Good afternoon, everyone. It’s another dreary day across the Commonwealth as a few light rain and snow showers work across the area. Temps are on the seasonable cold side as we get set to close out the first weekend of 2021. Once into the first full week, things are still looking very active as we head into a pattern winter weather lovers are sure to like!
As mentioned, a few rain and snow showers are showing up across central and eastern Kentucky. A few flurries will then take us through tonight. Here are your radars…
After a rather calm Monday, a clipper drops in on Tuesday with some light rain and pockets of light snow for central and eastern Kentucky…
The next system coming Thursday into Friday is one to keep a close eye on. This is the bowling ball looking storm system that likely rolls through the Tennessee Valley, bringing rain and snow into the lower Ohio Valley and Tennessee Valley.
As expected, the EURO is no longer diving this thing way southeast, but is now more west-east…
The Canadian has a similar thought…
So does the GFS…
This is one of those systems likely to trend stronger and farther north as we get closer. I mean… Doesn’t every single storm system? 🤪
We will also need to watch the system right behind this coming from the southwest in about a week from now…
As the blocking continues to become established, the pattern grows colder with winter storms working across the country into the middle of January and likely going into February.
The GFS Ensembles average snow map continues to grow stronger in the signal over the next 2 weeks…
I will drop by for an evening update. Until then, have a good one and take care.
The Northbound train always runs on time.
The Tn.Valley to Ohio River Valley line runs on time every winter. Go ahead and book your ticket.
Looks like there could be a big snowstorm in Virginia/North Carolina.
Stronger and north.. wouldn’t that = Rain for central Ky?
YEP, that’s the current trend.
I notice the trend on those weather models (Specifically referring to the European weather model.) Starts out as a good Snowstorm to our West and during it’s eastward movement weakens over Western and Central Kentucky and the intensity picks up as it hits the higher terrain in Eastern Kentucky and West Virginia Mountains.
If and when that High Pressure Block develops over Greenland whether its East based or West based with a La Nina in place will it bring us more chances for Snowstorms throughout Kentucky, Indiana and Tennessee ? Or will it just enhance the areas that are getting frequent Snowstorms now ?
You would think it would bring us more chances for snow or at least I hope it does because we all deserve it.
I just remembered a La Nina Winter back in 1964 in Indiana. I was in Terre Haute, Indiana and it was the Sunday after Thanksgiving. We were taking my older Sister back to Indiana State University when it started snowing heavily. We had to spend the night in Terre Haute because the snow was just blinding and accumulating on the main highway. Next morning there was eight inches of Snow on the ground and roadways and the temperature was around -5 degrees. We made it home later that day after the Snowplows cleared the main highway to home.
The rest of that Winter was mostly cold with frequent Snowstorms especially in February,1965.
After some unusual December chill, the winter of 2020-21 has settled into a rut that is familiar to the residents of Warren County. Forecast models look promising a week to 10 days out, but that look invariably deteriorates day by day. In mid December, La Niǹa showed signs of weakening, but has currently regained moderate status, and is expected to maintain its influence, with gradual weakening through the spring. I’m tempted to stow my snowshoes and break out the severe weather season gear!
Exactly, well said !