NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. – A calm, crisp Friday will give way to a wetter and windier setup as the weekend approaches, signaling the city’s first true hint of late-fall chill. After several clear days, gray skies will build through Saturday with rain spreading north from coastal New Jersey by nightfall.
According to the National Weather Service in Upton, an 80% chance of showers is expected Saturday night, with periods of moderate rainfall and gusts near 25 mph. Temperatures will reach the low 50s during the day before dipping into the 40s after sunset. The heaviest rain may fall along the I-95 corridor from Newark to Queens between 7 p.m. and midnight, creating slick roads and minor ponding on low-lying streets.
By Sunday, a few lingering showers could persist into midday before cooler, drier air sweeps in from the northwest. Highs near 58°F will drop sharply by evening, ushering in breezy conditions that mark the start of a cooler, more November-like pattern. Monday looks sunny but brisk, with highs in the upper 40s and wind chills running several degrees lower.
For travelers planning early holiday trips, this weekend’s rain could slow flights and road traffic, particularly late Saturday. Those doing outdoor chores or early holiday decorating should plan around Saturday night’s rain and blustery winds.
The longer-range outlook hints at another cool push midweek, possibly setting the stage for a colder Thanksgiving stretch.
Five-Day Forecast for New York City, NY:
Fri: 48/35 – Mostly sunny; light northwest breeze.
Sat: 51/47 – Clouds increasing; rain arrives by night.
Sun: 58/41 – Showers taper early; cooler winds return late.
Mon: 47/38 – Mostly sunny, breezy; crisp fall air.
Tue: 48/40 – Mild sunshine; calm winds.
