New York, NY – Low gray clouds hang over Manhattan this morning while damp pavement hints at the next change already brewing. The air feels mild for mid-March, and temperatures will climb toward 52°F today, but the quiet start will not last long as rain and storms build toward the region.
According to the National Weather Service, showers increase later today and become widespread tonight. A stronger wave of rain and possible thunderstorms may develop after 2 a.m., while southeast winds increase to 16–24 mph. Rainfall totals could approach half an inch, and fog may reduce visibility for early commuters.
Monday brings the biggest springlike push before colder air returns. Temperatures rise close to 60°F in New York City, but the warmth fuels scattered thunderstorms and gusty winds approaching 40 mph. Drivers along I-95, the FDR Drive, and the New Jersey Turnpike corridor should expect wet pavement and occasional downpours through the afternoon commute.
Conditions shift sharply Monday night. Periods of rain continue before colder air mixes in toward daybreak Tuesday. Temperatures fall toward 33°F, and a brief rain-snow mix may develop before precipitation tapers.
By St. Patrick’s Day Tuesday, breezy conditions keep highs near 37°F despite improving skies. The colder air could leave slick patches where earlier moisture lingers, especially on bridges and shaded streets.
Midweek remains chilly but calmer. Clouds increase Wednesday before partial sunshine returns Thursday with temperatures climbing back into the mid-40s. Longer-range signals hint at a broader warming trend later next week, suggesting early signs of spring may finally take hold across the Northeast.
Traveling for St. Patrick’s Day events or commuting Monday? Watch for shifting conditions and gusty winds. What weather are you seeing in your neighborhood this morning?
Five Day Outlook for New York City, NY
Sunday: Decreasing clouds, high 52°F
Monday: Thunderstorms possible, windy, high 60°F
Tuesday (St. Patrick’s Day): Chance rain/snow early, breezy, high 37°F
Wednesday: Increasing clouds, high 39°F
Thursday: Partly sunny, high 46°F
