New York Weather: Rain and Wind Ahead of Thanksgiving, Cold Snap for Holiday Weekend

Today's Weather Outlook

• ☀️ Today is expected to be pleasant and bright, with temperatures in the 50s, making it a good day for travel or holiday errands.
• 📈 Temperatures will see a significant climb, with highs reaching into the 60s, but this warmth is temporary.

Mid-Week Rain and Wind

• ☁️ Overnight, expect an increase in clouds, with Wednesday being a cloudier day overall.
• 🌧️ Showers are predicted to begin moving in during the afternoon on Wednesday, potentially starting earlier than 4 PM, with pockets of moderate to heavy rain in the evening.
• 💨 A pretty nice southwest wind will accompany the warmer temperatures on Wednesday, with rainfall averaging about a half-inch.

Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday Forecast

• 🥶 Thanksgiving Day will be significantly colder and blustery, with highs only in the mid-40s, feeling like the 30s due to the wind.
• 🎈 The strong winds on Thanksgiving could potentially impact the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons, requiring them to be flown lower if sustained winds reach 23 mph and gusts hit 34 mph.
• ❄️ Black Friday is expected to be even colder, with temperatures nearing freezing for the first time this season in New York City, and winds could be even stronger.
• ⚠️ The forecast indicates a significant weather whiplash with a big chill arriving by Thursday and Friday.