For those of you hoping for some nicer weather, we have some temporary good news! Sunday will be the better half of the weekend, with the storm system which provided rainy and dreary conditions on Saturday now out of the picture. A weak area of high pressure is forecast to build into the area today and will provide mostly sunny conditions throughout the area. High tempeartures are forecast to reach into the upper 30's to potentially near 40 during the afternoon. The one caveat could be the wind, as westerly winds ramp up during the day. Gusts over 20 miles per hour could make it slightly less than enjoyable to stand outside for too long despite the "warmer" weather. Featured image: 00z GFS from NCEP modeling showing the developing storm system on Tuesday. Models are still very disorganized with the storm system, bringing the area a mix of rain, sleet, and snow.

As we look ahead to the early work week, the forecast gets more complicated. A storm system is forecast to move northeast from the Mississippi Valley and redevelop east of the area. The result will be the potential for a mixed bag of precipitation types. Monday should be mostly dry wtih increasing clouds, with highs once again reaching into the 40's. The trouble starts Monday Night, with precipitation starting as light to moderate rain and continuing into Tuesday morning. As the storm moves north and east and draws in colder air, precipitation could change over to sleet, freezing rain, and snow. Accumulations are expected to be light at this time, and should mainly be a nusiance. Still, keep abreast of the situation for any potential travel impacts. We'll keep you updated for sure.

Further into the future, the potential exists for a snowstorm at the tail end of the week, but model guidance is currently fluctuating dramatically in regards to it's track. A further northwest track closer to the coast would result in a snow event for our area, while a further south and east track would mean a dry weekend. We'll be sure to keep you updated, of course, so be sure to check back for more information throughout the week! Your short term forecast is below, enjoy your Sunday!

Today (Sunday): Mostly sunny, with daytime highs near 39. West winds between 7 and 14 miles per hour, gusting over 20 miles per hour at times.

Tonight (Sunday Night): Increasing clouds, with an overnight low near 29. West winds calmer around 5 to 10 miles per hour.

Need more? See New York Metro Weather's Long Range Forecast for the end of the weekend and upcoming work week , or view our Technical Forecast Discussion for the more serious weather enthusiasts. For up to the minute details on forecasts, watches, warnings, and alerts, follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Article by John Homenuk. 2:26am February 6th, 2011.