Today

Mostly sunny, warm, highs in the low-to-mid 70’s

Tonight

Mostly clear, cool, lows near 50 degrees

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, cool, mid 60’s

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, chilly, near 50

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, cool, upper 60’s

Thursday

Mostly sunny, milder, low 70’s

Friday

Mostly sunny, cool, near 70

Saturday

Mostly sunny, pleasant, low 70’s

Discussion

After a mild start to the week, a weak system will pass through the region tomorrow and usher in slightly cooler air for the middle part of the week.

Today

Mostly sunny, pleasant, highs in the mid-to-upper 70's

Tonight

Mostly clear, cool, lows in the lower 50’s

Saturday

Mostly sunny, pleasantly cool, low 70's

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, chilly, near 50

Sunday

Mostly sunny, nice, low 70’s

Monday

Mostly sunny, pleasant, low 70’s

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, cool, near 70

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, pleasantly cool, near 70

Discussion

An upper level trough will cool temperatures slightly for the weekend, but then a milder trend will take place early next week.

Video

//www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssP47o-nFlA

Discussion

Morale was low, hope for winning the war was diminishing, and the cause for independence was fading in December of 1776. The Continental Army led by George Washington was thinning in numbers after many battles lost to the British. December began with lots of rain and muddy travel conditions for the men which did not help with their spirits. After retreating through New Jersey, they set up camp in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania where the army was met with very cold weather that led to plenty of ice on the Delaware River. All in all, things were not looking good for Washington's army.

However, George Washington devised a plan that would change the course of the war and the history of our nation. With only a week before his soldiers' enlistments expired, Washington had to do something fast. He decided he would attack Trenton, New Jersey, which the Hessians (German soldiers fighting with the British) controlled. He planned to cross the Delaware River on Christmas Day and invade Trenton before sunrise on December 26th. Washington thought this action could catch the Hessians off guard and create a better possibility of victory, thereby boosting the morale of his army.

So the day came, Christmas 1776. The weather was actually quite tranquil for most of the day. The morning started off with a mixture of sun and clouds, very cold temperatures in the upper teens, and light northerly winds. By the afternoon, clouds started to increase with temperatures now peaking in the upper 20s. These clouds were associated with a powerful nor’easter that was rapidly strengthening off the coast. This storm brought freezing rain to the Delaware Valley that then changed to sleet and snow. The crossing of the river began at 5pm on the 25th with temperatures in the upper 20s. As the 2,400 soldiers, 18 cannons, and 75-100 horses crossed the Delaware, they had to deal with the icy river conditions. During the crossing, one of the soldiers described the weather conditions as a “violent storm of rain, hail, and snow [the nor’easter] coupled with the ice flows and high winds, slowed operations.” Meanwhile, George Washington patiently watched his soldiers implementing his dramatic plan in these extreme conditions. One of his officers wrote, “He [Washington] stands on the bank of the stream, wrapped in his cloak, superintending the landing of his troops. He is calm and collected, but very determined. The storm is changing to sleet and cuts like a knife.” All the men finished crossing the river at 3am on the 26th, 3 hours behind schedule due to the weather and sheets of ice on the river. The plans to attack under cover of darkness were ruined, but Washington and his men marched to Trenton anyway, undeterred by the conditions.

Temperatures were now in the low 20s with wind driven snow and sleet coming down as the march continued to Trenton. Many soldiers were suffering and one even froze to death during the 9 mile trek. At 8 AM, hidden by heavy snow, the surprise attack on the Hessians began. Although the sleet and snow provided cover, it also made many of the muskets misfire, so cannons and bayonets were used by Washington’s forces. Washington’s plan had worked and the American army captured 900 Hessians with only a few revolutionary troops wounded. Trenton had been taken and the fight for Independence would survive.

In the end, Washington and his army endured the extreme weather conditions and the weather conditions helped with the surprise attack since the Hessians did not expect an assault in such weather. This is now thought of as the turning point in the American Revolution and another example of how weather influenced history.

Today

Mostly sunny, pleasantly cool, highs near 70 degrees

Tonight

Mostly clear, chilly, lows near 50 degrees

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, pleasantly cool, near 70 degrees

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, chilly, near 50

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, nice, low 70’s

Thursday

Mostly sunny, mild, low 70’s

Friday

Mostly sunny, nice, low 70’s

Saturday

Mostly sunny, cool, upper 60’s

Discussion

High pressure will control the weather for much of the week. Temperatures will be rather pleasant with many days hovering near the 70 degree mark for highs.

Today

Mostly sunny, cool, highs in the low 60's

Tonight

Some clouds late, chilly, lows in the upper 40’s

Saturday

Clouds early then mostly sunny, breezy, cool, low 60’s

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, chilly, near 50

Sunday

Mostly sunny, milder, mid-to-upper 60's

Monday

Mostly sunny, mild, near 70

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, mild, near 70

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, mild, near 70

Discussion

Low pressure will pull away from the region today and we'll experience improving conditions although it'll remain on the cool side. The weekend will bring about a return to high pressure which will generate milder conditions for the early part of next week.

Video

//www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEOxvKjO3Vg

Today

Mostly cloudy with showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm or two, quite breezy and cool with highs near 60 degrees

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, quite breezy, cool, still the chance for showers and maybe a thunderstorm, lows in the upper 40’s

Friday

Mostly sunny, breezy, cool, low 60’s

Friday Night

Mostly clear, chilly, upper 40’s

Saturday

Mostly sunny, cool, low 60’s

Sunday

Mostly sunny, milder, near 70

Monday

Partly sunny skies, mild, near 70

Tuesday

Partly sunny skies, mild, low 70’s

Discussion

A trough of low pressure will generate cool and moist weather around here today and the threat for showers and thunderstorms will continue through midnight. Drier air takes hold this weekend and this will lead to a warming trend by early next week.

Video

//www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOrEaRiaObc

Today

Partly sunny, quite breezy, cool, highs in the upper 60’s

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, cool, chance for showers, lows in the lower 50’s

Thursday

Mostly cloudy, windy, cool, showers likely, maybe even a thunderstorm or two, near 60

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, showers still possible an maybe a thunderstorm, cool, windy, near 50

Friday

Mostly sunny, quite cool, near 60

Saturday

Mostly sunny, milder, mid 60's

Sunday

Partly sunny skies, mild, near 70

Monday

Partly sunny skies, mild, near 70

Discussion

A trough of low pressure will approach from the west and this will generate a cooling trend along with the chance for shower and thunderstorm activity later tonight through tomorrow night. By the weekend, another warming trend is likely as offshore flow reforms and dry weekend weather should continue into early next week.

Today

Mostly sunny, still quite mild, highs in the mid-to-upper 70’s

Tonight

Mostly clear early, clouds late with some patchy fog, cool, lows in the lower 50’s

Wednesday

Patchy fog early; otherwise, partly sunny, breezy, cool, mid 60’s

Wednesday Night

Becoming mostly cloudy, showers possible late, cool, low 50’s

Thursday

Mostly cloudy, cool, breezy, chance for showers, near 60

Friday

Mostly sunny, quite cool, near 60

Saturday

Partly sunny skies, cool, mid-to-upper 60’s

Sunday

Partly sunny skies, milder, near 70

Discussion

Offshore flow and high pressure will continue to bring mild conditions to the region today, but changes are coming. A trough of low pressure will approach from the west at mid-week and this will generate a cooling trend along with the chance for some shower activity as the week progresses. By the weekend, another warming trend is likely as offshore flow reforms.

Video

//www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3nOYOesNdo

Today

Mostly sunny, very mild, highs near 80 degrees

Tonight

Mostly clear, mild, lows in the mid 50’s

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, pleasantly warm, mid 70’s

Tuesday Night

Becoming mostly cloudy, some patchy fog possible late, cool, low 50’s

Wednesday

Patchy fog early; otherwise, mostly sunny, cooler, low-to-mid 60’s

Thursday

Mostly cloudy skies, even cooler, chance for showers, near 60

Friday

Partly sunny skies, cool, near 60

Saturday

Partly sunny skies, milder, mid-to-upper 60’s

Discussion

Quite mild weather will begin the new week, but a cooling trend will kick into gear at mid-week for a couple of days as low pressure approaches the west coast.

Video

//www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyk8wAvyWzE

Today

Clouds and possible fog early giving way to partial sunshine, cool, highs in the mid 60’s

Tonight

Mostly clear, chilly, lows in the upper 40’s

Saturday

Mostly sunny, pleasant, low 70’s

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, chilly, near 50

Sunday

Mostly sunny, pleasant, near 70

Monday

Partly sunny skies, milder, mid 70’s

Tuesday

Partly sunny, still quite mild, mid 70’s

Wednesday

Partly sunny, mild, low 70’s

Discussion

While today will be on the cool side, a warming trend this weekend will boost high temperatures to 70 or above and the warmer weather will continue through much of the first half of next week.

Video

//www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Z416O3AqA