A coastal storm will move through the coastal waters tomorrow morning with periods of rain and even a bit of snow with parts of Connecticut receiving accumulating snowfall.

 

As the storm organized to the southwest, clouds will continue to increase and showers will develop in the afternoon.  Showers will become widespread in the evening.  Winds will be from the southwest at 5 to 15 mph.  Temperatures will rise into the upper 40s to lower 50s for highs this afternoon.

 

As the coastal low-pressure system lifts towards the Mid Atlantic coast tonight, the rain will become widespread and heavy at times, especially along the coast.  Winds will back to the northwest at 5 to 15 mph.  Temperatures will fall into the mid-30s to lower 40s for lows.

 

The low-pressure system will move through the coastal waters tomorrow morning with periods of rain, mixing with snow as cold air invades from northwest to southeast.  The precipitation for the Philadelphia and New York City metropolitan areas will end between 10 AM and 1 PM from west to east.  However, for Long Island and Connecticut, the precipitation will continue into the afternoon and early evening hours with rain changing over to snow.  Accumulating snowfall is expected for northern and northeastern Connecticut.  Please see the details below.  Winds will be from the northwest at 10 to 20 mph.  Temperatures will fall through the 40s and 30s throughout the day.

High pressure will build into the region on Sunday with clearing skies, however, scattered snow showers and flurries will remain a threat for the Poconos.  Winds will be from the northwest at 5 to 15 mph.  Temperatures on Sunday will range from the mid-20s to lower 30s for lows and upper 20s to lower 30s over the interior and mid to upper 30s along the coast for highs.

 

A series of cold fronts will follow on Monday through Wednesday with scattered clouds and a few isolated snow showers.  Temperatures through the period will range from the lower to mid-2os over the interior and mid-20s to lower 30s along the coast for lows and upper 20s to mid-30s over the interior and mid-30s to lower 40s along the coast for highs.

 

High pressure will be in control on Thursday and Friday with clear skies to scattered cloud cover.  Temperatures on Thursday will range from the upper 20s to mid-30s for lows and lower to mid-40s for highs.  Temperatures on Friday will range from the upper 20s to lower 30s for lows and lower to mid-40s over the interior and upper 40s to lower 50s along the coast for highs.