on presnow days like this I spend a few hours looking at models and reading forecast discussions. i do one other thing, and that’s trying to keep my brain brew cold, which means i’ll spend 15 minutes beating up my somehow iced over fridge icemaker, picking up the ice pieces that fall on the floor from all the pounding. i don’t mind admitting to you that when i am beating up the machine i am sometimes definitely cursing at it. the forecast and the ice machine are a mess.
A bit warmer today than yesterday… highs generally 5-10 degrees higher. Staying dry until at least tomorrow.
Overcast skies and maybe rain for some folks tomorrow. Likely just sprinkles; nothing to write home about. A slight cool off starting tomorrow ahead of a possible winter weather event this weekend.
Normal January temps are really sticking. Today and tomorrow will stay dry and cool with overnight lows dancing around the freezing mark.
Our area could see some showers Thursday. Euro model below shows some of us getting sprinkles in the afternoon time. GFS has any precipitation staying clear of our area. If this system lingers and ends up in our area later that night, a flurry may be in the mix. Chances aren’t high, so for now expect some sprinkles.
PSA:
Temperatures will climb above 32 degrees at around 10 or 11 AM for the first time in a few days, allowing for some serious melting to begin, aided by the sun. It will take a while for all the ice and snow to melt. Melting occurs at different rates so there may still be slick spots, but today will be a dramatic improvement.
After yesterday’s record breaking snow, last nights extreme cold, and today’s below freezing temps, you can expect the snow to stick around today. Unless your car has ice skates instead of wheels, AVOID DRIVING IF POSSIBLE!! The roads are still very dangerous and icy. If you absolutely have to drive, make sure to go very slow and leave plenty of room between you and other cars. Don’t make sudden movements. Also be sure to bring extra warm clothes, food and water in case of emergency.
Our counties are currently under a Winter Storm Warning (in effect until 8pm tonight). According to the NWS:
Can expect 3 to 5+ inches of accumulation… higher amounts could be seen locally. Let it be known that this is an all snow event. None of the freezing rain/sleet. Seeing pretty quick accumulation from flurries already.
