Snow Ends East Early Tonight. Frigid Sunday. Scattered PM Flurries…

 

Synopsis:

The storm that dropped anywhere from 10″ of snow in spots over Eastern Long Island to just a trace over the Northwestern counties will continue to pull away overnight.  Snow, heavy at times over Eastern Long Island will come to an end by late evening.  A frigid airmass will move in.  Sunday will be the coldest day of the season so far.  Wind chills will be harsh.

A January thaw will arrive by midweek and the snowmelt will begin.

Tonight:

Snow ends East, becoming mostly clear and frigid. Lows in the upper teens in the City, near 10º North and West wind chills near 0º. Northwest winds at 10-20mph.

Sunday:

Mostly sunny and cold. Scattered afternoon flurries. Highs in the mid 20s.  Wind chills in the single digits and teens. Northwest wind at 15-25mph with higher gusts.

Monday:

Sunny. Cold.  Highs in the upper 20s.

Tuesday:

Sun will give way to clouds, mild.  Highs in the lower to mid 40s.

Wednesday:

Morning showers, afternoon sun. Mild. Highs around 50º.

Thursday:

Partly sunny continued mild. Highs in the upper 40s.

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Snow. Heaviest Over Eastern Areas…

 

Synopsis:

Periods of snow of varyring intensity will fall into the afternoon. There will be a sharp cutoff to the snow to the West.  The map above is the possible accumulations expected by evening.  The Western sections of each band will feature the lower amount within the range.  If the storm jogs a bit to the West areas farther inland will see more snow.  At this time Coastal NJ and Eastern Long Island will be in the jackpot zone for the highest amounts (snow amounts above).  Well inland a bit of dim sunshine is possible with high clouds.  The snow will end from Southwest to Northeast during the late afternoon and evening.  Snow will most likely quit over Eastern sections by late evening.

The cold blast is the other top story for the weekend.  Highs will be below freezing both days with lows in the teens.

Saturday:

Snow likely from I-95 corridor and to the East, mostly cloudy well inland. Highs in the mid 20s. North wind at 10-20mph.

Tonight:

Snow ends East, becoming mostly clear and frigid. Lows in the upper teens in the City, near 10º North and West wind chills near 0º. Northwest winds at 10-20mph.

Sunday:

Mostly sunny and cold.  Highs in the mid to upper 20s.

Monday:

Sunny. Cold.  Highs in the upper 20s.

Tuesday:

Sun will give way to clouds, mild.  Highs in the mid 40s.

Wednesday:

Morning showers, afternoon sun. Mild. Highs around 50º.

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Light Snow Tonight/Early Fri. AM. Snow Threat East Saturday…

 

Synopsis:

A bit of snow is expected to develop later this evening over the Western ‘burbs and around Midnight around the City and East as a weak low pressure system moves up and off the coast. This will not be a significant snow. Most areas will receive a coating to two inches. Isolated 3″ amounts are possible over Central NJ. The snow will end by sunrise for most. Eastern Long Island the flakes will quite by mid morning. The sun will return soon after with slightly below average temperatures.

Now, to the snow threat for coastal and Eastern areas on Saturday. The latest computer models have nudge the snow shield Northwest with the developing offshore storm. It’s a not a huge jog, but enough of a concern to include the potential of some snow for Coastal areas, possibly the City, and especially Long Island.  Could a few inches fall out East. It’s a possibility, not a certainty. There a still a some time to fine tune this forecast. Just be aware of the potential. Farther inland skies clouds and some sun is expected.

The cold blast is the other top story for the weekend.  Highs will be below freezing both days with lows in the teens.

Tonight:

Light snow will develop between 9pm and midnight. Lows in the upper 20s in the City, near 20º inland. West wind at 5mph.  A light accumulation of a coating to two inches is expected by sunrise (snow map above).

Friday:

Early morning flakes east, otherwise becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest wind at 8-12mph.

Saturday:

Mostly cloudy.  A threat of some snow for the coast and Eastern areas.  Highs in the mid 20s.

Sunday:

Mostly sunny and cold.  Highs in the mid to upper 20s.

Monday:

Sunny. Cold.  Highs in the upper 20s.

Tuesday:

Sun will give way to clouds, mild.  Highs around 40º.

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Much Colder. Sun to Clouds. Light Snow Tonight/Early Fri. AM…

 

Synopsis:

January has made it’s presence known. Temperatures today will be much colder than recent days. Highs will be near seasonal averages.  Sun will give way to clouds as high pressure moves offshore.

A bit of snow is expected to develop later this evening and into early Friday morning as a weak low pressure system moves up and off the coast. This will not be a significant snow. Most areas will receive a coating to two inches. The snow will end during the early morning commute.

A cold blast will move in for the weekend.  Temperatures will remain below freezing.  Another low will develop off the Carolina’s and move up and off the coast, sparing our region of any snow.  The cold will be the top story.

Today:

Sun to clouds, colder. Highs in the mid 30s.  Diminishing West wind at 10-15mph.

Tonight:

Light snow will develop between 9pm and midnight. Lows in the upper 20s in the City, near 20º inland. West wind at 5mph.  A light accumulation of a coating to two inches is expected by sunrise (snow map above).

Friday:

Early morning light snow, otherwise becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.

Saturday:

Partly sunny and cold.  Highs in the 20s to around 30º.

Sunday:

Mostly sunny and cold.  Highs in the upper 20s.

Monday:

Sunny. Cold.  Highs in the mid to upper 20s.

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Sun Returns. Becoming Windy & Mild…

 

Synopsis:

The low and cold front that caused the wet weather has moved off the coast. Any clouds will give way to sunshine. The cold air is displaced 200 miles West of the front. For this reason temperatures will very mild today. Winds will increase dramatically during the afternoon and much colder readings will be with us by tonight.

January will make it’s presence known by Thursday as temperatures will be near average. There is a chance of a bit of light snow or snow showers Friday morning. It doesn’t look to be a big deal as the sun will soon return. The cold temperatures will be the main story. Another low will move up and off the coast over the weekend. At this time it looks to remain offshore. None of the computer models have the storm affecting the area significantly at this time. Stay tuned.

Today:

Sun and clouds, mild. Highs around 50º. Becoming windy in the afternoon. West wind increasing to 15-25mph with higher gusts.

Tonight:

Clear to partly cloudy. Much colder. Lows in the mid to upper 20s in the City, near 20º inland. West wind at 15-25mph.

Thursday:

Partly sunny and much colder. Highs in the mid 30s.

Friday:

Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers in the morning, otherwise becoming partly sunny.  Highs around freezing.

Saturday:

Partly sunny and cold.  Highs around 30º.  Eyes will be on a offshore storm.

Sunday:

Partly sunny and cold.  Highs in the upper 20s to around 30º.

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Damp and Raw. Next Round of Rain on the Way…

 

Synopsis:

Areas of drizzle and fog this morning. Another area of low pressure will move into the region by mid-day with a second round of steady rain.  Temperatures will be above freezing throughout so icing will not be an issue.  The sun will return by Wednesday as a cold front moves through.

January will make it’s presence known by Thursday as the cold air ushers in.  There is an outside chance of a bit of light snow or snow showers on early Friday. This remains to be seen as a weak low forms. Where this development occurs will determine if any of the white stuff makes it into our area. At this time it doesn’t look to be a big deal.  The cold temperatures will be the main story. Another low will move up and off the coast over the weekend.  At this time it looks to remain offshore. Stay tuned.

Today:

Morning drizzle and patchy fog will turn into a steady rain by mid-day and during the afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. Northeast wind at 10-15mph with higher gusts.

Tonight:

Periods of rain. Steady temperatures. Lows in the lower 40s in the City, the 30s inland. Northeast to West wind at 5-10mph.

Wednesday:

Sun and clouds, mild. Highs around 50º.

Thursday:

Partly sunny and much colder. Highs in the mid 30s.

Friday:

Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers in the monring.  Highs around freezing.

Saturday:

Partly sunny and cold.  Highs around 30º.

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Wet Start to Week. Colder Late Week…

 

Synopsis:

 

A complex area of low pressure will affect the region today and Tuesday with periods of rain and drizzle. A bit of freezing rain/sleet or wet snow is possible this morning well inland.  Readings will continue to be above average for for this time of the year.

January will make it’s presence known by Thursday as a significant cold front works in.  There is an outside chance of a bit of light snow on Friday. This remains to be seen as a weak low forms is forecast to form. Where this development occurs will determine if any of the white stuff makes it into our area. Stay Tuned.

Today:

Periods of rain and drizzle. A bit of freezing drizzle or mixed precipitation is possible well inland this morning.  Highs in the mid 40s in the City, the 30s well inland. East wind at 5-10mph.

Tonight:

On and off drizzle or light rain. Lows around 40º in the City, the 30s inland. Winds Northeast at 8-12mph..

Tuesday:

Periods of rain and drizzle. Highs in the lower to mid 40s.

Wednesday:

Sun and clouds, mild. Highs in the upper 40s.

Thursday:

Partly sunny and much colder. Highs in the mid 30s.

Friday:

Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers.  Highs around freezing.

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Bright, Mild Start to 2017…

 

Synopsis:

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High pressure will move off the Northeast coast today resulting in abundant sunshine and mild readings.  Temperatures will be at least 10 degrees above average, not January-like whatsoever.

A complex area of low pressure will affect the region Monday and Tuesday with periods of rain and drizzle.  Readings will continue to be well above average.

January will make it’s presence known by Thursday as a significant cold front works in.  There is an outside chance of a bit of light snow on Friday. This remains to be seen as a weak low forms is forecast to form. Where this development occurs will determine if any of the white stuff makes it into our area. Stay Tuned.

Today:

Sunny and mild. Highs around 50º. Northwest wind at 5-10mph.

Tonight:

Increasing and thickening clouds. Lows in the mid 30s in the City, near 20º inland. Winds becoming Northeast at 5mph..

Monday:

Cloudy with areas of light rain and drizzle. Highs in the lower to mid 40s.

Tuesday:

Periods of rain, mild. Highs around 50º.

Wednesday:

The sun returns. Mild with readings in the upper 40s.

Thursday:

Partly sunny and much colder with highs only in the lower to mid 30s.

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Tranquil New Year’s Weekend…

 

Synopsis:

New Year’s weekend will be tranquil with temperatures above average. A mix of sun and clouds is expected as high pressure dominates the Northeast.  A stray shower or flurry is possible at the stroke of midnight tonight as a cool front works through.

Periods of rain and drizzle are expected for the beginning of the week along with mild readings.

Looking down the pike much colder temperatures are anticipated and an area of low pressure may form along the East coast late next week or into next weekend. Could this be our first real threat? Stay tuned.

Today:

Partly sunny. Breezy. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. Southwest wind at 10-20mph.

Tonight:

Partly cloudy. A stray shower or flurry is possible.  Lows in the mid 30s in the City, near 30º inland. Southwest wind at 10-15mph.

Sunday (New Year’s Day):

Mostly sunny and mild. Highs in the upper 40s.

Monday:

Mostly cloudy with periods of light rain or drizzle. Highs in the lower to mid 40s.

Tuesday:

Rain is likely. Mild with readings in the lower 50s.

Wednesday:

Partly sunny. Mild with readings in the lower 50s.

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Sun & Clouds. Windy. Isolated Snow Squalls…

 

Synopsis:

An intense storm over Eastern Canada will cause gusty winds in our area today.  A mix of sun and clouds is expected.  The atmosphere will be unstable and lake effect snow streamers may make it down to the trip-state area.  These snow squalls will be isolated, but if you are in its path a brief period of heavy snow and high winds will occur.  Again, many areas will just be windy under partly sunny skies.

New Year’s weekend will be tranquil weather wise with temperatures in the lower 40s with a mix of sun and clouds.

Periods of rain and drizzle are expected for the beginning of the week along with mild readings.

Looking down the pike much colder temperatures are anticipated and an area of low pressure may form along the East coast later next week or into next weekend. Could this be our first real threat? Stay tuned.

Today:

Partly sunny, windy, colder with isolated snow squalls. Highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s. West wind at 15-30mph.

Tonight:

Scattered evening flurries otherwise partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the upper 20s in the City, around 20º inland. West winds at 15-25mph and diminishing.

Saturday:

Partly sunny. Seasonal. Highs around 40º.

Sunday (New Year’s Day):

Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.

Monday:

Mostly cloudy with periods of light rain or drizzle. Highs in the mid 40s.

Tuesday:

Rain is likely. Mild with readings in the lower 50s.

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