DAYS 1-5 (DECEMBER 17-21)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last of high pressure keeps us rain-free during the daylight hours today, but any sun you may see this morning is a bonus as the clouds will take over for an overcast sky. A fast-moving low pressure area is set to bring a wind and rain event to our region tonight and Monday. The set-up looks the same as described in yesterday’s blog post. The low center will travel just west of our area – generally up the Hudson Valley – with moderate to strong winds from the southeast eventually shifting to the south then southwest as the low goes by, and a trough extending southward from it swings through. Heaviest rainfall takes place during the first 12 hours of Monday, with a potential dry slot and cloud breaks before the trough swings through with another batch of rain showers. Still cannot rule out thunder but that’s a low probability. The bigger impacts with this system will be wind with gusts above 40 MPH inland and above 50 MPH near the coast, potentially over 60 MPH over Cape Cod, and heavy rainfall of 1 to 3 inches with local flooding in prone areas, low visibility during heaviest rain, and some coastal flooding, especially South Coast, focused around Monday’s high tide time. After this system departs, upper level low pressure keeps it somewhat unsettled Tuesday with lots of clouds and a few rain and snow showers. Midweek will see dry and seasonably chilly weather between high pressure to our west and an evolving offshore low pressure area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TODAY: Partial sun into mid morning especially I-95 belt eastward, otherwise cloudy. A patch of drizzle or an isolated rain shower possible in the afternoon. Highs 47-54. Wind E 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TONIGHT: Cloudy. Rain arrives, may be heavy at times overnight. Temperatures rise to 50-57. Wind SE increasing to 15-35 MPH with higher gusts, especially coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MONDAY: Overcast through midday with rain, heavy at times, and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy with additional rain showers during the afternoon but breaks of sun are also possible. Highs 57-64. Wind SE 15-35 MPH with gusts above 40 MPH inland and above 50 MPH coastal areas, shifting to S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MONDAY NIGHT: Variably cloudy. Passing rain showers possible evening. Lows 37-44. Wind SW 15-25 MPH, higher gusts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TUESDAY: Variably cloudy. Chance of rain showers except mix\/snow showers possible in some higher elevations. Highs 38-45. Wind W 15-25 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TUESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 22-29. Wind WNW 10-20 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs 37-44. Wind NW 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 21-28. Wind N 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
THURSDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs 36-43. Wind N 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DAYS 6-10 (DECEMBER 22-26)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A blocking pattern keeps low pressure over the ocean to our east and high pressure just to the west until about Christmas Day. A weak disturbance or two may produce a touch of light precipitation. Will watch the end of the period for things to un-block in the pattern and a new low pressure system approaching from the southwest with a greater threat of precipitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DAYS 11-15 (DECEMBER 27-31)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A little more active outlook in this time frame with more west to east flow and the ability of jet stream disturbances to move into the Northeast. Overall pattern still appears mild with no major cold in sight.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
DAYS 1-5 (DECEMBER 17-21) The last of high pressure keeps us rain-free during the daylight hours today, but any sun you may see this morning is a bonus as the clouds will take over for an overcast sky. A fast-moving low pressure area is set to bring a wind and rain event to our region … Continue reading Sunday December 17 2023 Forecast (8:24AM)<\/span>