The low pressure system that is rapidly developing over the Gulf Stream is too far east to produce any type of significant precipitation over the forecast area.  In fact, at most, locations along the immediate coast may see a stray flurry along the immediate coastal locations of Long Island and New Jersey.  The main impact from this low pressure system will be the growing pressure gradient which will produce a chilly northwesterly wind over the forecast area.

I expect partly cloudy conditions today through Thursday as a series of weak mid level disturbances move through the forecast area, which is rotating through the trough over the region.  A few isolated snow showers will be possible with these disturbances, but no organized precipitation is expected.  A strong northwesterly wind around 10 to 20 mph will develop this afternoon through tomorrow evening as the low pressure to the east intensifies.  The windy conditions will lead to wind chills in the 30′s in the afternoon hours of today and especially tomorrow.  Meanwhile, high temperatures will remain well below normal, averaging 8 to 10 degrees below normal.

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