The weather pattern is towards a colder and more active theme with the first minor threat this weekend.  Additional threats are starting to show up as well. 

TODAY

A weak trough will pass through the region with scattered clouds and isolated rain and snow showers.  Winds will be from the north at 5 to 15 mph.  Temperatures will rise into the lower to mid-40s for highs.

TONIGHT 

Cloudy skies with a few isolated rain and snow showers will be possible.  Winds will be from the northeast at 5 to 15 mph.  Temperatures will fall into the mid to upper 20s over the interior and upper 20s to lower 30s along the coast for lows.

TOMORROW

An area of low pressure will exit the region with a few isolated rain and snow showers in the morning followed by scattered clouds in the afternoon and evening.  Winds will be from the north at 5 to 15 mph.  Temperatures will rise into the upper 30s to lower 40s for highs.

TOMORROW NIGHT

Scattered clouds are expected.  Winds will be from the northeast at 5 to 15 mph.  Temperatures will fall into the lower to mid-30s over the interior and mid to upper 30s along the coast for lows.

SUNDAY

Clouds will increase with snow developing in the Poconos, Catskills, Hudson River Valley, and Hudson High Lands in the afternoon and evening.  Rain will develop along the coast.  Light snowfall accumulation can be expected.  Winds will be from the east at 5 to 15 mph.  Temperatures will rise into the mid to upper 30s over the interior and lower to mid-40s along the coast for highs.

MONDAY

Periods of light snow over the interior and a wintry mix along the coast can be expected in the morning followed by clearing skies in the afternoon and evening.  Winds will back to the north at 5 to 15 mph.  Temperatures will range from the lower to mid-30s for lows and mid to upper 30s for highs.

TUESDAY

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

WEDNESDAY

High pressure will exit the region with increasing clouds.  Temperatures will range from the lower to mid-20s over the interior and mid to upper 20s along the coast for lows and mid to upper 30s for highs.

THURSDAY

An area of low pressure will approach the region with periods of snow and ice for elevations over 750 feet while periods of rain can be expected for the rest of the region.  Temperatures will range from the mid to upper 20s over the interior and upper 20s to lower 30s along the coast for lows and lower to mid-30s in the Poconos and Catskills, upper 30s to mid-40s in the rest of the interior, and mid to upper 40s elsewhere for highs.

FRIDAY

An area of low pressure will pass through the coastal waters with periods of snow, sleet, and rain over the interior and periods of rain along the coast.  Temperatures will range from the lower to mid-30s over the interior and upper 30s to mid-40s along the coast for lows and mid-30s to lower 40s over the interior and mid to upper 40s along the coast for highs.