New York – Wet pavement glistens across Manhattan this morning, and colder air is lining up behind it. Light snow develops before 4 a.m. Monday, and even a coating could turn bridges and overpasses slick before sunrise.
According to the National Weather Service in New York, snow is likely tonight with an 80% chance of precipitation and around 1 inch possible, mainly before 4 a.m. Temperatures dip to near 35 degrees with a northeast wind near 11 mph, cold enough for slushy buildup on untreated roads.
Central Park starts the day mostly cloudy near 40 degrees. Winds shift east at 5 to 9 mph. The real travel concern arrives late tonight into early Monday when flakes mix with wet pavement. Plan extra time for the Monday morning commute. Watch elevated stretches of the FDR Drive and I-95 connectors.
By Monday afternoon, highs return to near 40 with only a slight chance of rain or snow. Tuesday turns milder, reaching 45 degrees under decreasing clouds. That brief thaw could create classic February flash freezing by Tuesday night as temperatures fall back into the 30s.
Midweek brings steadier rain chances. Showers become likely Wednesday afternoon and continue into Wednesday night with highs in the low 40s. Wet roads and reduced visibility may slow traffic on the Long Island Expressway and New Jersey Turnpike approaches.
Looking ahead to President’s Day Week, a broader warming trend builds nationwide. Temperatures trend 10 to 20 degrees above average across parts of the central U.S., and milder air edges toward the Northeast late week into next weekend.
Five Day Outlook for New York City, New York:
Monday: Mostly cloudy, high near 40. Slight chance of rain or snow late.
Tuesday: Decreasing clouds, high near 45.
Wednesday: Rain likely after 1 p.m., high near 42.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high near 43.
Friday: Rain likely, high near 44.
