Thanksgiving 2023 Weather Forecast: Possible Snow for NYC?

Thanksgiving Weather Forecast for New York City

• Senior meteorologist Bob Larson from AccuWeather says there is a chance of snow in New York City this Thanksgiving.
• Though the chance is low, a storm may arrive just in time for the holiday.
• Rain was initially expected on Wednesday, a busy travel day; however, Larson now believes travel conditions will be generally good in the city.
• Upstate New York and parts of New England may see some snow showers, but a major snowstorm is unlikely.
• The eastern seaboard, from New York City to Florida, should remain dry on Wednesday.
• A storm from the Midwest could disrupt Thanksgiving festivities on Thursday, impacting travel across the Northeast.
• Rain is likely for New York City, but there may be a rain/snow mix or mostly snow in suburbs north and west of the city.
• Different weather models show various timings for the storm. Precipitation may start Thursday morning, during the Thanksgiving parade, or as late as Thursday night or Friday morning.
• The most likely time for precipitation is Thursday afternoon and especially Thursday night.
• Winds are not expected to be a problem on Thanksgiving Day, which is important for the parade’s balloons.
• After the storm passes, elevated winds may affect the city on Friday, but not significantly for the holiday itself.
• While snow is less likely, higher elevations north and west of the city could see some flakes.
• Any rain or snow will likely be steady, but not as heavy as previous storms.
• Staten Island recorded 1.67 inches of rain from a recent storm; however, this upcoming storm seems less wet.