Could there be snow in November?

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Whether you like it or not, winter is coming. But the big question is, will we actually HAVE a traditional winter, unlike last year's record-breaking warmth and lack of snow?Eyewitness News Chief Meteorologist Lee Goldberg talks with AccuWeather Lead Long-Range Forecaster Paul Pastelok about the NYC winter outlook.

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.