This first full week of the new year has featured the coldest temperatures all winter and first noticeable snow accumulations for NYC. This weekend will see a slight warming trend, with some rain possible by Monday. Looking ahead towards the end of next week, we could get hit with a coastal storm, which may bring a mix of precipitation types to the region.

Saturday – strong high pressure builds over the area, so expect a clear day, but still quite cold with highs in the low 20s and wind chills in the teens.

Sunday – as the high pressure area moves east, winds on the backside of the high will shift towards the southwest. This will favor a rebound in temperatures to slightly below seasonal highs in the mid 30s. Cloud cover will also increase ahead of an area of low pressure approaching from the southwest.

Monday – the aforementioned broad area of low pressure will pass through on with winds persisting from the southwest. This will allow temperatures to continue climbing into the upper 30s, meaning this will primarily be a rain event, although some mixed precipitation is possible early.

Tuesday – immediately following this low, temperatures will plunge back into the upper 20s with strong Arctic high pressure moving in behind the low.