New Yorkers are bracing for an assortment of weather patterns across the five boroughs this week, with rain anticipated to switch up to snow as the temperatures gradually drop. Residents can expect to see rain mainly before 10am in Manhattan today, with a high nearing 50 degrees, and similar conditions in the other boroughs like Brooklyn and Queens, where highs are projected to be around 51 degrees, according to the forecast by the National Weather Service.
The consistent rain, particularly heavy during the night, is expected to lift by 10 am on Tuesday, giving way to eventual clearing and highs reaching up to 57 degrees in most areas. However, the relief appears to be short-lived as new precipitation amounts up to a quarter of an inch are likely to return after 1pm on Wednesday. This rolling wave of rain and clearer skies are forecasted for Manhattan, along with similar conditions reported for Brooklyn, for Queens, for The Bronx, and for Staten Island.
As the week progresses, the possibility of a wintry mix is on the horizon with cold air to usher in a chance of snow before 1pm on Friday. This likelihood extends through the evening, with possibly a changeover to snow between 10pm and 1am. The wide-reaching effect of this system covers the boroughs with Staten Island forecasted to have a low of around 29 degrees Friday night, indicating a cold front that will affect the entire city, as evidenced by the similar forecasts released for the neighboring boroughs.
The National Weather Service's Hazardous Weather Outlook has eased some concerns, stating that "No hazardous weather is expected at this time that would meet NWS warning criteria," across southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York areas for the upcoming week. Despite the lack of severe weather alerts, the unpredictable conditions still stand to rapidly change—New Yorkers will have to keep prepared to adjust their plans, warns the National Weather Service.
The variability of rain, snow, and clearing sums up a classic December week in New York City, with temperatures expected to dip as low as 21 degrees Saturday night, reminding residents that winter is settling in with all its unpredictability. As the city weathers this typical pattern of wintry conditions, citizens should stay informed on the latest weather forecasts for any sudden shifts that might further impact their daily routines.
