NEW YORK, N.Y. – A thin mist clings to city streets early Wednesday as New York awakens to damp air and fading showers, but colder winds are already on the move behind this brief lull. By Friday, crisp, dry air will sweep across the Hudson Valley and Long Island, snapping temperatures into true fall mode and setting the stage for a cooler weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Upton, Wednesday’s clouds will gradually thin as a cold front exits the coast. Highs reach the lower 60s before dropping sharply Thursday and Friday, when readings will stall in the upper 50s. Winds from the west will gust near 20 mph at times, ushering in the first sustained chill of the season.
Commuters along I-95 and the George Washington Bridge can expect improving visibility and drier pavement through Thursday. However, residents should brace for brisk mornings and cooler evenings — ideal for light jackets, but not yet winter coats. Power crews and gardeners are advised to watch for early signs of frost north of the city by Sunday morning, especially across interior New Jersey and southern Connecticut valleys.
To be fair, sunshine will dominate the weekend, perfect for leaf cleanup or Halloween decorating. Still, long-range models hint at a deeper push of cold air by midweek next week — the kind that often precedes the first mention of flakes in upstate New York.
Five-Day Forecast for New York, NY:
Wed: 61/50 – Clouds decreasing; breezy with improving visibility.
Thu: 59/47 – Sunny and cooler; brisk west wind.
Fri: 57/46 – Bright and dry; crisp air builds in.
Sat: 56/46 – Sunny and calm; fall chill continues.
Sun: 55/45 – Mostly sunny; patchy frost possible inland early.
