New York – Wet pavement glistens across Manhattan this morning as cold air holds steady and commuters step into a gray, damp start to the day. Temperatures sit in the lower 40s late this morning, and light rain continues to track across the city through mid-afternoon. Roads remain slick on the FDR Drive and I-95, especially on elevated ramps.
According to the National Weather Service in New York, rain continues through early afternoon with highs near 42 degrees and east winds around 10 mph. Rainfall amounts stay light, but steady precipitation will keep road conditions damp into the midday commute.
Expect reduced traction on bridges and overpasses.
Clouds break briefly Saturday, with highs climbing to the upper 40s. That short-lived calm shifts by Sunday as colder air returns. Snow becomes likely Sunday, mainly after midday, with highs near 38. New snow accumulation around 1 inch is possible by Sunday night, when temperatures fall into the lower 30s and breezy conditions develop.
Plan extra travel time Sunday afternoon and evening. Slushy stretches could develop quickly, especially north and west of the city into the Hudson Valley. If melting occurs during the day, flash freezing could create icy patches after sunset.
Monday stays breezy with a 30 percent chance of lingering snow showers and highs in the upper 30s. By Tuesday and Wednesday, drier air returns with highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
Looking ahead into next week, a gradual warming trend builds. Above-normal temperatures may push toward springlike readings by late week.
Traveling Sunday? Let us know what you’re seeing on the roads.
Five-Day Outlook for New York, NY
Saturday: Partly sunny, high 47.
Sunday: Snow likely, high 38, around 1 inch possible.
Monday: 30% chance of snow showers, high 38.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 37.
Wednesday: 30% chance of rain, high 42.
