NEW YORK – Clear skies will give New Yorkers a comfortable start to the workweek Monday, but midweek commuters may face slick conditions as showers return to the region. Drivers should prepare for wet pavement and reduced visibility by Wednesday evening, particularly along major routes such as FDR Drive and the Long Island Expressway.
According to the National Weather Service, Monday will stay sunny with a high near 77 degrees. North winds will ease into the afternoon, creating pleasant conditions for outdoor activity. Monday night remains partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping into the mid-60s.
Tuesday holds more sun, reaching 75 degrees, but clouds will build by Tuesday night. A shift comes Wednesday as a 30 percent chance of showers develops, threatening travel across New York City and neighboring boroughs. Motorists are urged to allow extra travel time and avoid sudden stops on wet streets.
Showers may linger into Thursday with highs near 77 degrees. By Friday, skies will clear, bringing a more classic fall feel with sunshine and highs in the low 80s. Saturday looks mild and mostly sunny, settling in near 75 degrees.
Residents should keep umbrellas and rain jackets handy midweek and monitor updates as additional advisories may be issued.
Five-Day Forecast for New York, NY
- Monday: Sunny, high 77; low 64.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 75; low 65.
- Wednesday: Chance of showers, high 75; low 65.
- Thursday: Chance of showers, high 77; low 65.
- Friday: Sunny, high 83; low 63.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 75.
