NAM model showing high pressure dominating the area's weather this weekend.

For the second weekend in a row, fair conditions and plentiful sunshine are expected to control the weather throughout the area. This time though, the winds will be less of a factor and the weather will be completely pleasant (last weekend featured plenty of sun, but wind gusts over 40 miles per hour). A building high pressure is to thank, and it's moving in behind a significant low pressure system which hit our area with rain on Wednesday and winds on Thursday. The high pressure is building in from the west-southwest, but behind the storm system is bringing some very cool air. Daytime highs this weekend are forecast to reach only into the mid 60's, but the overnight low temperatures will likely make it feel more like late fall. Overnight, temperatures are forecast to drop into the 30's inland and 40's even in the city and metro areas. That being said, although it may feel a big crisp compared to the past several days, plenty of sunshine and a lack of unsettled weather or rain will make the weekend feel pleasant overall. A much needed break from the rain and storminess!

THE FORECAST...

Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 61. West winds 10 to 15 miles per hour, with an occasional gust near 20 miles per hour. Beautifully sunny, crisp autumn air throughout the day.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low in the upper 40's in the city, and upper 30's inland. West winds around 10 miles per hour. Definitely chilly if not cold in some spots.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest winds 5 miles per hour.  A bit warmer than Friday for sure, and the sun will be plentiful once again.

Article written by JH. Published October 21st, 2011 at 1:03am. Looking for a forecast? See New York Metro Weather's Long Range Forecast for the upcoming end of the week and weekend, or view our Technical Forecast Discussion for the more serious weather enthusiasts. Also, check out our new Forecast Overview tab. For up to the minute details on forecasts, watches, warnings, and alerts, follow us on Twitter and Facebook.