New York, NY – A damp chill hangs over Manhattan this morning as Thanksgiving travelers begin filling highways and train stations across the region. Skies remain mostly cloudy through midweek, with periods of steady rain developing later today before a sharp drop in temperatures brings a cooler, breezier Thanksgiving across the city.
According to the National Weather Service, rain is likely this afternoon and will become steady into the evening, with highs in the upper 50s. Winds from the south may gust near 10 mph before shifting west overnight, signaling the arrival of a colder, drier air mass. By Thanksgiving morning, temperatures will hover in the low 40s, with mostly sunny skies returning just in time for parade watchers and family gatherings.
While no snow is expected in the city, early winter signals are emerging farther north. Forecast models hint at a broader cold push sweeping the Northeast from Thursday into the weekend, bringing below-normal temperatures and a brief window for light flurries in the Hudson Valley and interior New England. Travelers returning Friday and Saturday should expect brisk winds and highs only in the lower 40s.
Five-Day Outlook:
- Today: Cloudy with rain likely, high near 58°F.
- Wednesday: Showers taper, high near 63°F.
- Thanksgiving Day: Mostly sunny, breezy, high 43°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and cool, high 42°F.
- Saturday: Clear and crisp, high near 41°F.
