Slowly turning a corner

Update #691: Temperatures near 30 degrees will feel like a heat wave in the Hudson Valley this week.

A storm underwent a rapid intensification process called bombogenesis offshore of North Carolina on Saturday night

There was no snow in the Hudson Valley this weekend. You’d have to go to the Carolinas — or Florida — for that.

Early Sunday, it was still flurrying near Tampa while a blizzard was hitting the Outer Banks of North Carolina and the beach was covered in snow in Myrtle Beach. Wow.

Meanwhile, the weather was more benign in the Hudson Valley, and it was set to remain that way as a gentle warming trend ensued.

And by gentle, I mean it might get to freezing, which for all intents and purposes will probably feel like a heat wave given how cold it has been.

The last time it was above freezing was January 23.

If that doesn’t happen on Tuesday, then it probably won’t happen until next week — around or after February 10.

I’m watching Wednesday morning and Friday for the possibility of some snow and will update things as and when needed.

Then there’s the weekend. That next Arctic blast looks brutal.

The week ahead

The week ahead will be seasonably cold with no big storms, followed by a major polar plunge next weekend.

Monday: cold but tranquil

Tuesday: a cold start, decent afternoon

Wednesday: slight chance for a bit of snow early, turning sunny

Thursday: sunny but chilly

Friday: Arctic front approaches, increasing chance for snow showers later

Saturday-Sunday: frigid 🥶

Looking ahead to the week of February 9, I see some light at the end of the tunnel. There’s some milder air out there in the distance.

Enjoy the “heat wave” this week ✌️