Cold Air Slowly Abates Thursday, Friday for the Northeast US…mild Air and Rain Arrives Saturday Into Sunday

Cold air will slowly abate the next few days. Slowly. New England & NY forecast highs Thursday to be a *little* warmer:

Friday starts week long thaw for much of New England. Lots of clouds, chance snow/rain shower:

Saturday storm to move through the Appalachian Mountains - daytime likely brings a few New England showers with lots of clouds, but the heaviest rain will fall Saturday night. Arriving in time for the Patriots game? Probably. Saturday 1 PM Map:

What are the chances of raindrops at your house Saturday during the day? Here's the percent chance of precipitation between 7 AM and 7 PM Saturday for New England, New York and the Northern Mid-Atlantic: