
Miami's forecast this week calls for cool temperatures and steady rain. In the early hours of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the region is experiencing light rain with the mercury hovering around 58°F, according to the National Weather Service. Conditions are not expected to shift dramatically; highs will struggle to break out of the upper 60s amid cloud cover and intermittent rain.
Northern winds pushing 9 to 13 mph with gusts up to 21 mph contribute to the day's chill, and the chance of precipitation sits at 70%. The National Weather Service details that new precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible. As dusk approaches, the likelihood of showers falls to 20%, offering a brief respite from the drizzle that is set to characterize the coming days.
Forecasters from NBC Miami report that a stalled front is responsible for the persistent wet weather pattern dominating the area. Although Tuesday promises to be warmer with a high near 76 and a decreased 20% chance of showers, mostly cloudy skies are expected to remain a constant fixture.
As the week progresses, a series of fronts will traverse the region, raising the chance for more rainfall. "With each passing front, we’ll have a chance for some rain activity," notes the NBC Miami forecast. The unsettled weather is anticipated to linger through at least midweek, with Wednesday bringing a 40% chance of showers and a high near 72. Winds from the north will persist, gusting as high as 20 mph.
The dance of clouds and sporadic rain will march on towards the weekend, as the National Weather Service forecasts a 20% chance of showers for Thursday, and the mercury plunging to a low around 51 degrees come Thursday night. The quest for sunnier skies might just be rewarded by Friday, with partly sunny conditions and a more agreeable high near 64 degrees.