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Minor Storm Brings Light Snow, Travel Disruptions Expected

12/22/2025

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New York City Snow

A minor storm will bring light snow on Tuesday to New York City and surrounding areas, with a coating to 2 inches in the city and up to 4 inches in northwestern regions.
Travel disruptions are likely due to slick roads.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will be mostly dry, with highs in the 40s.
Another storm may bring a wintry mix on Friday, though details remain uncertain.

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New England Winter Storm

A weak to moderate winter storm will affect New England Tuesday morning.
Snow begins in Boston.
The storm transitions to a wintry mix as it moves from western Massachusetts to coastal areas.
Snow accumulations range from 1 to 3 inches in Greater Boston, 3 to 6 inches in northern regions, to 10 inches in Maine.
Winter storm alerts are in effect through Wednesday morning.

History

Historical Context

The Great Blizzard of 1888, which struck from March 11 to 14, paralyzed the northeastern United States with over 40 inches of snow, resulting in approximately 400 deaths. This catastrophic event disrupted transportation and communication, prompting cities like New York to develop underground infrastructure. Understanding this historical storm highlights the ongoing vulnerabilities urban areas face during severe winter weather.

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New York City Snow

A minor storm will bring light snow on Tuesday to New York City and surrounding areas, with a coating to 2 inches in the city and up to 4 inches in northwestern regions.
Travel disruptions are likely due to slick roads.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will be mostly dry, with highs in the 40s.
Another storm may bring a wintry mix on Friday, though details remain uncertain.

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