As portions of New York State experience a green Christmas, the forecast is calling for significant snowfall immediately after the holiday. In fact, on the day after Christmas, much of New York State could see up to one foot of new snow, bringing a dramatic shift in winter conditions.

Snowmobile Season Still on Hold, For Now

The snowmobile season in New York State will not officially begin until local clubs open the trails and conditions are deemed safe. That typically won’t happen until after the holiday deer hunting season ends, sometime in January.

However, portions of the Tug Hill region have already seen snowmobiling activity, and conditions are shaping up nicely as we move into the latter part of the week.

Snowfall Forecast: Central New York in the Bullseye

According to the National Weather Service, a widespread snowfall is expected to blanket much of Central New York over the next 24 to 36 hours, adding to already impressive seasonal totals in some areas.

Santa Always Delivers, Snow or Not

Christmas seemed to arrive incredibly fast this year! Kids across the state were excited, though some were a little concerned about whether Santa would be able to make his rounds without snow. Rest assured, Santa always gets the job done!

And if a new sled from Old Saint Nick showed up under the tree this year, it looks like conditions will soon be perfect to get outside and put it to use.

New Year, New Trails: Hiking in New York State for 2026

As we head into 2026, New York State has an incredible lineup of outdoor opportunities planned. The New York State Parks Department has already released a list of fantastic hikes and destinations to explore as part of the New Year.

A Simple New Year’s Resolution: Get Outside

Do you have a New Year’s resolution? Maybe it’s to lose weight, get more exercise, or simply spend more time together as a family. In my opinion, one of the best ways to do all of that is to get outdoors, whether it’s walking, hiking, or exploring close to home. With four kids, I’m constantly trying to teach them about the beauty of nature and the outdoors. That can start with something as simple as a walk on a snowy day.

Thankfully, much of New York State will have plenty of snow this weekend to enjoy.

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From Drought to Deep Freeze: A Wild Weather Year

I hope you have a happy, safe, and successful holiday season. It has truly been an interesting year for weather across New York State. Just months ago, many areas were dealing with drought conditions and water concerns.

Now, as we close out December, temperatures near 50 degrees are expected to drop sharply, possibly into subzero territory as we ring in the New Year, complete with a fresh blanket of snow.

Winter has officially arrived. Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy it.

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