Synopsis:
The record breaking warmth that many areas experienced yesterday will give way to a reality check today. It’ll be mainly sunny and brisk with readings around the average high of the upper 40s. The winds will diminish during the afternoon.
Clouds will increase and thicken tonight ahead of the next system working in from the South.
Low pressure will develop along the Virginia coast and move Northeast on Wednesday. All of the computer models have come into agreement. A period of wet snow is now likely during the morning into the mid-afternoon hours. A mix with rain or all rain is likely parts of the region by the coast. The potential is there for some accumulation from the City and to the North and West. Roadways are still very warm from the record breaking warmth of Monday and the March sun angle is now getting higher. Also, temperatures will remain above freezing, so all of these factors will contribute to much of the snow accumulating mainly on colder surfaces. These amounts above are not etched in stone.
Thursday and Friday will feature high pressure dominating the Northeast. A mix of sun and clouds is expected with seasonal readings.
On Saturday a potent cold front will move toward the East coast. Ahead of the front it will be balmy with a period of rain and wind likely. A close eye will be kept on the backend of the front and developing storm along it for later Saturday. There is a low potential that the rain may change over to a period of snow before ending. Oh March, how we love thee!
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Tuesday:
Mostly sunny. Much colder than yesterday. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds at 10-20mph and diminishing.
Tonight:
Thickening clouds. Lows in the lower to mid 30s in the City, the 20s inland. Winds becoming East less than 5mph.
Wednesday:
A period of wet snow. Rain or a mix of rain and snow is possible to the South and along some coastal areas. Highs in the 30s to around 40º.
Thursday:
Partly sunny. Highs around 50º.
Friday:
Partly sunny. Highs around 50º.
Saturday:
A period of rain. Mild to start with high in the 50s. Temperatures will fall during the day.