New York Travel Weather: Early Thanksgiving Rush Faces November Chill This Week

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New York, NY – New York wakes to crisp air and wet pavement as a weak November system lifts north and hints at a Winter Tease heading into Monday. Light rain tries to fill in at times today, and the city should stay alert for slick spots during early errands. Travelers heading out for early Thanksgiving plans should plan extra time in case brief heavier showers form near I-78 and I-95.

According to the National Weather Service New York office, today brings a steady warm push from the south that lifts temperatures well into the 50s. Winds increase through the day, and stronger gusts may rattle scaffolding and street canopies by late afternoon. Meteorologists expect heavier showers to form toward evening as the front settles overhead. Commuters should watch for reduced visibility on bridges and across the Hudson.

Sunday starts with lingering clouds and sharp breezes. According to forecasters, temperatures fall through the afternoon as colder air sweeps in from Pennsylvania. The city may feel that bite during late-day dog walks as readings slide toward the 40s. Westchester and northern New Jersey see the fastest cooling with winds past 25 mph.

Monday continues this downward trend. According to NWS guidance, highs struggle in the low 40s with brisk northwest winds. While the air stays too dry for steady precipitation, models hint at a faint flurry chance north of the city if moisture increases. It’s an early sign of late-fall change as the week before Thanksgiving brings growing travel volume and sharper temperature swings.

The extended outlook suggests a quieter pattern from Tuesday into midweek. However, colder nights keep the region in classic late-November mode. After all, early-season setups like this often signal larger pre-Thanksgiving travel weather shifts by the weekend.


Five-Day Forecast for New York, NY:
Sat: 58/50 – Periods of rain; breezy late.
Sun: 56/40 – Clearing trend; windy and turning cooler.
Mon: 42/38 – Brisk and cold; slight north flurry chance.
Tue: 48/40 – Mostly sunny; chilly breeze.
Wed: 48/42 – Partly cloudy; cool and calm.