New Long-Range Hudson Valley February Forecast Released

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — It looks like we can put the snow shovels away, retire the winter jacket and start getting our spring attire ready soon. A winter that has been largely lackluster is expected to continue through at least the first half of February, according to a new report by the National Weather Service.

The US National Weather Service in Boston, MA said yesterday that "[Extended Forecast] while it's cold this morning all indications are for above normal temperatures to persist along the East Coast ... at least the first 10 days or so of February."

It's actually even more pronounced than that. From Feb. 1 through Feb. 8, the weather service shows temps will be far above normal on average. The Hudson Valley will see temps rise into the 50s next week.

It appears that we'll be a bit cooler but still above normal from Feb. 9 through the middle of the month, according to the weather service. The Weather Channel backs up the National Weather Service and shows daytime temperatures around the Hudson Valley remaining well above freezing each day from Feb. 1 through Feb. 13.

What About that Weekend Snow Chance?

There is a slight chance of rain and snow Saturday morning, but no snow accumulation is expected.

"There remains some uncertainty as to the extent of the precipitation shield across the region, with some guidance bringing light precipitation across the entire forecast area, while other guidance keeping the precipitation just to the south of Long Island," the weather service says.

Here is your extended forecast via the National Weather Service:

• Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of light snow, mainly between midnight and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind.
• Saturday: A slight chance of snow before 9am, then a slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
• Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before midnight, then a slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. West wind 5 to 9 mph.
• Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 7 to 9 mph.
• Monday: Sunny, with a high near 53.
• Monday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 38.
• Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
• Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
• Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
• Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
• Thursday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
• Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
• Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

Written by Brian McCready