The National Weather Service reports that New York City’s boroughs can expect a mix of sunny periods and possible snow showers over the coming week. Manhattan is forecast to reach a high of around 33 degrees today, with wind chill values between 20 and 25 degrees. Similar conditions are expected across Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, where temperatures are forecast to stay just above freezing.
A Hazardous Weather Outlook warns of potentially very cold wind chills, ranging from 15 to 20 degrees below zero, from Saturday night into Sunday morning. Leading up to the weekend, an Arctic air mass accompanied by northwest winds will cause temperatures to drop significantly. Thursday will bring sunny conditions across the city, with wind chill values between 5 and 15 across the boroughs. Overnight Thursday into Friday, partly cloudy skies are forecasted, with lows in the mid-teens. As night falls tonight, the boroughs will see partly cloudy skies with lows around 15–16 degrees, while Staten Island may reach around 13 degrees.
Friday is forecasted to have partly sunny skies during the day, with a 50 percent chance of snow showers in the evening across the city. Saturday will start mostly cloudy before clearing up, though windy conditions are anticipated. On Sunday, high temperatures are expected to remain below 20 degrees despite sunshine. These cold conditions are likely to continue into early next week, with Monday and Tuesday bringing mostly sunny skies but continued chilly weather.
Gales are forecasted from Saturday into Saturday night as an Arctic cold front moves through, with the possibility of lingering into Sunday morning. These conditions could also produce moderate to heavy freezing spray, particularly affecting those on the water. With a range of weather expected over the coming days, residents are advised to dress warmly and monitor local forecasts for updates or advisories.
