Today marks the official start of meteorological winter, and December 1 is living up to the season’s chill. With partly to mostly cloudy skies, temperatures will hover in the mid-30s, but the wind chill will make it feel more like the mid to upper 20s.
Tonight, expect clear skies and extremely cold conditions, with temperatures dropping into the teens in many areas. As residents head back to work and school on Monday morning, the wind chill will make it feel as though temperatures are in the teens, regardless of location.
For the next few days—Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday—temperatures will stay a few degrees below average, ranging from the mid to upper 30s under partly to mostly sunny skies.
Meteorologists are also keeping an eye on a weather system expected to impact the region later in the week. There is a chance for snow late Wednesday night into Thursday morning, although some models suggest coastal areas may experience rain or a mix of precipitation, leading to slushy conditions. As the event is still several days away, it’s too early to predict precise timing and snow amounts.
Skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobile enthusiasts may be thrilled by the fresh snow expected from Wednesday night into Thursday. However, for those who thought this week was cold, prepare for even chillier conditions next weekend. Highs are predicted to be in the mid-20s, with mountain areas seeing lows dipping into the single digits.