Winter Weather — Northern Nassau, New York

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

Event narrative

Cocorahs observers reported 3.5 inches at 1.4 SSE Hicksville and 2.9 inches at Herricks. Amateur radio reported 3.1 inches in Carle Place. A trained spotter reported 4.6 inches at 1 N Syosset. The public reported 4.0 inches at 1 N Centre Island.

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 1299830. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.