New York Spring Weather Alert: Tuesday Showers May Slow AM Commute Across I-78, Clearing by Afternoon

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New York, NY – Tuesday morning commuters in New York City may face wet roads and transit delays as a spring rain system moves through before 8 a.m.

According to the National Weather Service, showers are likely late Monday night into early Tuesday, with a 60% chance of rain wrapping up before midday. Temperatures will climb to a springlike 72°F Tuesday afternoon under mostly sunny skies. Winds from the west will reach 10 mph, helping dry out roads along key corridors like I-78 and FDR Drive by the afternoon rush.

Tuesday night turns clear and calm, with a low near 53°F. Wednesday continues the warming trend with mostly sunny skies and a high of 68°F. Expect light breezes and excellent air quality—ideal for outdoor plans.

By Thursday, the dry pattern holds, and highs hover around the upper 60s. Thursday night into Friday, clouds return ahead of a 30% chance of rain Friday afternoon. That increases to 50% by Friday night, with light showers continuing into Saturday.

Weekend plans may need flexibility. Saturday holds a 50% chance of continued showers with highs near 62°F. Conditions dry out again by Sunday, when mostly sunny skies and highs near 61°F return.

Five-Day NYC Forecast (April 22–26):

  • Tuesday: Morning showers, then sun; high 72°F
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny; high 68°F
  • Thursday: Sunny; high 67°F
  • Friday: Afternoon showers; high 63°F
  • Saturday: Rain likely; high 62°F