Millions of Christians across the US will celebrate Easter on Sunday. What is the weather outlook for the holiday weekend?
Northeast
A cold front will cross the Northeast later Saturday afternoon and Saturday night. This will usher in a fresh chilly air mass to the region. Snow showers will whiten some landscapes across the mountainous areas of New York and New England, while blustery and dry conditions persist elsewhere.
Highlights:
- Brisk and chilly
- Mountain snow showers
Southeast
The cold front crossing the Northeast will stall out just north of the area. Consequently, mainly dry weather is expected across the Carolinas back to Louisiana. Easterly winds off of the Atlantic Ocean will bring some scattered showers to the Florida peninsula.
Highlights:
- Mild and mostly dry
- Scattered showers across the Florida peninsula
Central States
Some precipitation will develop across the Mississippi Valley along the end of the cold front. A mix of rain, sleet, and snow will fall across Missouri, while mainly rain falls from Oklahoma through Tennessee. Across the northern Plains, seasonably cold air will dominate Easter Weekend with temperatures failing to get to 0°C in the coldest locations.
Highlights:
- Unsettled across the Mississippi Valley
- Cold in the northern Plains
Northwest
An area of low pressure will move into the Northwest bringing a mix of valley rain showers and mountain snow. Snow levels will start the weekend between 1,200-1,500 meters, but then fall to around 500 meters on Easter Sunday. A fresh 10-20 cm of snow is likely above 1,500 meters, while 5-10 cm of snow is expected between 500-1,500 meters.
Highlights:
- Valley rain showers and mountain snow
- Snow level ~1,500 meters dropping to 500 meters
Southwest
Tranquil weather will dominate the Southwest for Easter weekend. Cool and crisp mornings will give way to mostly sunny and warm afternoons for many locations. Along the central and southern California coast, patchy morning fog will be around before the sun is able to burn through the fog by midday.
Highlights:
- Dry and warm for many locations
- Patchy fog along the California coast