Two disturbances will move consecutively into the Northeast on Sunday and Monday which will provide a shot of cool air and a chance of rain/snow showers for the region. To the south and west, a ridge of high pressure will provide some warm and dry weather for the southeastern US and southern California. The following is the weather forecast for some key matchups:
First Official Game: Cardinals @ Pirates (PNC Park), Sunday, April 3rd, at 1:05 PM ET.
Mix of Sun and clouds. Temperatures ranging in upper 30s to low 40s. West-northwest winds at 10-20 mph.
2015 World Series Rematch: Mets @ Royals (Kauffman Stadium), Sunday, April 3rd, at 8:35 PM ET
Mostly clear. Temperature ranging in the mid to upper 60s. Southwest winds at 10-20 mph.
2015 AL Wild Card Rematch: Astros @ Yankees (Yankee Stadium), Monday, April 4, at 1:05 PM ET.
Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers. Temperatures ranging in the mid to upper 40s. South winds at 15-25 mph.
Nationals @ Braves (Turner Field), Monday, April 4th, at 4:05 PM ET.
Mostly sunny. Temperatures ranging in the mid-upper 60s. West winds at 5-10 mph.
Cubs @ Angels (Angel Stadium), Monday, April 4th at 10:05 PM ET.
Mostly clear. Temperatures ranging in the upper 50s-low 60s. Light & variable winds.
Key matchups look to be relatively unexciting weather-wise which hopefully will open the door for exciting plays as the baseball season gets underway. To keep up to date with the first pitch forecast for your favorite team be sure to check with the MORECAST app.