NAM showing high pressure in control today

We'll be straight with you : Monday is going to be a gorgeous day. The week may offer better days (it looks like Wednesday could be just as nice and probably warmer), but given the in and out clouds we've experienced through the weekend, Monday will be a welcomed pleasant day. Temperatures are forecast to rise into the middle to upper 60's under full sun, with the clouds staying out of the way throughout the day. It will be a cool start, though, as temperatures in the early morning will have fallen into the upper 40's inland and low 50's even in the New York City metro. By afternoon, as mentioned, temperatures will rise to more comfortable levels. As the evening approaches, you may begin to notice some high clouds streaming in from the west. These will lower and thicken with time, owing to a disturbance approaching from the west. In fact, much of Tuesday may be effectively marred by clouds and showers as a warm front approaches and passes the region. Don't worry, though, the showers on Tuesday with the warm front will only be setting up a warmer Wednesday.

Today (Monday): Mostly sunny, with high temperatures in the mid to upper 60's. Winds will be east, a generally cool direction, but with the lack of clouds...the sun will make it feel warm enough during the afternoon. It will be cool to start in the morning, so if you're headed out early...bring along a sweatshirt or long sleeves.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy early, with some increasing high clouds possible throughout the night. Low temperatures in the lower to mid 50's in the city, and upper 40's to lower 50's inland. Winds generally east at 5 to 10 miles per hour.


A warm front moving through the area on Tuesday will be the big story for two reasons. First, it will bring showery weather and plentiful clouds on much of the day Tuesday. Second, after its passage on Wednesday, it will bring clearing skies and temperatures back into the middle to upper 70's on Wednesday. It will certainly feel warm on Wednesday when compared to the past week or so. By the end of the week, we await the approach of a cold front to bring in cooler air once again.


Article written by John Homenuk, September 19th, 2011 at 12:01am. Looking for a forecast? See New York Metro Weather's Long Range Forecast for current 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.