New York, NY – A cool, crisp Friday morning settles over the city as the region braces for a chilly weekend stretch. Sunshine returns today, but the real story comes late Sunday when colder air sweeps in from the north, hinting at the first frost of the season for nearby suburbs. Those with gardens or outdoor setups should plan to cover plants and bring in sensitive items before Sunday night.
According to the National Weather Service, highs will hover near 59°F today under clear skies, dipping to the mid-40s after sunset. Saturday offers another dry, sunny day, topping out around 57°F, perfect for outdoor plans before the colder shift arrives. By Sunday, clouds edge in, winds turn northwest, and highs drop toward the mid-50s—an early sign of a stronger late-October chill.
By late Sunday into early Monday, lows fall near the mid-40s in New York City and into the upper 30s north of the metro. That’s where patchy frost could form, particularly across parts of Rockland, Westchester, and northern New Jersey. The air will feel brisk, the kind that signals winter is waiting just around the corner.
Looking beyond the weekend, the pattern turns unsettled by midweek, with light showers possible Tuesday night into Wednesday. For now, the Halloween outlook leans dry but cool—ideal for trick-or-treating under jackets instead of umbrellas.
