Entries by Miguel Pierre

Why the MJO and stratosphere are so critical for wintry weather in February

As we move into February we are likely to see another change in the hemispheric weather pattern. Once again, changes with MJO/tropical forcing and in the stratosphere will play a major role in this shift. In our long-range outlook update on Saturday, we discussed these features and how they may potentially influence the atmospheric pattern. Here […]

1/31/17 AM All Zones: Some Snow, Especially for Northern Areas Today

Skies will remain mostly cloudy today, as a clipper system coming out the Great Lakes. Snow is still anticipated for many parts of the region, especially north of Central New Jersey. Primary low pressure will weaken and stay northwest of the region. While a secondary low begins forming just south of Long Island and then […]

FREE 1/30/17 AM Zones 4/5 (Southeast NJ) Update on Light Snow

Regional mesoscale analysis this morning revealed a small, weak area of low pressure near the Delmarva shores drifting gradually northeastwards into the Atlantic. As expected, this low pressure area is developing as a result of a favorably positioned disturbance in the mid levels of the atmosphere, and is also aiding in the development of bands […]

1/27/17 AM All Zones: More Seasonably Cold Weather Returns

A mixture of clouds and sunshine is expected to dominate the weather today, as some instability and moisture will be around to keep some cloud cover over the region. But it will be mainly dry, with westerly downsloping winds. Temperatures will likely hold steady or slowly rise into the lower to middle 40s for most of […]