Could there be snow in November?

NEW YORK -- A November snow is rare in the New York City metropolitan area but such storms can happen and can pack a punch.

For most of us, the season's first snowfall is, on average, a few weeks away.

According to the National Weather Service, the average first measurable snow in Central Park is December 13. The latest first snowfall happened last season - February 1, 2023.

Early December is the general timing for the first snow around the area:

Bridgeport: December 3

Newark: December 9

Islip: December 11

November snowfalls are uncommon with the average snowfall less than an inch across the New York City metropolitan area.

The last measurable November snowfall in New York City was November 15-16, 2018.

For that storm, Central Park set a record for the most snow (6.4") this early in the season since records have started in 1869. More than 18 inches fell at Mt. Hope in Orange County.

It came. It snowed. It conquered. Snowvember was a nightmare for most, but for some, the first snow of the season was a welcome surprise.

The snowiest November dates back to 1898 when 19 inches of snow fell in Central Park.

Watch 'Weather or Not' with Eyewitness News Chief Meteorologist Lee Goldberg in the player above for more on the winter's outlook.

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