Synopsis:
A very active early April pattern will be with us for the next week. Rapidly changing weather conditions are expected with a roller coaster ride in temperatures.
A cold front has passed through the area Wednesday afternoon. Any showers will end by late day. The big story will be the wind. Gusts 40-50mph are possible. High Wind Warnings and Advisories are up for the tri-state area. The winds will begin to diminish tonight. Much colder air from Canada will move in. Readings will be at or below freezing overnight.
Thursday feature sunshine but chilly readings with highs only in the mid to upper 40s. On Friday a weak storm will move from the Great Lakes into Southeastern Canada. A few rain or snow showers are expected in the morning.
The potential for wet snow or a mix has increased for the area on Saturday. The latest computer models have an area of low pressure and front along the East coast on Saturday. The system is stronger and is more moisture laden and there is just enough cold air to support wet snow. If the majority of the wet snow falls before the April sun angle gets to high on Saturday a decent accumulation could result. Something none of us want to hear.
Stay tuned.
Tonight:
Clear, windy and much colder. Lows around freezing in the City, the 20s inland. West to Northwest winds at 15-30mph with gusts to 50mph early this evening. Winds will diminish overnight.
Thursday:
Mostly sunny and colder. Highs in the mid to upper 40s. West to Northwest winds at 15-25mph.
Friday:
Scattered morning snow showers and rain showers, otherwise mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s.
Saturday:
Chance of wet snow and or rain. Highs in the lower 40s.
Sunday:
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
Monday:
Sun giving way to increasing clouds. Highs in the mid 40s.
Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.