New York, New York – Gray skies hang low over the city this morning, with damp sidewalks, fog-softened streetlights, and a winter chill settling in as families return to normal routines. The air feels crisp, pavement stays wet, and visibility drops in pockets near rivers, parks, and major crossings.
According to the National Weather Service in New York, temperatures hold near the lower 40s today with mostly cloudy skies. Areas of dense fog are expected through the morning, followed by increasing chances for light rain later. Winds stay light, but visibility may dip quickly, especially during school drop-offs and early commutes.
Conditions improve slightly Wednesday as temperatures climb toward the upper 40s. Breezy west winds help dry some roads, but that warmth creates another concern. Moisture left behind can refreeze once temperatures slip back toward the mid-30s Wednesday night. Drivers should watch for black ice on bridges, ramps, and untreated side streets.
Thursday brings a brighter stretch, with more sunshine and highs near the mid-40s. Clouds increase again by evening as the next system approaches. Rain becomes likely Friday and continues into Saturday, keeping roads slick and sidewalks slushy. While snow is not the main threat for the city, nighttime temperatures hovering near freezing raise the risk for patchy icing.
Meteorologists continue tracking a broader winter pattern across the Northeast during the first full week of 2026. A rare, small earthquake near the Ohio–Pennsylvania border earlier today offers a timely reminder to review basic emergency preparedness, even in typically quiet regions.
Plan extra travel time this week, keep headlights on in fog, and watch shaded roads after sunset. Seeing slick spots where you are? Let us know.
Five-Day Weather Outlook for New York City, NY
• Today: Mostly cloudy, high near 42°F. Fog early, rain chances later.
• Wednesday: Breezy, slight rain chance early, high near 48°F.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 46°F.
• Friday: Showers likely, high near 53°F.
• Saturday: Rain likely, high near 52°F.
