Temperatures this morning are already well into the 50s with west winds. As a strong cold front approaches, today from the northwest, temperatures will likely continue to rise into the lower or middle 60s over much of the region. But winds be increasing out the northwest by this afternoon with the front moving through the […]
After a dismal day on Wednesday, high pressure over the region will provide more pleasant Autumn weather today with plenty of sunshine. Temperatures will be cool but seasonable for this time of year. Highs will be in the mid-upper 50s with only some light breezes out of the northwest by this afternoon. High pressure will […]
It will continue to be dreary into the afternoon hours, as a cold front and upper-level trough moves through the area. It will remain mostly cloudy with some showers off and on likely. Some of these showers may produce rain that falls moderately at times. But heavy rain is not anticipated, as much of the […]
As discussed in the winter forecast, the stratospheric polar vortex has been weakened since late October. A wave-breaking event, mainly induced by a large ridge in the Kara Sea, has resulted in 100mb heat fluxes remaining above average. We still believe the polar vortex is likely to be weaker and more disturbed going into this winter, especially […]