New Yorkers looking for relief from the bitter cold can expect a reprieve this weekend, as a stretch of sunny and windy weather is set to hit the city with the onset of higher temperatures. According to the National Weather Service, today will see clear skies with a high near 67 degrees and north winds gusting up to 20 mph. As the evening descends, the mercury is slated to dip to a low of around 39 degrees, with the north wind calming down after midnight.
Looking forward to Sunday, the morning will start with temperatures in the mid-40s, but as the day warms up, a high near 71 degrees is expected—making for a comfortable afternoon with light and variable winds switching to the southwest, creating an ideal setting for those wishing to enjoy outdoor activities even as the nights remain decidedly chilly. KSAT reports that visibility will stay around 10 miles throughout the day, providing unobstructed views under the broad dome of azure.
For those making plans for the upcoming week, the clear skies are to persist into Monday with a steady forecast predicting sunny conditions and a high near 69 degrees. In the nighttime, it will bring partly cloudy skies and lows around 43 degrees. "Tuesday will warm slightly with a high near 66, and by Wednesday highs are to reach near 73 degrees, though the latter part of the week hints at an increasing chance of showers," the National Weather Service indicates, mapping out a week where umbrellas might yet be required.
The forecast for the latter half of the week grows cloudier, with the National Weather Service suggesting a 30 percent chance of showers by Thursday and cloudy conditions with highs hovering around 72 degrees; the nighttime temperature won't drop much with expected lows in the low 60s, while by Friday, the likelihood of showers continues hovering around a 30 percent chance with similarly overcast skies and a high near 70 degrees.
