NYC weather forecast calls for rainy New Year's Eve in Times Square. Here's the latest timing.
NEW YORK -- It looks like rainy weather will be on tap for New Year's Eve in Times Square and around New York City.
Our First Alert Weather team has the latest timing and how it might impact the ball drop.
Live radar shows latest storm track
New Year's Eve rain around NYC
In the hours leading up to midnight on New Year's Eve, the final round of steady rain will be upon the area. As of now, it is looking quite wet for the ball drop, and heavy rain is likely.
With rainfall amounts expected to average between a half inch to an inch, it would be one of the wettest New Year's Eves in recent years.
Clearing skies and cooling temperatures will then move in for New Year's Day. Precipitation chances, as well as temperatures, will each drop off for the rest of the week.
Even colder temperatures await us in 2025.
Timeline for the next few days
Tuesday (New Year's Eve): Mostly sunny early, followed by increasing clouds in the afternoon. Rain moves back in after sunset and is likely to be falling at the stroke of midnight. Highs in the low to mid 50s. Upper 40s at midnight.
Wednesday (New Year's Day): A shower is possible very early, otherwise breezy, with a mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s.
Thursday: Partly sunny, breezy, and cooler. Highs in the upper 30s to low 40s.
Stick with our First Alert Weather team for the latest forecast, live radar and weather alerts.
