Good evening, folks. Colder winds continue to blow across the bluegrass state, but this is nothing like the pattern we had for late December into the first half of January. That may return as we head into early February. Until then… The next week features seasonal chill and very mild temps doing a little battle.
A weak system crosses the state tonight, producing snow showers and flurries, potentially producing some coatings. Track along…
Temps on Wednesday are actually colder than today, and another streak of flakes may impact the northeastern part of the state.
Temps rebound by the end of the week as another system moves our way for the weekend. The GFS and European Models are now similar with the evolution of our late Saturday-Sunday system, keeping this fairly progressive. That solution means rain that can end as a few flakes…
The Canadian Model flipped to what prior runs of the European Model had been showing, with a healthier storm and a better chance for some snow…
At the moment, the pattern favors the progressive solution.
Why do I think that? Because the flip back to a harsh winter pattern may keep things moving along in front of it. We are seeing the flip getting going late next week, with the first week of February seeing the brutal cold coming back into the country. That shows up very well on the European Model for next Friday…
A fun February is likely ahead for cold and snow lovers. For me, you know it’s the time of year I start cheering on springtime weather. If we’re gonna do some cold and snow, go big or go home, Old Man Winter. š
Enjoy the evening and take care.
Chris, I hope you donāt end up regretting the āgo big or go home commentā!!!
Thanks for the updates CB! I have enjoyed the milder temps and the opportunity to clean a few layers of salt crust from our vehicles. Still looking forward to more chill and snow though. We don’t have the true mountains here, but we do enjoy the nearby ski slopes and snow tubing. Besides that, I still want to build a good snowman this year!
Coldest temp in U.S. on this day…-80 degrees in Prospect Creek, AK
In 1971….
The last map even looks a little “Valentinish” with all those pinks and reds!
I love that statement…āa fun February is likely ahead for cold and snow lovers.ā
We had basically no winter last year. Letās make up for it this year!
Chris, Iām a snow lover also.. But please donāt start cheering on spring until March. When February ends,then Iām like ok I had my winter fix. Now come on Spring.