Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Weather: Chilly Conditions Expected

Thanksgiving Day Parade Weather Forecast

• ☀️ The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is expected to have sunny skies, but with chilly temperatures.
• 🌡️ High temperatures on Thursday and Friday will struggle to get out of the low 40s.
• 🎈 Balloon inflation day was mild, reaching 59°, with a record warmest low temperature potentially set if it stayed above 55°.

Tonight's Weather and Cold Front

• 🌧️ Rain is making its way from west to east across New Jersey and surrounding counties, with isolated storms possible.
• 📉 A cold front is moving through, causing temperatures to fall tonight.
• 💨 Winds will shift to the west-northwest, making for a colder and breezier Thanksgiving Day.

Thanksgiving Day Conditions

• 🥶 Temperatures will be in the upper 30s during the parade, with wind chills feeling like 29-30°.
• 🌬️ Winds are expected to gust up to 15-20 mph, potentially affecting balloon stability.
• 📊 By noon on Thanksgiving, the temperature will be around 34°.

Friday and Weekend Outlook

• ❄️ Lake effect snow streamers may affect parts of Ulster and Sullivan counties on Friday.
• 🥶 Friday morning will see temperatures around 33°, feeling like the mid-20s, with highs only in the low 40s.
• 🌦️ A chance of precipitation returns Sunday night, with a rain/snow mix possible Tuesday and Wednesday.
• 📈 Temperatures are expected to warm up starting December.