Fall-Like Weather Coming To NYC: What To Expect

NEW YORK — If you're ready to put on a sweatshirt and turn off the AC, this weekend will be your opportunity.

Fall-like weather is on the way to NYC with temperatures descending to the low 60s to start the weekend.

The dose of autumn began with a wet and cloudy day Friday: temperatures tonight are forecast to go down to 64.

The air will remain cooler than normal as the weekend goes on. High temperatures Saturday and Sunday will be in the mid to upper 70s.

The cool down is a result of a high pressure system from northern Canada. It will bring temperatures between 5 and 10 degrees below normal this weekend.

Here is the forecast, courtesy of the National Weather Service:

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. North wind 6 to 9 mph.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

Sunday
A 20 percent chance of light rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 9 to 13 mph.

Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 10 to 13 mph.

Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Tuesday
A chance of rain between 7am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 30%.