Heavy Snow — Northern Westchester, New York

2025-12-26 to 2025-12-27 · Northern Westchester, New York

Event narrative

A trained spotter reported 5.7 inches at 1 SE Croton-on-the-Hudson, 5.8 inches at 2 NNE White Plains, and 6.9 inches at 2 ENE Peeksill. Cocorahs reported 6.0 inches at 2.8 NNE Peekskill and 5.9 inches at South Salem. A cooperative observer reported 6.0 inches at Shrub Oak.

Wider weather episode

A progressive shortwave from the west overran a cold high pressure system resulting in a significant snowfall across the region. Warm advection aloft was the main driver of the snowfall for much of the event. Advisory to Warning level snow fell across Southeastern New York.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1299751. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.