NYC to See Heavy Rain This Week While Northern Areas Face Snow

NYC to See Heavy Rain This Week While Northern Areas Face Snow

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New York City will stay on the rainy side of an approaching storm system this week, according to the latest National Weather Service forecast.

While residents often eye the clouds for the first heavy snowfall of the season, the current outlook suggests a wet rather than white week for the five boroughs. LoHud.com reported that while snow is returning to parts of New York, New York City is expected to miss the frozen precipitation entirely.

First Alert Weather: Heavy rain possible Thursday in New York – 11/11/26 — CBS New York

The weather pattern changes as you move away from the coast. While the city prepares for heavy rain, higher elevations and northern counties are bracing for winter weather conditions that could complicate travel and local commutes.

The National Weather Service forecast for New York City indicates that Thursday will be the primary period for precipitation. A 100% chance of rain is expected after 10 a.m. on Thursday, with officials predicting between one-half and three-quarters of an inch of new rainfall.

First Alert Weather Day on Thursday for heavy rain in New York – 11/11/26 — CBS New York

Temperatures will remain above freezing, keeping the moisture in liquid form. Thursday’s high is expected to reach near 61 degrees, with rain continuing into the night as temperatures drop to approximately 44 degrees. An additional quarter-inch to half-inch of rain could fall during that overnight period.

Friday will bring a noticeable chill, though the forecast remains focused on rain. High temperatures are expected to hover near 47 degrees, while Friday night’s low should sit around 39 degrees. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph on both Thursday night and Friday.

NYC Forecast: Potential nor'easter to bring heavy rain Thursday into Friday — FOX 5 New York

The threat of snow is much more immediate for those traveling north of the city or into the mountains. A winter weather advisory is currently in effect for several areas where temperatures are expected to drop well below freezing.

The impact varies depending on the specific geography of the region:

Rain for NYC, wet snow to the north and west — Eyewitness News ABC7NY
Location
Western Greene and western Ulster counties (above 1,500 feet) Up to 4 inches of snow expected; slippery roads possible.
Hamilton and northern Warren counties Up to 3 inches of snow expected, with isolated totals of 3 to 5 inches on the highest peaks.

The advisory for the western Greene and Ulster county elevations is scheduled to run from 7 p.m. Thursday through 1 p.m. Friday. Meanwhile, the advisory for Hamilton and northern Warren counties covers the period from 10 a.m. Thursday through 10 a.m. Friday.

For those in the city, the primary concern is likely to be localized flooding and wet road conditions rather than snow accumulation. The wettest period arrives Thursday, with additional tenths of an inch of rain possible on Friday.

Conditions are expected to improve as the week draws to a close. After the rain tapers off on Friday, the forecast shifts toward more stable, clearer weather for the weekend.

Saturday is forecast to be partly sunny with a high near 48 degrees, followed by mostly clear skies on Saturday night. Sunday should see even more sunshine, with a high near 51 degrees.

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