Synopsis:
The bitter blast will be with us until further notice as the gates are open for Arctic air to spill into the nation as strong high pressure continues to move in from Canada. Readings will be well below freezing through the beginning of the New Year. At least snow will not be an issue for the festivities through New Year’s Day and through Wednesday.
I am keeping an eye on a Western Atlantic storm for Wednesday Night through Thursday night. The latest computer models have it to the East of a favorable track for significant snow but just close enough for a LOW potential for “some snow” at the coast. A shift more toward the coast would mean a greater potential of snow for all areas. A shift to the East, no snow. There will be a trough of low pressure extending out from the storm toward the coast. If this feature develops and moves over the region the potential for snow will increase for most areas. Whatever the outcome with the ocean storm, the coldest air of the season will usher in Friday. Highs will struggle to get to 10º.
Stay tuned.
New Year’s Day:
Mostly sunny, windy and bitterly cold. Highs only in the mid teens. Wind Chills near 0º. Northwest winds at 10-2omph.
Tonight:
Mostly clear and frigid. Lows in the lower teens in the City, near 0º to 10º inland. West to Northwest winds at 10-15mph. Wind chills 5º to -8º.
Tuesday:
Sunny and cold Highs in the lower to mid 20s.
Wednesday:
Partly sunny and cold Highs in the upper 20s.
Thursday:
Mostly cloudy with a low potential of some snow, especially at the coast. Highs in the upper 20s.
Friday:
Partly sunny, windy and bitterly cold. Highs 10º to 12º above. Wind chills well below zero.
Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.