Synopsis:
A signifiant area of low pressure will develop over the central Appalachians today. Rain will move in during the mid morning to late morning from West to East. The low will track to the Delaware coast by evening. With the low this close, a round of moderate to heavy rain is likely by afternoon into the evening.
The rain will continue on and off tonight. Between one and two inches of rain is expected-potential rain amounts are above. Canadian high pressure will bringing in colder air as the low moves off the coast. Depending on where the precipitation shield sets up the rain could mix with and possibly change to wet snow for at time. The best chance of snow is North of the City. There is the potential of light accumulating snow in this area think an inch or so. Central and Southern areas will mainly be rain with some wet snow mixed in. Here a wet light coating is possible, but not probable. The wind will dramatically increase out of the North overnight and gust up to 45mph along the coast.
As the storm pulls out to sea the precipitation will come to an end rapidly Friday morning. The winds will continue to howl. The sun will rapidly return and it will turn out to be a decent day, despite the chill. The winds will abate during the afternoon.
Saturday Spring arrives at 5:37am. The sun will shine as we turn the page to the new season. Readings will be near the average high for the day (which is 50º).
Sunday will be bright and mild as a large high pressure system sits over the Northeast.
Stay Tuned.
Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.
Today:
Rain developing during the morning from Southwest to Northeast. The rain will become heavy at times. Highs around 50º. East to Northeast winds at 8-12mph.
Tonight:
On and off rain. Wet snow may mix in away from the coast. Lows in the lower 30s throughout. North winds increasing to 15-25mph with gusts to 45mph at the coast.
Friday:
Early morning rain and snow, otherwise becoming mostly sunny. Chilly and windy. Highs in the lower 40s.
Saturday:
Sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 40s.
Sunday:
Sunny. Milder. Highs in the mid 50s.
Monday:
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.