Weather or Not with Lee Goldberg

Lingering showers and drizzle taper off during the day on Thursday, with gradual clearing expected late. It's unsettled but quieter on Friday, with just a passing shower or two and highs near the upper 60s. A noticeable shift arrives just in time for the weekend, bringing a more seasonable and warmer pattern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tuesday delivers classic spring perfection. Expect bright sunshine, a deep blue sky, and just a few passing clouds. The wettest period of the week, with steady rain possible, is Wednesday night when rainfall totals could range from a quarter to three-quarters of an inch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A mixed bag of weather is shaping up for the weekend, with periods of rain, a chance of thunderstorms, and a milder Mother's Day on the horizon. Saturday will not be a complete washout, but it will require some flexibility in outdoor plans. Mother's Day Sunday brings a noticeable improvement, though it won't be entirely dry. The day begins with patches of fog before giving way to a mix of clouds a...

As we head into the end of the week, the forecast brings a familiar spring mix of passing showers, cooler-than-average temperatures, and glimpses of sunshine - setting the stage for a "50/50" kind of weekend across the region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thursday brings a noticeable improvement. Early clouds and any leftover showers give way to breaks of sunshine by midday. Expect a cooler feel, with highs reaching the low 60s. Friday follows a similar pattern, though even a bit cooler, with temperatures again hovering in the low 60s under a mix of sun and clouds. While most areas stay dry, a stray shower cannot be ruled out, primarily north and w...

Most of the morning commute on Wednesday should stay dry, with the possible exception of the far western suburbs, where a few early showers could sneak in. The best part of the day will be early, before rain spreads in late morning into midday. Once the rain arrives, expect showers on and off through the day, with a potential midafternoon lull before more scattered showers develop into the evening...

A brief taste of summer is on the way, but it won't last long. Temperatures will surge on Tuesday as a warm, gusty wind pushes highs well into the 80s across interior locations. The best chance for more organized rainfall arrives Wednesday. Conditions should stay dry through the morning commute, but showers are expected to develop by midday and continue into Wednesday night. Learn more about your...

Friday brings a bright, sunny start, though clouds will mix in during the afternoon, especially north and west of New York City. Highs will top out in the mid60s, a few degrees below average but comfortably cool. A late-day shower is possible, mainly in the Poconos and Catskills, with a few showers drifting into the northwest suburbs during the evening. If you're heading out Friday night, it's not...

While it will still feel damp for the Thursday morning commute, conditions will steadily improve. As we head through the day, skies will begin to brighten, and while an isolated shower can't be ruled out, especially if we get a bit of sunshine, much of the afternoon should trend drier.  As we turn the calendar to May, the weather will feel a bit more like early April. Friday looks cool but decent,...

Wednesday begins with early brightness, but clouds will steadily increase as the day goes on. The main weather event arrives Wednesday night, when a period of steadier rain moves through. The best window for rain looks to be between 8 p.m. and roughly 2-4 a.m. Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An AccuWeather Alert is in effect for Saturday. A few light showers may pop up overnight and early in the morning, but don't let that fool you.  Rain coverage will gradually expand during the morning hours. By midday into the afternoon, expect periods of steadier, heavier rain, continuing through the evening. Sunday starts cloudy and damp, with leftover drizzle possible and slow drying throughout...

After a gorgeous Thursday, Friday remains a decent, though slightly cooler, day to wrap up the workweek. Saturday is a different story, and it comes with an AccuWeather Alert. The weekend starts wet, with rain becoming steadier late Saturday morning and intensifying through the afternoon and early evening. While early risers may just encounter drizzle or scattered showers, conditions deteriorate a...

Thursday is shaping up to be the standout day of the next seven, and possibly the nicest weather we'll see for the rest of the month. Temperatures surge back into the mid-70s, making it the warmest day until May. Expect partly to mostly sunny skies, a pleasant breeze, and classic spring warmth that's perfect for getting outside or enjoying the ride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

Expect a damp start to Wednesday, but there's good news later in the week as Thursday is shaping up to be the best weather day by far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you have outdoor plans, Saturday is the better day. Conditions will be drier and milder, with temperatures mostly in the 60s. Rain becomes more widespread toward dawn on Sunday, and the day starts out wet and chilly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Friday will still be mild, the heat eases noticeably. Highs trend closer to 80 degrees, and more importantly, humidity drops. If you have outdoor plans, Saturday is the pick of the weekend. Temperatures hover in the upper 60s, humidity stays low, and skies may brighten at times despite some passing clouds. Sunday tells a very different story. Clouds thicken early, and steady rain develops du...

Thursday will be another very warm day, with temperatures climbing back into the mid to upper 80s under a mix of sun and clouds. While we may fall just short of the record high of 92, it will still feel more like midsummer than mid-April. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wednesday is shaping up to be the hottest day of the stretch, with forecast highs near 88 degrees. That would break the existing record of 87 degrees set back in 1941. This kind of warmth is far more typical of mid-summer, and it marks our longest consecutive run of 80-degree days since early October, when we last saw four straight days of similar warmth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

We're in for a nice outdoor weekend with minimal shower threats. Saturday will be the sunnier of the two weekend days, but it will also be breezy. On the other hand, Sunday will be less windy, but cloudier with a chance for a passing shower in the afternoon to the north. That will set up summery temperatures next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A spring pattern is locking in as we get into an extended stretch with above normal temperatures. Friday will be milder, and that will continue through the weekend. Next week will be even warmer and could feel more like summer by Tuesday with temperatures hovering around 80 degrees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another cold morning on Thursday, but the warm-up begins to kick in very gradually starting in the afternoon with a light wind and temperatures around the mid-50s. Friday will be milder as sun mixes with clouds, with a late-night shower. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's not 100% certain, but given the pattern Lee Goldberg is seeing over the next week or two, it will be our last freezing in New York City, or last attempt at it. In terms of the chill, it'll be chilly the next 36 hours through about Thursday morning, and then the afternoon should feel nice, with 60-degree temperatures returning on Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Tuesday will feature an isolated shower early to the north, which could produce a snow shower, and then clouds break for some areas with a cool, gusty breeze. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you're making plans for the weekend, Saturday is shaping up to be the brighter half of it, while Easter Sunday brings a return of unsettled spring weather. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Springlike warmth is set to make a quick comeback across the area, just in time for the Yankees' home opener in the Bronx on Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices