ACTIVE PATTERN AHEAD

The incredibly persistent pattern that we've seen over the past few months of a massive ridge in the west and a trough in the east will start to undergo some changes over the next week. A more zonal, or west to east flow, will try and establish itself across the country.

As this happens, milder Pacific air will overspread the northeast with temperatures much closer to where they should be this time of year. This same pattern will be active with several fast moving storm systems that will impact the northeast.

Each system will bring some rain and snow showers along with gusty winds but temperatures won't be overly cold thanks to that milder Pacific air that will be in place. Highs through early next week will be in the upper 30s and lower 40s, still slightly below average for this time of year.

A much stronger surge of warmer air will arrive during the second half of next week as a strong low pressure system develops to our west.

Temperatures by Thursday will warm well into the 50s and some forecast models show readings soaring into the 60s!

Beyond this time, the forecast gets very uncertain with lots of disagreement in the various forecast models. Some show a major storm moving up the the coast bringing cold air and snow while others move this storm well to our west bringing another surge of warm air. Time will tell!

Written By: Meteorologist Matt Jones