Long-Term Forecast For Rest Of Winter In NYC Released

NEW YORK, NY – Brutal cold welcomed the year but, in recent days, milder temperatures have brought about a January thaw. So what does the rest of the winter have in store? Will the bitter Arctic air return? Or will we enjoy milder weather for the duration of the season?

The Weather Channel has some new insight.

In a recent long-term forecast update, meteorologists put their heads together to come up with a prediction for the rest of winter. The news isn't great – unless you love chilly weather.

Much of the northern tier of the United States should expect colder-than-average temperatures to end winter and begin spring, the Weather Channel says.

"We expect a significant pattern shift toward colder temperatures in the eastern U.S. by mid-February," Chief Meteorologist Todd Crawford said in a news release. This is due to changes in the upper levels of the atmosphere, Crawford said.

Temperatures in New York City will be at or slightly below average, the Weather Channel predicts.

You can read the full long-term winter forecast here.

In the meantime, here's the forecast for the week ahead:

Wednesday January 24

Partly cloudy until afternoon. High 40, low 27.
Chance of precipitation: 6%. Wind 11 mph from the WNW

Thursday January 25

Partly cloudy in the morning. High 32, low 24.
Chance of precipitation: 7%. Wind 11 mph from the NW

Friday January 26

Partly cloudy overnight. High 45, low 26.
Chance of precipitation: 0%. Wind 2 mph from the SW

Saturday January 27

Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High 54, low 32.
Chance of precipitation: 12%. Wind 7 mph from the SSW

Sunday January 28

Overcast until evening. High 53, low 43.
Chance of precipitation: 65%. Wind 6 mph from the SW

Monday January 29

Mostly cloudy until evening. High 45, low 28.
Chance of precipitation: 35%. Wind 8 mph from the NW

Data provided by darksky.net.

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