SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017  5:55 A.M.

Skies are clear on this frigid Sunday morning and temperatures have fallen to their lowest levels since January 10th with readings ranging from 12 in the Clifton area to the low single digits inland, winds are still a little brisk bringing wind chill values to below zero.

A very strong Arctic high pressure system over the area will give us a sunny and very dry day and after a very cold morning temperatures this afternoon will rise to a couple of degrees higher than on Saturday and with less wind it will not feel as harsh this afternoon.

The high pressure will move offshore tonight with a return flow of milder air for Monday, temperatures will rise into the 40s.

Showers are likely Tuesday into Wednesday morning, temperatures will climb to well above normal.

Seasonable temperatures are likely Thursday through the beginning of next weekend, there will be a chance of some precipitation Friday and Saturday.

 

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAR 5 – Sunny, high in the upper 30s.

TONIGHT – Mostly clear, low in the upper teens.

MONDAY – MAR 6 – Partly sunny, high in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY – MAR 7 – Cloudy with a chance of showers, milder, high near 60.

WEDNESDAY – MAR 8 – Chance of showers before 10 a.m then becoming partly sunny, high near 60.

THURSDAY – MAR 9 – Mostly sunny, high near 50.

FRIDAY – MAR 10 – Partly sunny with a chance of rain, high near 50.

SATURDAY – MAR 11  – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, high near 50.

 

MARINE FORECAST:  North-northwest winds to 14 knots, seas around 1 foot.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected on Monday; advisories likely on Tuesday; possible advisories Tuesday night into the day on Wednesday; possible gales Wednesday night through Thursday.

 

Have a nice day!