NEW YORK, NY – A biting November chill grips the Northeast this Veterans Day morning as a Freeze Warning continues through 9 a.m., marking one of the season’s coldest starts yet. Crisp air, wind over rooftops, and icy car windshields greet early commuters across southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. Gardeners and commuters alike should brace for slippery surfaces, frosty windshields, and tender plants at risk.
According to the National Weather Service in New York, temperatures between 29 and 32 degrees have settled over the region, ending the growing season for good. The agency urges residents to protect any remaining vegetation and allow extra time for morning travel. Wind chills are hovering in the upper 20s, with lingering breezes making it feel even colder near the Hudson and East Rivers.
By late Wednesday, a modest rebound is expected as highs climb back near 50 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Still, forecasters note another weak front may return colder air by Friday, setting the stage for a chilly weekend. Early signals from long-range models hint at a “winter tease” around Thanksgiving week — the kind that could bring a mix of rain and the first light snowflakes north of I-80 if colder air returns.
Veterans Day ceremonies should proceed under mostly clear skies, though the cold will linger. For weekend planners, the stretch ahead looks mainly dry and bright — ideal for early holiday decorating or leaf cleanup before the next November chill settles in.
Five-Day Forecast for New York, NY:
Wed: 49/43 – Mostly sunny; lighter winds, milder afternoon.
Thu: 51/41 – Mostly sunny and cool; calm evening.
Fri: 49/41 – Partly sunny; cooler trend returns by night.
Sat: 48/41 – Breezy and dry; early chill possible inland.
Sun: 53/43 – Partly sunny; light rain chance late north of I-95.
