Jessica Rennells
NOAA Northeast Regional Climate Center, Cornell University
Last week temperatures were normal to 6 degrees above normal for most of the state. Precipitation amounts were only a trace to half an inch for most areas, but areas in western and central NY had up tow an inch. The base 50 growing degree-days were 25-50 in the Great Lakes Region and under 25 for the rest of the state.
Warm & dry conditions will continue as a large area of high pressure is in the area.
Today we’ll have a great spring day with temperatures above normal in the mid to upper 70’s and sunny skies. Lows will range from mid 30’s to mid 40’s .
Friday will be partly sunny with temperatures still above normal though cooler than today because of a week cold front, in the upper 60’s to low 70’s. Western NY will reach mid 70’s; Catskills only low to mid 60’s. Friday night will range from the mid 30’s to mid 40’s.
Saturday will be sunny with highs in the low to mid 70’s and lows in the mid 40’s.
Sunday will be partly sunny with highs in the low to mid 70’s and lows in the mid to upper 40’s.
Monday will be partly cloudy with temperatures in the low to mid 70’s. Just a slight chance of showers for northern NY. Overnight temperatures will be in the upper 40’s and low 50’s.
Tuesday will be partly cloudy with temperatures in the upper 60’s and low 70’s, light showers are possible for eastern NY. Overnight temperatures will be in the upper 40’s and low 50’s. Showers possible Tuesday night into Wednesday.
Wednesday’s temperatures will be in the upper 60’s and low 70’s with overnight lows in the upper 40’s and low 50’s.
The five-day precipitation amounts are showing nothing for NY!
The 8-14 day out look (May 8-14) is showing normal temperatures and above normal precipitation. Areas in the Catskills and Adirondacks are abnormally dry.
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/
NRCC Drought Page which features the US Drought Monitor map (updated every Thursday):
http://www.nrcc.cornell.edu/page_drought.html
