Snowpocalypse warning? Key weather patterns point to blizzard risk in NY

While most forecasts point to a milder winter across the U.S. , if the right weather patterns align, pockets of heavy snow — or even a blizzard — could still make a comeback to New York.

Fittingly, the Old Farmer’s Almanac named its 2025–26 winter forecast " Mostly Mild — with Pockets of Wild! " For New York, it predicts mild and dry conditions for upstate and western regions, with cold and dry weather in central New York.

“Milder and drier, with most snow falling around the holidays and late winter. Fewer snow days could ease commutes — but not as we get ready to usher in 2026,” the Almanac wrote.

The Climate Prediction Center offers a similar outlook . Its latest forecast shows above-normal chances for warmer-than-average temperatures in New York through January, with equal chan