Brrr! New York City Prepares for Snow Showers and Gusty Winds 🌨️💨
Hey there, friends! Do you like snow? Because New York City might get some soon! A fast-moving cold front is zooming towards NYC late Wednesday, bringing gusty winds and a chance of snow showers.
But wait, what does that mean? Well, a cold front is like a big wall of chilly air that pushes away warmer air. When it arrives, the temperature drops, and sometimes, we get rain or snow!
This time, the snow might not pile up much, but there could be snow squalls. Snow squalls are sudden, heavy snow showers with strong winds that can make it hard to see when you’re outside. So if you’re out and about, be careful!
The National Weather Service says there will be a mix of wintry precipitation starting early Wednesday night. That means we might see snow, sleet, or freezing rain, but it should turn into regular rain by Thursday morning.
Guess what? This weather is part of a storm called a “clipper.” Clippers are fast-moving storms that come from Canada. They bring snow to places near the Great Lakes, like Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and upstate New York.
Some places in northern Maine could get up to 30 centimeters of snow! That’s like stacking ten school rulers on top of each other!
You might have heard that upstate New York got lots of snow last weekend—over 165 centimeters in some spots! That’s taller than most basketball players! They could get a few more centimeters this week.
So, what’s with all this snow near the Great Lakes? It’s called “lake-effect snow.” When cold air from Canada moves over the warmer waters of the Great Lakes, it picks up moisture and heat. This makes clouds and snow that falls on the land downwind of the lakes.
As our planet gets warmer, the Great Lakes stay unfrozen longer and get warmer, too. That means more lake-effect snow could happen in these areas.
So, if you’re in New York City or the Great Lakes region, make sure to bundle up, stay safe, and enjoy the wintry weather! Maybe it’s time for some hot cocoa! ☕
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
