Chilly and dry conditions take hold

A weak disturbance will move through the Philadelphia and New York City metropolitan areas today with variable to scattered cloud cover and winds from the northwest at 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph at times. The northwesterly winds will transport a chilly Canadian air mass into the northern Mid Atlantic this afternoon. As a result, temperatures will struggle to rise into the upper 30′s to lower 40′s over the interior and mid 40′s along the coast for highs today. The northwesterly winds will make temperatures fell like they are in the 30′s.

High pressure will remain in control tonight on through tomorrow evening with tranquil yet chilly weather conditions. Temperatures will range from the mid 20′s to lower 30′s for lows and mid 40′s to lower 50′s for highs. The coldest conditions will be focused over the northern interior.

A cold front will move through the Philadelphia and New York City metropolitan areas on Saturday with a few scattered showers. Some snow may mix in with the rain but won’t accumulate. Dry yet cloudy conditions can be expected on Sunday with high pressure to the north and northeast of the region. Temperatures will range from the upper 20′s to mid 30′s for lows and mid to upper 40′s for highs.

An area of low pressure will drive a warm front towards the region on Monday with increasing clouds through the day followed by a wintery mix changing over to rain in the evening. Some accumulation of snow and ice will be possible over the northern interior before a change over to rain. A strong area of low pressure will drive towards Lake Ontario and then redevelop off the southern New England coast on Tuesday producing periods of moderate to heavy rainfall. Temperatures on Monday will range from the upper 20′s to lower 30′s for lows and mid to upper 40′s for highs. Temperatures on Tuesday will range from the mid 30′s to lower 40′s for lows and upper 40′s to mid 50′s for highs.

High pressure will take hold for Wednesday with tranquil weather conditions and temperatures remaining below normal. Temperatures will range from the upper 20′s to lower 30′s for lows and lower to mid 40′s for highs.

Advertisement

, NJ Weather Examiner

Meteorologist Steven DiMartino is the owner and forecaster of NYNJPAWeather.com with over 8 years of experience. His specialty is winter storms, severe weather, and specifically the weather along the New Jersey coast.

Today's top buzz...