Snowy Christmas: what will the weather be like in New York this holiday weekend

Have you ever given someone a shovel for Christmas? This may be the very year when this gift will come in handy. New York City is in for a snowy Christmas this week, snowfall could be accompanied by chilly temperatures, reports Silive.

According to meteorologists AccuWeather, there will be a strong storm in the region later this week. It can bring snow, rain and fierce winds to most of the country. Gusts of cold air will chill to the bone during the holiday weekend.

We are in for one of the most intense and longest periods of Arctic air in recent decades at Christmas. Temperature drops and storms can also cause icing and freezing.

The meteorologists explained that this would affect travelers as well as retailers and transport companies trying to deliver goods and keep stock on store shelves.

Snow may fall in the northeast from 22 December until Christmas Eve 24 December.

It will snow in New York City too

The formation of a storm will affect the amount of precipitation to be expected in the metropolis. Meteorologists say it's still too early to draw conclusions.

“The exact path of the storm will determine which areas will experience heavy snow and which areas will experience heavy rain. And in what areas will the consequences be most significant. But people and businesses in the eastern United States, especially travelers, need to be especially vigilant. And check this week's weather forecasts to keep abreast of expected weather conditions,” said AccuWeather chief meteorologist John Porter.

A team of over 100 AccuWeather meteorologists continues to update the forecast for this storm.