NYC Weather: Rainy Monday Morning, Windy Afternoon, and Temperature Swings

Monday Morning Weather Conditions

• 🌫️ Expect dense fog and reduced visibility early Monday morning, with mist and drizzle contributing to potentially slower travel.
• 🌡️ Temperatures will be milder than the weekend, around 44°F, but this is just a temporary reprieve.

Rain and Travel Advisory

• ☔ A rain event is expected as the morning progresses, moving from west to east across the Tri-State Area.
• ⚠️ While not expected to cause major flooding, the rain could accelerate snowmelt and pockets of moderate to heavier rain are possible.
• ✈️ Travel conditions are generally clear for flights, with a winter storm affecting the Midwest and Great Lakes.

Afternoon and Evening Outlook

• 💨 Winds will pick up significantly in the afternoon, leading to a noticeable wind advisory for western areas.
• 📈 Temperatures will spike to around 50°F during the day, but this is a "lopsided" day with the warmest temperatures in the first half.

Temperature Roller Coaster and Cold Snap

• 🥶 A dramatic temperature drop is expected overnight into Tuesday, with lows around 32°F.
• 📉 Cold air will rush in, bringing a nasty wind and plummeting windchills by Tuesday morning.
• ❄️ Temperatures are not expected to reach 40°F for the remainder of the 7-day forecast, signaling a cold finish to the month.

Traffic and Transit Updates

• 💥 Serious injuries are reported in a crash on Route 31 at Fountain Grove Road in Glen Gardner, causing closures.
• 🚚 A tractor-trailer is involved in an accident on the northbound Gowanus Expressway, causing slow traffic back to the Belt Parkway.
• 🌉 Hazy and foggy conditions are present at the George Washington Bridge, with 15-minute delays; Lincoln Tunnel has a 10-minute wait, and Holland Tunnel has a 5-minute wait.
• 🚗 Alternate side parking is suspended for snow removal, but meter rules remain in effect.