New York City: 18 To 26 Inches Of Snow Expected This Winter Season; Snow Days Could Be 4 To 7

Weather experts said that residents of New York City could experience eight to 26 inches of snow this winter season.

They said that this would be slightly below the historical average of 29.8 inches.

Furthermore, the snow period, as forecasted, could be between four to seven days.

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What To Expect

Meteorologists explained that as autumn weather has taken hold in the Northeast, it would only be a matter of time before winter reaches New York City.

They pointed out that a lopsided winter would likely unfold this year in the New York City area, but that does not mean that the public would not use their snow shovels and winter clothes.

Experts said that meteorological winter would officially start on Friday, December 1, while astronomical winter starts on the solstice, which takes place this year at 10:27 p.m. EST on Thursday, December 21.

They predicted that there is a chance that this winter could be snowy for those residing in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic.

The winter season is seen to start slow and sluggish but it is possible that it would pick up late in the season due to big storm development.

Meteorologists said that the expected weather patterns during this upcoming winter season is somehow similar to the winter of 2009-2010.

During that period, New York City had measured 51.4 inches of snow, including 36.9 inches in February alone.

Officials said that even as snowfall totals are forecasted to be much higher compared to last winter, the frequency of snowfall may not be that high, and that during the last winter, accumulating snow fell on just a total of four days.

Impact Of El Niño

Due to the strengthening El Niño, experts said that the 2023 winter would be different than last year in some parts of the United States.

They noted that it would be colder with plenty more snow for millions of residents who live in major cities, however, that would not be the case everywhere.

The weather pattern has been marked by warmer-than-normal waters in parts of the tropical Pacific Ocean. This is a counterpart to La Niña, which has ruled for the past three winters.

The said water impacts the atmosphere around the world, especially during the winter and its effects can range from heavy precipitation to severe droughts.

According to experts, the influence which El Niño has on the weather has been amplified during the winter months, especially when the said phenomenon is strong, similar to what is anticipated during this winter.

So far, forecast has shown that January and February are projected to be cooler across the Southeast when compared to the last winter.

Moreover, the result will be a higher heating demand, including in areas such as Atlanta, New Orleans, Dallas and Houston.

In New York, experts said that winter precipitation and snowfall would be above normal. Meanwhile,the snowiest periods will occur at the end of December, late January, and mid-February.

Residents should not expect a white Christmas, according to the initial forecast.

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