Good Wednesday to one and all. Even though it’s only early November, Old Man Winter is trying to show up a little early to the party. A very cold pattern is unfolding for the eastern half of the country and this includes the bluegrass state. In addition to the cold setup, the chances for snow will be on the increase. The first flakes may even show up by Friday night in some areas.

As we wait on winter, we have a fast-mover crossing the state today bringing a shower or two with it. Not everyone sees rain and what falls will be pretty light. Here’s regional radar…

The next system will throw clouds our way on Thursday as low pressure develops to our southwest. A cold rain arrives Thursday night and early Friday as the low moves into the Appalachian Mountains. As the low moves to our northeast, much colder air swings in from the northwest. That flow will give us the chance for a few snowflakes by Friday night…

Here’s the area the GFS thinks has the best show of seeing flakes through Saturday…

That’s a very cold northwest wind kicking in late Friday into Saturday. Check out the frigid wind chill potential by Saturday morning…

The setup early next week is has much more of a snow and winter weather potential around here. Arctic air dives down the plains states with low pressure developing in the deep south. That storm could then run up the east coast, bringing widespread snow to the west of the track. Where that happens remains to be seen, but we are in the game for that chance.

GFS

Canadian

This is a fascinating early season winter storm system and it could make things a little interesting around here. Winter fun and games are already starting on the blog. Does that make anyone else happy? 🙂

I will have updates later today. Make it a good one and take care.