Chilly weather in Northeast, warm temperatures to transition to cool temperatures in western US: CONUS Forecast – 10/8/2023

Temperature estimate 4 PM CDT Monday according to HRRR model // Courtesy: Pivotal Weather

At the start of the work week, a ridge is situated over the western US, and an upper low/trough is situated over the Northeast US, the Great Lakes region, and eastern Canada. The ridge will bring warm temperatures to the western US, while the trough will bring cool to cold weather to the Northeast and Great Lakes states. Some places may only see highs in the 40s on Monday, particularly in the Great Lakes region.

Reflectivity estimate 3 PM MDT Tuesday according to NAMNEST model // Courtesy: Pivotal Weather

On Tuesday, a trough is forecast to start moving across the northwestern states, bringing cooler temperatures as well as precipitation. A few of the higher elevations in the Northwest may even see some snow. The cooler air will be in place over most of the western states by Wednesday.

Temperature estimate 4 PM CDT Wednesday according to NAM model // Courtesy: Pivotal Weather

Severe weather chances should be fairly low until at least Wednesday. According to the Storm Prediction Center’s Day 4 and 5 discussions, Wednesday and Thursday may see some severe potential in parts of the central US, but predictability is too low at this time.



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Patrick Kulynych

I am a recent graduate from the University of Alabama in Huntsville with a Bachelor's Degree in atmospheric science. My focus is on forecasting, especially for severe weather events. It is my dream to one day live out in the Great Plains, where I can not only forecast as a career but also go out and chase storms as a hobby!