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Manhattan Buried Under Nearly 12 Inches of Snow; Sub-Zero Temperatures Forecast for Friday

November 30, 2025/
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Article Summary: Manhattan residents are clearing driveways after a major winter storm dumped nearly a foot of snow over the weekend. The active weather pattern is set to continue, with more snow expected early in the week followed by a dangerous drop in temperatures.

Manhattan Weather Key Points:

  • Weekend Totals: The village recorded a combined 11.9 inches of snow on Saturday and Sunday.

  • Saturday Surge: A heavy band of snow dropped 4.1 inches in a single hour at 6 p.m. Saturday.

  • More Snow: Accumulating snow is forecast for Monday afternoon and Tuesday night.

  • Deep Freeze: Temperatures are expected to plummet later in the week, with a low of -6 degrees forecast for Friday night.

A powerful winter storm system moved through Manhattan over the weekend, leaving behind nearly a foot of snow and setting the stage for a week of bitter cold and continued precipitation.

According to a weather precipitation report generated Sunday, Nov. 30, the area received a total of 11.9 inches of snow between Saturday and Sunday. This event brings the seasonal snowfall total for the 2025-2026 winter season to 15 inches.

The heaviest precipitation occurred on Saturday, Nov. 29, which saw a daily total of 9.7 inches. Snowfall rates intensified dramatically in the evening. Data shows that at 6 p.m., the area received 4.1 inches of snow in just one hour. Temperatures on Saturday remained just around freezing, with a high of 34 degrees.

Snow continued into Sunday, Nov. 30, adding another 2.2 inches to the total accumulation before tapering off. However, as the skies cleared, temperatures began to drop, falling to 15 degrees by 11 p.m. Sunday.

Residents will see little relief this week as two more systems approach. A forecast generated Sunday indicates a 100 percent chance of snow for Monday afternoon, Dec. 1, with less than one inch of accumulation expected. A second system on Tuesday night, Dec. 2, is predicted to bring an additional 1 to 3 inches of snow.

Following these systems, a severe cold front is expected to descend on the region. By Thursday, Dec. 4, the daytime high is forecast to reach only 12 degrees. The coldest air of the season so far is predicted for Friday night, Dec. 5, when temperatures are expected to drop to a low of -6 degrees.

 

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