Coastal storm departs, cold air persists

The storm system which brought significant winter weather to the Gulf Coast and Southeast States over the past two days still found a way to scrape our area with light snow from Tuesday Night into Wednesday, with most areas east of the city receiving 1-3″ of fresh powdery snow. Those in Southeast New Jersey, especially Cape May county, will argue that the storm more than “scraped” us — there were multiple reports of over 6″ of snow. But the impacts were especially relegated to the coast this time, as the system headed seaward and banding associated with it battled with dry air farther inland.

Throughout the remainder of today, clearing skies will take over the area’s weather from west to east (with Eastern LI hanging on to some clouds for the longest). Cold air will funnel back in behind the storm system, with blustery west winds becoming noticeable by afternoon. Tonight’s Stadium Series game at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx will feature temperatures in the upper 20’s to teens, with blustery conditions. Bundle up for the game if you’re headed out!

Visible satellite imagery from the morning of Wednesday Jan 29 2014, showing the coastal system departing the area.

Visible satellite imagery from the morning of Wednesday Jan 29 2014, showing the coastal system departing the area.

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