New York Weather Forecast: Brighter Skies Thursday, Rain Expected Friday & Saturday

Current Conditions and Historical Snowstorms

• ☁️ Clouds are breaking up in New York City, with temperatures currently at 43 degrees and expected to drop to 37 overnight.
• ❄️ The segment references the Blizzard of '96, which dropped over 3 feet of snow in some areas, and the record-setting storm in 2016 that brought nearly 28 inches to NYC.
• 🌧️ It's noted that historically, some larger snow totals have been recorded in Philadelphia compared to New York City during major storms.

Upcoming Week's Temperature Outlook

• ☀️ Thursday is described as the pick of the week with brighter skies and a high of 50 degrees.
• 🌡️ Temperatures are expected to remain in the 50s through Saturday, with a high of 50 on Thursday, 51 on Friday, and 50 on Saturday.
• 🥶 Cold air is anticipated to return by the end of the following week, pushing temperatures back into the 30s.

Rain Forecast for Friday and Saturday

• ☔ A storm system approaching from the southwest will bring rain to the area starting Friday afternoon.
• 🌧️ Lighter rain is expected on Friday, with heavier, moderate rain anticipated for Saturday, particularly in the afternoon and into the nighttime hours, possibly extending into Sunday morning.
• 💧 Total rainfall is estimated to be around 1 inch, with European and GFS models suggesting slightly higher amounts (1.3 and 1.1 inches, respectively).
• ☀️ Sunday is expected to clear up, with temperatures around 48 degrees, and the 40s are predicted to continue into the start of the next week.