Today: After days of excessively frigid temperatures and feisty winds, we will finally get a bit of a break. Temperatures will still start the morning in the single digits, as low as 9°F, but trend upwards throughout the day until we get back above freezing in the afternoon, if only briefly, with a high of 33°F. The winds will stay fairly calm, averaging between 2 and 5 mph, which will help the day feel warmer. The humidity will be pretty stable throughout the day, between 30-60%, with cloud cover building into the afternoon. Although conditions will be arguably nicer today than in previous days, it is important to still remain vigilant against frostbite and hypothermia. Layer up when appropriate and protect your shell, Tterps!
Tonight: Overnight temperatures will be between 21°F and 26°F, which will be more manageable than the previous nights. A calm breeze will be present with partly to full cloud cover.
Tomorrow (Tuesday): Maintaining this temperature trend, the temperatures for Tuesday will range between 21°F and up to 45°F. The day will be mostly cloudy with humidity staying between 40-70%, and light winds between calm and 4 mph.
Looking Ahead: Moving into the week, we will continue to see lows in the mid-to-upper 20s and highs in the 40s. Cloud cover will be patchy throughout the week as winds fluctuate but remain below 15 mph at their highest.
For those who enjoy stargazing and moonwatching, there does not appear to be any clear nights in the immediate forecast, but Tuesday night into Wednesday morning presents the best opportunity with mostly clear skies.
Discussion: As pictured in the 24-hour short-range WPC fronts graphic, we have some high pressure moving into the area to linger for a bit. This pressure is what helped push our gusty, blistering cold out and will give us a temperate break. This lingering high pressure will keep winds light and our days more uniform for the time being.
A 24-hour short-range WPC map of the fronts moving across the country. Picture courtesy of NOAA and the National Weather Service. (Image via https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/basicwx/94fndfd.gif)
- Written By: Anna Crispin
- Edited by: Frances Schoenly
Featured image via Anna Crispin