STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island residents can expect dry but cold conditions Tuesday with temperatures in the 30s, followed by a warming trend through Thursday before a strong frontal system brings potentially hazardous weather conditions late Thursday night through Friday morning.
According to the National Weather Service, a powerful cold front will move across the region Thursday night into Friday, bringing the potential for brief heavy rainfall and strong gusty winds. Wind gusts could reach 45 to 50 mph, with some coastal locations possibly experiencing gusts exceeding 50 mph. The timing for these strong winds and heavy rain will be from late Thursday night through early Friday morning.
Tuesday will remain dry with temperatures reaching the 30s, though a light westerly breeze will make it feel several degrees colder. The National Weather Service notes that as temperatures rise above freezing Tuesday, some snow melt will occur, potentially creating patches of ice on untreated surfaces overnight as temperatures drop well below freezing.
Wednesday will bring milder conditions with temperatures climbing into the 40s across New York City and Staten Island. A cold front will move through Wednesday night, but it will pass through dry with no precipitation expected.
Thursday will start dry before conditions deteriorate late in the day. Temperatures will continue their warming trend ahead of the approaching storm system. By Thursday night, rain will develop and become heavy at times, with strong southerly winds increasing throughout the night.
Friday will feature rain ending during the morning hours followed by rapidly falling temperatures and continued strong winds. Conditions will dry out by Friday afternoon as high pressure builds in, though winds will remain gusty.
The weekend forecast shows mostly dry conditions for Saturday with seasonable temperatures. There’s a slight chance of precipitation Saturday night into Sunday as another weather system approaches the region.
Residents should prepare for potential power outages and secure loose outdoor items before the strong winds arrive Thursday night into Friday morning.
A draft of this story was generated using AI. It was reviewed, edited and approved by Advance/SILive.com staff.
The sun rises over Grymes Hill on Staten Island on the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025.(Advance/SILive.com | Jan Somma-Hammel)
The sun rises over Grymes Hill on Staten Island on the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025.(Advance/SILive.com | Jan Somma-Hammel)