Synopsis:
We’ll finally come out of the deep freeze we’ve been in since Christmas Night. The polar vortex is moving out and will be replaced by a more zonal jet stream, meaning a mild flow. A January thaw is on the way for this week.
A bit of light snow or a mix will fall this afternoon as a weak system moves in from the West. It will only last a couple of hours. This will not add up to much in the way of accumulation but please use caution on untreated surfaces as a light glaze of snow/ice may accumulate later in the afternoon.
High pressure will dominate Tuesday and Wednesday with tranquil conditions and readings above freezing. The high will move offshore Thursday. The return flow will allow the mercury to reach highs of ten degrees above average. The average high is 38º.
A significant ridge will develop with the jet stream this will allow a Southerly flow to develop ahead of the front and storm system. Very warm air will work up from the South. Rain is likely Friday and Saturday with the approaching systems. Highs will reach into the 50s! Snow melt for sure.
If the storm on Saturday forms farther East or if the stationary front slips to our South colder air may work in changing the rain over to snow or sleet for a time Saturday Night. This is a long shot but we have may days to look at this possible scenario.
Stay tuned.
Today:
Mostly cloudy with a chance of afternoon light snow or a mix. This will only last a couple of hours. A light coating is possible. Highs in the lower to mid 30s. Southwest winds at 8-12mph.
Tonight:
Mostly cloudy. Not as cold with steady temperatures along the coast. Lows around 32º in the City, 20s inland. Southwest to West winds at 5-10mph.
Tuesday:
Partly sunny, milder. Highs in the lower 40s.
Wednesday:
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.
Thursday:
Clouds and some sun. Mild. Highs in the upper 40s.
Friday:
Periods of rain. Balmy. Highs in the 50s.
Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.