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New York City Braces for Chilly Winds and Snow Showers with Washington's Birthday Forecast Hinting at Unsettled Weather

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Published on February 12, 2026
New York City Braces for Chilly Winds and Snow Showers with Washington's Birthday Forecast Hinting at Unsettled WeatherSource: Unsplash/ Clay LeConey

New Yorkers can expect mostly chilly and breezy weather across the boroughs, with a chance of snow showers Friday night, according to the National Weather Service. Manhattan is forecasted to reach a high near 36 degrees with mostly sunny skies and wind chills between 20 and 25. Similar conditions are expected in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, with slightly stronger winds in Brooklyn and Staten Island.

Tonight, New York City is expected to have partly cloudy skies with lows in the low 20s, with wind chills making it feel colder. There is a 30% chance of snow showers after 10 p.m. into Friday night across all boroughs. The weekend forecast calls for mostly sunny days with highs in the low to mid-40s and partly cloudy nights. By Sunday night, the chance of rain and snow increases to 40%, continuing into the following week.

For Washington's Birthday, New York City is expected to have partly sunny skies with highs in the low 40s. By midweek, an unsettled weather pattern may bring a 40–50% chance of rain on Wednesday, suggesting commuters keep umbrellas handy.

The National Weather Service reports no hazardous weather currently meeting warning criteria. However, commuters are advised to exercise caution due to the possibility of snow-covered roads from overnight snow showers, particularly on secondary and elevated roadways. Drivers are encouraged to slow down and allow extra travel time, according to the NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook.