 An upper low to the east backs into the region as ridging near Labrador flexes. The north, east, and mountains run the risk of a light shower/sprinkle (high-elevation snow showers) as the disturbance sinks to the south. The surface high pressure associated with ridging to the west crawls eastward. Dry and seasonably cool air continues to funnel into the region with a northerly wind direction, and it could be gusty at times, reaching 25-35 mph (with higher gusts at higher elevations). Wind chills range from the 30s along the Quebec border to the 40s in eastern areas, and up to around 50° in the south. Any showers around taper off in the evening. Breezy conditions continue into the overnight and slowly diminish on Friday as the ridge moves in. Warmer air works in to start the weekend. STORM OUTLOOK EARLY NEXT WEEK: An inside runner is expected to track in the vicinity of the St. Lawrence River, which will drag a cold front through the region and bring the chance for showers statewide Monday night into Tuesday. Guidance is in fair agreement on track, but is struggling with rainfall amounts. This system is the first of a parade of upper lows that will pass through the region, with another expected midweek, followed by one next weekend. While it will be rainy and breezy over the next ten days or so, I do not expect drought-denting rainfall amounts, but it will help keep the wildfire risk in check. Need a drone for a project? The PTW Weather Wall updates 24/7 Your financial support keeps the lighthouse lit |
Mike Haggett
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