The Cold Pattern Continues

Someone seriously needs to knock this weather record off of repeat.  The much talked about winter storm that moved though the nation during the middle of week did not disappoint most.  Locally, the snowfall totals were on the lower end of the predicted range with most areas receiving between 4 and 8 inches.  As the system moved through the area, dry air wrapped into the area as the upper level energy tracked further north than anticipated. This in conjunction with the heaviest precipitation associated with the surface low staying south contributed to modest though still locally heavy amounts across the area. Currently cold Arctic high pressure is beginning to track though the Ohio Valley. Clear skies allowed temperatures to dip below zero this morning and high temperatures will struggle into the lower teens (10’s).  Overnight tonight, temperatures will again be a few degrees on either side of zero (0). A weak storm system will moved through the area Saturday night into Sunday spreading light snows as high temperatures rise into the twenties (20’s). Colder temperatures but calm weather returns for Monday.

Currently an Arctic area of high pressure is controlling the weather producing clea, calm and cold conditions for the region. Expect overnight lows to deep to a few degrees on either side of zero (0).

Saturday a weak system will move out of the Upper Plains and spread light snows in the 1-3 inch range across the area Saturday night into Sunday. High temperatures will rise in to the 20's over the weekend.

Monday calm and cold conditions will persist as high temperatures will struggle to make it to twenty (20) degrees. A slow moderation in temperatures will commence on Tuesday. 

Looking ahead into next week, the cold pattern will persist, as if that is new. The Western ridge is showing signs of strengthening which will help maintain a trough over the Eastern part of the Country.