Good Thursday, everyone. We continue to track a potent storm system toward the state this weekend. This will bring rounds of heavy rain and a few strong storms our way. Gusty winds and warm air will accompany this setup before it all comes crashing back down to winter.
I have no changes to my thoughts on who has the best threat for flooding rains…
Rain totals in the high risk area should be between 2″ and 5″. Locally higher amounts will be possible for areas getting in on stronger thunderstorms.
The strong thunderstorm threat is still with us Saturday into Sunday morning. Damaging winds would be the primary player with any strong or severe storm. Gusty winds of 40mph+ will be possible outside of any storm action through this same period.
Temps will continue to run super warm for many. 70 degrees is a very real possibility across eastern and southeastern Kentucky on Saturday. As we bask in the mild December air, check out just how close the cold air is to us Saturday afternoon…
It will be interesting to watch the Ohio River areas from Covington to Paducah. We may see some major temp fluctuations during the day.
The cold front finally swings through here with crashing temps on Sunday into Sunday night. The cold continues to settle in on Monday and may bring some snow showers and flurries…
The air coming in for Christmas Eve is very cold…
Highs in the 20s look to be a good bet. Gusty winds will make it feel colder than that and we could see some festive flakes floating around.
A light snow maker is possible by the end of the week and then we focus on the possibility of a bigger system next weekend. Things continue to look to take a walk on the extreme side into January.
Updates later today. Have a good one and take care.
Hope everyone got a lot done outside during these boring weather days. Enjoy the winter ride! Safe travels to all traveling this weekend.
Thanks Chris!
Does Extreme January mean
A. Blowtorch
B. Ice
C. Floods
D. Blizzard Conditions!!!! (Yeah right like that would happen in Ky.)
Have a great day everyone.
Well according to yesterday’s post he said he would bust on his winter outlook saying it would be colder and snowier than he expected. So that would rule out A and maybe C depending on how much snow and when we got rains and how much rains
Alas, you have overlooked our CKY weather law: Most moisture falls when above 32. The exemptions though are ice and our long lost snow- finned friend from the north, Clipper!
Is it just me or isn’t it Friday today?
Yes it is Friday. The flood begins today.
It’s just that CB started today’s post with “Good Thursday.” Had to make sure I wasn’t crazy!
It might feel like Thursday to him 😉
ok Chris not rednecking but try not say TEMPS look to take a walk on wildside that what gets these NUT CASES in up roar. because same was said bout this time as well. well at least mention it was said 3 weeks ago we look to TANK in temp department towards XMAS and leading in.
Can’t wait for next week’s storm!!
Wait, a storm next week? Now I’m excited!
😉
SE ridge breaking down finally. Chunks of cold coming our way for the rest of the year.
The south east ridge has been so strong even when 30 below weather was north of us we still got mostly rain, with this ridge breaking down even moderate cold will be able to make it to KY and give us better snow chances!
The SER breaking down would be GREAT news!
dumb question
How do you know it’s breaking down?
I don’t. Just saying, IF it would, it would be great news.
I wouldn’t doubt that CB’s prediction of a bust of his winter forecast will be a bust itself. I think it’ll bust the opposite way, we’ll see extreme warm and storms for the rest of winter. This would still bust his winter forecast, but the opposite way. I JK about all this, but I have a hard time believing Chris, I’m just not convinced that we’ll get extremely cold and snowy.
Okay. You seem pretty knowledgable when it comes to meteorology compared to an avid troll who speaks often about a blowtorch. I would like to hear why you are not convinced of cold and snow without input from other weather blogs and meteorologist.
*Note, I am not saying you are right or wrong. I just want your opinion.
Is it your gut or do you have actual proof other than hearsay?
The cold is possible. Snow has already shown signs with the usual, non CKY areas.
I’ve been expecting a variability in this winter’s weather pattern, much more variable than last two winters.
Expect warm and stormy episodes offset by cold and snowy periods.
We’ve already seen it and expect this to continue.