Radar image from 9:00am 11/30/2010

The past few days have been relatively calm in our forecast area, and despite the snow and rain on Thanksgiving, the holiday weekend was rather mundane as well. The weather is changing quickly, though (isn't it always?), and clouds have built into the region this morning. A storm system to our southwest is organizing quickly, and will move to our northwest overnight tonight into Wednesday. Moisture will increase and winds will turn southerly, and heavy rain is forecast to impact our area Wednesday afternoon.  The rain could begin as early as this afternoon, but is expected to remain light to moderate and somewhat scattered. The system features strong winds just above the surface, so expect gusty conditions with the heavy rain as well. There is the possibility of an isolated thunderstorm which could mix down some stronger wind gusts. Behind the cold front, very cold air swarms into the region for the middle of the week. By the weekend, the pattern will be wintry, with a storm system organizing in the Central Plains. This system is forecast to slide eastward, and our eyes will remain peeled as this system could become the first real snow maker of the winter season. Let's not forget, meteorological winter begins tomorrow. Stay tuned. Featured image: Radar image from 9:00am November 30th, 2010 showing a storm system with heavy rains approaching the region from the southwest.

Today (Tuesday): Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer, with high temperatures into the mid 50s. The heavy precipitation should hold off until tomorrow--but it will be increasingly moist with showers possible. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.  Winds south at 5 to 10 miles per hour.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy and warm, with a chance of showers, and low temperatures in the mid 50's. Much warmer than previous nights with little overnight cooling. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. Becoming more humid. Winds south at 5 to 10 miles per hour.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with rain likely, heavy at times. A thunderstorm is also possible. High temperatures in the upper 50's. Winds south and gusty at 15 to 25 miles per hour, gusting over 30 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, cold and breezy with a high temperature barely scraping 40 degrees. Winds northwest at 5 to 15 miles per hour.

Article by John Homenuk. 9:00am November 30th, 2010 Need more? See New York Metro Weather's Long Range Forecast for the 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.