Synopsis:
A few hours of heavy snow is likely Northwest of the I-95 corridor later today into early this evening. This is when the accumulation will occur before a changeover to a mix of sleet and rain. Steady, heavy snow will continue over the Northwestern counties into tonight. While rain is likely to the Southeast of I-95. The precipitation will taper off later tonight and possible go over to a light mix North and West as well.
Winter Storm Warnings have been posted (map above). It has been a couple of years since much of our region has had significant snow.
There will be only marginally cold air to work with as the low moves up and along our coast. Ocean water temperatures are in the upper 40s and cold high pressure has retreated farther into Canada, hence the rain by the coast.
Potential accumulation map is above. From wet grounds to nearly a foot in spots to the North. Man, I love meteorology!
The low will move South of Eastern Long Island to near Cape Cod on Sunday. Clouds will linger and an intermittent light mix of snow and rain is possible. Temperatures will be marginal for an accumulating snow in most areas with the exception being regions to the North. Maybe an inch or two at most.
High pressure will move in on Monday bringing with it the sun.
A significant storm will affect the area later Tuesday into Wednesday morning. Heavy rain, high winds and balmy temperatures are anticipated.
Stay tuned.
Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.
Tonight:
Snow, mix or rain depending on location. Lows in the mid 30s in the City, around freezing inland. East to Northeast winds at 10-20mph with gusts to 30mph at the coast.
Sunday:
Intermittent light snow North and West. Light snow/rain to the South and East. Highs in the upper 30s. North to Northwest winds at 8-12mph.
Monday:
Sunny. Highs around 40º.
Tuesday:
Increasing clouds. Rain developing during the afternoon. Milder. Highs in the mid 50s.
Wednesday:
Rain ends around sunrise becoming partly cloudy. Windy. Mild. Spotty afternoon showers. Highs in the mid 50s.
Thursday:
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.