Synopsis:
A High Wind Warning is in effect for the entire tri-state area through today. Wind gusts from the West have the potential to reach up to 60mph. Weak rooted trees may come down and power outages are possible. Peak wind gusts will occur this morning through midday. A mix of sun and clouds is expected with a few flurries possible this morning.
Why will it be so windy? Strong low pressure will be in Eastern Canada at the same time strong high pressure will be over the Northern Plains. The difference in pressure (the pressure gradient) will cause strong West winds that will possibly cause damage at peak intensity. Please secure any loose objects outdoors; you may never find them again.
Clear, not quite as windy but still brisk tonight. Lows will be well below freezing.
The winds will relax Tuesday as high pressure moves in. Temperatures will be below average as the high remains to the North.
Late Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night a weak low will move out of the Great Lakes into New England. There is the potential of a bit of snow. The greatest chance will be North of the City.
On Friday, another weak disturbance moving through may spark off a few snow showers.
Another rain event looks to be on the way for Saturday as the pattern, like all Winter long, does not support a snowstorm. The storm track is to our West. A storm track just offshore is needed for a snow event.
Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.
Today:
Partly Sunny and windy. A few flurries are possible this morning. Winds gusts to 60mph are possible. Highs around 40º.
Tonight:
Clear. windy and much colder. Lows in the lower 20s in the city, the upper teens inland. West to Northwest winds at 15-30mph with gusts to 45mph. The wind gusts diminish after midnight.
Tuesday:
Mostly sunny, breezy and chilly. Highs in the mid 30s.
Wednesday:
Sun to clouds. The chance of a bit of snow in the afternoon. Highs around freezing.
Thursday:
Clouds to sun. Chilly. Highs in the upper 30s.
Friday:
Mostly cloudy. Snow showers are possible. Highs in the upper 30s.