Harrisburg: Springlike warmth to start February, not last into late week

By Kristina Pydynowski, Senior Meteorologist

January 31,2016; 11:21PM,EST

 

 

The start of February will actually feel more like spring around Harrisburg before more typical winter chill makes a comeback later in the week.
Residents will not get much use out of heavy winter jackets and will be able to save on heating costs early this week with mild air surging in.
The warmth will also further erase evidence of the recent blizzard.

Record warmth impacts the Northeast

Temperatures both Monday and Tuesday will soar well into the 40s, when highs in the upper 30s are more common. Further warmth will send temperatures into the 50s on Wednesday.
Tuesday will feature dry and mostly sunny conditions. Rain, however, threatens to spoil outdoor plans for those hoping to take advantage of the mild weather on Monday or Wednesday.

A couple of showers will be around on Monday followed by a steadier rain on Wednesday morning.
In addition to ruining outdoor plans, commuters can anticipate slower travel and delays at midweek.
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Widespread flash flooding is not expected, but runoff from the rain could eventually lead to minor flooding on rivers that will rise earlier this week from melting snow.
The passage of the cold front will open the door for more typical February air to return and cause temperatures to trend downward later in the week.