After above average temperatures today, the thermostat will reset Tuesday through Thursday with highs generally 1-3 degrees either side of average under abundant sunshine. Overnight lows will flirt with or go below freezing Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Not too bad, but definitely a touch colder.
Another storm will approach the region Friday and produce a pretty decent shot at rain Friday night into Saturday. Just like the past two storms, this will likely produce heavy rain and a gusty breeze. It is possible that this storm could go right over us or just to our south which would keep us on the cooler side of the system. A more southern track would also create an ideal setup for a major winter storm from the southern Appalachians into the Mid-Atlantic states. We will continue to monitor the situation as many of you might have weekend plans to head north.
Much colder temperatures will arrive over the weekend and into early next week as well. It is conceivable that many of us may stay in the 40s for daytime highs on Saturday and Sunday.