Meteorologist Amy Freeze gives you a quick roundup of tonight’s weather in NYC and a rain check for the Northeast. Dive in for all the juicy meteorological details!

Hello, New Yorkers and Northeast residents! It’s your favorite meteorologist, Amy Freeze, with a critical weather update for the evening of May 23, 2025. Starting off with mostly clear skies in New York City tonight, let’s brace ourselves as we explore a broad band of rain stretching across the Northeast. As the temperature gently dips into a cooler night, discover which areas will remain dry and which will witness showers. Don’t miss the detailed predictions for the coming days as we gear up for a cooler, yet drier weekend. Detailed forecasts and weather advisories ahead, all tailored to keep you prepared!
A large band of rain covers the Northeast, stretching from Syracuse to Albany and into the surrounding areas. The heaviest precipitation is currently focused over Portland. Buffalo and Scranton are getting light rain showers, while a smaller, isolated shower makes its way across Pittsburgh. New York and Philadelphia remain dry for the moment, with cloud cover lingering overhead. Clear skies are found further south toward Washington.
Temperatures in New York City this evening will start at 59 degrees at 9 PM, dropping to 55 degrees by 1 AM. Expect a few showers early on with a west-northwest wind at 3 to 5 miles per hour. Cloud cover increases as the evening progresses, becoming mostly cloudy by 1 AM. A calm night overall, just be prepared for a few showers.
Tonight Buffalo will see a low of 46 degrees, while Syracuse drops to 47. Expect Scranton at 48 and New York City a bit milder at 54 degrees. Further south, Philadelphia will have a low of 51, while Pittsburgh will cool down to 44 degrees, the same for Portland.
High temperatures in the Northeast tomorrow have Philadelphia reaching for a high of 64 degrees. Farther north, Buffalo will experience a cooler 56 degrees, with Syracuse slightly lower at 52 degrees. In the southern reaches, Washington, D.C. will enjoy a warm 70 degrees, contributing to a slight warming trend across the region.
Expect a wet start to Friday across the Northeast, with rain moving through major cities like Boston, Albany, and Syracuse. Temperatures will be cooler, bringing a noticeable shift from the warm days earlier this week. Watch for heavier downpours during the morning commute, which could lead to brief periods of reduced visibility and localized flooding in low-lying areas. Clearing begins late Friday afternoon, paving the way for a cooler but drier weekend. Stay alert for potential impacts in travel plans and adjust accordingly.
The UV index in New York City for Friday is moderate at 4, with potential sun exposure risks leading to a burn time of about 35 minutes in direct sunlight. Saturday sees a slightly higher UV index of 5, where you may get burned in approximately 27 minutes.
Friday: Showers early with a high of 63 degrees and a low near 50. Saturday: Partly cloudy skies with temperatures peaking at 63 degrees, cooling to 52 degrees at night. Sunday: Mostly cloudy, reaching a high of 67 degrees and dipping to 53 degrees overnight. Monday: Skies clear up a bit with a high of 72 degrees and a low of 57. Tuesday: Expect cloudy weather with temperatures climbing to 77 degrees and settling at 59 degrees overnight. Wednesday: Another cloudy day with a high reaching 72 degrees and a low of 61. Thursday: Partly cloudy conditions with the temperature hitting 72 degrees, dropping to 62 at night.