Later this week, an Alberta Clipper will roll across the northern tier of the U.S., potentially bringing snow to New York City. Here's what you need to know, including a preview of December in NYC.

Even if snowflakes do develop, they won’t be widespread or heavy, per the National Weather Service's forecast.

Lows for the weekend will drop down to the mid-20s in and around City, while certain areas of upstate could see up to 6 feet of snow.

New York City’s run of mild weather appears to be headed toward an abrupt end thanks to an Alberta Clipper bringing cold weather and possibly snow down from Canada. “Many areas across the northern tier will start the month of December with temperatures well below historical averages,

According to the AccuWeather.com forecast, low temperatures will come in at 30-33 degrees Saturday through Thursday, then in the high 20s next Friday, Saturday and Sunday. High temperatures will register in the low 40s during the work week. The good news is that, despite the cold, it is expected to be mostly a dry pattern.

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade​ weather forecast is looking wet this year: Steady rain for NYC​, plus snow north and west.

How much more snow will New York get? Lake effect snow is expected to continue to fall through Tuesday night in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties, where another foot to 20 inche

In the forecast? The rumors are true: there's a chance of seeing some flurries later this week. The bitter cold remains the main event for the week. For those in the NYC metro area, conditions stay mostly dry this week while our friends to the north and west continue to pile on the snow.

FOX 5 NY's Audrey Puente has the details.