If you haven't noticed already, today has been one of the colder "feeling" days of the autumn season. It's also one of the coldest for high temperatures, although our overnight lows have gotten much colder than this at times. The breeze and temperatures barely scraping 50 degrees make it seem much cooler than it actually is. A large, Canadian originating high pressure is to blame, and behind a shortwave in the mid levels this afternoon, a new fresh high pressure will build in for this weekend, assuring cool and dry conditions will continue. As we look towards the beginning of the work week, more of the same can be expected, but a gradual warming trend is forecast by Tuesday before a cold front approaches the area mid week. Uncertainties exist thereafter in regards to the placement of the front, and a potential rain making system as well. For now, enjoy the cool and sunny autumn weather. Featured image: visible satellite image from 1:15pm on November 19th, 2010 depicting the fair weather and northwest flow over the Northeast United States.

Tonight (Friday Night): Mostly clear with temperatures dropping into the low to mid 30's. West/southwest winds at 5 to 10 miles per hour.

Saturday: Mostly sunny with a high in the mid 50's. Feeling a bit warmer than previous days. West winds at 8 to 14 miles per hour.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear and cold, with low temperatures dropping into the low 30's in the city, and upper 20's inland. Light north winds.

Article by John Homenuk. 1:24pm November 19th, 2010. Need more? See New York Metro Weather's Long Range Forecast for the weekend, 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.