The first day of winter brought with it New York City’s first accumulating snowfall of the season. Area residents are waking up to measurable snow on the ground across the tri-state Saturday. The snow is winding down this morning and should move out of the area starting around 7 a.

With the first day of winter quickly approaching, it's time to take a look at what's in store, and how La Niña may factor in.

A winter storm is poised to drop snow on New York City and surrounding areas later this week, threatening to snarl holiday travel plans.

The weekend forecast comes after parts of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest saw about a foot of snow and high winds.

Will New York City see snow on the first day of winter? Here's what you need to know, including timing, impacts and predictions.