Cold and tranquil conditions will be in place today, but a major storm is on the way that will bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding to the region, especially the coast.
TODAY
High pressure will produce clear skies to scattered cloud cover. Winds will back to the southwest at 5 to 15 mph. Temperatures will rise into the lower to mid-20s over the interior and mid to upper 20s along the coast for highs.
TONIGHT
High pressure will remain in control with clear skies to scattered clouds. Winds will be from the southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Temperatures will fall into the upper 10s to the lower 20s over the interior and mid to upper 20s along the coast for lows.
TOMORROW
An arctic cold front will approach from the west while an area of low pressure will organize over the coastal waters which will produce scattered snow showers in the afternoon and evening hours. Winds will veer from the southwest to the northwest at 5 to 15 mph. Temperatures will rise into the upper 20s to lower 30s over the interior and lower to mid-30s along the coast for highs.
SATURDAY
An area of low pressure will intensify east of the coastal water with periods of snow, heavy at times, on the coast and snow showers over the interior. There is a high threat for significant snowfall on the coastal plain. Details on what to expect are on the map below. A shift in the storm track to the west or east would have a significant impact on the outcome of the storm. Winds will back from the northeast to the northwest at 10 to 20 mph with gusts at times over 40 mph. Coastal flooding will be a concern with potentially moderate to major impacts. Temperatures will range from the single digits over the interior to the upper 10s along the coast for lows and mid-10s over the interior to the mid-20s along the coast for highs.
SUNDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
High pressure will be in control with clear skies to scattered cloud cover. Temperatures on Sunday will range from the single digits over the interior to the mid-10s along the coast for lows and mid-10s over the interior to the mid-20s along the coast for highs. Temperatures on Monday will range from the single digits below zero to single digits above zero for lows and lower to mid-20s for highs. Temperatures on Tuesday will range from the single digits to lower 10s for lows and upper 20s to lower 30s for highs. Temperatures on Wednesday will range from the upper 20s to lower 30s over the interior and mid to upper 30s along the coast for lows and mid to upper 40s over the interior and upper 40s to lower 50s along the coast for highs.
THURSDAY
A warm front will lift through the region with scattered showers. Temperatures will range from the mid to upper 30s over the interior to the lower to mid-40s along the coast for lows and upper 40s over the interior and lower to mid-50s along the coast for highs.
