Following one last blast of winterlike chill early this week, a surge of warm air is finally on its way into the northeastern and midwestern United States.
"Southwesterly winds will replace chilly air from Canada with milder air from the southern U.S. toward the end of the week," said AccuWeather Meteorologist Steve Travis.
Unlike the first two days of the week, Wednesday is expected to turn dry with plenty of sunshine across the mid-Atlantic and New England. It will still be relatively chilly, however, with high temperatures largely in the 40s and low 50s.
Most will notice the warmer weather beginning on Thursday as sunshine and calm wind persists. For many, temperatures will be above average for the first time in weeks.
Another small jump in temperatures is expected for Friday, along with the possibility for a few showers. At this point, temperatures will be running about 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit above average.
The warmup will be intensified as the week progresses, with a persistent southerly breeze expected to pick up. This will usher in weather more normal for May by Saturday, with temperatures reaching into the 60s F as far north as the Green Mountains of Vermont.
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Thermometers will soar to 15 to 25 degrees above average, though for most, they will still fall below record levels. The warmth will be comparable to that of mid-March, when even Boston got into the mid-60s F.
"Many places will reach into the 70s F for the first time this year on Saturday," Travis said.
New York City, Allentown and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, could record their second 70-degree day of the year.
Unfortunately, the weekend warmth will be overshadowed by increasingly cloudy weather ahead of an approaching batch of rain.
"Chillier air will return in many places for Sunday and Monday as a front moves through the region again," Travis warned.
Download the free AccuWeather app to see when the warmest weather is expected in your area.
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