BY STEVEN DiMARTINO

NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

High pressure off the New England coast continues to remain in complete control of the weather pattern this afternoon.

Tranquil conditions will continue today on through Saturday with clear skies to scattered clouds cover. Winds will remain light and variable through tomorrow and then shift to the southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Temperatures will range from the upper 40's to mid 50's over the interior and mid 50's to lower 60's along the coast for lows and upper 70's to lower 80's for highs.

A weakening cold front will move through the Philadelphia and New York City metropolitan areas late Saturday night into Sunday morning with increasing clouds and isolated showers. The showers are expected to be weak with most locations experiencing variable cloud cover on Sunday morning followed by clearing skies. Winds will shift from the southwest to northwest at 5 to 10 mph. Temperatures will range from the lower to mid 50's over the interior and mid to upper 50's along the coast for lows and lower to mid 70's over the interior and mid to upper 70's along the coast for highs.

High pressure will take hold Sunday night on through Monday with scattered cloud cover and comfortable conditions. An area of low pressure and strong cold front will follow on Tuesday with widespread rainfall. Temperatures will range from the upper 50's to mid 60's for lows and upper 60's to mid 70's for highs.

High pressure will regain control on Wednesday with clearing skies and much cooler temperatures. Temperatures will range from the mid 50's to lower 60's for lows and upper 60's to mid 70's for highs.