Saturday finally saw a day without any snow falling across the region, though plenty remains on the ground. This break from the snowfall is short-lived as a quick-moving “clipper” system passes on Sunday, bringing the return of the flakes. However, snow accumulations will be rather minimal and honestly even pathetic when stacked up against what has been seen so far this month. Another clipper moves across northern parts of the region on Monday with light snow chances, then on Tuesday a third system takes shape bringing the potential for a spotty rain/snow mix area-wide. After that, a couple of dry days will be seen before snow chances return briefly by the end of the week.
Winter has the region in its firm grip after three snowfalls in a two-week span and cold temperatures to accompany the snow cover and keep it around. While Saturday morning will be the coldest of the week in most areas, temperatures remain chilled for much of the week with only a short window for thawing. Meanwhile, there are a couple opportunities for snow, but amounts look to stay rather light.
All eyes continue to be on an impending winter storm set to arrive Sunday across the region. Saturday remains quiet...the literal “calm before the storm.” By Sunday morning, wintry precipitation begins overspreading the area from south to north as cold air combines with moisture from an approaching low pressure system.
Winter storm watch has been posted by the National Weather Service for snow accumulation on Sunday and Monday. Tony has the latest on the holiday weekend storm.
All eyes are on an impending winter storm set to arrive Sunday morning across the region. However, in the near-term over the next couple of days, quiet and chilled conditions can be expected...the literal “calm before the storm.” Temperatures will be much cooler Friday and Saturday due to added cloud cover. This sets the stage for cold air combining with moisture from an approaching low pressure system that will lead to wintry precipitation Sunday and Monday.
Another short burst of cold air has arrived in time for the start of the work and school week. This latest sharp surge will last through Tuesday. Tony has the Brrr details!
A soaking rain on Sunday did a decent job washing away a lot of the snow that fell just a few days ago. However, rain totals near or exceeding an inch in many areas combined with the snow melt has led to creeks and streams running high. These levels will begin to drop overnight as the rain pushes out, but as temperatures come crashing down, areas of black ice are likely to develop and may add a hazard to the Monday morning commute. Monday and Tuesday both stay quite cold during the afternoon with temperatures struggling to get above freezing. By Wednesday, milder temperatures return, but an ever-changing weather pattern looks to bring more active weather and colder temperatures by the end of the week and into the weekend, including another opportunity for snow.
It may be hard to believe just three days after several inches of snow fell, but rain is back in the forecast for Sunday. This rain will continue to lead to snow melt across the area, but rainfall totals nearing an inch in spots combined with the melting snow may lead to local high water, especially if storm drains are clogged. The rain tapers Sunday evening, and dry weather sets up for much of the week ahead. Meanwhile, temperatures experience another big drop at the start of the work week before climbing back to milder levels for the remainder.
Snow has certainly left its mark across the region, and now that the sky has finally cleared after stubborn clouds and lingering flurries on Friday, a frigid morning has set up on this Saturday with temperatures for most locations in the single digits. The clear sky does mean a full day of sunshine is in store, and temperatures are set to rise above freezing for the afternoon. This commences a slow melting process as the weak January sun can only do so much. However, the sun and above-freezing temperatures are not the only things that will to snow melt. A slug of rain arrives late Saturday night and lasts through much of the day on Sunday, washing most if not all the snow away.
Old fashioned Appalachian snowstorm wallops the Tri-State with a general 4"-8". Since snow will taper off before midnight a new inch or two will laye down in parts of the region. Tony has the "snow"-down!
Following an unusually warm December, winter is making a bold appearance on just the first few days of the new month and year. A storm system is expected to deliver snow across mainly southern and eastern parts of the region, some of the same areas that received heavy rainfall just 36 hours ago. The snow may fall heavy at times and accumulate several inches, especially at higher elevations. For areas farther north hoping to see some flake action, there is another shot at snow later in the week. Sandwiched in between these two wintry and cold snaps will be a couple days of milder air, but the chilled air looks to take hold much of the week.
Saturday certainly looked and felt more like a spring day than one in early January. Showers and thunderstorms crossed the region bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. The risk for additional flooding begins to wane Saturday night as showers break up and turn lighter in nature. As the rain fades, much colder air surges in on Sunday, and a few snowflakes may be seen during the evening and nighttime hours into Monday morning. For snow lovers hoping for more than that, there is another shot at snow later in the upcoming week with another blast of cold air likely. So it seems as though the unusual “springy” weather is about to come to an end.
As the common saying goes, 2021 goes out and 2022 comes in “with a bang” as a strong storm system brings a lot of rain and perhaps a few thunderstorms to the region. The risk for heavy rain and resulting flooding is present, which is why a FLOOD WATCH is in effect across the region through Saturday night. Following Saturday’s “springy” rains, much colder air comes crashing in for Sunday, bringing a few snowflakes and the first sub-freezing air in quite some time by Monday morning. Milder air then comes back for a couple days before another surge of cold air arrives again by the end of the week.
After a showery start to the week, Thursday finally saw a break in the rain...once the drizzly spots faded during the afternoon. The dry trend does not last long, however. Precipitation chances return as soon as Friday evening and will continue through Sunday night. During this time, periods of heavier rain may fall and lead to localized flooding. The rain then changes to a bit of snow late Sunday before drier but much colder air rushes in for Monday.
Though Sunday saw afternoon temperatures around 10 degrees cooler than Christmas Day, there was still a “mild” feel to the air. The unseasonably warm air remains locked in place for the rest of the month (and year, for that matter). Not until the start of the new year does it look like a strong arctic front will cross, bringing in much colder air for the first full week in 2022. But, that is still a week away. For the final days in 2021, expect continued springy warmth with plenty of rain chances.
Spring has definitely been in the air this holiday season as temperatures reached near 70 degrees on Christmas Day. Temperatures will be briefly cooler on Sunday before spiking back into the 60s through the middle of the week. Then, cooler air takes over again into the start of the new year, but even this “cooler” air will be above average for this time of year. The springlike air does come at a cost, however, as rain accompanies the warmth.
Christmas Eve 2020 brought several inches of snow to the region. Christmas Eve 2021, meanwhile, has felt a lot more like spring as afternoon temperatures reached the 60s. The warmth sticks around for Christmas Day as daytime temperatures tick a few degrees higher. Following Christmas Day, temperatures zig-zag through the middle of the upcoming week but still remain well above average. Numerous rounds of showers will accompany the warmth until drier and cooler air looks to move in for New Year’s.
Just two days until Christmas and a day and half until Santa's trip in from the North Pole. Weather-wise the forecast is friendly to travelers. Tony has the mild, springy report.
Just to come out and say it, the odds of a white Christmas for the region continue to decrease with each passing day and forecast update. However, this probably comes as no surprise considering a white Christmas is not exactly a common occurrence around here anyway. In the days leading up to the holiday, dry and seasonably cool weather can be expected. By late Christmas Eve into Christmas Day, a few rain showers are possible in the warmer air. So while the weather looks good for last-minute holiday preparations, it may be a bit difficult to get into the Christmas spirit with no snow in sight.
After a recent wet stretch, a fairly dry week of weather sets up leading into Christmas this coming Saturday. Chillier, and definitely more seasonable, temperatures can be expected during this time period as well. By late Christmas Eve into Christmas Day, however, snow lovers and those wishing for a white Christmas may not like the fact that a few rain showers are in the forecast as temperatures trend milder.
Following a rather cool Friday, a warm front that has been lifting north overnight ushers in the return of unseasonably warm temperatures for Saturday. This will be followed by a cold front sweeping through Saturday afternoon that brings a third consecutive day with showers and much chillier temperatures by the evening. Following the crazy start to the weekend, Sunday trends drier but stays chilled. Then, dry but seasonably cool weather can be expected through much of the week ahead leading up to Christmas next Saturday.
Sunday showed that mid-December can be both sunny and seasonable as there was definitely a chill in the air but with a beautiful blue sky. That “chill,” however, takes a break for the rest of the week and is replaced by more springlike air until next Sunday. Sunny days continue through Tuesday before clouds begin to increase and showers eventually return towards the end of the week and into the start of the upcoming weekend.
