Weather Apps are a staple of life these days. Over the years, I have written several commentaries on the pros and cons of them. From my perspective as a meteorologist, the “cons” often outweigh the “pros,

A cold front steals the show midweek, dropping high temperatures into the 40s on Wednesday and bringing the chances for light rain Wednesday night. Warm air surges back in from the south for the weekend; it could reach 70 degrees Saturday. Winds pick up on Saturday, with steady winds of 15 to 20 mph and gusts up to 35 mph.

A snow squall warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 5:01 a.m. in effect until 5:45 a.m. for Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Seneca and Tompkins counties.

The NWS predicts a week of mild weather in NYC, with no hazardous conditions expected. Temperatures will be in the low to mid-60s with sunny to partly cloudy skies.

The National Weather Service said that New Yorkers can expect “spring-like” temperatures and sunshine on Monday and Tuesday, with highs in the mid-60s, and consistent lows of around 40 degrees.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is preparing to lose another 1,000 workers due to layoffs, according to multiple reports.