New York State wakes up under a gray, wet sky as slushy snow clings to sidewalks and headlights glow off slick pavement. Light flakes and mist blur visibility early, while untreated roads stay greasy and unpredictable. This first full weekend of winter arrives with real travel consequences, especially for drivers heading out for end-of-year and New Year’s trips into 2026.
According to the National Weather Service, a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through early afternoon for southeast New York and nearby New Jersey. Mixed precipitation continues this morning, with up to an inch of additional snow and a light glaze of ice possible. Temperatures hover near freezing, creating prime conditions for slush to refreeze as traffic thins.
Across New York City, bridges, ramps, and shaded streets pose the biggest concern. I-95, the FDR Drive, and local parkways may see brief slowdowns as crews treat roads. Gusty northeast winds add a raw feel, pushing wind chills into the 20s. Plan extra time, ease off the gas, and keep headlights on.
Conditions turn quieter tonight with partial clearing and lows near the low 20s. Sunday trends milder but stays damp late, with rain developing by evening and lingering into Monday. That warm-to-cold swing raises the risk of flash freezing on leftover moisture, a familiar late-December hazard.
Looking ahead, colder air settles back in midweek. New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, looks dry but brisk, with temperatures near freezing and a winter bite returning for the start of 2026. More advisories could follow as patterns stay active. Traveling today or Sunday? Share what road conditions look like where you are.
Five-Day Weather Outlook: New York City, NY
- Today: Wintry mix early, then improving; high near mid-30s
- Sunday: Clouds increase, rain late; high around 40
- Monday: Periods of rain, breezy; high near 50
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, colder; high low-30s
- Wednesday (New Year’s Eve): Dry, chilly, partly cloudy; high mid-30s
