
For example, some cultures consider snowfall on Christmas Eve to qualify as a White Christmas. k References 309 StakeholderInitiatives/FERC-Order-831-Import-bidding-and-market-parameters (accessed 11 December 2021). Other countries and traditions may have different definitions. Published Decem Updated on Decemat 5:43 am NBCUniversal Media, LLC Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4 If you're dreaming of a white Christmas in the tri-state, you. 25 from a prior storm meets the White Christmas standard. Yet an inch or more still on the ground on Dec. So a dusting of snow remaining from earlier snowfall doesn't count. In the United States, the National Weather Service defines a "White Christmas" as an inch or more of snow observed on the ground on Christmas morning. What Is the Definition of White Christmas? December 2021 was the third mildest on record (behind 20, and 0.1 degree ahead of 1984), and tied for fourteenth driest. Slumping Pirates calling up 2021 top draft pick catcher Sports / 7 hours ago. So now to a looming question: Could we have a White Christmas this year?įirst, we need to define the term. You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain. To be very precise, winter arrives at the moment of the winter solstice, which will happen at 4:48 p.m. (Weather station: New York City - Central Park, USA). People skate around the rink in front of the Christmas Tree in Bryant Park NYC. The weather in New York in December is very cold with temperatures between 33F and 41F, warm clothes are a must. This year, the first day of winter is Dec. New York does get snow, or sleet, or slush. The Northern Hemisphere's winter solstice usually occurs on Dec. There is no rainy season in New York, so you just have to follow the forecasts. (For reference, the Tropic of Capricorn runs through Australia, Chile, southern Brazil, and northern South Africa.)

In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Capricorn, which is located at 23.5 degrees south of the equator. (Weather station: New York City - Central Park, USA). All Rights Reserved.Winter begins on the winter solstice, which is the shortest day and longest night of the year. Things then look seasonably chilly, but quiet heading into next week. Highs will be in the low 40s, but it'll only feel like the 30s in the afternoon. Weather New York Weather: CBS2's 12/8 Wednesday Morning Forecast Decem/ 7:30 AM / CBS New York Today: A little snow shower activity around the area through this evening. (Credit: CBS2)Ī cold breeze moves in behind for Sunday with clearing skies.

Closer to the city and most of NJ, this will be an all-rain event.


Some minor accumulation up to 1" or so is possible heading toward Sullivan, Ulster, and Dutchess counties. Expect periods of rain much of the day with some sleet and snow to the north. Highs will be closer to normal in the mid 40s, but much colder than what we've had recently. Clouds will build through the night, with some drops arriving near dawn. It'll be colder tonight with temps falling into the 30s to around 40 in the city. Skies will be mostly to partly sunny, with some more high clouds streaming in by late afternoon. The record for today in Central Park is 62, so it'll again be relatively close. Highs will still be around 15 degrees above normal, topping out in the upper 50s. Today will be another nice day by December standards. By Matt DeLucia, CBS2 Meteorologist/Weather Producer (Credit: CBS2)
