NEW YORK, NY – A steady, gray sky looms over the Hudson this morning as New York settles into a brief calm before midweek rain returns. Light winds from the north keep the air crisp and clear today, but a developing coastal system is on track to bring a wetter, windier stretch by Wednesday evening—just in time to complicate late-week plans and Halloween setups across the city.
According to the National Weather Service in Upton, a slow-moving front will edge into the region late Tuesday, spreading clouds and patchy drizzle from Staten Island through the Bronx by nightfall. Rain chances rise sharply after sunset Wednesday, with gusts along the East River topping 25 mph and heavier bands of rain likely into Thursday morning. Drivers along I-95, the FDR Drive, and Route 9 should plan for ponding on roads and longer commute times as showers persist through early Thursday.
The heaviest rainfall—potentially an inch or more—is expected Thursday morning before tapering west to east. Breezy northeast winds will make the 50s feel chillier, and umbrellas will be of little help in the gusts.
By Friday, drier air edges in just in time for Halloween festivities, though lingering damp spots and brisk breezes could chill late trick-or-treat hours. Parents should bundle kids in layers beneath costumes and watch for slick sidewalks. Looking ahead, the first weekend of November trends cooler and drier, hinting at the season’s next phase—an early sign that winter isn’t far behind.
Five-Day Forecast for New York, NY:
Mon: 54/45 – Sunny; crisp and calm early.
Tue: 54/48 – Increasing clouds; light showers late north of the city.
Wed: 55/54 – Cloudy; rain likely after dark, breezy.
Thu: 59/52 – Rain and gusty; early commute impacts possible.
Fri: 55/48 – Clearing, brisk winds; cool Halloween evening.
