Dry, Cooler Air Sweeping into the Northeast

Alex Sosnowski
By , Expert Senior Meteorologist
Jan 28, 2012; 9:12 AM ET
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In the wake of drenching rain, thunderstorms and a wintry mix in the Northeast Friday, dry, cooler air is sweeping in from the west.

We say cooler only because of where temperatures are supposed to be this time of the year. However, after such a warm start, it will feel much colder along the East Coast tonight, especially with gusty winds.

In most cases, the wind will blow the roads dry, before any icy areas develop.

Temperatures have already taken the plunge over the Appalachians, following a warm spike in the early morning hours Friday.

The pattern this weekend will favor dry weather along the Atlantic Seaboard.

There will be some minor problems in the Appalachians and eastern Great Lakes area this weekend with reinforcing shots of cold air and some bands of snow rotating through.

These mini waves of cold can produce brief, locally heavy snow shower activity both days of the weekend from the Midwest to the mountains.

While these are not likely to bring a great amount of snow, they can quickly coat roads and make for icy travel.

According to Senior Meteorologist Dave Samuel, "The snow showers on Sunday could especially hit with little notice and low visibility."

The overall pattern during much of next week is looking nothing like nasty cold is coming. However, there are signs of a larger storm rolling along late in the week that could allow much colder air to empty into the region starting next weekend.

The track and strength of this storm, as well as the magnitude and duration of the cold air in its wake, have yet to be determined.

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