Monthly Archives: November 2016

NYC Weather Update – Nov 29, 2016

November 29, 2016Climate, Drought, NYC, Rain, Weather Updatecold front, drought, low pressure, new york city drought, new york city weather, new york city wx, nyc drought, nyc weather, nyc wx, rainLei Zhao

It’s the tale of two very different weather regimes this week. Starting the week, we have mild, rainy conditions accompanying a couple storm systems. This rain is still desperately needed as a drought continues to grip the area. Later in the week, things dry out, but temperatures also move in a downward trend back below normal.

Rest of today – mild with a high temperature near 60°F, rainy, with rain moderate to heavy at times. Rain tapering off by about 7PM this evening.

Wednesdaay – a complex set of of frontal boundaries move through the area tomorrow in association with a low pressure developing over the Great Lakes. In terms of sensible weather, expect a brief pause from the rain early Wednesday, but another round of overrunning rain that could then lead to a line of stronger storms with gusty winds late in the day as the cold front pictured below pushes through. Mostly cloudy with high temperatures again around 60°F.

Thursday – becoming sunny with high temperatures still holding up in the upper-50s.

Friday – cooler with high temperatures dropping to around normal in the low-50s with sun and clouds.

Drought Still Not Abating

Despite plenty of rain recently, large deficits built up from earlier in the year are still hard to beat, with many areas still in a moderate to severe drought in the NYC region.

NYC Thanksgiving Weather Update – Nov 22, 2016

November 23, 2016NYC, Rain, Weather Updatecold front, new york city thanksgiving weather, new york city weather, new york city wx, nyc thanksgiving wx, nyc weather, nyc wx, rain, thanksgiving weather, weatherLei Zhao

Winds finally abate after today. Temperatures rebound later this week, but remain below normal for the forecast period. There is a chance for rain on Thanksgiving Day, as well as Friday. Looking ahead into the first week of December, there could be a couple storms rolling our way.

Today – sunny, less windy, but still cold with temperatures again only in the low-40s. A good day for travel.

Thursday (Thanksgiving Day) – cloudy, warmer with a high near 50°F. There is a chance for rain, but that the timing of the rain favors the afternoon after the parade ends. What rain there might be will be light. Winds also will be light, so those balloons at the Macy’s Day Parade should have no problems.

Friday – rain chances persist, along with temperatures warming to near normal in the low-50s as warmer air flows in ahead of a cold front from the southwest.

Saturday – the frontal system affecting the area Thursday and Friday finally will clear the area. Showers may pop off early, but the skies should slowly clear as temperatures remain around normal in the low-50s.

NYC Weekend Weather – Nov 18, 2016

November 18, 2016NYC, Rain, Storms, Weather Update, Weekendcold front, high pressure, low pressure, new york city weather, new york city weekend weather, new york city weekend wx, new york city wx, nyc weather, nyc weekend weather, nyc weekend wx, nyc wx, pressure gradientLei Zhao

An extended period of well above normal temperatures comes to an abrupt end this weekend as a strong cold front pushes through overnight Saturday into Sunday. On the back side of this frontal boundary, temperatures will average around 15ºF lower than we’ve seen this week. If you like it mild, go out and enjoy this weather before Saturday!

Rest of today – sunny and mild with high temperatures in the low-60s.

Saturday – another mild day on tap with lots of sun and a high around 60ºF. Chances for rain increase into the overnight hours, at this point peaking around midnight. Winds will pick up first from the southeast ahead of the cold front, then to the west. Sustained winds of 15-20mph with gusts over 30mph are possible.

Sunday – rain chances taper off but winds remain in the 20-30mph with strong gusts up to 40mph. High temperatures will be significantly colder than we’ve gotten used to and below normal in the mid-40s. A tight pressure gradient sets up between the departing low and a high pressure center to the southwest, blasting us with cold Canadian air as a result.

Monday – clouds diminishing gradually, winds still pretty breezy, and a high only in the low-40s.

NYC Weather Update – Nov 14, 2016

November 14, 2016Climate, Drought, NYC, Rain, Storms, Weather Updatecoastal low, drought, high pressure, low pressure, new york city weather, new york city wx, nyc weather, nyc wx, weatherLei Zhao

The beginning of the week will see much needed rain, and then transition to sunny and above average weather. Drought conditions have improved in New York State overall, though most of the improvement has been concentrated upstate.

Rest of today/overnight – rain begins to move in to the area overnight. Because of the very dry air that was in place to end the weekend, it will take some time before the moisture associated with a coastal low can saturate the air. It appears the most likely time for when heavier/steadier rains begin is around 4AM.

Tuesday – rain, moderate to heavy at times in the morning. Northeast winds around the coastal low responsible for the rain will keep temperatures cooler than normal in the low-50s with cloudy skies. Rain chances diminish substantially in the afternoon.

Wednesday – a small chance for lingering drizzle on Wednesday as temperatures rebound back into the upper-50s. Clouds will be on the decrease.

Thursday – sunny, with a high near 60ºF. High pressure takes over to to end the week.

Drought Improves Upstate, Still Severe in and Around NYC.

Recent rains have improved the drought situation for many portions of upstate New York, and also some areas of the city and Long Island. However, as you can see from the image below, much of the area is still gripped by severe drought.

NYC Veterans Day Weekend Weather – Nov 10, 2016

November 10, 2016NYC, Weather Update, Weekendcold front, high pressure, new york city weather, new york city weekend weather, nyc veterans day wx, nyc weather, nyc weekend weather, nyc weekend wx, nyc wx, veterans day weatherLei Zhao

After some needed rain yesterday, we move back into a pattern of dry weather that will be in place until at least mid-week next week. Temperatures will be the coldest this season on Saturday behind a cold front, then rebound to above normal for the remainder of the period.

Rest of today – clearing skies with temperatures dropping into the mid-40s overnight. Winds pick up from the northwest.

Friday (Veteran’s Day) – high temperatures in the upper-50s. Clouds increasing with an approaching cold front, but no rain is expected due to lack of enough moisture. Windy, with a northwest wind 15-25mph.

Saturday – overnight lows Friday will be the coldest yet for the city right above freezing. Temperatures do not rebound much Saturday even with lots of sun. Highs may not even hit 50ºF. Winds abate somewhat, but still in the 10-15mph range.

Sunday – this high pressure will slide towards the southeast by Sunday. Return flow around the western edge of the high pressure will shift winds more to the west/southwest allowing warmer air in and high temperatures around 60ºF.

NYC Weather Update – Nov 7, 2016

November 7, 2016NYC, Rain, Weather Updateelection 2016 weather, election day weather, new york city weather, nyc weather, nyc wx, weatherLei Zhao

The 2016 election will soon be behind us. Regardless of who wins, we’re in for a general cooling trend later this week. We have a shot at rain this Wednesday although chances are not too high.

Rest of today – seasonable, sunny, highs in the mid-50s.

Tuesday (Election Day) – warmer, with high temperatures in the low-mid 60s. The start of the day will be chilly though, due to clear and calm skies and excellent radiational cooling overnight. If you’re lining up early to vote, expect temperatures in the mid-40s.

Milder air will get swept up around the high pressure center over TN/NC ahead of the advancing cold front

Wednesday – mostly cloudy with a chance of showers increasing during the day. Not expecting anything by way of heavy rain. High temperatures around 60ºF.

Thursday – skies clearing to mostly sunny with high temperatures in the seasonable upper-50s.

NYC Marathon Weekend Weather – Nov 4, 2016

November 4, 2016NYC, Weather Update, Weekendhigh pressure, new york city marathon weather, new york city weather, nyc marathon weather, nyc weather, tcs marathon weather, weatherLei Zhao

This weekend’s weather offers a significant contrast from last weekend, when we received a couple rounds of substantial rainfall. This is good news for the many thousands of runners and fans of the TCS New York City Marathon. High pressure is in firm control of the weather for almost the entire Eastern US. One additional reminder that Sunday morning marks the end of Daylight Savings Time, so remember to set you clocks back an hour and enjoy an extra hour of sleep.

Rest of today – sunny, with some wind gusts in the 20mph range, but otherwise pleasant with high temperatures around 60ºF.

Saturday – sunny again, though a little bit cooler with high temperatures in the upper-50s.

Sunday – temperatures at the start time for the marathon should range in the upper-40s. High temperatures should max out around the mid-50s, so during most of the race, expect temperatures in the low-50s. There will be a modest north wind, between 10-15mph.

Monday – another crisp, dry, sunny fall day on tap with high temperatures in the mid-50s.

LZ | Weather

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