New York – Umbrellas open across Manhattan this morning as a steady December rain pushes into the city. Streets glisten under gray skies, and the mild start hides what’s coming next — a quick cold snap that could bring the first icy hints of winter by week’s end.
According to the National Weather Service, rain is expected through this afternoon, with highs near 42°F before brisk north winds take over tonight. Roads and sidewalks will stay wet through evening, creating slick travel across I-95, the FDR Drive, and the George Washington Bridge.
By Wednesday, sunshine returns but temperatures stay cool — highs hover around 40°F, and wind chills will make it feel closer to freezing. The air turns noticeably drier through midweek, setting the stage for clear but cold nights in the 20s.
The next system approaches late Friday, when another weak front could squeeze out a light mix or trace of snow, mainly north and west of the city. Commuters heading out for early weekend travel should prepare for black ice and slick spots as temperatures dip below freezing.
The weekend looks brighter, with partly sunny skies and highs near 40°F, though the chill lingers into next week.
Bundle up, New York — winter’s slow arrival is now unmistakable.
Heading out on I-95 or into Midtown today? Tell us how the rain is affecting your drive.
