We wrapped up the weekend with a rare cold day with temperatures running below normal. So far this winter, cold spells have only come in short bursts, but that may change later this week.
In the short term, though, we’re going to stick to the script with this weekend’s cold quickly giving way to another mild mode on Monday.
Look for a cold and frosty morning to give way to a bright and mild Monday afternoon. Temperatures will climb well into the 50s with 60° highs south of the state line.
Tuesday will be even warmer with highs in the 60s north to 70° south. This time of the year that can get you close to record highs, but while it will be close will fall short on Tuesday.
The pattern will shift in a significant way on Wednesday as the trough in the Eastern U.S. amplifies. This will set up a more direct connection with cold Canadian air. The cold will come in waves, resulting in temperatures that will fall more in line with the middle of January. The waves of cold will be delivered by passing storm systems that lead to bouts of clouds locally as well.
As for precipitation chances, not much is expected over the next seven days. Tuesday night will offer the best chance for some rain showers. The colder pattern could support some snow showers or snow flurries at times heading into the weekend.
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The coming weekend will offer up another round of cold weekend weather with lows well below freezing and highs that will be in the 30s and 40s.
The colder feel to the pattern will likely hold through the following week…