This winter can, so far, certainly be remembered for its lack of heavy precipitation events and general potential for winter precipitation. This trend will continue this week, as the atmosphere continues to offer quiet and generally transitional weather. Temperatures will warm slightly today into the 50's, before a weak frontal boundary passes on Tuesday. This will usher in some cooler air, but temperatures should still reach slightly above average during the day. By Wednesday, our weather "highlight" of the week will arrive as a weak mid level disturbance moves northeast along this frontal boundary from the Mississippi Valley through the Northeast US. This should be enough to touch off some light precipitation (likely in the form of snow for most areas) which could impact our area Wednesday Night. The precipitation is expected to be light and generally a nuisance -- although we can't rule out a dusting or a trace of snow on the colder surfaces. More fair weather is expected for the latter half of the week. The weekend could offer a slight chance of a coastal storm system as a mid level disturbance moves northeast from the Southwest United States and attempts to interact with the Polar Vortex to our north. However, most forecast models show this storm system well out to sea...so confidence in anything noteworthy is currently extremely low. We'll keep an eye on it. Otherwise, enjoy another relatively quiet weather week! Pictured right: NAM model showing some very light snow moving through the area late Wednesday.

Article written by JH. Published February 6th, 2012 at 2:20pm. For up to the minute details on forecasts, watches, warnings, and alerts, follow us on Twitter and Facebook.