Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Albany, NY
Issued by NWS Albany, NY
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909 FXUS61 KALY 081733 AFDALY AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION National Weather Service Albany NY 1233 PM EST Fri Nov 8 2024 .SYNOPSIS... An upper level disturbance and a cold front will increase clouds this afternoon and bring isolated to scattered showers north and west of the Capital Region with brisk conditions. Winds will diminish tonight into Saturday, as high pressure builds in with seasonably cold and dry weather to open the weekend. An approaching low pressure system will bring showers to the region late Sunday into early Monday. && .NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/... .UPDATE...As of 1233 PM EST...An upper level disturbance and a sfc trough/secondary cold front continues to move across eastern NY and western New England early this afternoon. The winds have increased to 10-20 mph from the W/NW with gusts 25-39 mph noted in the NYS mesonet. The strongest gust of 39 mph was noted at Cold Brook. Bennington, VT (KDDH) also gusted to 38 mph. The deeper mixing to H900 or 3 kft AGl will still allow for gusts 25-40 mph for most of the afternoon, especially channeling down the Mohawk Valley into the Capital Region, Berkshires and southern VT. Also gusty winds will be over the Catskills and on the east side of the southern Adirondacks. Some light rain showers/sprinkles will develop across the southern Adirondacks and spread east/southeast into the Mohawk Valley, Lake George Region, southern VT and the Capital District this afternoon. Temps will still run slightly above normal, but be more seasonable with mid 40s to lower/mid 50s over the mtns, and mid 50s to mid 60s in the valleys. Pockets of upper 60s are possible in the mid Hudson Valley. && .SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/... A few lingering rain showers will be possible prior to midnight, especially across the SW Adirondacks, southern VT, and the eastern Catskills. Across higher terrain areas mainly above 1500 feet, a changeover to snow will be possible with some scattered coatings to less than one half inch of snowfall. Gusty winds will persist this evening, with some gusts of 30-40 mph remaining possible, especially across the Capital Region and Berkshires, with winds gradually decreasing later at night. Lows mainly in the mid 20s to lower/mid 30s. Mostly sunny skies expected Saturday, with breezy conditions in the morning before winds diminish in the afternoon. Some gusts up to 25 mph will be possible in the morning across the Berkshires. Highs in the mid 40s to lower/mid 50s, except for upper 30s across higher terrain of the southern Adirondacks/southern VT. Clear and cold for Sunday night, with some of the coldest temps for the fall thus far, with mid teens to lower 20s expected across much of the southern Adirondacks and upper Hudson Valley, and mid/upper 20s elsewhere. Some morning sunshine on Sunday followed by increasing afternoon clouds. Some showers may develop toward sunset for areas mainly west of the Hudson River. Can not rule out some snow/sleet mixed in at precipitation onset across higher terrain areas of the southern Adirondacks/southern VT. Highs mainly in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Showers continue Sunday night, with most likely amounts of 0.10-0.25" for the region. && .LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/... Some lingering showers Monday into Tuesday, especially areas north of I-90 as an upper level disturbance combines with some lake moisture. Mild temperatures Monday with highs reaching the lower/mid 60s in some valley areas and 50s for most higher elevations, cooling to 40s and 50s for Tuesday. Overnight lows Monday night in the mid 30s to lower 40s. Fair weather with seasonably cool temperatures for Wednesday, then another chance for widespread showers arrives for Thursday ahead of a cold front and amplifying upper level trough. Highs mainly in the mid 40s to lower/mid 50s, with nighttime lows Wednesday night in the 20s to lower 30s. && .AVIATION /18Z FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/... All TAF sites currently seeing VFR conditions, which should persist through at least the end of the TAF period. BKN to SCT clouds between 4000-5000 ft expected at GFL/ALB/PSF with mainly clear skies at POU through this afternoon and evening. Cloud coverage diminishes overnight, although this will take longer at PSF with upslope flow. VFR conditions continue through the night and tomorrow morning with just a few mid-level clouds around. Winds will be at 10-20 kt from the west with gusts up to 30 kt this afternoon and early evening, before becoming north/northwesterly at 10-15 kt with gusts of 25 to 30 kt shortly after sunset. Gusty winds continue at ALB/PSF through the night, but gusts diminish at GFL and POU after 06 to 08z. Tomorrow morning will be breezy at all terminals with northwest wind gusts up to 15 kt at GFL/POU and 15 to 20 kt at ALB/PSF. Winds begin to weaken slightly towards the end of the TAF valid period as high pressure builds in from the west. Outlook... Saturday Night: No Operational Impact. NO SIG WX. Sunday: Moderate Operational Impact. Chance of SHRA. Sunday Night: High Operational Impact. Definite SHRA. Veterans Day: Moderate Operational Impact. Chance of SHRA. Monday Night: Low Operational Impact. Slight Chance of SHRA. Tuesday: No Operational Impact. NO SIG WX. && .FIRE WEATHER... A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Litchfield County Connecticut and Berkshire County Massachusetts for today based on collaboration with the National Weather Service at Norton and their state partners. A Special Weather Statement was issued for today for the mid Hudson Valley, eastern Catskills, Taconics and Capital District based on collaboration with NYS fire weather contacts. A drier air mass today will allow for lower RH values of 30 to 50 percent for areas along and south of I-90, and 50-70 percent readings to the north. In addition, gusty west to northwest winds may reach 25-35 mph with isolated higher gusts, especially this afternoon. The winds will diminish tonight with the RH values recovering to 60 to 90 percent. RH values will lower to 30 to 55 percent on Saturday afternoon. West to northwest winds may be somewhat gusty Saturday morning, especially across the Berkshires where gusts of 20 to 25 mph are possible. However, winds are expected decrease 10 mph or less during the afternoon hours. && .ALY WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... CT...Red Flag Warning until 6 PM EST this evening for CTZ001-013. NY...None. MA...Red Flag Warning until 6 PM EST this evening for MAZ001-025. VT...None. && $$ SYNOPSIS...KL/Wasula NEAR TERM...KL/Wasula SHORT TERM...KL LONG TERM...KL AVIATION...Main FIRE WEATHER...KL/Wasula