Damp, blustery week ahead for Great Lakes, Northeast
Just like in the Northwest, back-to-back storms will parse through the Northeast this week, pulling in gusty winds, chilly air from Canada and the increasing chance for some snow to fall on the higher elevations.
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As the first week of November gets underway, residents are preparing for one of the busiest times of the year. Many are finalizing holiday plans for the coming months and making sure their homes, vehicles and wardrobes are ready for winter.
With these preparations in full swing and the countdown to year's end underway, AccuWeather meteorologists warn that back-to-back storms will dominate the pattern across the East through mid-November, leaving only brief windows of dry weather in between.
"A weather pattern that will feature three to four passing storms is in the offing across the Great Lakes and Northeast this week. Across the Great Lakes and Northeast, the highly variable conditions this week brings reminder to the old saying, “If you don’t like the weather, 'just wait a day'," described AccuWeather Meteorologist Brandon Buckingham.
Two separate storms already brought periods of rain and showers to the interior Northeast and mid-Atlantic coast on Monday. Winds also became gusty as the cold front associated with the northern storm advanced eastward.
Midweek storm to shift offshore hastily
By Tuesday (Election Day), clouds will part briefly, allowing for a day of dry weather across the eastern half of the country, but breezy conditions are forecast to continue. Under the influence of high pressure, the first break between storms will last until Wednesday morning for some areas.
The next storm will be on the fast track, forecasters say, packed with chilly winds on the backside to boot. How far south across Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey that showers may extend from this storm will depend upon a few factors, such as how sharp of a southward dip the jet stream exhibits.
Along where the center of the storm tracks midweek will be rain, showers and even some snowflakes; however, any flakes that mix in will be reserved primarily for the higher terrain of New England as chilly air sweeps in.
Winds will once again roar throughout the broad, open landscapes of lake country to the valleys and mountaintops of the Northeast as this storm tracks through from Wednesday to Thursday morning, with gusts on the order of 40-60 mph at times. A few gusts can be a bit higher with the AccuWeather Local StormMax™ gust at 70 mph. Wind gusts this strong can have a significant impact on airline operations, potentially leading to flight delays.
"Signs of the changing seasons will be evident this week across the Northeast, as cold air from Canada funnels south of the border behind each passing storm. Between Wednesday and Thursday as cold air spills southward, rain will likely switch over to snow across portions of Upstate New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine," stated Buckingham.
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Buckingham added that, "It is not out of the question that a few flakes could mix in as far south as the Berkshires and Catskills as well later this week. Accumulations would likely be minor, but some areas above 2,500-3,000 feet in elevation could see at least a few inches of snow."
Temperatures across the region will dip a few degrees by Thursday, during another brief dry day in between storm systems. Most locations will notice highs on Thursday anywhere from 4-8 degrees Fahrenheit lower than midweek.
Another storm on the way late week
As the weekend approaches, another storm will barrel through the region with blustery and damp conditions. However, this storm will be preceded by a sector of cooler air, allowing some locations to observe more snowflakes than raindrops, especially in the northern areas.
Steadier rain and showers are expected later this week, forecasters warn, with enough precipitation in a short span to cause ponding on roadways and even travel delays. While the added moisture may bring a few short-term downsides, it could prove beneficial in the long run.
“Many of the areas affected by the passing storms this week remain in varying degrees of drought,” Buckingham explained. “So, despite the wet weather dampening plans, there will be a silver lining.”
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