NOAA Northeast Regional Climate Center, Cornell University
Last week temperatures ranged from 2 degrees below normal to 4 degrees above normal. Precipitation has ranged from less than ¼ “ to 3”. Base 50 growing degree-days ranged from 60-140. Abnormally dry conditions have been introduced for many areas in NY.
Dry Thursday and Friday until a frontal system brings rain later Friday through the weekend.
Today will be sunny with temperatures in the 70s and low humidity. Overnight lows will be in the mid 40’s to low 50s.
Friday highs will be in the upper 70s to low 80s; clouds and light rain will spread into in western NY in the afternoon. Overnight temperatures will be in the upper 50s to low 60s.
Saturday temperatures will be in the mid 60s and 70s with showers likely and some thunderstorms possible. Overnight temperatures will be in the upper 50s to mid 60s.
Sunday shower continue, but will be more scattered. Highs will be in the 70s. Overnight temperatures will be in the 50s.
Monday highs will be in the 80s with dry weather for most areas, northern NY may see some lingering showers. Overnight temperatures will be in the upper 40s to mid 50s.
Tuesday will be sunny with highs will be in the mid 70s to low 80s. Overnight temperatures will be in the 50s.
Wednesday highs will be in the 80s. Overnight temperatures will be in the mid 50s to low 60s.
The seven-day precipitation amounts will range from half an inch to 1 ½ inch.
The 8-14 day outlook (June 28-July 4) favors above-normal temperatures for all of the state. The precipitation outlook slightly favors above-normal amounts for all but the northeast corner of the state.
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.weather.gov/erh/
US Drought Monitor
http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/Home.aspx
Drought Impact Reporter:
http://droughtreporter.unl.edu/map
CLIMOD2 (NRCC data interface):
http://climodtest.nrcc.cornell.edu
