A cold snap is set to sweep through Staten Island, with temperatures dropping into the 30s and 40s overnight and potential for patchy frost in outlying areas, according to the National Weather Service. Residents should prepare for cooler conditions with clear skies and light winds through the weekend.
The weather service forecasts daytime temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s, with winds shifting from west to northwest. Thursday will remain breezy with winds around 10 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 20 mph. Overnight temperatures will range from the middle 30s in northwest areas to the lower 40s near the coast, creating conditions favorable for frost formation in more rural sections.
Friday and Saturday will continue the dry, cool pattern, with partly cloudy to mostly clear skies. Temperatures will remain slightly below normal, averaging a few degrees cooler than typical autumn conditions. The weekend will bring diminishing winds and continued clear skies, with morning lows potentially dipping into the middle and upper 30s…