Did you get a new knit hat and mittens for Christmas or Hanukkah? Perhaps a new winter coat? Well, you won’t need them much, if at all, during most of the final week of 2023.
We’ve got some dense fog to start Christmas Day, but once it burns off this morning, skies will remain mostly cloudy for the balance of the day, but it will be on the mild side. The fog returns tonight, but Tuesday may see some sunny breaks develop once the fog burns off. Wednesday is where things start to get interesting. The low pressure system producing all sorts of nasty weather in the Plains and Upper Midwest will head into the Great Lakes, sending some showers in on Wednesday. At the same time, a second low pressure system will develop near the Carolina coast and head north-northeastward. This will bring some steadier rain in by late Wednesday, more likely Wednesday night into Thursday morning, before the system pulls away. An upper-level low pressure will then move into the East Coast, and it may spawn a weak low at the surface on Friday, which could triggering a few rain or snow showers across the region. The upper-level low moves directly overhead on Saturday, resulting in some cooler conditions, plenty of clouds, and possible another snow shower or two. High pressure builds in with dry and cool conditions for New Year’s Eve. Another weak system may move in on New Year’s Day with some snow showers possible.
Christmas Day: Dense fog early, then becoming partly to mostly sunny. High 46-53.
Monday night: Mostly cloudy, fog redevelops. Low 33-40.
Tuesday: More clouds than sunshine. High 46-53.
Tuesday night: Cloudy, chance for a shower or two late at night. Low 36-43.
Wednesday: Cloudy with a few showers, becoming a steady rain at night. High 47-54.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, rain ending in the morning. High 47-54.
Friday: Mostly cloudy, breezy, chance for a few rain or snow showers. High 41-48.
Saturday: Partly sunny, breezy, chance for a few flurries. High 35-42.
New Year’s Eve: A mix of sun and clouds. High 34-41.
New Year’s Day: Partly sunny, breezy, chance for a snow shower. High 36-43.
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