Happy New Year! Frigid Start to 2018. Eyes on Ocean Storm…

 

Synopsis:

The bitter blast will be with us until further notice as the gates are open for Arctic air to spill into the nation as strong high pressure continues to move in from Canada. Readings will be well below freezing through the beginning of the New Year. At least snow will not be an issue for the festivities through New Year’s Day and through Wednesday.

I am keeping an eye on a Western Atlantic storm for Wednesday Night through Thursday night. The latest computer models have it to the East of a favorable track for significant snow but just close enough for a LOW potential for “some snow” at the coast. A shift more toward the coast would mean a greater potential of snow for all areas.  A shift to the East, no snow. There will be a trough of low pressure extending out from the storm toward the coast. If this feature develops and moves over the region the potential for snow will increase for most areas. Whatever the outcome with the ocean storm, the coldest air of the season will usher in Friday. Highs will struggle to get to 10º.

Stay tuned.

New Year’s Day:

Mostly sunny, windy and bitterly cold.  Highs only in the mid teens. Wind Chills near 0º. Northwest winds at 10-2omph.

Tonight:

Mostly clear and frigid. Lows in the lower teens in the City, near 0º to 10º inland. West to Northwest winds at 10-15mph. Wind chills 5º to -8º.

Tuesday:

Sunny and cold  Highs in the lower to mid 20s.

Wednesday:

Partly sunny and cold  Highs in the upper 20s.

Thursday:

Mostly cloudy with a low potential of some snow, especially at the coast. Highs in the upper 20s.

Friday:

Partly sunny, windy and bitterly cold.  Highs 10º to 12º above. Wind chills well below zero.

Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.

 

 

 

Frigid End to 2017 & Start to 2018. Happy New Year!

 

Synopsis:

The bitter blast will be with us until further notice as the gates are open for Arctic air to spill into the nation as strong high pressure continues to move in from Canada. Readings will be well below freezing through the beginning of the New Year. At least snow will not be an issue for the festivities through New Year’s Day.

The weather at the stroke of Midnight tonight will be dangerously cold. The temperature will be 11º with wind chills at 0º to -8º at Times Square.

I am keeping an eye on a Western Atlantic storm for Wednesday Night through Thursday night. The latest computer models have it to the East of a favorable track for significant snow but just close enough for a LOW potential for “some snow” at the coast.  A shift more toward the coast would mean a greater potential of snow for all areas.  A shift to the East, no snow. Whatever the outcome with the ocean storm, the coldest air of the season will usher in Friday. Highs will struggle to get to 11º.

Stay tuned.

Tonight:

Mostly clear and frigid. Lows in the upper single digits in the City, near 0º inland. Northwest winds at 15-25mph. Wind chills 0º to -8º at the coast. 0º to -15 inland.

New Year’s Day:

Mostly sunny, windy and bitterly cold.  Highs only in the mid teens. Wind Chills near 0º. Northwest winds at 10-2omph.

Tuesday:

Sunny and cold  Highs in the lower to mid 20s.

Wednesday:

Partly sunny and cold  Highs in the upper 20s.

Thursday:

Mostly cloudy with a low potential of some snow at the coast.  Highs in the upper 20s.

Friday:

Partly sunny, windy and bitterly cold.  Highs 10º to 12º above. Wind chills well below zero.

Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.

 

 

 

Frigid New Year’s Eve…

 

Synopsis:

The bitter blast will be with us until further notice as the gates are open for Arctic air to spill into the nation as strong high pressure continues to move in from Canada. Readings will be well below freezing through the beginning of the New Year. At least snow will not be an issue for the festivities through New Year’s Day.

The weather at the stroke of Midnight tonight will be dangerously cold. The temperature will be 11º with wind chills at 0º to -8º at Times Square.

I am keeping an eye on a Western Atlantic storm for Wednesday Night through Thursday night. The latest computer models have it to the East of a favorable track for significant snow but just close enough for a LOW potential for “some snow” at the coast.  A shift more toward the coast would mean a greater potential of snow for all areas.  A shift to the East no snow.

Stay tuned.

New Year’s Eve:

Mostly sunny, breezy and frigid. Highs in the upper teens. Northwest winds at 15-25mph. Wind chills in the single digits, below zero at times inland.

Tonight:

Mostly clear and frigid. Lows in the upper single digits in the City, near 0º inland. Northwest winds at 15-25mph. Wind chills 0º to -8º at the coast. 0º to -15 inland.

New Year’s Day:

Mostly sunny, windy and bitterly cold.  Highs only in the mid teens. Wind Chills near 0º.

Tuesday:

Sunny and cold  Highs in the lower 20s.

Wednesday:

Mostly sunny and cold  Highs in the upper 20s.

Thursday:

Mostly cloudy with a low potential of some snow at the coast.  Highs in the upper 20s.

Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.

 

 

 

Quick Hitting Light Snow Today. Remaining Frigid…

 

Synopsis:

A bitter blast will be with us through the end of the year as the gates are open for Arctic air to spill into the nation as strong high pressure moves in from Canada. Readings will be below freezing through the weekend with overnight lows in the single digits and teens.

A bit of snow will fall today. A low will form well off the coast. This system in conjunction with a disturbance in the upper atmosphere will cause a few snow showers or a period of light snow. This will not be a big deal and will be a quick hitter- lasting maybe 3 to 6 hours. A dusting to 3″ is possible (highest amounts over Long Island, map above).

As stated, the bitter cold will stick around through New Year’s Day and beyond. At least it’ll be tranquil.

The weather at the stroke of Midnight New Year’s Eve will be dangerously cold. The temperature will be 11º with wind chills at 0º to -8º at Times Square.

I am keeping an eye on a Western Atlantic storm for Wednesday Night through Thursday night. The latest computer models have nudge it toward the coast. Even with this track taken verbatim the snow would miss the area. BUT, a shift more toward the coast would mean a greater potential of snow.

Stay tuned.

Today:

Mostly cloudy. A period of light snow or snow showers is likely.  Highs in the mid 20s. West to Northwest winds at 5-10mph.

Tonight:

Scattered evening snow showers, otherwise partly cloudy and frigid. Lows in the mid teens in the City, the single digits inland. Northwest increasing to 10-20mph. Wind chills near 0º.

New Year’s Eve:

Mostly sunny. Frigid. Highs around 20º.

New Year’s Day:

Mostly sunny, windy and bitterly cold.  Highs only in the teens. Wind Chills near 0º.

Tuesday:

Sunny and cold  Highs in the lower 20s.

Wednesday:

Mostly sunny and cold  Highs in the upper 20s.

Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.

 

 

 

Frigid Through The New Year. Quick Hitting Light Snow Saturday…

 

Synopsis:

A bitter blast will be with us through the end of the year as the gates are open for Arctic air to spill into the nation as strong high pressure moves in from Canada. Readings will be below freezing through the weekend with overnight lows in the single digits and teens.

The only chance of seeing any flakes the next five days will be on Saturday. A low will form well off the coast. This system in conjunction with a disturbance in the upper atmosphere will cause a few snow showers or a period of light snow. This will not be a big deal and will be a quick hitter- lasting maybe 3 to 6 hours. A dusting to 2″ is possible (highest amounts over Long Island).

As stated, the bitter cold will stick around through New Year’s Day. At least it’ll be tranquil.

The weather at the stroke of Midnight New Year’s Eve will be dangerously cold. The temperature will be 13º with wind chills at 0º to -5º.

Stay tuned.

Today:

More clouds than sun. Very cold.  Highs in the lower to mid 20s. Northwest winds at 8-12mph. Wind chills in the teens.

Tonight:

Partly cloudy. Frigid. Lows in the upper teens in the City, the single digits inland. Northwest winds 5mph.

Saturday:

Mostly cloudy. A period of light snow or snow showers is likely for a few hours.  Highs in the mid 20s.

New Year’s Eve:

Mostly sunny. Frigid. Highs around 20º.

New Year’s Day:

Mostly sunny, windy and bitterly cold.  Highs only in the teens.

Tuesday:

Sunny and cold  Highs in the lower 20s.

Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.

 

 

 

Bitter Cold. Dangerous Wind Chills Through Thursday…

 

Synopsis:

A bitter blast will be with us through the end of the year as the gates are open for Arctic air to spill into the nation as strong high pressure moves in from Canada. Readings will be below freezing through the weekend with overnight lows in the single digits and teens.

Wind chills will be dangerously today. Life threatening conditions are possible if proper winter attire is not worn. The map above depicts just how cold it’ll feel.

The only chance of seeing any flakes the next five days will be on Saturday. A low will form well off the coast. This system in conjunction with a disturbance in the upper atmosphere will cause a few snow showers or a period of light snow. This will not be a big deal.

As stated, the bitter cold will stick around through New Year’s Day. At least it’ll be tranquil.

Stay tuned.

Today:

Mostly sunny. Very cold.  Highs in the lower 20s. Northwest winds at 15-25mph. Wind chills in the single digits by afternoon.

Tonight:

Partly cloudy. Frigid. Lows in the lower teens in the City, the single digits to near zero inland. Northwest winds diminishing to 5-10mph.

Friday:

Mostly cloudy. Very cold.  Highs in the mid 20s.

Saturday:

Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers or a period of light snow.  Highs in the mid 20s.

Sunday:

Mostly sunny, windy and bitterly cold.  Highs around 20º.

Monday:

Mostly sunny. Bitterly cold.  Highs around 20º.

Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.

 

 

 

Arctic Blast Sticks Around for Days…

 

Synopsis:

A bitter blast will be with us through the end of the year as the gates are open for Arctic air to spill into the nation as strong high pressure moves in from Canada. The map above depicts the highs for the nation today. Readings will be below freezing through the weekend with overnight lows in the single digits and teens.

Now on to the second story-the snow potential. The models haven’t been in agreement at all as to where and when a low will setup. I’m following the most consistent model the last couple of days-the European. This model has shown a developing storm offshore of the Mid-Atlantic for many runs now. Where the low actually develops and how the upper level low interacts is still a toss up. It looks right now, that it’ll develop too far offshore for any significant snow, I’m including a potential of light snow for Saturday. Again, this is not etched in stone.

Stay tuned.

Today:

Mostly sunny. Very cold.  Highs in the mid 20s. Northwest wind at 10-15mph.

Tonight:

Partly cloudy. Frigid. Lows in the lower teens in the City, the single digits inland. West to Northwest wind at 8-12mph. Wind chills below zero.

Thursday:

Mostly sunny. Very cold.  Highs in the lower to mid 20s.

Friday:

Mostly sunny. Very cold.  Highs in the mid 20s.

Saturday:

Mostly cloudy. A chance of light snow.  Highs in the mid 20s.

Sunday:

Partly sunny, windy and bitterly cold.  Highs in the upper teens.

Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.

 

 

 

Arctic Blast Arrives Tonight…

 

Synopsis:

Much colder times are on the this week as the gates are open for Arctic air to spill into the nation as strong high pressure moves in from Canada. The map above depicts the highs for the nation today. Readings will be below freezing through Friday with overnight lows in the single digits and teens.

There has been chatter about a storm for late week or this weekend. The models are still all over the place as to placement and timing. A storm mostly likely will be on the map. Where it sets up and goes from there is hard to pinpoint. It looks right now that it’ll develop too far offshore for any significant snow, I’m including a potential of light snow for Saturday as it may be close enough to graze the area. Again, this is not etched in stone.

Stay tuned.

Today:

Mostly sunny. Cold.  Highs around 30º. West winds at 10-15mph.

Tonight:

Partly cloudy. Very cold. Lows in the upper teens in the City, the single digits inland. West wind at 8-12mph.

Wednesday:

Mostly sunny. Very cold.  Highs in the mid 20s.

Thursday:

Mostly sunny. Very cold.  Highs in the lower to mid 20s.

Friday:

Mostly sunny. Very cold.  Highs in the mid 20s.

Saturday:

Mostly cloudy. A chance of light snow.  Highs in the mid 20s.

Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.

 

 

 

Much Colder Tonight. Winds Diminish. Arctic Blast on the Way…

 

Synopsis:

Much colder times are on the this week as the gates are open for Arctic air to spill into the nation. The map above depicts the highs for the nation on Tuesday. Readings will be below freezing through Friday with overnight lows in the single digits and teens. There has been chatter about a storm for late week or this weekend. The models are still all over the place as to placement and timing. A storm mostly likely will be on the map. Where it sets up and goes from there is anybody’s guess. Right now, I’m including a potential of light snow for Saturday as it may form close enough for some snow. Again, this is not etched in stone.

Stay tuned.

Merry Christmas!

Tonight:

Clear to partly cloudy. Very cold. Lows in the lower 20s in the City, then teens inland. Diminishing West wind at 10-20mph.

Tuesday:

Mostly sunny. Cold.  Highs around 30º. West winds at 10-15mph.

Wednesday:

Mostly sunny. Very cold.  Highs in the mid 20s.

Thursday:

Mostly sunny. Very cold.  Highs in the lower to mid 20s.

Friday:

Mostly sunny. Very cold.  Highs in the mid 20s.

Saturday:

Mostly cloudy. A chance of light snow.  Highs in the mid 20s.

Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.

 

 

 

White Christmas Northwestern ‘Burbs. Windy & Cold Today…

 

Synopsis:

Areas North and West of the City are experiencing a white Christmas. A dusting to 3″ of snow was reported in spots. Elsewhere, we’ll have to wait at least another year. The low that was responsible for the precipitation is bombing off the New England coast. The result will be very strong winds out of the West gusting up to 50mph today. Temperatures will remain steady in the 30s under mostly sunny skies.

Much colder times are on the this week as the gates are open for Arctic air to spill into the nation. Readings will be below freezing through Friday with overnight lows in the single digits and teens.There has been chatter about a storm for late week or this weekend. The models are still all over the place as to placement and timing. A storm mostly likely will be on the map. Where it sets up and goes from there is anybody’s guess.

Stay tuned.

Merry Christmas!

Christmas Day:

Early morning snow or rain North and East of the City, otherwise mostly sunny, windy and colder. West winds at 15-30mph with gusts 40-50mph.  Highs in the mid to upper 30s.

Tonight:

Clear to partly cloudy. Very cold. Lows in the lower 20s in the City, then teens inland. Diminishing West wind at 10-20mph.

Tuesday:

Mostly sunny. Cold.  Highs around 30º.

Wednesday:

Mostly sunny. Very cold.  Highs in the mid 20s.

Thursday:

Mostly sunny. Very cold.  Highs in the mid 20s.

Friday:

Partly sunny. Very cold.  Highs in the mid 20s.

Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.