First day of spring brings dreary weather to NYC. Tracking rain Thursday night.
Thursday is the first day of spring, and New York City is expecting some rainy weather as the equinox arrives.
It will be a First Alert Weather Day into early Friday morning as we're tracking rain that could be heavy at times.
Stick with our First Alert Weather team for the latest forecast, live radar and alerts as the storm rolls in.
When it's going to rain today
We've been blessed with some of the best weather in the country, but as you know, all good things come to an end.
Thursday got off to a damp and dreary start, with low clouds, fog and even some drizzle. Clouds dominated the remainder of the day, with temperatures only climbing into the 50s -- about 10 degrees cooler than Wednesday.
Thursday night, things are expected to go downhill, as a cold front sweeps through and briefly drenches the area with moderate to heavy rainfall. It could lead to ponding on roadways and delayed travel.
Rainfall totals are expected to range between a half inch and an inch, which will certainly be beneficial, as most of the region remains in some level of drought. After a quick-hitting soaking, the rain should be mostly over by 2 a.m., followed by clearing skies.
Spring 2025 off to windy start
The good news is, this system will be in and out, with dry weather expected by dawn on Friday. Do be mindful though, it will turn gusty overnight, so when you step out the door in the morning, it will only feel like the 20s and 30s.
The winds will keep up most of Friday, but we're in for a better-looking day. Expect highs in the low 50s with wind chills in the 40s.
As for this weekend, there's just a slight chance of showers on Saturday, with brighter skies expected on Sunday.
