Good Friday, folks. Super mild temps continue across the bluegrass state as we wait on our big weekend storm system. This will roll through here Sunday into Sunday night, bringing a lot of rain, wind and thunderstorms. It will also have a touch of winter coming in behind it.

Let’s begin with today and then focus on the weekend. A shower or two will be possible with a mostly cloudy sky…

Temps are mild with readings from the upper 50s to middle 60s.

As far as the weekend system is concerned, here are my thoughts:

  • Windy and mild weather will be with us on Saturday. Highs are deep into the 60s with some late day showers and storms possible.
  • As our low cranks across the plains and rides into the upper midwest, it drags a cold front toward the region. Watch for another low to pop along this front.
  • Widespread showers and thunderstorms will develop from Saturday night through Sunday. Some of the storms may even be on the strong side, especially in the west.
  • Heavy rainfall of 1″-3″ will be possible across areas of the state with locally higher amounts showing up. The best chance of that may be into central areas.
  • Cold air crashes in behind this with a break in the precip initially. After that, a period of light snow and snow showers wraps in from the northwest later Monday into Tuesday. A few flakes may continue through New Year’s Morning.

Here’s how the GFS sees our system…

High water issues are likely if these rain numbers are realized…

The European Model has amounts approaching 4″…

In terms of severe weather, there is a small chance for severe stuff, especially in the west. Here’s the Saturday severe weather outlook from the SPC…

Here’s the Sunday outlook…

I will update things later today, so check back. Until then, make it a good one and take care.