New York City woke up under cloudy skies and a brisk 30°F start this morning as a weak trough slides east and high pressure noses in behind it. Clouds will give way to mostly sunny skies this afternoon, with a high near 43°F and west winds around 10 mph. Gusts could jump to about 20 to 25 mph late in the day before easing Saturday night. Temperatures dip back into the low 30s overnight, then climb into the upper 30s tomorrow.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Through the afternoon, winds swing W to WNW and strengthen to roughly 10 to 15 mph, with the strongest gusts late day. Any lingering wet or icy patches from the morning chill should melt where the sun hits them, but shaded sidewalks, stoops, and ramps can stay slick. By evening, skies trend mostly clear and conditions turn calmer as winds back off overnight.
Sunday Night Into Monday
A coastal low tracking a bit farther north has nudged up the odds of light, mainly coastal snow tomorrow night into Monday morning. According to the National Weather Service, the best shot at measurable accumulation is along the immediate coast and Long Island, where roughly 1 to 2 inches are possible. Most of the city’s boroughs are looking at under an inch. With Monday (Washington's Birthday) morning travel in mind, early commuters should plan for slick bridge decks and untreated surfaces.
Looking Ahead
Temperatures moderate into the low to mid 40s by midweek, with a better chance of rain on Wednesday as a front moves through. Mariners can expect sub-advisory conditions through Sunday night, but seas may build to 4 to 6 feet early next week, so small-craft operators will want to watch updated forecasts. This brief warm-up and the small coastal snowfall risk come on the heels of extreme cold earlier this week, putting a cap on a very February kind of weather roller coaster.
