NYC Weather Forecast: Raw, Windy Friday With Rain and Snow Chances North of the City

A raw, windy Friday brings the coldest air of the season to the Tri-State region, featuring heavy downpours, flash flooding risks near the Jersey Shore, and a transition to wet snow across the highest elevations of the Catskills and Poconos.

Rain Falls Heavily Across Brooklyn and Queens

More than an inch of rain had fallen in New York City by early evening, according to ABC7 New York reporting. Doppler radar estimates showed 3 to 4 inches in parts of Brooklyn and southeastern Queens, alongside a little over an inch across northeastern New Jersey, the Bronx, and near Great Neck.

Lower totals were recorded north and west of the city, on eastern Long Island, and in parts of Monmouth County. A heavy band of rain moved through Bay Ridge and Bensonhurst toward Flatbush with rainfall rates hitting 1 to 2 inches an hour.

Heavy downpours also struck Bergen County and the Bronx, while thunderstorms scraped the Jersey Shore near Toms River. A flash flood warning for that area remains in effect until 10 p.m., with additional heavy rain heading toward Rockland, Orange, and Westchester counties.

First Alert Weather: Rain likely on Thursday and Friday — CBS New York

Temperatures Drop as Snow Moves Through the Catskills

Temperatures will fall to around 42 overnight under gusty northeast winds. The highest peaks of the Catskills have already started seeing a mix of snow, and the boundary separating rain from snow is advancing southward and eastward across both the Catskills and the Poconos.

Roads will stay mostly wet for the Friday morning commute since temperatures will remain above freezing. However, well north and west of the city, drivers should watch for slick spots and coatings on colder surfaces.

The city itself will see plain rain, though nearby suburbs could catch a few flakes. Before the storm concludes, New York City might catch a few flakes—with the Bronx holding the highest probability—though street accumulation is anticipated to be zero.

Precipitation will stay steadiest through early afternoon Friday before tapering off. Highs will hover around 40 with strong winds making it feel like the 30s all day, marking the coldest days since March.

The Catskills could pick up 1 to 3 inches of snow, while areas close to New York City could receive another third of an inch to an inch of rain. Lingering rain and snow showers are possible Friday night before skies finally dry out.

The Weekend Forecast

Saturday and Sunday will stay blustery with highs in the mid-to-upper 40s and gusty winds keeping wind chills in the 30s. Alternating periods of sun and clouds are expected on Saturday, accompanied by the possibility of isolated rain or snow showers positioned north and west of the urban center.

Temperatures will recover slowly early next week, approaching 60 by Wednesday. According to the AccuWeather 7-day forecast provided by ABC7 New York, Friday’s high will reach 45 with rain and raw conditions, Saturday reaches 45 and blustery, Sunday hits 49 bright and brisk, Monday reaches 51 with partly to mostly sunny skies, Tuesday climbs to 55 bright and dry, Wednesday reaches 60 with plenty of sunshine and milder air, and Thursday hits 62 sunny and mild.