It looks like Winter has come early this year to New York State.

A massive arctic blast from the Canadian Northwest brought the first measurable snow of the season to New York State.

Measurable snow is defined by the National Weather Service as 0.1 inch or more in a 24 hour period.

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Most of the snow that stuck is in the Northern central part of the state which was in the direct path of the snow storm that swept across the region.


More snow is possible tonight into Wednesday across the state. The arrival of the measurable snow is a bit early this year than in years past.

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Here is a look at the average dates the first measurable snow hits areas across New York State.

Buffalo - November 8th
Rochester - November 8th
Syracuse - November 6th
Binghamton - November 6th
Albany - November 16th
New York City - December 14th

The good news is that a massive warm-up is heading our way. A big warm front is set to move into the region starting on Thursday.

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This weather front will bring plenty of sunshine with above average temperatures with a chance to hit 70 next week.

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