{"id":56689,"date":"2025-12-01T00:19:04","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T00:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/56689\/"},"modified":"2025-12-01T00:19:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T00:19:04","slug":"heavy-snow-expected-north-of-nyc-as-potent-storm-moves-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/56689\/","title":{"rendered":"Heavy snow expected north of NYC as potent storm moves in"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW YORK (PIX11) \u2014 A highly amplified and moisture-loaded storm system will sweep into the Tri-State area on Tuesday, bringing a disruptive mix of heavy snow, sleet and rain<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This system will tap into strong jet stream energy and enough lingering cold air from New England to produce dynamic cooling, allowing for a burst of very heavy snowfall, even in areas that have marginal temperatures at the surface.<\/p>\n

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While the storm will track slightly too far north for New York City to see meaningful accumulation, many higher-elevation communities across New Jersey, New York and Connecticut are on track for a plowable snowfall.<\/p>\n

Why this storm is complicated<\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t a classic cold-air-locked snowstorm. The outcome hinges on:<\/p>\n

How quickly the storm arrives Tuesday morning<\/p>\n

The strength of the mid-level jet<\/p>\n

How efficiently colder air can be pulled down from New England<\/p>\n

How long each zone holds onto snow before mixing occurs<\/p>\n

A faster arrival favors more snow. A slower one opens the door for warmer air and earlier mixing.<\/p>\n

NYC: Too warm for accumulating snow<\/p>\n

Even though precipitation may start as wet snow or sleet in parts of the city, the storm track and warm boundary-layer temperatures prevent accumulation. New York City and the immediate coastal areas will see a cold, soaking rain, while snowfall happens mainly north and west of the city.<\/p>\n

Timeline: Predawn through late Tuesday afternoon<\/p>\n

The storm arrives before sunrise on Tuesday, with precipitation quickly overspreading the region.
Most locations outside the immediate coast may briefly start as snow or sleet, especially in elevated communities.<\/p>\n

Key timing:<\/p>\n

4 a.m. \u2013 8 a.m.: Initial burst of snow\/sleet inland; rain developing along the coast<\/p>\n

8 a.m. \u2013 1p.m.: Heaviest precipitation; widespread mixing; heavy snow band sets up N&W<\/p>\n

1 p.m. \u2013 5 p.m.: Storm pulls away; colder air wraps in; some areas flip back to wet snow<\/p>\n

After 5 p.m.: Improving conditions for the evening commute<\/p>\n

\"What<\/p>\n

What to expect in New York on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. (Credit: PIX11)<\/p>\n

Heavy rain in Central NJ, NYC, Long Island<\/p>\n

This region remains solidly in the warm sector, meaning no meaningful snow accumulation.
Surface temps and low-level air will be too warm to support snow beyond a brief early wintry mix.<\/p>\n

Rain totals: 1\u20132 inches, heaviest toward eastern Long Island<\/p>\n

Urban and poor-drainage flooding is possible with the heaviest downpours<\/p>\n

Winds will increase slightly as the storm strengthens offshore<\/p>\n

More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State <\/a><\/p>\n

Mix of sleet, snow and rain in Lower Hudson Valley, Interior NJ, Southern Westchester, Southern CT<\/p>\n

This transitional zone holds onto snow the longest before eventually flipping to sleet and rain. These areas will likely see:<\/p>\n

A slushy early accumulation Tuesday morning<\/p>\n

Highest totals in elevated terrain north of I-95 and north of the Tappan Zee Bridge<\/p>\n

A potential wet snow ending as colder air wraps in late day<\/p>\n

Travel Tuesday morning could be slick and messy, especially on untreated surfaces.<\/p>\n

Heavy wet snow in Northwest NJ, Lower Hudson Valley north of I-84, Central CT<\/p>\n

This is where the heaviest and most persistent snow occurs.<\/p>\n

A strong band of lift will develop Tuesday morning into early afternoon, creating snowfall rates capable of outpacing marginal surface temperatures.<\/p>\n

Expected totals:<\/p>\n

3\u20136 inches of heavy, wet snow<\/p>\n

Isolated pockets of 6\u201d possible above 600 feet<\/p>\n

Includes Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon Counties (NJ) and interior SE NY and CT<\/p>\n

This snow will cling to trees and powerlines, leading to minor power outage potential.<\/p>\n

Jackpot zone: Highest elevation north of I-84<\/p>\n

This zone includes the highest terrain of the Catskills and interior Connecticut\/New York. These areas sit firmly in the cold sector for most of the event, allowing for the most efficient accumulation.<\/p>\n

Key locations:<\/p>\n

Northern and high-elevation CT communities<\/p>\n

Snow totals:<\/p>\n

A few overachievers can\u2019t be ruled out if the heavy band lingers<\/p>\n

Confidence Note:
This zone is highly track-dependent. If the storm shifts southeast, colder air deepens and totals rise slightly. If the track shifts north, warmer air mixes in earlier and totals decrease.<\/p>\n

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