New York, NY – The first real taste of November arrives this weekend across the New York metro area, as clouds thicken, winds pick up, and a brief round of rain early Monday brings a cooler push of late-autumn air. The pattern signals the beginning of a seasonal transition as temperatures dip and winter’s chill edges closer.
The Weather Pattern: Early November Transitions Take Hold
According to the National Weather Service in Upton, a weak cold front is expected to slide through the region Sunday night into Monday, bringing a 30–40% chance of rain for the morning commute. The system follows several dry days across the area, offering the first steady rainfall in nearly a week.
Winds will shift to the west and northwest behind the front, gusting up to 30 mph near coastal zones, the Hudson River, and along I-95. While precipitation totals remain modest, the change in air mass will make it feel markedly cooler by Monday night.
“A brisk west wind and deepening clouds will mark the clear arrival of November,” forecasters said, adding that the front’s passage will bring lower humidity and cooler nights through midweek.
Temperature and Rain Outlook: From Mild to Brisk
Weekend conditions remain seasonably mild, with highs near 57 to 59°F through Sunday under increasing clouds. However, once the front moves through on Monday, temperatures will fall into the upper 40s at night, signaling the start of a cooler stretch…