New York — A strong westerly wind will sweep across the region today, ushering in a blustery and sharply cooler Halloween for millions from New York City to northern New Jersey. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory from noon to midnight, warning of gusts reaching 45 mph, with a few isolated bursts closer to 50 mph along coastal and elevated areas.
Residents heading out for trick-or-treating should secure outdoor decorations early and prepare for a brisk evening. Lightweight costumes may need an extra layer, as temperatures tumble from the mid-50s this afternoon to the mid-40s after sunset. Fallen leaves on damp pavement could make for slippery sidewalks, especially in shaded neighborhoods.
By Saturday, winds will ease as a cool, dry air mass settles over the Northeast. Sunshine will return, but highs will remain in the mid-50s, keeping that late-fall chill intact. Saturday night dips back into the 40s, with calm conditions ideal for early November cleanup or outdoor errands.
Looking ahead to Sunday, November 2, weather models hint at the first signs of a colder pattern beginning to develop across the Great Lakes and northern Appalachians. While New York stays dry through the weekend, upper-level energy sliding east could bring light showers or a brief flurry mix north of the city by midweek — an early whisper of the winter transition already underway farther north.
For now, today’s story is the wind — strong enough to rattle branches, scatter leaves, and remind New Yorkers that November’s chill has officially arrived.
