Good morning! Skies are mostly clear early this morning and temperatures range from the low 30s in Clifton to the mid 20s further inland, winds are light westerly.
A cold front will cross the area this morning no precipitation is expected with the front, the front will be followed by a strong northwest flow of cold air, wind gusts to 35 mph possible, wind chills will be in the 20s.
After a chilly night Saturday will be a mostly sunny day with lighter winds and temperatures a few degrees higher than today.
Dry weather with below normal temperatures should continue Sunday through early Tuesday.
A coastal storm is becoming more likely and should be a slow mover giving our area a good chance of snow mixed with rain at times. The storm is still a few days away so it is too early to guess on precipitation types and amounts and depends on the track and strength of the storm.
THE FORECAST:
TODAY – MAR 16 – Mostly sunny and windy, high near 40, wind gusts to 35 mph possible.
TONIGHT – Mostly clear with diminishing winds, low in the mid 20s.
SATURDAY – MAR 17 – Sunny, high in the upper 40s.
SUNDAY – MAR 18 – Sunny, high in the mid 40s.
MONDAY – MAR 19 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 40s.
TUESDAY – MAR 20 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow after 1 p.m., high near 40.
WEDNESDAY – MAR 21 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow, high near 40.
THURSDAY – MAR 22 – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow, high in the low 40s.
MARINE FORECAST: A small craft advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Saturday morning for westerly winds to 30 knots, seas 3-5 feet.
OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Saturday through Monday; advisories likely for the coastal low on Tuesday.
Have a nice day!