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.
Central New York may see early snow in November, with forecasts calling for snow showers and a potential white Christmas. Lake-effect snow could be heavy in December.
Get ready, New York! Winter 2025-26 is shaping up to bring snow, cold, and nor’easters to the Northeast. Ski resorts may see early snow, with frigid temperatures returning in February.
The Farmers’ Almanac’s Winter 2025–2026 forecast is here, and it’s shaping up to be a wild ride. Expect dramatic temperature swings, early snow in some areas, frequent storms, and deep freezes in January and February.
Fall 2025 could bring an early taste of winter to New York, with the Farmers’ Almanac calling for cooler temps, frequent rain, and even some early snow by mid to late October.