Major storm just misses region

An area of low pressure currently over the eastern Gulf of Mexico will rapidly lift northeast towards the North Carolina coastal waters by this afternoon and towards the coastal waters of New England by tomorrow morning.  This low pressure will rapidly intensify but remain far enough off the coast to keep the brunt of the storm away from the Philadelphia and New York City metropolitan areas.  Still, some light snow is expected over the region.

Clouds will increase through this morning with snow developing this afternoon.  The snow will be very light and scattered.  Winds will veer to the northeast at 5 to 15 mph this morning, increasing to 10 to 20 mph by this afternoon.  Temperatures will rise into the upper 30's to lower 40's for highs this afternoon.

Tonight on through early tomorrow morning,  periods of snow showers and light snow can be expected.  Snowfall accumulations will generally range from a trace to two inches throughout the region with the exception of a few locations.  Southern New Jersey can expect snowfall accumulations of one to three inches with isolated higher amounts.  Eastern Long Island and eastern Connecticut will average around two inches with local amounts up to five inches possible.  Winds will back from the northeast to northwest at 15 to 30 mph over the interior and 20 to 40 mph along the coast with higher wind gusts over 50 mph.  Temperatures will range from the mid to upper 20's for lows and upper 30's to lower 40's for highs on Wednesday.

High pressure will take hold on Wednesday night on through Thursday with scattered clouds and chilly weather conditions.  Temperatures will range from the upper 10's to lower 20's for lows and lower to mid 40's for highs.

A series of cold fronts will move through the region Friday on through Sunday with scattered showers.  High pressure will take hold on Monday with scattered clouds.  Temperatures on Friday will range from the mid to upper 30's for lows and upper 50's to lower 60's for highs.  On Saturday, temperatures will range from the mid 40' s for lows and upper 50's for highs.  By Sunday, temperatures will range from the lower 40's for lows and mid 50's for highs.  On Monday, temperatures will range from the upper 30's for lows and upper 50's to lower 60's for highs.