Persistent Rainy Weekends in Northeast U.S. Continues; Hopes for Drier November

Seventh rainy weekend in a row dampens fall foliage tourism in the Northeast, with modest rainfall and chilly temperatures expected; major shift in weather pattern predicted for November.

The Northeast U.S. experienced its seventh consecutive rainy weekend, with a coastal storm bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and chilly temperatures. However, the rain is expected to taper off, and Sunday may see some sunshine and high temperatures in the 50s.
The wet weekends have been attributed to a recurring weather pattern bringing storms to the region every six to seven days, mainly targeting Saturdays. Despite this, October's rainfall is not expected to set records, as each storm typically brings only half to a quarter of an inch of rain.
A persistent area of high pressure over Canada, Greenland or the Arctic — known as a blocking pattern — is keeping these storms directed towards New York, leading to the persistent cycle of weekend rain.
The ongoing rainy weather has negatively impacted fall foliage tourism in New England and dampened typically vibrant Autumn colors.
As the storm moves away, a rush of chilly air is expected to follow, creating gusty winds and possibly wet snow in high elevation areas. However, a major shift in weather patterns is predicted for November, with hopes for a drier month.