Zone 1 | NYC Metro Area
Forecast Discussions
The role of the MJO and stratosphere in the long range pattern
The pattern is changing — again. We discussed in an article on Monday how the Pacific Ocean will play a large role in the long-range pattern going forward. Currently, a jet extension in the Pacific Ocean is facilitating a progressive, mild pattern across the United States with storms tracking over the Central part of the country towards […]
1/18 PM Zone Update: Gradual clearing, unsettled pattern continues
Clearing was gradual to occur, as expected, throughout the Northeast United States today as a storm system off the coast of Southern New England slowly departed to the east. Residual moisture in the low levels of the atmosphere was to blame, and ocean effect snow even continued over parts of Maine for several hours as […]
Significant Rain and Wind Event Possible Early Next Week
While most of the weather interest this time of year revolves around snowstorms, we are simply not in a pattern favorable for any in the next ten days or so. Instead, we have a very fast, active Pacific Jet with a plethora of disturbances running into the West Coast. Any one of these can theoretically […]
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