Wednesday's parting incoming storm shots

From 14th Street and Avenue B (above) by Cecil Scheib... and from First Avenue and Fifth Street via EVG...

Sunday's opening shot

Tired of shoveling on First Avenue and Sixth Street.

Probably won't need the shovels for the snow flurries today. 

Tomorrow will struggle to get above the freezing mark... but AccuWeather alleges it will be "the coldest day until next winter." Woo?

Friday's opening shot

Pretty powdery snow on 14th Street

The Great Thaw is underway ... as temperatures will be above 40 for the next week... of course, we still MAY see some snow late tonight and likely Sunday night, per Accuweather, though nothing too dramatic that would overwhelm Citi Bike docking stations for the next two weeks.

Tuesday's parting shot

Seventh Street temperature check this morning... as today's high hit 20, though windchills were in the single digits. 

The heat will be back tomorrow, with temps reaching 36.

Saturday's opening shot

Early morning view from Seventh Street at First Avenue. 

It looks and feels like snow out there today... and the NYC area is under a winter storm advisory... and you are advised via AccuWeather that snow and flurries will start late this evening, accumulating an inch or two overnight ... expect slippery conditions on sidewalks and streets and staircases, etc.

Snowfall reports from the last 24 hours

Reporting live from Seventh Street and Avenue A, where this corner took the brunt of the overnight snow flurries...

It should be safe to travel here over the next 20 minutes as temperatures today will reach the low 40s... to pair with mostly cloudy skies. 

Still there are a few slick spots around, so mind your steps.

Friday's opening shot

Taking stock after the heavy rains late yesterday afternoon, which saw flash flooding in some parts of the five boroughs. (We didn't hear about any storm-related damage here.) 

After the storms have passed, we're in for some (thank you!) cooler, drier (humidity-wise) weather. Those morning clouds will give way to some sunny skies later... and the weekend weather is near summer-perfect: Low 80, sunny, no humidity.

So open the windows wide... unless you live around 4th and B, where workers are jackhammering. 

Monday's parting 10-day weather forecast

For anyone grumbling about unseasonably cooler temps in recent days... take a look ahead to Tuesday, June 24, with a high of 102 expected...

Saturday's opening shot

A sunrise view from Astor Place looking across Stuyvesant Street, the only street in Manhattan that runs true west to east. 

As for the weather, overcast and muggy, with showers and scattered thunderstorms this morning into the afternoon. 

As for the Belmont Stakes (at Saratoga again this year), the track is expected to be wet, perhaps even sloppy. Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty and Preakness Stakes victor Journalism meet again. Five weeks ago at Churchill Downs, Sovereignty edged out Journalism on a rain-soaked track in the Run for the Roses, as we cut-n-paste from elsewhere.

Where were you when the storm broke?

A few photos from before/after the downpour this evening...

Saturday's opening shot

Good morning from the frozen ponds of Avenue A near Ninth Street.

The NYC metropolitan area is under a Winter Weather Advisory for later this afternoon into the morning. According to the National Weather Service, the snow will start late this afternoon and intensify this evening into early Sunday morning. By morning, we could see 3-5 inches of snow, which could mix with or change to sleet and freezing rain. 

And we will believe it when we post snow pics on our Instagram tomorrow!

We're in for a wintry mix (and we don't mean music)

Photo Sunday by Cecil Scheib 

We are under a winter weather advisory ("we" as in NYC and the tri-state area). 

According to the National Weather Service, we could see ("we as in ... forget it!) up to two inches of snow... plus a "glazing" of ice for fun. 

Per the NWS on timing: 

Snow develops from southwest to northeast after midnight, mixing with sleet and freezing rain by mid to late morning, before tapering as plain rain by afternoon. The coast and NYC metro will change to rain by late morning. 

So there's a good chance of an ugly commute wherever you need to commute to.  

The top photo shows the light snowfall in Tompkins Square Park from Sunday night.

Today in snow forecasts

The metropolitan area is under a winter-weather advisory today through tonight, and three to five inches of snow are expected in NYC. 

According to the National Weather Service, snow will start falling this afternoon around 3 p.m. and last through 10 p.m. 

And after the snow (which is also the name of an underrated Modern English record, even with the inclusion of "I Melt With You")...

After the snow ends Sun night, the main story will be arctic air through much of next week. Temps are likely to be well below freezing from late Sun night until Fri. Wind chills Mon night into early Tue -5 to -15°F and Tue into early Wed 0 to -10°F. See graphic for more. pic.twitter.com/WTmgW9952Y

— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) January 19, 2025

Tomorrow's weather tonight

The metropolitan area is under a severe weather alert until tomorrow night, with high winds, heavy rain, and thunderstorms expected. 

Here's an alert from the New York City Emergency Management Department: 

Drizzle turns into steady light rain overnight tonight with periods of moderate showers and embedded thunderstorms tomorrow morning. Little to no impact is expected during this time, including during the morning commute. A period of heavy downpours and potential severe storms is then expected between noon and 6 p.m. tomorrow. Heavy rain during this time may cause minor flooding of low-lying and poor drainage areas, and may temporarily disrupt the evening commute. 

In addition, there's a low chance for severe thunderstorms to produce sudden, localized damaging wind gusts, which may result in downed trees and power outages. A few lingering showers will be possible through midnight Thursday, but the heaviest of the rain is expected to end before 6 p.m. Citywide rainfall totals of around 2 inches are expected with locally higher amounts possible. Outside of thunderstorms, winds increase citywide out of the south tomorrow morning, reaching gusts of up to 55 mph...

And from the National Weather Service (and beware of loose outdoor holiday decorations!)...

A storm system brings strong winds and heavy rain to the region tonight through Wednesday.

🌧️Total rainfall of 2 -3 inches, locally higher amounts
🌬️Wind gusts 45 to 60 mph expected Wednesday
🎅Secure loose outdoor holiday decorations!

Forecast: https://t.co/wTqdsonfJ9 pic.twitter.com/RJf2EQOmCZ

— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) December 10, 2024

The day before it was to rain all day

There is/was a strange energy in NYC today — a buzziness before tomorrow’s all-day rain. It feels a bit like the anticipation before a snow day — like work and school will be canceled. 

And we need the rain. Per Bloomberg: 

The dry fall of 2024 was unprecedented, with only 1.59 inches of rain recorded in Central Park in September and October. October was the driest calendar month on record in Central Park, with only 0.01 inches of rain. 

And for tonight into tomorrow evening...

We are expecting a widespread significant rainfall, mainly Wed night into Thu night. Not a drought buster, but it will help, especially with ongoing fire weather issues. Our rainfall forecast is around 1" to 1.5" #NYwx #NJwx #CTwx #drought #droughtrelief pic.twitter.com/fGoatntqon

— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) November 19, 2024

It will be a dark and stormy night

NYC is under various warnings this evening, with heavy thunderstorms expected in the area. 

Per The Weather Channel, NYC is under a flash-flood warning until 7:45 p.m.

And were were just at Key Food on Avenue A and Fourth Street where they played a solid pre-storm set featuring Eddie Grant, Fleetwood Mac and Irene Cara. What a feeling!

Sunday's opening shot

The cloud-covered Midtown morning view... a major coastal storm is expected to enter the metropolitan area this afternoon... bringing wind, rain and general mayhem.

From our friends at the National Weather Service...

Friday's opening shot

Photo by Michael Kramer 

The view before the downpour at 6:46 this morning. 

Per Weather Channel sources, the showers should taper off by 8 7:25... with a good chance of some sun this afternoon. Expected cooler, dryer conditions in the great East Village metropolitan area into tomorrow.

Noting, part 2

Weather watch continues...

Noting

Checking in again on the weather forecast... a sky check from 10th and B this afternoon. 

Weatherman said rain. If you could get paid that kind of money for being wrong 60% of the time, it'd beat working. — Dale Cooper