The setup started yesterday, when a storm system slid our way with big snow energy, only to get softened by a surge of warmer air. Instead of a full-on snow event, most of what falls in the city will arrive as a wintry mix, with rain doing most of the heavy lifting. Temperatures today will fall into the upper 30s and that's when the forecast officially enters "will it or won't it" territory.
The almanac is known for making predictions based on secret formulas in the months leading up to a new season. This year, it predicted a cooler and drier October. But the National Weather Service paints a different picture. The agency's parent organization, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, said the New York region has a 40 to 50% chance of a warmer-than-average fall.
"Building financial resiliency is a crucial part in preparing for climate disasters," said Theodora Makris, senior program manager at the Center for NYC Neighborhoods (CNYCN). Makris explains that getting flood insurance, which you can read more about here, and creating an emergency fund ahead of the next big storm is the best way to protect your home from a severe weather event. And New Yorkers are no strangers to harsh storms.