Residents across the New York and New Jersey area experienced a wintry mix this week as rain and snowfall hit the region. According to an extended forecast for Manhattan from the National Weather Service, published today, Manhattan saw rainy conditions with temperatures hovering around 41 degrees and a 80% chance of precipitation. The forecast also indicated breezy conditions with winds from the southwest at a speed of 16 to 20 mph.
The situation turned slippery especially to the north and west of New York City, where higher elevations translated into significant snow accumulations and treacherous roads. An NBC New York report described the snowy conditions in towns like Monticello as "treacherous." According to NBC New York, the immediate New York City area largely received rain, but some schools were forced to close or delay start times due to the snowy conditions.
Further detail on the snowfall was provided by the same source, highlighting that towns such as Highland Lakes and Port Jervis were blanketed with over 12 inches of snow. Other areas like West Milford and Monroe reported significant falls measuring up to 7.5 and 8.2 inches, respectively. This early season snowfall has made it clear that winter is not just coming; it has already boldly marked its arrival.
On the rainfall front, areas such as Newtown and Smithtown received over 2 inches since Wednesday, which is a significant amount of precipitation over such a short period. It’s worth noting that the snow and rain totals, reflective of the measurements collected on Friday morning, could see additional light accumulation according to the reports.
As the week progresses, Manhattan can expect the weather to brighten up, with mostly sunny skies and highs edging into the low 50s. However, a 40 percent chance of showers looms over Thanksgiving Day, potentially adding to the precipitation totals already logged for the month. New Yorkers and their neighbors are thus reminded to keep their coats and umbrellas at hand as they navigate what promises to be a mixed bag of fall weather.
