NAM model showing high pressure dominating the weather into the weekend.

Split between two mid level disturbances, our area will be able to enjoy the benefits of high pressure through the end of the week. This high pressure will actually strengthen over the weekend, so we expect much of the same through Sunday. Today will feature high temperatures near 60 or in the low 60's in some warmer spots. These warmer temperatures will come between two disturbances which, although not expected to provide precipitation or unsettled weather, will still bring this warm weather to a bit of a halt. As a thermal boundary associated with these disturbances crosses the area later Thursday into early Friday, cooler air will move back into the picture. Highs on Friday and Saturday will once again top out in the 50's, despite the warmer tease on Thursday afternoon. Luckily, clouds don't seem to be a significant factor in the forecast. Plenty of sun will be present throughout the area during the end of this week into the weekend, which will certainly make things more pleasant. Overnight low temperatures will still be cold, though...in the upper 30's to lower 40's in the city and lower 30's inland (20's in the colder spots).


THE FORECAST...

Today (Thursday): Mostly sunny and a bit warmer, highs near 60. Light southwest winds and plenty of sun, especially early. Nothing to complain about here.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with lows in the 40's in the city and 30's inland. West winds getting a tiny bit breezy, around 10 miles per hour, and turning north.

Article written by JH. Published November 3rd, 2011 at 2:40am. Looking for a forecast? See New York Metro Weather's Long Range Forecast for the work week, or view our Technical Forecast Discussion for the more serious weather enthusiasts. Also, check out our new Forecast Overview tab. For up to the minute details on forecasts, watches, warnings, and alerts, follow us on Twitter and Facebook.