Frost, Rain, and Cold to Grip the Northeast Before Weekend Warmup

While most of the country will see a warmup unfold this week, the Northeast will continue to see cooler temperatures and soggy conditions in the days ahead. Here is a look at what you can expect in this corner of the country this week.

Below-Average Temperatures and Frost Risk to Open the Week

The Southwest will sizzle this week with triple-digit temperatures. The Plains states will also see the temperatures start to climb. However, the Northeast will be left out in the cold, so to speak.

The latest forecast models suggest that temperatures will hover below historical averages for the middle of May across the Ohio Valley, the mid-Atlantic, the Northeast, and New England. The chill in the air will remain entrenched over the region thanks to a prominent dip in the jet stream. This dip will allow cooler air from Canada to sneak into some parts of the northeastern U.S. at times.

Daily highs are forecast to trend 5 to 10 degrees below the historical average for mid-May. The most extreme northern reaches of the region will also be under the threat of a frost or freeze. The coolest temperatures are expected to hit late Monday and early Tuesday across the Great Lakes and the interior Northeast. Overnight readings will fall into the 30s at this time, raising the risk of damage to sensitive plants.