A cold front will move across Staten Island late Wednesday night, bringing a significant shift to colder and windier conditions for Thanksgiving. Residents can expect mild temperatures in the upper 50s to lower 60s degrees Wednesday before conditions change dramatically.
According to the National Weather Service, Thanksgiving will bring winds near 20 mph with gusts reaching 35 to 40 mph across Staten Island. High temperatures will only reach the low to mid-40s degrees, but wind chills will make it feel like the 30s throughout the day. No precipitation is expected, but the gusty winds will create noticeably uncomfortable conditions for holiday activities.
Friday will be even windier and colder, with sustained winds near 25 mph and gusts potentially reaching 40 to 45 mph. The National Weather Service indicates some models show gusts approaching 50 mph as possible. High temperatures Friday will struggle to reach the upper 30s to lower 40s degrees, with wind chills mostly in the 20s to lower 30s. A few light rain or snow showers are possible Friday as a strong mid-level weather system moves through…