New York, NY — Rain is set to make a late-night return to New York City, potentially disrupting Tuesday morning travel across the metro.
A weak system will move in after 2 a.m. Tuesday, bringing spotty rain and heavier clouds. Drivers using I-278 and the FDR Drive should prepare for wet pavement and reduced visibility during early commutes.
According to the National Weather Service, rain chances increase to 30 percent after 2 a.m. Tuesday, with winds from the west between 5 to 9 mph. Morning lows will hover around 41°F. While rainfall is expected to be light, roads may become slick.
Skies remain mostly cloudy throughout Tuesday, with a high near 56°F by late afternoon. Winds shift westward, picking up to 11–16 mph, adding a chill to the air despite the warming trend.
By Wednesday, another 30 percent chance of rain could arrive before 2 p.m. Skies will partially clear in the afternoon, followed by dry conditions and a low of 36°F overnight.
Looking Ahead:
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 50°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid-50s.
- Saturday–Sunday: 30 percent rain chances both days with highs in the mid-50s.
