The recent national news has covered the highly amplified upper air configuration that’s bringing below average temperatures to the middle of the US. That deep dip in the jet will slowly advance eastward through Thursday, and temps will fall with highs in the 40s by Friday.
The models have been hinting at a weak coastal low that develops Thursday night as the cold air advances over us. The latest GFS model shows light snow possible for much of South Jersey and around the US 95 corridor late Thursday night into Friday morning. Accumulations will be light, if any.
Several other disturbances ride up the upper trough, both Sunday and next Monday into Tuesday, with chances of precipitation each time. Some of the precip will be in the form of light snow showers (Sunday) and a wet wintery mix Monday night. Stay tuned.
A cold front moved through Thursday night and cold air will be in place Saturday morning. The surface winds switch to the southwest Saturday morning and some moderation in temperature is expected. Sunny skies and a high temperature around 50 is expected.
Mid level cloudiness will moves in during the late afternoon Saturday as another cold front approaches.
The cold front moves through early Sunday and skies clear. Fair skies with high about 53.
Last night’s GFS model continues to show considerable rain over our area Saturday before the surface low intensifies further off the coast Saturday night.
For Saturday, expect periods of rain especially mid day. Becoming increasingly windy. High 49.
For Sunday, the low pressure system will continue to affect us indirectly, with very windy conditions. Some sun in the morning will give way to instability cloudiness in the afternoon. High temperatures around 50.
