Season’s First Measurable Snow Blankets New York City, New York and Much of the Northeast
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Winter Makes a Quiet Entrance
The first measurable snow of the season arrived quietly, then all at once, across the northeastern United States on Sunday. Streets softened under fresh accumulation. Trees bent slightly. The region woke up to winter.In New York, NY, Central Park officially measured 2.9 inches of snow. Farther east, JFK International Airport in Queens, NY reported 4.6 inches. Across parts of Long Island, NY and neighboring New Jersey, totals climbed higher, reaching as much as 8 inches in some communities.
For the Big Apple, the timing felt familiar. The average date for the first measurable snowfall is December 13. This event landed close to that mark, arriving about a week earlier than last winter.
Philadelphia Buried Under Heavy Snow
Snow spread steadily south into Philadelphia, PA. At Philadelphia International Airport, 4.2 inches were recorded, marking the city’s first measurable snowfall of the season. Beyond the airport, accumulation increased quickly.Suburban neighborhoods in Pennsylvania and New Jersey reported between 6 and 8 inches. The snow was heavy. Wet. Difficult for trees to hold.
In New Jersey, the weight proved too much in places. Trees and power lines came down, leaving roughly 21,000 customers without electricity statewide, according to poweroutage.us.
The snow stuck. Streets slowed. Neighborhoods dimmed.
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First Measurable Snowfall Hits New York City, Philadelphia, and the NortheastLighter Snow Reaches the Mid-Atlantic and New England
Farther south, Baltimore, MD picked up about 1 to 2 inches. In the Washington, DC metro area, snow fell more lightly, with totals staying under 1 inch in most locations.Northward, southern New England saw a modest but widespread coating. Many areas reported between 1 and 3 inches, enough to cover lawns, rooftops, and secondary roads.
Lake-Effect Snow Takes Over in New York State
As the main system exited, lake-effect snow became the next concern. The National Weather Service in Buffalo warned that narrow, intense bands would continue to impact travel through Monday and into early Tuesday.Winter weather advisories remained in effect across western New York, including Buffalo, NY; Niagara Falls, NY; Batavia, NY; Warsaw, NY; Orchard Park, NY; and Springville, NY. Counties under advisory included Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, WY, and Erie.
Forecasters expected 2 to 5 inches of additional snow in the most persistent bands. The Buffalo metropolitan area, along with southern Erie County and southern Niagara County, was positioned for the highest totals. Visibility was expected to drop quickly at times, especially during the Monday evening commute.
Snow Bands Shift Eastward
In Wayne County, NY, a separate advisory remained in effect through early Monday afternoon. Another 2 to 4 inches of snow was possible, with the northeast corner of the county most favored.Central New York also stayed under watch. Southern Cayuga County, NY faced up to 1 inch of additional accumulation. In Onondaga County, NY, including Syracuse, NY, the advisory was extended into the afternoon, with 1 to 3 inches forecast and higher amounts possible northwest of the city.
Roads Turn Slick Without Warning
Lake-effect snow fell unevenly. One road clear. The next suddenly white.Visibility dropped fast. Tires hissed on slush.
Drivers were urged to slow down, allow extra time, and stay alert as conditions shifted from mile to mile. Travel updates remained available through the 511 road information system as winter weather continued to reshape daily routines across the region.
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