Navigating Through NYC's Skies: A Detailed Weather Outlook - Amy Freeze (original) (raw)

Explore the intricate dance of sun, clouds, and rain in NYC's skies this week with expert insights from Meteorologist Amy Freeze.

This week in NYC promises a mix of sunny days and unexpected showers. Check out Amy Freeze’s expert forecast for detailed insights into what to expect!

Welcome to your comprehensive guide to the week’s weather in New York City, curated by Meteorologist Amy Freeze. From the tranquil afternoons to the potential thunderstorms, understanding the forecast can significantly impact both your plans and your wardrobe for the week. Dive deeper into temperature shifts, rain probabilities, and prepare with our sun safety tips for consistently high UV indices.

A tranquil scene on the regional radar for the Northeast, with the area mostly free of precipitation. A patch of light rain is visible offshore, southeast of New York, without affecting the immediate regional weather. The skies over major cities such as New York, Philadelphia, and Boston are predominantly clear. Upstate areas like Syracuse and Albany are experiencing similar calm and dry conditions

This afternoon in New York City, temperatures will start at 72 degrees at 3 PM, cooling to 64 degrees by 7 PM. Expect partly cloudy skies early, transitioning to clear conditions later. Winds will be light, moving from the west at 3 PM to southwest by 5 PM, before calming down by the evening.

Today’s high temperatures across the Northeast are quite pleasant. Pittsburgh is leading the way with a warm high of 80 degrees, while Philadelphia sees a comfortable 77. New York will also enjoy 73 degrees, matching temperatures in Scranton. In the central New York region, Syracuse and Buffalo will experience milder conditions at 66 degrees. Boston is on the cooler side with a high of 69 degrees, while Portland remains brisk at 60.

Buffalo will see a low of 54 degrees, while Syracuse cools to 53. New York City is forecast to have a low of 58, and Philadelphia will drop to 54. Expect a chillier night in Boston with a low of 53, and Portland at 44 degrees will be the coldest on the East Coast.

High temperatures in the Northeast for tomorrow show a significant warm-up with several cities exceeding seasonal averages. Pittsburgh will experience a high of 85 degrees, while Scranton and Philadelphia both reach 81. Syracuse follows closely with a high of 79 degrees, and Albany will see a comfortable 78. In New York City, temperatures are expected to hit 72, while Boston is cooler at 66 and Portland lags behind at 55.

A warm front moves into the Northeast tomorrow morning, bringing widespread rain showers from Pittsburgh to Buffalo. Expect periods of moderate rainfall throughout the afternoon, particularly around Syracuse and Albany. A lingering cold front may trigger isolated thunderstorms, especially along the New York-Pennsylvania border. Temperatures will start climbing into the mid-60s across coastal cities, such as New York and Boston, by Thursday. Winds gusting up to 20 mph could make it feel cooler, especially near the Great Lakes.

The UV index in New York City will be high at 7 for both Wednesday and Thursday, which means sunburn can occur in about 20 minutes. Be proactive with your sun safety, including using sunscreen and wearing hats or sunglasses. Wednesday may bring some cloud cover, slightly reducing direct exposure, but it’s still advisable to protect your skin.