Monday morning, March 2, 2026, dawns clear and sharply cold across New York City, with temperatures in the low 20s around 22°F. Expect mostly sunny skies and a daytime high near 31°F, although wind chill values could slip into the mid teens, so it will feel every bit like late winter. The quiet stretch will be short lived, with a messy system poised to move in on Tuesday that could tangle the morning commute.
Tuesday Morning Wintry Mix And Midweek Outlook
On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, snow, sleet, and pockets of freezing rain are likely during the morning commute, roughly between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. A warmer air profile should then flip the mix to plain rain by the afternoon, with a high near 43°F. New snow accumulations are expected to stay light, generally under half an inch, though a brief period of freezing rain is possible in parts of northeast New Jersey and the Lower Hudson Valley, with impacts expected to remain minor overall.
Rain is forecast to linger into Tuesday night, with totals possibly reaching a quarter to a half inch. The unsettled pattern sticks around through Wednesday and Thursday as temperatures climb into the 40s and 50s. According to the National Weather Service, the chance of precipitation Tuesday is around 90%, and no Winter Weather Advisories are expected at this time.
Commute, Boating Notes And Where To Get Alerts
Drivers should plan for slick spots on bridges, ramps, and untreated side streets Tuesday morning, and build in extra time for the commute or consider transit alternatives for the peak rush. Boaters should note that seas east of Moriches Inlet could approach 5 feet late Tuesday night, and Small Craft Advisory conditions are possible later in the week.
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