Monthly Archives: February 2014

NYC Weather for Weekend of Feb 7th

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NYC weekend weather: A coastal system moves well south of our area, bringing the first chance of light snow to the area late Sat. Another weak system moves in Sun-Mon and could again bring light snow showers from time to time. Nothing too terrible, if there are accumulating snows, it will be less than 3″. Hi temps around 30.

The beginning of next week sees a very cold airmass move in over the area. High pressure from Canada will bring clear skies, combined with snow on the ground, this will lead to chilly temps with lows in the teens in NYC and single digits N & W. Daytime temps will also only top out in the upper 20s.

Next chance for significant weather occurs Wed-Thu timeframe, as forecast models point to a low pressure system forming in the Gulf States, then tracking NE near our area. As is always the case this far out, it’s hard to predict the intensity and whether this will be a snow or rain event.

Active Weather Pattern to Bring Relief to Drought Stricken West

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Weather Prediction Center’s medium range forecast

 

Over the past couple of months, exceptional drought conditions have developed over large portions of the western UnitedStates caused by prolonged periods without measurable precipitation. It was not long ago that parts of California were literally on fire.

This past week, West Coast folks finally got some relief as rain and snow fell over portions of the Pacific Northwest and California, including the Cascades and the Sierra. As of today, winter storm warnings and advisories are up for much of the same region. The snow will be critical especially for the Central Valley of California. Annual snowmelt from the Sierra feeds the rivers and streams that farmers depend on to grow the abundant veggies and fruits that we get to enjoy across the nation.

This active weather pattern will continue for the west coast, with another area of low pressure forecast to slide southeast from the northeastern Pacific Ocean by Tuesday (see above). However, the long-term drought outlook still calls for persistence or deterioration. Either way, people out on the west coast are probably happy to see any precipitation.