NYC New Year's Eve Weather Forecast: Warm, Wet, and Wild!

Forget the winter chill! This New Year's Eve in NYC is shaping up to be unusually warm and wet. Instead of the typical chilly temperatures, expect highs in the low 50s, a significant jump from the average just under 41 degrees.

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Saturday's weather brought fog and rain with temperatures around 40°F. This pattern continues, with scattered showers throughout the tristate area. Sunday might see temperatures climbing as high as 60°F, with more rain likely.

While Monday is expected to be drier, New Year's Eve will bring another round of heavy precipitation, leaving the city "soaked" before the ball drops. Forecasters warn this could lead to significant traffic issues.

This year's unusually warm and wet forecast contrasts sharply with the recent white Christmas, the first in NYC since 2009.

Be prepared for a unique and potentially soggy New Year's Eve celebration in the Big Apple!