Friday, December 19, 2008

A Cold Rain Coming...

While big snows are impacting the Northeast today, we are just dealing with the clouds, chill and some fog. There may be a spotty shower or two tonight, but for the most part we'll stay rain-free until the second half of the upcoming weekend.

Next storm hits Sunday...

Our next storm will impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Sunday. It will be a chilly rain for us, with surface temperatures stuck in the 40s, despite the air aloft being quite mild. Behind this storm, a blast of cold is on tap for Monday and Tuesday. Afternoon temperatures will struggle to get above 40 on Monday, with overnight lows in the 20s and teens. If you don't like the cold, the one positive will be the return of the sun.

The Christmas outlook...

We'll start warming up again on Christmas Eve (into the 50s), but the next front will be approaching from the west, and will likely bring a round of showers into very early Christmas morning. While there may be somewhat cooler air behind the front, the next air mass is not an Arctic air mass, so temperatures should be rather seasonal (upper 40s to low 50s). Beyond the Christmas holiday, we may see some milder air before the New Year arrives...

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