New York, NY – Commuters heading into Manhattan early Wednesday should prepare for damp pavement and potential delays as rain moves into the region overnight. While Tuesday remains bright with a high near 50 degrees, the dry stretch ends abruptly after 2 a.m. when clouds thicken and showers begin to overspread the city. The timing is specifically poor for those using the FDR Drive or the West Side Highway during the peak morning rush, as the first steady raindrops will likely coincide with the heaviest traffic volume.
According to the National Weather Service, a 60 percent chance of precipitation is expected to persist through the early hours of Wednesday. Forecasters indicate that while total rainfall amounts should stay below a tenth of an inch, even light accumulation is enough to create slick spots on bridges and overpasses. Local DOT sensors suggest that standard morning congestion could be amplified by the visibility drop and wet surface conditions across the Five Boroughs.
The damp start to Wednesday will give way to a mostly cloudy afternoon with a high near 55 degrees. Fortunately, the moisture is short-lived, and a significant temperature shift arrives by Thursday. Residents can look forward to a much milder afternoon as skies clear and thermometers climb toward 68 degrees, providing the warmest day of the week so far.
Showers are expected to taper off by 8 a.m. Wednesday, followed by a dry but cloudy evening. Another round of light rain may return by the weekend, but for now, the primary concern remains the slick roads for the Wednesday morning drive.
Five Day Forecast for New York, NY
- Tuesday: Sunny, High 50
- Wednesday: Showers Likely, High 55
- Thursday: Mostly Sunny, High 68
- Friday: Mostly Sunny, High 60
- Saturday: Showers Likely, High 52
