The East Coast is expected to experience a warm-up starting Sunday and into midweek, bringing relief from the bitter cold temperatures. However, this warmer weather will be accompanied by foggy, wet conditions and potential flooding risks. The weather pattern will begin with snow in the West, which could cause travel delays in Denver. As the weather system moves east, it will bring wet, sloppy weather and possible flood risks to the Atlantic Seaboard.
The arctic blast that brought snow squalls and whiteouts to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic last week is receding, with temperatures expected to rise into the 60s in cities like Washington, D.C., New York City, and Philadelphia. Even parts of Florida experienced freeze warnings and frost advisories last week.
The initial wave of moisture on Monday will be a “nuisance” rainfall, with the heaviest rain expected on Wednesday along the I-95 corridor. Although the rain could change to wet snow by Wednesday night, severe cold is not anticipated. Flooding risks are possible due to already saturated soil, and wildfire concerns in the East Coast may be dampened by the wet weather.
Overall, temperatures in the East and Central US are expected to become more seasonal in the coming weeks, with mild conditions and significantly warmer weather forecasted for millions of people.
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