In Malvern, a Cloudy Start to the Week

By Steven DiMartino

A cloudy start to the week can be expected as high pressure anchored over New England drives a tropical Atlantic air mass into the Philadelphia and New York City metropolitan areas. A strong cold front will follow on Thursday with periods of rain that will linger into Friday. Cooler conditions return by the end of next weekend.

Monday through Wednesday, high pressure will sit over New England and drive a tropical marine air mass into the Philadelphia and New York City metropolitan areas. Overcast skies to broken cloud cover can be expected with an isolated shower a threat at any time. Winds will be from the southeast at 5 to 15 mph. Temperatures Monday afternoon will rise into the mid 60s for highs throughout the region. Temperatures Tuesday will range from the mid to upper 50s for lows and mid 70s for highs. Temperatures on Wednesday will range from the upper 50s to lower 60s for lows and mid to upper 70s for highs.

A powerful cold front will slowly drive through the Philadelphia and New York City metropolitan areas Thursday on through Friday morning with periods of moderate to heavy rainfall. Winds will veer from the southeast to northwest at 10 to 20 mph. Temperatures on Thursday will range from the lower to mid 60s for lows and mid to upper 70s for highs. Temperatures on Friday will range from the mid 50s for lows and upper 60s to lower 70s for highs.

A secondary cold front will move through the region on Saturday with scattered cloud cover. High pressure will be in control by Sunday with clearing skies. Temperatures on Saturday will range fro the lower to mid 50s for lows and upper 60s to lower 70s for highs. Temperatures on Sunday will range from the mid to upper 40s for lows and mid 60s for highs.