Synopsis:
The storm that bombed off the coast and gave the region a blizzard along the coast and heavy snow just inland will continue to pull away tonight. Any leftover snow will end, but the second story will be the bitter, dangerous cold.
The coldest air of the season so far will usher in behind the storm. Temperatures will drop to the single digits tonight. The winds will make it even that more dangerous. Winds will gust up to 45mph. Wind chills will make it feel well below zero at times. Please dress in layers, cover any exposed skin and check in on the elderly and keep an eye on your pets.
High pressure will move in from the Northwest and provide a partly sunny sky despite the numbing cold.
Tranquil, but frigid conditions are expected right through the weekend.
There is light at the end of the tunnel-temperatures will rise above freezing early next week. This will be the first time above the freezing mark since Christmas Day.
Stay tuned.
Tonight:
Any snow out East will end otherwise clearing skies and bitterly cold. Lows in the single digits. Northwest winds at 15-30mph with gusts to 45mph. Wind chills 5º to -20º.
Friday:
Partly sunny, windy and bitterly cold. Highs 8º to 15º above. Wind chills 5º to -20º.
Saturday:
Partly sunny and bitterly cold. Highs within a few degrees of 10º.
Sunday:
Mostly sunny and cold. Highs in the upper teens.
Monday:
Mostly cloudy with a chance of late day light snow. Highs in the mid 30s.
Tuesday:
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.