Good Friday to one and all. We have much colder air filtering into the region today and this will team up with a quick-hitting area of low pressure scooting to our south. This will bring a swath of light accumulating snow from west to east across the state, with a little freezing rain even showing up.
Here’s a look at the Winter Weather Advisory out for the region…
I mentioned earlier that the trend for the swath of snow could sink south and that has certainly been the case. Areas south of Interstate 64 appear to have the best chance of seeing a swath of light accumulating snows. Here’s the latest call showing that southward adjustment…
That south trend may continue through the day and I will account for that with a Final Call For Snowfall later today. There will be a sharp cutoff on the northern edge of the snow. On the southern edge, some freezing rain may come into play for a time.
In the overall scheme of things, this isn’t a big deal, but it will be just enough to cause some travel issues later this evening into early Saturday. Again, the best chance is along and south of 64.
That action moves away very early on Saturday, which turns into a pretty nice day as sun and a few clouds take control.
The next system moves in early Sunday with a few showers that may begin as a bit of a mix with some wraparound light snow or flurries into early Monday…
From there, additional systems show up through next week and appear to be more rain oriented than anything else…
I will update things later today. Until then, let’s fire up some tracking toys to start the day…
Yep….rain train pulls back in as winter remains AWOL and finished…
Terry on February 15, 2019 at 4:49 am
Since most if not about all of us miss this tiny snow tease, Rainzilla is set to arrive in town and looks to go no where anytime soon. I honestly cant remember seeing WPC spit out such high totals in winter without heat/humidity and absence of a tropical low. THIS IS NUTS AND COULD BE A DISASTROUS FLOOD EVENT NEXT WEEK.
Well so much for next week taking on more of a wintry look. More things change the more they stay the same in the weather department.
Bobt on February 15, 2019 at 5:42 am
Bye bye winter. Hello Rain.
Jim B on February 15, 2019 at 6:04 am
As I said folks, not enough cold left..it was time to let go of snow hopes weeks ago, no backloaded winter here, lefts all get our eyes set on spring!!! And hope it dries out
Jeremy on February 15, 2019 at 6:12 am
What happened to the switch to a more wintery pattern for next week? All I see is a lot of rain. My hopes for a little bit of snow next week last for less than 24 hrs. Ready for spring.
Jim B on February 15, 2019 at 7:04 am
There weren’t any Mets talking about a winter look next week, were there?
Prelude on February 15, 2019 at 8:14 am
Yeah there were
Jim B on February 15, 2019 at 9:30 am
Haha… I was being playfully sarcastic
Troy on February 15, 2019 at 8:45 am
Well , it seems there were several mets talking about it but I have a feeling that was mostly coming from following thoughts from Joe Bastardi ,who incidentally STILL pounding that drum….he’s dilusional
c-BIV on February 15, 2019 at 6:43 am
And I thought last winter was boring….we have entered a pattern of true winter washouts. If you want snow, it’s time to move to Seattle apparently, or anywhere in New England. We are now taking the place of the Pacific Northwest region. Rain, rain, lots of rain, a couple of ankle biters, and rain, ending with a late winter early spring snow surprise that will be gone 48 hrs later. There is your winter forecast. Forget the weather models.
BH on February 15, 2019 at 6:52 am
Well here comes the whopper of a snow everyone has been praying for. No more complaining. Lol. Now lets move on to spring.
BubbaG on February 15, 2019 at 7:11 am
Went down an inch since last night, which means probably on the low end of a low snow. It is what it is, so no point in tears in our beers this winter.
Schroeder on February 15, 2019 at 7:20 am
Wait for March and see what we get. The unknown can be exciting too.
feederband on February 15, 2019 at 7:53 am
Next week looks like near normal temps in the 40’s and lows in the 30’s. I’m okay with that. We need normalcy in Kentucky to get past the rain train.
Josh on February 15, 2019 at 7:59 am
Blind kitty cats could predict the weather better.
SpaceGhost on February 15, 2019 at 8:05 am
Great to see that the tri-state is back in the 0-1″ for consistency…
Terry on February 15, 2019 at 8:49 am
At least Troy got moved into the “Nothing to 1 inch range.” LOL.
As the low trends further south, it only cuts down the chance of anyone seeing snow as there is no real cold air to work with and the upper level dynamics look weak. Maybe someone gets a brief pretty picture in the morning before a flash melt.
This winter can go to _____!
Cold-Rain on February 15, 2019 at 9:02 am
Meager totals from Euro..
Jared from Letcher County on February 15, 2019 at 10:32 am
Unless higher elevation, the speed of the mini system and timing of ground cooling might mean low end for most.
Prelude on February 15, 2019 at 11:16 am
I’m completely to the point of who cares
Terry on February 15, 2019 at 11:30 am
Truth! We can complain but it is about comical at this point. Weather is weather whether we like it or not. LOL
Schroeder on February 15, 2019 at 11:55 am
Yeah, but I still want that last big snow 18 to 24 inches would be nice. I hate to be GYP out of a major snowstorm. We still have March to go through and maybe April to get this most rare event.
BubbaG on February 15, 2019 at 12:10 pm
Loyd Christmas also believed in still a chance 🙂 😉
Yep….rain train pulls back in as winter remains AWOL and finished…
Since most if not about all of us miss this tiny snow tease, Rainzilla is set to arrive in town and looks to go no where anytime soon. I honestly cant remember seeing WPC spit out such high totals in winter without heat/humidity and absence of a tropical low. THIS IS NUTS AND COULD BE A DISASTROUS FLOOD EVENT NEXT WEEK.
The Climate Prediction Center’s site has a 3-7 day U.S. Hazards Outlook and does have southeast KY in a heavy rain threat for the 17-21st
https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/threats/hazards_d3_7_contours.png
It just don’t seem right seeing snow in Hawaii even if it is above 13,000 feet in elevation…
https://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/obop/mlo/livecam/livecam.html
Beautiful and neat! Thanks for shairing.
Well so much for next week taking on more of a wintry look. More things change the more they stay the same in the weather department.
Bye bye winter. Hello Rain.
As I said folks, not enough cold left..it was time to let go of snow hopes weeks ago, no backloaded winter here, lefts all get our eyes set on spring!!! And hope it dries out
What happened to the switch to a more wintery pattern for next week? All I see is a lot of rain. My hopes for a little bit of snow next week last for less than 24 hrs. Ready for spring.
There weren’t any Mets talking about a winter look next week, were there?
Yeah there were
Haha… I was being playfully sarcastic
Well , it seems there were several mets talking about it but I have a feeling that was mostly coming from following thoughts from Joe Bastardi ,who incidentally STILL pounding that drum….he’s dilusional
And I thought last winter was boring….we have entered a pattern of true winter washouts.
If you want snow, it’s time to move to Seattle apparently, or anywhere in New England.
We are now taking the place of the Pacific Northwest region.
Rain, rain, lots of rain, a couple of ankle biters, and rain, ending with a late winter early spring snow surprise that will be gone 48 hrs later.
There is your winter forecast. Forget the weather models.
Well here comes the whopper of a snow everyone has been praying for. No more complaining. Lol. Now lets move on to spring.
Went down an inch since last night, which means probably on the low end of a low snow. It is what it is, so no point in tears in our beers this winter.
Wait for March and see what we get. The unknown can be exciting too.
Next week looks like near normal temps in the 40’s and lows in the 30’s. I’m okay with that. We need normalcy in Kentucky to get past the rain train.
Blind kitty cats could predict the weather better.
Great to see that the tri-state is back in the 0-1″ for consistency…
At least Troy got moved into the “Nothing to 1 inch range.” LOL.
As the low trends further south, it only cuts down the chance of anyone seeing snow as there is no real cold air to work with and the upper level dynamics look weak. Maybe someone gets a brief pretty picture in the morning before a flash melt.
This winter can go to _____!
Meager totals from Euro..
https://www.tropicaltidbits.com/analysis/models/hrrr/2019021514/hrrr_asnow_seus_18.png
HRRR going way south with the snow totals. (only goes out to 18 hours)
Still leaving far southeast out…lol. I dont care at this point. Too warm for anything worth considering.
New GFS also puts SEKY in the bulls eye for snow (around 2-3 inches, which would be our biggest snow this year lol)
https://www.tropicaltidbits.com/analysis/models/gfs/2019021512/gfs_asnow_seus_5.png
Unless higher elevation, the speed of the mini system and timing of ground cooling might mean low end for most.
I’m completely to the point of who cares
Truth! We can complain but it is about comical at this point. Weather is weather whether we like it or not. LOL
Yeah, but I still want that last big snow 18 to 24 inches would be nice. I hate to be GYP out of a major snowstorm. We still have March to go through and maybe April to get this most rare event.
Loyd Christmas also believed in still a chance 🙂 😉