NEW YORK, N.Y. – A gray, damp start gives way to brighter skies and rising winds today as a passing system clears the region, leaving behind crisp air and fast-moving clouds over Manhattan and the Hudson Valley. Streets could be slick early from leftover drizzle, but drier conditions will dominate the day as temperatures climb into the upper 50s. Commuters should brace for gusty crosswinds along I-95 and bridges by afternoon, especially as cooler air filters in from the northwest.
According to the National Weather Service in Upton, a steady breeze Tuesday will bring drier, sunnier conditions across New York City and northern New Jersey, with highs near 57°F and gusts up to 20 mph. By Wednesday, skies remain mostly sunny, but a cooler push of air drops highs into the lower 60s before a stronger front slides through Thursday night. That front is expected to pull temperatures toward the lower 40s by early Friday — the coolest readings since late October.
Travelers heading into Veterans Day weekend should keep an eye on developing systems in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Models hint at a possible rain-to-flake mix north of I-84 late Friday or early Saturday, signaling the city’s first brush with early-season wintry air. It’s too early for major snow, but the chill will be noticeable. Residents planning early holiday decorating or outdoor events should take advantage of the midweek sun before winds shift and temperatures dip.
Five-Day Forecast for New York, NY:
Mon: 58/49 – Chance rain early; breezy clearing by late day.
Tue: 57/47 – Sunny, brisk west wind 15–20 mph.
Wed: 61/49 – Mostly sunny; mild, cooler by night.
Thu: 54/44 – Bright start, turning breezy; cooler trend.
Fri: 61/54 – Rain possible; chill deepens late, flurries north of I-84.
