NEXT WEEK'S STORM COULD GET THE (SNOW) BALL ROLLING ON WINTER

The record books will be filled up today, as spring-like warmed encased much of the lower 48 states. Chicago and DC had temps in the low 70s, and here in nyc, we managed to touch 60. Another day of near-record warmth is on the way tomorrow, before the expected turnaround comes in Wednesday morning. 

The Weather Channel

Temps will start falling off rapidly by Wednesday afternoon; I'd be tempted to just bring the heavy jacket for work Wednesday, as our high for the day may very well be realized before noon. 

Next week's storm will come through the area Sunday or Monday. While it will most certainly bring rain to the area, the storm itself may be the trigger that can start a more persistent cold/stormy regime around the country. We were looking for the change to take place around the 6th, but this may be delayed for a few days longer, more like the 10th. 

More tomorrow.