The National Weather Service forecasts a variety of weather conditions in New York City this week, including potential snow, periods of sunshine, and a gale warning for nearby coastal waters. In Manhattan, there is a 20% chance of showers before 10 a.m. today, with temperatures expected to drop to around 33 degrees by the afternoon. Wind chill values are predicted to range between 20 and 30 degrees, with west winds reaching gusts of up to 29 mph.
Tonight, New York City is expected to have mostly cloudy skies, with low temperatures near 23 degrees and wind chill values between 10 and 20. On Friday, sunny conditions are forecast with highs around 36 degrees and comparable wind chill values. After 1 a.m. Friday night, the chance of snow increases. The weekend forecast calls for a combination of snow, rain, and mostly cloudy skies.
Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island are expected to experience similar conditions, with partly sunny to mostly cloudy skies and a mix of rain and snow over the weekend. On Saturday, there is a 50% chance of precipitation, with snow possible before 1 p.m., followed by the possibility of rain across the boroughs. Daytime highs are forecast to be in the low 40s, with nighttime lows in the low 30s.
The Hazardous Weather Outlook reports marine conditions in the New York City area that require attention. A gale warning is in effect from 6 p.m. this evening through noon EST Friday for Atlantic coastal waters, including the area from Moriches Inlet to Montauk Point, New York, out 20 nautical miles, and from Sandy Hook, New Jersey, to Fire Island Inlet, New York, out 20 nautical miles. No hazardous conditions meeting warning criteria are expected on land during this period. Mariners in these waters should be aware of the warning and monitor conditions.
Looking ahead to Martin Luther King Day, New York City’s boroughs are forecast to have mostly sunny conditions, with high temperatures around the low 30s. Early next week is expected to remain cold, with clear skies and low temperatures potentially falling into the mid-teens in some areas. Winter conditions are expected to continue as the colder weather persists.
