7:00 AM | *A cool week in the Mid-Atlantic region featuring overnight lows in the 30's and some patchy frost*

April 22, 2024Paul Dorian

This will be a rather chilly week in the Mid-Atlantic region with multiple nights featuring overnight lows in the 30’s in suburban locations and some patchy frost . The week starts off with high pressure in control and temperatures on the cool side and a strong cold front will pass through late Wednesday. The mid-week frontal passage will usher in a reinforcing chilly air mass to the Mid-Atlantic region that’ll stick around into the end of the week.

6:30 AM | *Still on the cool side today...weekend looks decent*

April 19, 2024Paul Dorian

A cool front will approach the region later today and bring with it a chance of showers later tonight. The front slides through the region early tomorrow and high pressure will build in its wake. The end result of this pattern should be relatively mild and dry weather on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday in the Mid-Atlantic region.

7:00 AM | *Damp and chilly today with a low-level flow of air from the ocean*

April 18, 2024Paul Dorian

A light flow of air off the ocean will bring enough moisture into the region today for some light rain or drizzle which should be primarily focused on the morning and mid-day hours. A frontal system will approach later tomorrow bringing us the chance of showers from late in the day into tomorrow night. High pressure edges in during the upcoming weekend likely resulting in dry and mild conditions on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

7:00 AM | *The threat of showers from time-to-time through the remainder of the week*

April 17, 2024Paul Dorian

A series of frontal systems and low pressure areas will keep it unsettled around here for the next few days with the threat of showers from time-to-time and maybe a thunderstorm or two along the way. High pressure should edge back into the Mid-Atlantic region this weekend and be in control of the weather into early next week.

7:00 AM | *A nice day today, but unsettled for the second half of the week*

April 16, 2024Paul Dorian

High pressure builds into the region today following the passage of a cool front late in the day on Monday. A series of fronts and weak low pressure systems will impact the region during the second half of the week with the threat of showers from time-to-time and perhaps a couple of thunderstorms mixed into the picture. High pressure will return to the Mid-Atlantic region this weekend.

7:00 AM | *A very warm day to start off the new work week...cannot rule out PM scattered thunderstorms*

April 15, 2024Paul Dorian

High pressure builds into the region later today following the passage of a cool front which will be close enough that it can still spark an isolated afternoon shower or thunderstorm; especially, in the southern half of the metro region. A series of frontal systems and low pressure areas will impact the region during the second half of the week with the threat of showers from time-to-time.

6:45 AM | **Still the threat of showers around here today and there can be a thunderstorm mixed in...any thunderstorm can generate small hail**

April 12, 2024Paul Dorian

A strong cold front will slide through the region this morning and then a second one late today/early tonight. As a result, the threat of showers will continue around here right into the evening hours and there can be a thunderstorm or two mixed into the picture...any thunderstorm today can generate some small hail. It’ll turn noticeably cooler later tonight following the passage of the second front and the weekend will start off on the cool, windy side as high pressure builds into the Mid-Atlantic region. It turns milder on Sunday, but remains a bit unsettled with the threat of PM showers as low pressure heads to our north.

7:00 AM | **Cold front approaches later today with numerous PM showers, maybe a thunderstorm...rain/thunderstorm threat continues on Friday...some of the rain will be heavy**

April 11, 2024Paul Dorian

A strong cold front will head in this direction later today and it is going to generate numerous afternoon and evening showers and maybe a thunderstorm or two. The threat of rain and thunderstorms will continue on Friday, some of the rain will be heavy at times next 36 hours, and any thunderstorm can generate small hail. It’ll turn noticeably cooler later tomorrow night following the passage of the cold front and the weekend will start off on the cool, windy side as high pressure builds into the Mid-Atlantic region. It turns somewhat warmer early next week with 70+ degrees possible for highs on Sunday and Monday.

7:00 AM | *The threat of showers returns to the Philly metro region for the second half of the week*

April 10, 2024Paul Dorian

Yesterday turned out to be a very warm day in the Mid-Atlantic region with many areas flirting with the 80 degree mark for afternoon highs. While not as warm today, it’ll remain on the mild side with temperatures climbing through the 60’s this afternoon in the Philly area.  A strong cold front heads this way later Thursday and this system is likely to generate numerous showers around here and maybe a strong thunderstorm or two from later tomorrow into late Friday. High pressure heads this way for the weekend with cooler conditions on Saturday and then mild weather for Sunday and Monday.

Monday, April 8th, 2024 - *Eclipse times in the DC-to-Philly-to-NYC corridor*

April 08, 2024Paul Dorian

Eclipse times, peak percentage:

Philly 2:08 pm to 4:35 pm (90%)

DC 2:04 pm to 4:32 pm (89%)

NYC 2:10 pm to 4:36 pm (90%)

A mix of sun and clouds today as a warm front advances from southwest-to-northeast across the western Mid-Atlantic region. Looking at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed Sun through dark sunglasses or any other unapproved filter is a recipe for serious and potentially permanent eye injury (i.e., do not use regular sunglasses).