Lingering showers followed by clearing skies today

Rain and snow showers will linger over the Philadelphia and New York City metropolitan areas this morning as a coastal low lifts northeast towards the New England coastal waters. Winds will back to the northwest at 5 to 15 mph as the coastal low becomes the primary low pressure system of this exiting storm. Temperatures will rebound into the lower to mid 40′s over the interior and upper 40′s to lower 50′s along the coast. Skies will start to clear by this afternoon and evening as dry air builds in from the west.

High pressure will build into the Philadelphia and New York City metropolitan areas tonight on through Sunday with tranquil and dry weather conditions. Winds will be from the northwest through tomorrow around 5 to 15 mph. Temperatures for Wednesday will range from the upper 20′s to lower 30′s for lows and mid to upper 40′s for highs. Temperatures on Thursday will range from the upper 20′s to lower 30′s for lows and upper 30′s to mid 40′s for highs. For Friday on through Sunday, temperatures will range from the upper 20′s to lower 30′s for lows and mid 40′s to lower 50′s for highs.

An area of low pressure will develop off the coast with the potential for rain and snow throughout the Philadelphia and New York City metropolitan area. The exact track and intensity of this low pressure system is still uncertain and the potential for accumulating snow is possible but also uncertain. Low temperatures will range from the upper 20′s to mid 30′s throughout the region. High temperatures will range from the mid to upper 30′s over the norther interior, lower to mid 40′s over the New York City metropolitan area, and upper 40′s to lower 50′s over the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

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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.

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