Friday, October 21, 2011

That deep low pressure system continues to lift northeastward into Quebec today. As a result, we have winds finally dying down and drizzle coming to an end...Except in the mountains, where scattered drizzle is still possible into this evening. Then tonight a changeover to snow will allow minimal accumulation along our highest ridgetops. A freeze watch is in effect through tonight for our southernmost territories. Elsewhere, lows will fall into the mid & upper 30s. High pressure will build into our area Saturday to keep the weekend weather pleasant. But with minimal cloud cover, Saturday night will be even colder with lows falling into the low/mid 30s. Lows in the upp 20s are possible in the mountains Saturday night...Sunday will kickoff a gradual warming trend, putting temps close to 70 into next week. But another weak disturbance will skirt mainly our northern zones Sunday night/Monday. Then a stronger trough will swing across central & eastern US to bring more unsettled weather to our area by Thursday. The long term forecast points towards another cold snap in time for the Halloween weekend. 


Today's images show that departing low pressure system lifting into Canada & some warm air finally lifting into our area Sunday into next week.