A wave of cold, dry air has settled over the Eastern Shore, leading to a period of below-average temperatures. Accomack and Northampton counties are experiencing brisk conditions that will persist through midweek. As a significant upper-level weather trough establishes itself across the eastern United States, today will feel notably colder.
Current Weather Conditions
Daytime temperatures are forecasted to struggle, barely reaching 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Continuous northwest winds are expected to keep wind chills in the 20s throughout the day. Despite this chill, residents can expect mostly sunny skies.
Evening Forecast
As nighttime approaches on Tuesday, temperatures are predicted to dip into the mid to upper 20s across the shore. This cold snap will linger into Wednesday, with highs projected in the mid to upper 40s. However, breezy conditions will keep wind chills feeling like they are in the 30s.
New Year’s Eve Outlook
- Highs forecasted in the mid to upper 40s.
- Increasing cloud cover expected late on New Year’s Eve.
- Overnight lows in northern areas may drop to the mid and upper 20s.
- Southern Northampton County could see lows around the low 30s.
Upcoming Weather Changes
Looking toward the latter part of the week, the region is likely to continue experiencing temperatures that are near to below average. A reinforcing dry cold front is set to move through early Thursday, maintaining highs primarily in the 30s to lower 40s.
Coldest Night Ahead
Thursday night is anticipated to be the coldest of this weather event, with temperatures falling into the low to mid 20s. Fortunately, conditions are expected to gradually warm heading into the weekend, with highs returning to the 40s.
Future Forecast
Weather models are currently monitoring a system that may pass offshore later in the week. However, dry weather is anticipated to prevail as high pressure builds back over the area by Sunday.
