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Late-season snow stuns Upstate New York<\/strong><\/p>\n Just when Upstate New York<\/strong> residents were gearing up for Memorial Day weekend<\/strong>, a time often marked by the first taste of summer warmth<\/strong>, a rare and unexpected snowfall<\/strong> delivered a crisp reality check. This surprising wintry twist<\/strong>, occurring just days before the long holiday weekend, has blanketed parts of the Adirondacks<\/strong>, offering a visual more reminiscent of January<\/strong> than the threshold of June<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Whiteface Mountain sees a frosty May dusting<\/strong><\/p>\n On Friday, May 23<\/strong>, areas at higher elevations<\/strong>, such as Whiteface Mountain<\/strong>, reported a fresh layer of snow<\/strong>, with light accumulation<\/strong> creating wintry scenes<\/strong> that sharply contrast with the blooming lilacs and greening forests of the late spring season<\/strong>. While May flurries<\/strong> are not completely unheard of in northern New York<\/strong>, this event stands out<\/strong> due to its timing\u2014just before summer’s unofficial start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Although historical data<\/strong> reminds us that the latest measurable snow<\/strong> in the region occurred as late as June 11, 1842<\/strong>, this freak event<\/strong> still registers as a meteorological anomaly.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Adirondack hikers advised to expect slippery trails<\/strong><\/p>\n Those venturing into the Adirondack Mountains<\/strong> for early summer hikes<\/strong> this weekend are being met with unexpected hazards<\/strong>. Trails remain wet, icy, and snow-covered<\/strong> in some spots, particularly at elevations above 3,000 feet<\/strong>. Temperatures<\/strong> in the region have dipped into the low 30s \u00b0F (around 0 \u00b0C)<\/strong> overnight, and daytime highs have struggled to climb past the mid-40s \u00b0F (approximately 7 \u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Spring wardrobe gets a winter remix<\/strong><\/p>\n With backyard grills<\/strong> and beach gear<\/strong> momentarily sidelined, New Yorkers<\/strong> are once again reaching for jackets, gloves, and even snow brushes<\/strong>. In some towns, it\u2019s hot chocolate<\/strong>, not iced tea<\/strong>, making the rounds, a reminder that spring in the Northeast<\/strong> can often be a season of mood swings<\/strong> and meteorological surprises<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Memorial Day forecasts signal a turnaround<\/strong><\/p>\n Forecasts for Memorial Day weekend<\/strong> still promise a rebound<\/strong>, with temperatures expected to rise<\/strong> gradually across the region. By Sunday<\/strong>, most of Upstate New York<\/strong> should experience highs in the upper 60s to low 70s \u00b0F (around 20\u201322 \u00b0C)<\/strong>, though lingering snow<\/strong> in shaded and elevated areas<\/strong> may persist.<\/p>\n As it turns out, Old Man Winter<\/strong> wasn\u2019t quite done with New York<\/strong>\u2014but summer is still on the way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Late-season snow stuns Upstate New York Just when Upstate New York residents were gearing up for Memorial Day weekend, a time often marked by the first taste of summer warmth, a rare and unexpected snowfall delivered a crisp reality check. This surprising wintry twist, occurring just days before the long holiday weekend, has blanketed parts […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2847,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2846","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n