Midwinter Rollercoaster: Irvington's Work Week

IRVINGTON, NY — We're going to get a reprieve at midweek as temps rise to above freezing when the rain comes Wednesday and Thursday.

"But the long range pattern is changing," said Alex Marra and Bill Potter of Hudson Valley Weather. "What we’re seeing right now, is the weather pattern and jet stream trying to settle into a colder pattern. These are warm waves of resistance, that are the result of waves in the jet stream. Persistent cold temps are on the way… and with them, will come chances for snow."

So take the time to chip away at that frozen slush while you can.

"The rain and warmup will provide an opportunity to remove some the snow and ice ruts there were left behind following the storm and freeze-up," said Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist.

However, he said, "where ice and snow are blocking storm drains, some urban flooding is likely. Even in areas where temperatures climb above 32 F and plain rain falls, the ground can remain cold enough from the latest arctic blast for the rain to freeze on contact with the surface, causing icy patches on roads and sidewalks."

So be fast but be careful out there!

Here's the work week forecast from the National Weather Service for southern Westchester:

• Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. West wind around 9 mph.
• Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Light south wind.
• Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. South wind 3 to 8 mph.
• Wednesday Night: Rain. Temperature rising to around 47 by 4am. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
• Thursday: Rain, mainly before 4pm. Temperature falling to around 38 by 5pm. South wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
• Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
• Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

Image via AccuWeather.com

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