7:00 AM | **Possible record-breaker today; rain-to-accumulating snow scenario on Wednesday/Wednesday night with several inches of snow possible to the north and west of the metro region**
Paul Dorian
6-Day Forecast
Today
Mostly cloudy with an occasional residual shower possible, but much of the day will be rain-free, unseasonably warm, high temperatures this afternoon not far from 70 degrees
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, breezy, turning cooler late, lows in the upper 40’s by morning
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, cooler, low-to-mid 50’s
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, colder, mid 30’s
Wednesday
Cloudy with rain in the morning that should changeover to snow during the afternoon from northwest-to-southeast and continue as snow at night, several inches of snow are possible in the N and W suburbs of the metro region, highs near 40 degrees
Thursday
Partly sunny, breezy, cold, maybe a snow shower or two, low 40’s
Friday
Partly sunny, quite cold, near 40 degrees
Saturday
Mostly sunny, quite cold, upper 30’s
Discussion
Today will turn out to be the warmest day of the week – perhaps even in record-breaking territory - as temperatures peak near the 70 degree mark. A couple of lingering showers are possible early today, but much of the day will turn out to be rain-free. A cold front will pass through the region overnight and this will begin a downward trend in the temperature pattern. High pressure will follow for tomorrow, but then a strong coastal storm will mess up holiday travel plans on Wednesday. Rain is likely to begin early in the day on Wednesday, but as the storm pulls to the north and east and colder air is drawn in, the rain should change to snow from northwest-to-southeast during the afternoon hours and continue as snow Wednesday night. Preliminary snowfall accumulation estimates include the following: up to 6 inches in the N and W suburbs, up to 3 inches in the NYC metro region, and lesser amounts to the south and east with the least snowfall likely on Long Island. Stay tuned, still 48 hours to go on this one.
Video
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