New York, NY – Rain returns to New York this weekend, threatening travel plans and outdoor events with an 80% chance of showers Saturday, following a brief spring warm-up.
According to the National Weather Service, conditions remain sunny and pleasant through Thursday and Friday, with daytime highs in the upper 60s and low 70s. But changes begin late Friday night, when a system pushes into the area with a 30% chance of rain after 2 a.m., increasing to an 80% likelihood by Saturday morning. Travel on I-95, I-278, and local roadways may be affected by wet conditions and reduced visibility.
Citywide Impacts:
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 68°F. Light southeast winds becoming breezy by afternoon.
- Friday: Partly sunny, high near 70°F. Showers may begin late at night.
- Saturday: Rain likely with a high near 69°F. Chance of precipitation: 80%. Showers continue through the day.
- Saturday Night: Showers likely before 8 p.m., then mostly clear. Low around 51°F.
- Sunday: Sunny and drier, with a high near 63°F — ideal for any rescheduled weekend plans.
Residents should monitor weather alerts, charge devices ahead of potential outages, and avoid non-essential travel during peak rain hours on Saturday. If heading out, drive with caution, especially near low-lying areas and underpasses prone to pooling water.
Spring showers clear out by Sunday, setting up for a dry and mild start to next week. Stay tuned — more advisories may follow if rain intensifies.
