New Yorkers may want to buckle up for a typical Winter week filled with cloudy skies, rain, and a slight chill as the weather in the five boroughs follows a pattern of dreariness. According to the National Weather Service's forecast for Manhattan, today sees gradual clearing after a mostly cloudy morning, with a high hovering near 48 degrees and calm winds transitioning from northwest to west throughout the day. On the flip side, Friday through Sunday promises a 30 percent chance of rain with increasing clouds and consistent temperatures.
Meanwhile, Brooklyn's forecast, via National Weather Service, closely matches that of Manhattan, featuring partly sunny skies becoming clear as the day progresses and an expected high of 48 degrees; nighttime temperatures are predicted to drop to around 36 degrees before the incoming rain on Friday heightens the chance of precipitation up to 70 percent. Staten Island's weather, which is slightly cooler with a high near 46 today also culminates in a weekend rain expectation, as the pattern of approaching downpours seem to blanket the area as a norm rather than an exception this time of year.
Queens residents can expect similar conditions, as per National Weather Service data, with today's weather showing mid-morning clouds giving way to sunshine, highs near 47, and nighttime lows around 36; the week's end brings a 70 percent chance of rain as well. The Bronx also faces a cloudy transition today leading to higher chances of rain Friday night, aligning with the rest of the city's damp outlook, notes the detailed forecast for the Bronx.
Despite the forecasted weather events, the Hazardous Weather Outlook issued by the National Weather Service maintains that there’s no need to expect hazardous weather that would meet NWS warning criteria for New York City and its coastal waters in the immediate days ahead; the notice emphasizes that no spotter activation is anticipated at this time, however it does outlook potential for west to northwest gale force wind gusts by Sunday night.
