AM All Zones Update: Rain likely this afternoon

Periods of steady rain will return to the forecast this morning and likely will be steady and heavy at times this afternoon. A strong storm system developing through the Northeast US will draw increasingly notably moisture northward today, and as a warm front moves through precipitation will become more prevalent throughout the area.

Beginning as showery, drizzly precipitation this morning, rainfall totals of around 0.10″ are likely through early afternoon. But a period of steadier rainfall associated with enhanced lift in the atmosphere could bring totals over 0.60″ for some areas by sunset tonight. A few isolated rumbles of thunder can’t be ruled out either.

NAM model showing periods of heavy rain in the Northeast this afternoon.

NAM model showing periods of heavy rain in the Northeast this afternoon.

The system shifts north of the area later tonight, after 8pm, with drying conditions expected as the evening goes on. Colder air will then begin surging into the area from the west. This arctic air will continue pushing into the region through Wednesday, with temperatures falling much below normal.

Stay tuned for more this morning on the development of wintry weather this weekend.