Feels like 68°F
4:38pm EDT -- March 11, 2026
Temperature Since Midnight
Low: 38°F
Month: 1.08 in 2026: 3.85 in
Month: 1.5 in Season: 47.2 in
Conditions update every five minutes.
Dew Point: 61°F
Gusts: None
( Storm: 0.03 in )
2026: 3.85 in
Snowfall
( Storm: 0.0 in )
Season: 47.2 in
Conditions update every five minutes.
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Short-Term Forecast
Next Six Hours
5:00pm
66°F
Scattered Showers
POP: 100%
S 13 mph
7:00pm
66°F
Isolated Storms
POP: 45%
S 13 mph
9:00pm
64°F
Isolated Storms
POP: 70%
S 14 mph
11:00pm
64°F
Isolated Storms
POP: 70%
S 14 mph
What to Expect Ahead
Forecast Takeaway
Expect a chance of showers and thunderstorms continuing through 10:00pm, with additional rainfall amounts around 0.15 inches possible. Temperatures falling into the mid-60s this evening.
36-Hour Forecast & Maps
radar, and satellite trends
Forecast at a Glance
Full ForecastThis Afternoon: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. South wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers after 1am. Low around 36. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly before 9am. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 34 by 5pm. Breezy, with a northwest wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Local Radar & Northeast Satellite
Environmental Conditions
Pollen
Low-MediumMarch marks the start of tree pollen season in the Northeast.
Mild symptoms may occur for those with strong sensitivities.
Air Quality
GoodCovering the Upper Hudson Valley Region
What This Means Today
With good air quality and low-medium pollen levels, overall respiratory impacts today are expected to be generally limited, but sensitive individuals should monitor how they feel.
Climate Snapshot
Today’s Normals & Records
Normal Low: 25°F
Record Low: -10°F
Additional normals and records
can be found in the Climate Central section.
Today's Sun & Moon Data
Sunset: 6:57pm
Moonset: 11:08am
Daylight length is
11 hours and 43 minutes
Last Quarter Phase (52% illuminated)
Seasonal Countdown
Countdown to Spring
Spring Equinox begins March 20th at 10:46am EDT.
Tracking the days until the next season begins.