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New Year's Eve weather forecast, from rain in the West to snow in the East
Arctic air causes temperatures 5 to 10 degrees below normal with up to a foot of lake-effect snow in parts of the Northeast and Midwest, while rain returns to California and the Southwest.
- On Dec. 30, 2025, AccuWeather warned most of the country will be clear and dry for New Year's Eve, but snow, rain or wind could disrupt travel in the Midwest, Northeast and California.
- Frigid Arctic air is sweeping over the Great Lakes, generating lake-effect snow while a Pacific storm off Baja California could bring rain to Southern California and spread into the Desert Southwest and Four Corners on Dec. 31.
- Lake-Effect forecasts show snow may drop 1 to 2 feet and up to 3 feet downwind of Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, while 15 mph winds could push RealFeel temperatures into the teens in Times Square.
- Major Midwest hubs including Chicago, Detroit and Minneapolis could face airport delays as millions were under freeze watches on Dec. 30, prompting AccuWeather travel advice to monitor forecasts and dress warmly.
- Temperatures this year are expected to feel 20 to 30 degrees colder than last New Year's Eve, and 'major' travel impacts are expected Wednesday evening in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and Indiana.
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New Year’s Eve weather forecast, from rain in the West to snow in the East
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