The final weekend of 2024 will bring warm weather to New York State. Planning to head outside? Be prepared for rain followed by lake effect snow.
With the new year approaching, winter’s chill will soon return. However, forecasts suggest temperatures will remain significantly above average for the end of December.
The snow in your yard will likely be gone before the ball drops on New Year’s Eve!
Warm weather will finish out 2024, followed by colder weather for the New Year. Fair today, with periods of rain this weekend and into next week. Becoming colder Wed and Thu, with lake effect snow developing. Then a cold and sometimes snowy pattern is favored through Jan 9th. pic.twitter.com/IhPU8ao8OY
— NWS Buffalo (@NWSBUFFALO) December 27, 2024
In Western New York, the forecast for this Sunday predicts temperatures will soar to nearly 55 degrees!
“Lake effect” is still in the forecast, as the Great Lakes surrounding New York State remain wide open.
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“Warm weather will close out 2024, followed by colder conditions in the new year. Expect fair weather today, with rain periods this weekend and into next week. The cold will return Wednesday and Thursday, bringing lake effect snow. A colder, sometimes snowy pattern is expected to last through January 9th.”