Meteorologist Amy Freeze guides you through a mix of weather conditions across the Northeast. From serene clear skies in NYC to impending showers across the region, find out how to best prepare for your day!

Welcome to your detailed weather guide with Amy Freeze. In New York City, enjoy the gentle breeze of clear skies tonight, but don’t let the calm deceive you. A weather front is bringing varied conditions across the Northeast – ice in Portland, showers in Pittsburgh, and cloud cover in Syracuse. With Amy’s insights, learn how these elements affect temperatures and planning. Plus, catch a seven-day forecast that helps you prepare for the week ahead with tips on handling potential rain and storm alerts. Keep safe and make the most of the weather with expert advice!
A mix of weather conditions is shaping up across the Northeast today. Showers are scattered across western Pennsylvania, extending over toward Pittsburgh. Scranton and Albany are also experiencing some precipitation, with rain making its way eastward. Syracuse is under some cloud cover and experiencing light rain, as the system advances their way. Up north, across Portland, a mix of ice and snow is making travel a bit tricky. Meanwhile, clear skies for Philadelphia. Washington seems to be transitioning out of wet conditions as rain moves northeast. Keep an eye on Boston as conditions could change later on.
For this evening in New York City, anticipate a cloudy night with temperatures falling from 58 degrees at 8 PM to 49 degrees by midnight. Winds will shift from north-northeast at 5 mph to east at 9 mph as the evening progresses. Keep an umbrella handy, as cloud cover persists through the night.
Now let’s take a look at the low temperatures in the Northeast tonight. It’s going to be a chilly evening for many. Boston can expect a low of 40 degrees, while Portland is even colder at 35. New York City is set for a low of 49 degrees, and Philadelphia will dip to 61. Scranton will see a low of 56 degrees, while Syracuse holds steady at 59. Farther north in Albany, the temperature will drop to 46 degrees.
Here comes the cool down! Tomrrow New York City gets a high of just 53 degrees. Philadelphia is cooler but still at 72 degrees, well above average for this time of year. Scranton will see a high of 66 degrees, contributing to a nice warm-up in Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh will also enjoy a comfortable day with 68 degrees. Albany is cool at 52 degrees. Upstate in Syracuse, expect a high of 65 degrees. Boston will remain on the chillier side with a high of just 43 degrees, while Portland, Maine, struggles to warm up past 37 degrees.
“Expect an active weather scenario tomorrow across the Northeast, particularly from Pittsburgh to Boston. A warm front is set to bring a mix of rain and ice starting from Buffalo, Syracuse, and Scranton, affecting the morning commute. As the day progresses, heavier rain showers will sweep across New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington. Watch out for slippery conditions in Albany and farther north in Boston with a wintry mix possible. Be prepared for potential travel disruptions. Keep your umbrellas handy as rain tapers off by late evening, making way for cooler, drier air into Sunday.”
The UV index in NYC for today is moderate at a level of 5, with a burn time of 27 minutes amidst cloudy skies reducing direct sun exposure. By Sunday, the UV index decreases to 3 due to continued cloud cover.
For the 7 Day Outlook in New York City: Saturday: Showers expected early with a high reaching 79 degrees and a low of 45. Sunday: Cooler with partly cloudy skies, highs around 52 degrees and lows near 49. Monday: Watch for rain and thunderstorms, peaking at 67 degrees for the high and dropping to 44 degrees at night. Tuesday: Mostly clear skies with a cool high of 54 degrees and a low of 36. Wednesday: Anticipate showers late, with temperatures rising to 46 degrees and a low around 43. Thursday: Warmer with showers; expect a high of 72 degrees and a low of 60. Friday: Cloudy conditions with the high around 64 degrees and a low of 47. Stay safe and enjoy the week ahead!