Spectators wait in the rain before the West Point Class of 2026's commencement ceremony in Michie Stadium at the United States Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., on Saturday. AccuWeather forecasters predict chilly, rainy weather will dry up after the Memorial Day weekend. Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo
Memorial Day weekend 2026 will be remembered as an unseasonably chilly and wet one for many in the Northeast. As the rain begins to moves away, many are wondering when the warmer weather will return. AccuWeather meteorologists say they won't have to wait long.
"The holiday weekend started off with one of the coldest days on record in late May," said AccuWeather senior meteorologist Tyler Roys. "While the cooler and wetter weather might be beneficial for the ground and for the grass, it wasn't for those trying to get outside."
Signs of change were already afoot on Sunday, as high pressure was building into parts of the Midwest. By later on Memorial Day, that drier weather will begin to arrive in the Northeast states.
"Some improvement is expected on Memorial Day, with sunshine expected to break out, allowing for some parades and observances to take place in dry conditions," added Roys. "However, some areas may see some rain linger for a time, especially to start the day."
