Snow on Thanksgiving: Thanksgiving in New York City, on November 28, 2024, is expected to feature mild weather, with temperatures fluctuating between cool and mild throughout the day. The forecast indicates sunshine, making it perfect for outdoor events like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. However, there won’t be snow this year. In fact, New York has been experiencing warmer-than-usual temperatures, with no significant snow expected for the holiday. The last time NYC saw snow on Thanksgiving was in 1989.
While the weather will remain beautiful for the parade, travelers should still be prepared for possible chilly temperatures as they move into the holiday season. For the latest updates, check local weather sources as the holiday approaches.
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Christmas in New York City feels like magic in the air.
The streets are filled with lights that twinkle like stars, and the snow falls gently, covering everything in a soft, sparkling blanket.
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On average, snow falls in November in the Big Apple roughly every three years. According to the National Weather Service, Central Park received more than half a foot of snow in 2018, which was a significant amount of snowfall for the Tri-State area. However, in November of 2021 and 2023, there was only a trace amount.
To add insult to injury, the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts that Thanksgiving weekend will be warmer in the northeast and much of the rest of the country this year. Therefore, rain rather than soft, fluffy ice crystals would be the most likely form of precipitation.
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The last time it snowed on Thanksgiving in New York City was in 1989, according to National Weather Service records. On that chilly Thanksgiving, the temperature stayed below freezing, and Central Park saw 4.4 inches of snow. Before that, a notable snowfall on Thanksgiving occurred in 1938, when 3.9 inches of snow fell in Central Park. That year, New York City received a total of 12.8 inches of snow, making it one of the snowiest Thanksgivings on record.
In terms of overall snowfall, November 1938 ranked as the third snowiest November in Central Park history, with 12.8 inches recorded. The snowiest Novembers were in 1898 (19 inches) and 1882 (14 inches).
