New Yorkers can expect a chilly but sunny start today across the boroughs, with temperatures lingering around the high 30s and wind chill values making it feel like it's between 20 and 30 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Whether you're in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, or Staten Island, you'll be enjoying the similar crisp winter clarity under the same sun—albeit with some slight temperature variations.
The weather narrative shifts slightly as we head into tonight; snow looks likely, particularly after 4am, with the possibility of new snow accumulation of less than a half inch, predictions that hold true across each of the boroughs, from the rather consistent forecast for Brooklyn to Staten Island, lows will hover around the freezing mark increasing clouds will add to the feeling of winters embrace just in time for the holiday week.
As Tuesday comes around, expect a messy mix of rain and snow before 1pm then chances of rain persist, with the National Weather Service forecasting an 80% chance of precipitation and high temperatures creeping into the low 40s in areas like Queens and the Bronx.
The remainder of the week does bring some relief, with Wednesday forecast to be sunny, and temperatures expected to rise slightly, reaching a high near 44 degrees, as suggested by the National Weather Service's extended forecast for the region, though Wednesday night sees increasing clouds, once again, which could lead to that all-too-familiar blanket of grey that wraps around the Yuletide skyline, the heights near which the steel skeletons of our city's robust architecture reaches.
In preparation for the holiday festivities, Christmas Day will bring mostly cloudy skies, with projected highs in the low 40s, as per Manhattan's forecast. For those dreaming of a white Christmas, Staten Island has a slight chance of rain and snow before 1pm, a subtle nod from the heavens that might grace the outstretched hands of those wandering in the fields of Clove Lakes Park.
While no severe weather is expected that would trigger National Weather Service warnings, as denoted in their Hazardous Weather Outlook, it's always wise for residents and visitors alike to stay informed about the latest forecasts as they enjoy the seasonal merriment and the ever-changing embrace of New York's winter tapestry.
