Meteorologist Amy Freeze breaks down tonight’s Northeast weather, from picturesque sunsets over NYC to thunderstorms near Buffalo and showers across major cities. Get prepared!

Join Meteorologist Amy Freeze as she explores the evening’s weather developments across the Northeast. From postcard-perfect sunsets in New York City to scattered thunderstorms impacting regions from Buffalo to Albany, understand what this means for your week. Plus, insights into the cooling patterns and what to watch out for while on the roads. Detailed analysis and safety tips included.
Scattered thunderstorms is expected for the Northeast with severe thunderstorms visible northwest of Buffalo. Rain is moving across Pennsylvania towards Scranton, contributing to wet conditions. In the Hudson Valley, Albany is experiencing light showers, and rain is approaching the New York City area. Showers are moving towards Connecticut, and a pocket of rain is moving offshore near Portland. Washington, D.C., is seeing intermittent rain, with this system advancing northeast.
For the evening in New York City, temperatures will start at 75 degrees around 9 PM and gradually decrease to 68 degrees by 1 AM. Winds will shift from west-northwest at 6 mph to northwest at 4 mph as the night progresses. The skies transition from partly cloudy at 9 PM to mostly clear by 11 PM, ending with clear conditions. Expect a pleasant evening with cooler temperatures overnight.
Tonight in the Northeast, expect chilly temperatures as a cold air mass settles in. Buffalo will dip down to 45 degrees, while Syracuse sees a low of 44. Scranton could cool to 49, and Philadelphia is forecasted for 57. Boston will experience a low of 54, slightly cooler than earlier in the week. Albany is forecasted for a low of 48 degrees.
High temperatures tomorrow warm up to seasonal temperatures. Both New York City and Philadelphia get a high of 74 degrees. Boston is expected to reach 71 degrees, and Scranton will be comfortable at 64 degrees. Buffalo will be cooler at 58 degrees, and Syracuse will only hit 56 degrees, reflecting a more moderate trend there.
A cold front will sweep through the Northeast tomorrow, bringing scattered showers and potential thunderstorms from Buffalo to Albany, especially in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to dip slightly post-front, offering cooler conditions by evening. Moderate rainfall could cause slick roads around the New York City metro area, so drive cautiously. There’s a chance for isolated severe wind gusts from Syracuse to Boston during storm passage. The pattern will clear overnight, setting up dry and pleasant weather for the latter half of the weekend across the region.
The UV index in New York City will be high on both Saturday and Sunday, with a value of 8 and a burn time of about 17 minutes in direct sunlight.
For the 7-day forecast in New York City: Saturday: Partly cloudy with a high of 81 degrees and a low of 61. Sunday: Mainly cloudy skies, cooling slightly to a high of 74 degrees, with lows around 56. Monday: Clear and sunny with temperatures reaching up to 73 degrees, cooling down to 51 degrees overnight. Tuesday: Cloudy conditions with a high of 68 degrees, dipping to a nightly low of 53. Wednesday: Expect rain, with daytime highs at 55 degrees and lows near 51. Thursday: Showers continue with a high of 57 degrees and the low around 52. Friday: Partly cloudy conditions, warming up a bit to a high of 60 degrees, with a low at 53.