential of new record snowfall this season.

New York City also noted wintry weather conditions, a combination of snow and rain, that unloaded this year.

Although the state experienced snowflakes this winter, the amount was smaller than usual, which could also be associated with the wintry weather conditions.

Meanwhile, the National Weather Service New York explained that forecasts had not recorded much snowfall, adding that it was lowered than last year.

The NWS report also added that a trace of snow was recorded in Central Park and Kennedy, New York.

On the other hand, the NWS New York Satellite Forecast (As of January 10) showed that New York City could expect cloudy weather, adding that the normal high temperatures could reach 40 next week.

Light snow and rain also unloaded in portions of New York this week, with freezing conditions in some parts of the state.

Meanwhile, NBC New York explained that above-normal temperatures could unfold this January. There could also be a chance of measurable snowfall.

In addition, the National Weather Service's current update in portions of California showed that the state could expect a surge of moisture and heavy rain.

The advisory also added that a moderate threat (level 3) is present due to relentless rain, which could result in flooding.

Not expected to improve

On the other hand, the Weather Channel's recent report revealed that the state is waiting for the first measurable snow this season of 2022 to 2023.

The weather report explained that portions of the Northeast received less snow or only traces of snow, which is below average than what was expected.

The Weather Channel also said that the current weather pattern favors Northern Plains and Rockies portions. The forecast added that the lack of snow in NYC is not expected to improve this week.

On the other hand, the forecast said that a possible storm could unfold this late week, noting that it would be mostly rain in Boston, southern New England, and the mid-Atlantic.

In addition, the report said that the warmer temperatures in the Northeast could be associated with a lack of snow.

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