The winter storm from Wednesday is now a distant memory. The storm tracked through the area as predicted and deliver snow amounts generally in the 4-8 inch range. Most of the snow fell during afternoon with the higher amounts due in large part to snowfall enhancement from Lake Erie. Many accidents in the afternoon were caused by the icy roads and sudden low visibilities from the intense snowfall. Unfortunately several lives were lost in the vehicular accidents. Thankfully today the area is enjoying bright sunshine and temperatures in the middle and upper 50's! This peek at spring will be fleeting yet again as two cold fronts move through by Saturday morning ushering in below average temperatures. The weather this weekend will be quiet but cold. Temperatures will moderate on Tuesday to near average before the next weather system moves through.
The area is currently experiencing mild conditions as a storm system approaches the area. The flow out of the south and west has brought temperatures about ten (10) degrees above average.
Two cold fronts will move through by Saturday morning that will drop temperatures to around fifteen (15) degrees below average on Sunday and Monday. A system will track far enough to the south and east of the area to prevent any precipitation from affecting the area Saturday night.
Cold high pressure will control the weather for the area through early next week. High temperatures on Sunday and Monday will remain below freezing.
A storm system will develop over the west during the day on Tuesday. The flow ahead of the system will allow temperatures to rise to within a few degrees of average for this time of the year. Looking ahead zonal flow is expected to dominate next week. This should prevent bitterly cold and extremely warm air from affecting the area as quick moving systems travel across the country every few days.
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