I have looked on weather.com for the extended forecast, and will do so closer to our departure date, but I was curious what the weather is usually like around the end of November/first of Decemeber. Should I expect snow? (I live in Texas, so I don't have a really heavy coat--going to borrow one for the trip.)

Serious amounts of snow are very unusual so early in the season. This year has been much warmer than usual. Even if it snows, most sidewalks are cleaned promptly.

Most New Yorkers won't have brought out their warm coats yet, either, though thin-blooded folks from warmer climates usually need to bundle up more than the locals. Layers of clothing are warmer than just one really heavy one, and more adaptable for different wweather and indoor "climates," too.

Weather is usually chilly - but not cold Today it's in the 40's and I walked a couple of miles - sweatshirt and superthin rain jacket was plenty.

And any precip is most likely rain. We rarely get much snow before Christmas - and quite a few years don;t get much at all (3" or 4" a couple of times).

But - it is damp and tends to be windy - esp if you're near any of the rivers or the harbor. So - do layer and be sure you have hat and gloves (you may find it colder than people used to it.)

Thanks, so much, for the information! That will help me to pack differently than I had planned to, which is good.

I was there, just last September, and it was not cold. This is the first time I'll be up there during the colder months. I'm very excited!

I think if you are from a warm climate, you will be cold. The New Yorkers who are acclimated to the cold will probably be wearing lighter coats.

I would pack a winter coat if I wasn't used to the cold. It is surprisingly gusty walking around NYC too.

If you have access to a long wool coat, by all means take it with you. Also make sure you have a hat, scarf, and gloves.

Also, warm pants. The wind will cut right through thin pants. Try for lined, microfiber, courduroy, wool, etc not khaki.

Let me add, I'm from South Carolina and when I was in New York the begining of November for the marathon, the daily highs were about 45 degrees and the people we were with froze.

My traveling companions, did not pack warmly and were miserable. Mr.GoTravel and I were cold, but we dressed for the cold and were fine.

pack for any and everything! The weather has been so wacky in this area lately, that it's tough to know if it'll be 20 degrees or 60 degrees!!

The weather today was in the 40's so the cold weather is certainly on the way now.

I would suggest if you have a lined raincoat that would probably be a good idea to bring and you can layer up and down depending on the temps. Also we have had a very wet year so plan on some rain/snow/sleet while you are here as well, hence the raincoat suggestion.

Have a fun time the city will be dressed to the nines for you.

Hat, scarf, gloves!! The thing with NYC is that inside (stores, museum, subway) is much warmer than outside so the ability to quickly "undress" is important. A warm hat, scarf and gloves can easily be taken off and put back on again and can help you tolerate a 30 degree change in conditions. If you are from Texas I would definitly bring a real winter coat - sweatshirt, rain jacket, etc might be OK on some days, but probably not most of the time in December.