The first snowflakes of the 2025 season have officially fallen in New York! On October 22, Whiteface Mountain woke up to a blanket of fresh snow—the first real sign that winter is on its way.
Signs of fall and winter are already appearing across New York. The first frost has arrived, leaves are changing, and the state is experiencing its shortest frost-free period in over a decade.
Just days before Memorial Day, Upstate New York saw a surprising late-season snowfall, with areas like Whiteface Mountain waking up to a fresh dusting of snow and ice. This rare May weather caught many off guard, reminding everyone that spring in the region can still bring winter’s chill.