NYC Rain Alert: Much-Needed Precipitation Expected This Week!

New York City and New Jersey are bracing for a significant weather event that will bring much-needed rain, potentially ending the historically dry spell that has plagued the Tri-State Area this fall.

Rain Timeline

Here's a breakdown of the expected rainfall:

• Wednesday 10 p.m. - Thursday 4 a.m.: Initial rain arrives, winds pick up. Rain becomes more widespread after midnight.
• Thursday 4-10 a.m.: Heaviest rainfall and strong winds (25-35 mph) hit. <img src="https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/11/20/42672636-d216-4425-b17e-197f545f62ba/thumbnail/620x349/7805956db6c2525aa696ebcaf6d46dcd/wind.jpg?v=6125856b135c6847bbc622c9704e0334#" alt="wind.jpg ">
• Thursday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.: Rain becomes more on-and-off in NYC and southward areas, with steadier rain further north. Winds shift north, and temperatures will feel like the 30s by evening. Lighter rain continues. <img src="https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/11/20/f848f566-7cd8-4286-b768-a68d12b33950/thumbnail/620x349/4c8012dce5eea847c7cf34821aa6dd3d/temps.jpg?v=6125856b135c6847bbc622c9704e0334#" alt="temps.jpg ">
• Thursday 10 p.m. - Friday 10 a.m.: Cold air may turn rain to wet flakes at higher elevations, potentially impacting the Friday morning commute.
• Friday 10 a.m.: Precipitation tapers off. Still chilly.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy and brisk, temperatures around 50 degrees.

Rainfall and Snow Accumulation

• Rain: .75-3 inches expected across the Tri-State Area. Heavy downpours possible, leading to potential road ponding. <img src="https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/11/20/c9d1298a-f5c7-48a2-9bd0-7ae227d0d9f5/thumbnail/620x349/52a7c9dff8f8a50e0742c5319d6f175f/rain.jpg?v=6125856b135c6847bbc622c9704e0334#" alt="rain.jpg ">
• Snow: Possible accumulation in the Catskills, Poconos, and even parts of New Jersey. Wet flakes possible around the city, but unlikely to stick.

<img src="https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/11/20/f0b98d29-078d-4ae9-8818-84ea87381d25/thumbnail/620x349/dd92e164ac24131ac77cb175fcdf05e7/snow.jpg?v=6125856b135c6847bbc622c9704e0334#" alt="snow.jpg ">

This storm system is expected to significantly ease the ongoing drought conditions.