Synopsis:
Spring 2020 will be one to remember, especially for meteorologists. The NYC vicinity experienced it’s latest snowfall on record (tied with May 9th 1977). Light snow fell at around 1:30am. It was quick, but unprecedented for May. Record cold was also experienced this morning. The temperatures fell to 34º at Central Park, breaking the cold record of 35º set in 1947.
An incredibly cold airmass, which originated where else, in Canada will make our area it’s home today. Temperatures will be hard pressed to reach 50º. The gusty winds will add a bite with feels-like readings only in the 40s. Sun will give way to afternoon clouds. Spotty showers are possible later this afternoon. A few May flakes may also fly.
Tonight will be cold with diminishing winds.
Mother’s Day will be more tranquil. It will be an improvement from today with a mix of sun and clouds as high pressure moves off the Southeast coast. Readings will still be well below the average high of near 70º.
Next week will start off a bit unsettled with a disturbance moving in from the West. A few showers are possible Monday. Tuesday will be bright and cool.
More seasonal readings will move in for the mid to late week period.
Stay Tuned.
Keep it here for a no nonsense, no hype forecast.
Today:
Morning sun will give way to mostly cloudy later this afternoon. It will be windy and cold. Spotty showers or flurries are possible. Highs in the 40s to around 50º. West to Northwest winds at 15-25mph with gusts to 40mph.
Tonight:
A scattered evening shower or flurry, otherwise skies will become partly cloudy. Cold. Lows near 40º in the City, the upper 20s and 30s inland. Winds will diminish from the West at 10-15mph.
Mother’s Day:
Sun and clouds, breezy and cool. Highs in the lower 60s.
Monday:
Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers. Highs around 60º.
Tuesday:
Mostly sunny. Chilly. Highs in the upper 50s.
Wednesday:
Sunny. Milder. Highs in the mid 60s.