New York, NY – A gray, damp start spreads across New York as light rain paints streets with a thin shine and cooler air drifts in from the west. The early push of moisture signals a slow slide toward a stronger, more winter-flavored pattern by late weekend, just as Thanksgiving travel begins to accelerate across the region. Residents should plan for wet commutes today and watch for pockets of reduced visibility on bridges and approaches.
According to the National Weather Service New York office, steady light rain increases later today and continues at times into Sunday. The agency expects breezy southwest winds to shift north by Sunday afternoon, pulling temperatures down and setting up a crisp, late-fall finish. Travelers heading to LaGuardia, JFK, or using I-95 and the Cross Bronx Expressway should budget extra minutes during the heaviest showers. Slick pavement and slowdowns remain likely during midday and late-day periods.
According to NWS meteorologists, no early winter changeover is expected in the city this weekend, yet colder air brushing the region by Sunday night offers the season’s familiar “Winter Tease.” A few higher inland hills north and west of the city may feel brief, non-accumulating flurries if temperatures dip faster than projected. Guidance also hints at a broader U.S. pattern shift next week, with colder air sweeping east and several central and northern states facing a chance of heavy snow near Thanksgiving.
According to national outlooks, the East Coast turns cooler through midweek. For New York, that means brisk mornings, quicker evening chills, and a watchful eye on potential Thanksgiving travel trouble spots across the country. For now, the city stays mainly mild and damp, with a colder, cleaner sky returning Monday.
Five-Day Forecast for New York, NY:
Fri: 52/48 – Periods of rain; breezy at times with slower travel.
Sat: 50/38 – Spotty showers early; gradual clearing and cooler wind.
Sun: 49/41 – Mostly sunny; brisk north wind and late chill.
Mon: 52/44 – Mostly sunny; calm travel conditions.
Tue: 53/47 – Cloudy with rain chance late; cooler trend building.
