New York, NY – A brisk start greets the city today, the kind that signals November has truly arrived. By midweek, winds will whip through Manhattan and the outer boroughs, sending leaves spinning and hinting at a sharp seasonal turn. Those commuting early should brace for gusts up to 30 mph and cooler, drier air through Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will hover near 60°F Wednesday before falling sharply Thursday, with highs around 53°F. Winds from the southwest will turn northwest by late Wednesday, keeping a steady chill through Thursday morning. Friday brings the first notable rain chance of November — up to 70% likelihood — as a cold front moves across the region, potentially complicating early weekend travel.
Drivers along I-95 and Route 9 should expect slick roads Friday night into Saturday morning as rain mixes with falling leaves, reducing traction. While no snow is expected yet, early modeling shows colder air edging closer by next week — the kind that could flirt with a rain-snow mix later in the month.
The weekend starts damp but mild, with highs in the low 60s Saturday before dipping again Sunday. Long-range trends suggest a sharper drop near mid-month, possibly setting up the first measurable snow of the season before Thanksgiving.
Residents planning Veterans Day parades or early holiday travel should monitor late-week updates as this shifting pattern could bring the season’s first true winter feel.
