Snow Storm Weather Forecast: NYC, Hudson Valley, Albany, and DC Track Light Snow and Bitter Cold

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Snow Storm Weather

A burst of winter returns to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic this week, but the setup favors scattered snow showers and localized slick spots rather than a blockbuster storm. Temperatures tumble behind a dry front today (Wednesday, December 3, 2025), with the most widespread flakes arriving Thursday for parts of upstate New York and Friday for the nation’s capital. New York City stays mainly dry in the short term, with only minor chances for flurries farther out.

Snow forecast at a glance (next 24–48 hours)

New York City (NYC): Cold and breezy with clouds at times; no measurable snow through Thursday, December 4.
Hudson Valley (example: Poughkeepsie): Turning windy and colder Thursday with a brief afternoon snow shower; at most a coating (<0.5") on colder surfaces.
Albany/Capital Region: Flurries and squalls Thursday (Dec 4); localized bursts could produce a dusting to ~0.5–0.8" (1–2 cm) and quick drops in visibility on untreated roads.
Washington, DC: Dry Thursday; light snow/flurries Friday (Dec 5) with ~0.2–0.5" (1–3 cm) possible, mainly on grassy/elevated surfaces.

Note: Totals are low-impact but enough for slick bridges/ramps during any heavier burst.

How many inches of snow tomorrow?

“Tomorrow” refers to Thursday, December 4. Expected snowfall by area:

NYC: 0"
Hudson Valley: Coating at most (many spots 0")
Albany area: Dusting to ~0.5–0.8" (1–2 cm) under brief squalls
DC: 0" on Thursday (light snow arrives Friday)

Winter storm? Not this round—here’s why

This pattern features a quick-moving disturbance riding colder air. It’s moisture-starved, so most locations see intermittent flurries or a passing snow shower, not a long-duration snow storm. The bigger headline is the temperature drop: wind-aided chill will make it feel markedly colder, helping any brief snow burst to stick to untreated or elevated surfaces even when air temperatures hover near or just below freezing.

Day-by-day weather: NYC, Hudson Valley, Albany, DC

New York City weather

Wed, Dec 3: Mostly sunny, chilly; highs in the mid-40s.
Thu, Dec 4: Breezy, colder late; no accumulating snow.
Fri–Sun: Colder Friday, then moderating; next low-end flurry chance holds off until early next week.

Hudson Valley weather (Poughkeepsie as a guide)

Wed, Dec 3: Clouds giving way to sun; cold.
Thu, Dec 4: Cloudy, windy; a PM snow shower with at most a coating.
Fri–Sat: Very cold Friday; clouds Saturday; early next week brings another low-chance flurry risk.

Albany/Capital Region weather

Wed, Dec 3: Cold with sun/cloud mix.
Thu, Dec 4: Flurries and brief squalls; dusting to ~0.5–0.8" possible where squalls hit; rapid visibility drops at times.
Fri: Quite cold; wind chills single digits/teens.

Washington, DC weather

Wed, Dec 3: Mostly sunny, seasonably cool.
Thu, Dec 4: Breezy, dry; no snow.
Fri, Dec 5: Light snow/flurries in the afternoon, ~0.2–0.5" possible; slushy spots mainly on bridges and overpasses; then turning cloudy but not as cold Saturday.

Travel impacts and advisories

Road conditions: Brief snow bursts can create flash-slick patches—especially in the Albany area Thursday and DC metro Friday. Allow extra braking distance and watch for sudden visibility drops in any squall.
Air travel: Minor, localized delays are possible during the heaviest showers; widespread disruptions are not expected.
School/commute: Routine operations should hold. In the Capital Region, Thursday afternoon/evening commuters should budget a little extra time in case a squall passes through.

Looking ahead: next snow chances

NYC & Hudson Valley: A weak system early next week could deliver flurries or a light dusting, but current signals favor minor impacts.
Albany: Cold persists with another low-end light snow chance early next week.
DC: After Friday’s light snow, temperatures moderate for the weekend; rain chances may mix with cold air by mid-week, but current trends keep significant snow unlikely in the short term.

If you’re in NYC, expect cold and wind but no snow tomorrow. The Hudson Valley could catch a brief shower with a coating, the Albany area may see a dusting to ~0.5–0.8" in squalls Thursday, and DC looks set for light snow Friday with ~0.2–0.5". Keep an eye on quick-hitting bursts that can briefly turn roads slick, even in an otherwise low-impact event.