New York Weather: Colder Saturday with Arctic Air, then Seasonal Sunday

Storm System Impact and Temperature Drop

• ⚡ The recent storm system brought strong winds, peaking at nearly 70 mph, and significant rainfall, with West Point receiving nearly 2 inches.
• 🌡️ Today's high temperatures tied or broke records, reaching 58 degrees in Central Park, but a major temperature drop is occurring.
• 🥶 Arctic air is plunging into the region, causing temperatures to plummet, with tonight's chill already in the 20s and single digits possible northwest of the city.

Saturday's Forecast: Cold and Breezy

• 💨 While winds will settle compared to today, it will still be breezy on Saturday, with gusts of 5 to 15 mph.
• ☀️ Saturday is expected to feature abundant sunshine with some passing clouds.
• 📉 The high temperature on Saturday will be 39 degrees, but wind chills will make it feel closer to 31 degrees in Central Park and 28 degrees in Parsippany.

Sunday and Beyond: Return to Seasonal Norms

• ❄️ Winter officially begins on Sunday morning at 10:03 a.m., coinciding with the return of more seasonable temperatures.
• 🌷 Sunday is forecast to be pleasant with sunshine and highs in the mid-40s, returning to typical seasonal averages.

Upcoming Week's Weather

• 🌧️ Monday will be chilly with highs in the 30s but bright.
• 🌨️ Tuesday is expected to be a sloppy day with a transition from snow to rain, reaching a high of 38 degrees.
• 🎄 Wednesday and Thursday (Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) will see highs around 42 degrees with some wet weather expected.