According to ABC7 New York, a low-pressure system will develop along the East Coast starting Thursday, Nov. 12, bringing rain and gusty winds to the New York and New Jersey area. It is not expected to be a major snowstorm, and temperatures will drop sharply starting Saturday, Nov. 14, after the storm passes.
According to ABC7 New York, a low-pressure system will develop along the East Coast starting Thursday, Nov. 12, bringing rain, gusty winds and minor coastal flooding to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Contrary to snowfall maps that circulated on social media, forecasters do not expect a major snowstorm. Rain is likely to continue through Friday, Nov. 13, after which below-normal temperatures will return.
Before the storm, Tuesday, Nov. 10, and Wednesday, Nov. 11, will be mostly sunny and mild. Daytime highs on both days are expected to be in the low 60s Fahrenheit (about 16 C). Gusts of 20 to 25 mph (about 32 to 40 km/h) are possible Tuesday, and winds will ease Wednesday. Weather is also forecast to be good for the Vets Parade on Nov. 11, with a high of 61 degrees Fahrenheit (about 16 C).
However, the forecast becomes more complicated starting Nov. 12. Multiple low-pressure systems are expected to form at the same time, and it has not yet been determined which will dominate or how close to the region it will pass, so both rainfall totals and timing remain uncertain. The heaviest rain is expected from Nov. 12 afternoon into the night, with conditions gradually improving toward the weekend. Wet roads and slow travel could last from Nov. 12 until early Saturday morning, Nov. 14. Snow could fall in the higher elevations of the Catskills and Poconos, but widespread snow is not expected beyond some flakes mixing in far northwest of New York City.
After the storm moves out, cold air will settle over the Northeast. The daytime high on Nov. 14 will be in the 40s Fahrenheit, with a forecast peak of 47 degrees (about 8 C). Strong winds will push the wind chill down to the upper 30s Fahrenheit (3 to 4 C), and showers are possible. Conditions will improve starting Sunday, Nov. 15, but the chill will linger, with a mix of clouds and sun expected early next week.
The forecast covers New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a whole and does not break out differences by area, such as Queens or Bergen County. Still, rain could be heaviest from Nov. 12 afternoon through the night, and road conditions could be poor until early Nov. 14, so it is safest to allow extra travel time for commutes during that period. Minor flooding was mentioned as a possibility along the coast, and with temperatures set to drop sharply on Nov. 14, business owners may want to check storefront entrances and outdoor displays. Details on rainfall and timing could change, so check the latest forecast again before Nov. 12.