Winter doesn’t officially begin until late December, but the chances of snow before that in New York are increasing.
Snow might hit New York sooner than anyone expected. New Yorkers could see their first flakes this month.
Chance Of November Snow Increasing In New York State
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November brings the first real taste of winter for many, that’s according to the Farmer’s Almanac in its Extended Fall Forecast.
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Officials say wet snow could reach the Northeast.
“Thanksgiving week looks like a meteorological mixed bag—light snow and rain could complicate travel plans in the central and eastern U.S., the Farmer’s Almanac states.
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The Farmer’s Almanac prediction came out in September, but PIX11 meteorologist Mike Masco says the chance of snow around Thanksgiving is increasing.
Masco believes the first half of November will be still “relatively mild.” But the second half:
Could bring a snap to much colder conditions heading into Thanksgiving, possibly setting the stage for the first meaningful snow chances of the season.”
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The Farmers’ Almanac is backing up Masco’s prediction, calling for a cold Thanksgiving and the possibility of snow around the holidays for much of the East Coast.
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