Good Saturday to one and all. I think many of us are going through snow tracking withdrawal as our weather pattern that dominated the winter takes a major break. Warmer weather is ahead for the next week… but just how warm? There are some question marks about that heading into the middle and end of next week.
Our weekend weather will feature half and half conditions. Today will see some clouds rolling across our sky as a front dives in from the northwest. Winds will gust up as temps warm into the upper 30s to low 40s. There isn’t much in the way of moisture with the front with only a flurry possible in the north and east.
Whatever is out there will also be here…
Winds will turn westerly for Sunday as much milder air surges in. Readings will rise into the 50s with partly to mostly sunny skies. This will basically be a March day and will be the best day of the weekend to get out and enjoy.
Valentine’s Day will see another weak front settle in from the north. This may produce a stray rain or snow shower… but will also be moisture starved. Winds will be gusty as temps come down a few degrees from Sunday’s highs.
The March weather will continue into next week as the pattern across the country grows very mild. The areas in the plains states that were experiencing all time record lows the past few days will see 70s for the upcoming week. Our pattern will grow mild as well with temps warming toward 60. I do have a few concerns for the middle and end of the week temps as some clouds and the chance for a shower or two may keep readings down some.
As a matter of fact… the European Model builds a nice ridge in across the southeastern states, but keeps a weakness in the atmosphere right on top of us. This shows a cooler and showery look with thre real warmth to our west…
We will see how that plays out…but the overall pattern for the middle and end of next week is a warm one for much of the country. Take a look into Canada on that map and check out the major cold air that is still around. That cold air likely has a few more southward charges at us before all is said and done. Given the amount of cold and the seasonal attempt for warmer air across the southern states… the weather is likely to grow more active once again for the end of February into March with several rain and some snow threats around here.
That pattern can really crank up some more huge storms across the country. 
Have a great Saturday and take care.
Anyone who thinks winter is over is making a mistake! Will not be surprised to finally see a bid snow event after this nice warm up! A cruel smackdown! Will be interesting to see!! W.W.
I miss my weather chat buddies, and tracking the snow that wasnt coming every night.lol
this winter has been real so far and i am ready for spring once it gets here. i am kinda tired of 2” snows but if we could get a major storm i’d be happy to take it otherwise 60s and sun sound great!
Bring on the spring thunderstorms : )
yes bring on those storms I am excited to use the weather tools like usual to track them. I would like to ask Chris if he wouldn’t mind doing a podcast like WBKO’S Chris Allen does…It would be a great add to the blog. Also Chris get yourself some radio time on radio stations around the state it would be kewl. One thing I would love to see is local radio stations do wall to wall severe weather coverage but most don’t even have on air staff live anymore. The stations around here don’t do anything like that London/ Corbin. If the tv goes out your pretty much screwed
Bring on the warmth! My dogs bark at reflections on the snow all night and my horses are tired of pawing aside the snow to graze. I’m tired of slipping around as I do my outdoor chores.
Dear Old Man Winter,
Have you checked your retirement accounts? It’s getting close to that time, you know. Your retreat to your summer home is coming sooner than you think. I know you’ll try to have a few Spring Flings before you go, but please don’t wear yourself out. You’re getting up there in the years, you know. I’d like to say we’ll miss you while you’re gone, but frankly some of us have so much more fun when you’re not here.
Alas, I know you will return next year, full of energy and fury. But, there’s no hurry…
Take your time.
That’s what I’m talking about!
Morning Chris, and everybody….temps have already started bumping up a bit. When I went to bed, it was 19 degrees, but it is 29 this morning, so we gained 10 overnight. As much as I love snow, I am ready for some warmer weather, even if it is temporary, for now. Well,
work is calling, so, have a great Saturday, everyone.
Agreed!
Chris! I like your new photo. Signs of things to come on the blog?
A balmy 28 here this AM. Beats the heck out of the last 2 mornings. I didn’t sign up for that kind of cold. I’m glad to see a warm-up, if only temporary, and my horses will be happy for the break from cold as well. They’ve been looking a little depressed of late. Cold, snow and frozen mud has worn them down.
Tommy… from one snowboarder to another; how dare you speak such things! 😉
Spring. Yes?
Man, I am looking forward to a nice warm up. I have an update on my website on it if anyone is interested.
The first day of pre-spring!
Umph! The lines at the car wash are quite lengthy today. I think I’ll wait and wash it at my house this week. Will be a nice way to enjoy the weather.
Washed car, put compost in the garden and cleaned out the garage. The nice break gives all time to get out and enjoy the sunshine
Folks, winter is over, and I for one am SOOOOOOOOO happy..!
♪♫ Turn out the lights, the snow is over, They say that all good things must end♪♫
♪♫ Call it a night, the snow is over, before it ever did begin♪♫
I hope we all, myself include, dont get our hopes dashed by one last swipe by Old Man Winter sometime later in the month or first of March!
I am quite confident that the Kentuckiana area will see a snow storm in the coming weeks…Spring is only teasing some of you. Winter is only taking a short break.
those who think winter is over should look at the ECMWF days 7-10.
Thank you Mitch for pointing this out because I noticed how the GFS is hinting at a MAJOR cold shot at the end of the month.
I couldn’t agree more.
I can’t wait for the warmer weather. I still want a big snow though before warm sets in for good. Look forward to the new week and what happens in our weather world after. 🙂
I would love to see a big snow in Louisville at anytime because there has been no major snowfall this year. The best thing about a major snowfall at this time of the year is that it disappears rapidly. Temps could be in the seventies 2 days later.
I am no expert in reading models or maps but to say that winter is over on the 12th of February is CRAZY!!!!
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