As a storm passes to the south, arctic air will invade today and set up a frigid weekend.  A major winter storm is likely to impact the region for the start of next week.

 

As an area of low pressure passes well to the south of the region, scattered to broken clouds with a few scattered snow showers can be expected.  Winds will be from the north at 5 to 15 mph.  Temperatures won't move much with highs in the lower to mid-20s over the interior and upper 20s to lower 30s for along the coast.

 

High pressure will build into the region tomorrow with scattered clouds and a few flurries.  Snow showers capable of bursts of heavy snow will be possible for the Catskills and Poconos with a random inch or two of snow possible.  Winds will be from the northwest at 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph at times.  Temperatures will range from the single digits to mid-10s for lows and lower to mid-10s over the interior and upper 10s to mid-20s along the coast for highs.

 

High pressure will pass to the north of the region on Saturday with clear skies to scattered cloud cover.  Winds will be from the northwest at 5 to 15 mph.  Temperatures on Saturday will range from the single digits to mid-10s for lows and upper 10s to mid-20s for highs.

 

An area of low pressure will develop to the south of the region on Sunday with increasing clouds.  Snow showers will develop in the afternoon and evening.  The snow will become widespread late in the evening.  Temperatures will range from the single digits to mid-10s for lows and mid-20s to lower 30s for highs.

 

The area of low pressure will slowly move through the coastal waters on Sunday night through Tuesday with periods of snow, heavy at times, mixing with sleet and rain at times, especially along the coast.  Significant snow accumulation is a high threat with over 6" of snow likely for much of the region.  Temperatures on Monday will range from the upper 10s to mid-20s for lows and upper 20s to mid-30s for highs.  Temperatures on Tuesday will range from the upper 20s to lower 30s over the interior and lower to mid-30s along the coast for lows and lower to mid-30s over the interior, mid-30s for the I-95 corridor, and mid to upper 30s over southern New Jersey.

 

Snow showers will linger in the morning on Wednesday followed by clearing skies.  Temperatures will range from the mid to upper 20s for lows and upper 20s to mid-30s for highs.

 

High pressure will produce scattered clouds on Thursday.  Temperatures will range from the lower to mid-10 over the interior and upper 10s to mid-20s along the coast for lows and mid to upper 30s for highs.