Jessica Rennells, Northeast Climate Center, Cornell University
Last week temperatures were above normal for the whole state, most of the state had temperatures 3 to 9 degrees above normal, this was the apposite of the week prior. Precipitation amounts ranged from half an inch to over two inches, helping to alleviate dry conditions. The base 50 growing degree-days ranged from less than 25 in a portion of the Adirondack region up to 75.
Today is going to be cool and breezy with temperatures in the low 50’s to low 60’s and scattered showers. Overnight temperatures will also be cool with clearing skies, ranging from mid 30’s to low 40’s. There is the potential for localized frost development.
Friday will be sunny with highs in the mid to upper 60’s with lows in the upper 30’s and low 40’s.
Saturday will be sunny and warmer with highs in the upper 60’s to mid 70’s. Overnight temperatures will range from upper 30’s to upper 40’s with a chance for showers as a cold front moves in.
Sunday’s temperatures will be in the mid 60’s to mid 70’s with a possibility for scattered showers. Lows will be in the mid 40’s.
Monday will be in the upper 60’s and low 70’s with a chance of showers. Lows will range from the mid 40’s to low 50’s.
Tuesday will be mostly sunny but a slight chance for showers with temperatures will be in the upper 60’s and low 70’s. Overnight lows will be in the upper 40’s and low 50’s.
Wednesday will be in the upper 60’s and low 70’s with a chance for scattered showers. Lows will be in the upper 40’s and low 50’s.\The five-day precipitation amounts will range from a tenth of an inch to half an inch. The 8-14 day out look is showing above normal temperatures for the entire Northeast and below normal precipitation for all but the Hudson Valley region.
Maps of 8-14 day outlooks:
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/814day/index.php
National Weather Service watch/warnings map:
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/hq/
