Coldest Temperatures of the Season Invading Northeast to Start the Week

Posted: October 23, 2023 11:52 am

Chilly air has filtered in behind the nor’easter that shook much of the Northeast and New England this week. However, once the region gets through this period of unsettled weather, a stretch of warmer and drier conditions is on the horizon. Read on for the details of this week’s forecast.

Influx of Cold Air from Canada Brings Down Temperatures in Northeast, Appalachians, and Eastern Great Lakes

The early part of the work week will usher in a variety of uncomfortable weather conditions for a large swath of the East Coast. This unseasonably cool weather pattern will follow the multiple rounds of rain and wind that hit an area stretching from the mid-Atlantic and up into New England throughout the weekend. You can expect the mercury to fall to levels not typically seen until November as this cold front pushes through the region.

While the poor conditions created by the weekend storm are expected to improve on Monday, there may still be lingering travel delays throughout the northern tier of New England. A mass of much cooler air and strong winds will follow behind the moisture after the storm exits into Atlantic Canada. This chilly air is part of another weather disturbance that has been responsible for the increase in wind speeds.

Gusty Winds Trigger Number of Freeze and Frost Concerns

Forecasters are warning that these winds could end up being the strongest wind event to hit the region since last spring. The impact zone for these gusty winds will extend from the Appalachians and up through mid-Atlantic and into New England. The eastern part of the Great Lakes are also going to be under the gun for high winds.

Winds will be out of the northwest at 30 to 40 mph with the potential of higher gusts heading into Monday. Any leaves still clinging to trees may fall to the ground by the time this wind event is over.

The real question with this weather forecast is how far the mercury will fall. Combined with the wind, the real feel readings are expected to land as low as the 30s in the Appalachians. The Interstate 95 corridor will see overnight temperatures plummet into the 40s and possibly the upper 30 on Sunday and Monday night.

The good news is that the fast-moving weather maker will make its way out of the region quickly. This means that the times of gusty wind will also be brief with the winds forecast to depart by later in the day Monday.

A portion of northern Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania are under a freeze watch with parts of West Virginia, Virginia, and southern Ohio under a freeze warning for early Monday. There are also a number of frost advisories in place for this corner of the U.S.

Be sure to take the time to cover vulnerable flowers, plants, and vegetables before heading to bed Monday night as the temperatures are forecast to drop below freezing in many areas. In fact, the risk of a frost or freeze will expand well into the Northeast by Monday night and into Tuesday morning. Forecasters are warning that some of the populated cities along Interstate 95 are predicted to see the lowest temperatures of the season thus far. Some of these readings could approach the 20s by the time the sun comes up on Tuesday. This is also a good time to remind residents that exposed water in outdoor pipes and hoses could freeze and rupture, causing significant damage.

Warming Trend on the Horizon

Those who want to hang on to fall a bit longer are in luck. A warming trend is on the horizon for the Northeast and beyond. Temperatures are anticipated to climb to at least 5 to 10 degrees over the historical average by the end of the week. Residents can look forward to widespread highs to hit the 60s and the lower 70s with the possibility of the mercury inching even higher given the right atmospheric conditions.

Once the last of the rain moves out on Monday, the region will also see drier conditions. It has been an exceptionally rainy fall season for many areas of the Northeast and New England. This upcoming weekend could end up being the first weekend with both days remaining dry in places such as New York City. The Big Apple has recorded seven straight weekends with measurable rainfall.

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