Spring in View

Yes spring is actually in view but before we get there we have to endure one more visit of arctic air later this week. The snow from this past weekend storm was not as large of an event as once feared. Snowfall amounts for much of Northern Ohio were around four (4) or five (inches).  The system was not as dynamic as feared and it moved slightly further south than models initially anticipated. That system has set the stage for today’s icy weather. Temperatures were slow to move above freezing today as the rain move quickly in ahead of a storm system tracking to the west of the local area. The system will allow a shot of arctic air to visit for the end of the work week. During the weekend high temperatures will rise above freezing as the weather pattern begins its transition. 

Today a warm front is pushing north across the region and it has generated snow, sleet, and freezing rain before temperatures warmed above freezing. Temperatures will slowly rise through the evening and could be near forty (40) degrees before midnight. 

 A cold front will move through the area early on Wednesday morning sending temperatures down from their early morning highs. A wave a low pressure will track through the Ohio River Valley far enough south to not affect Northeast Ohio with any precipitation.  Some areas from Southern Ohio/Northern Kentucky to southern New England may receive six  to twelve (6-12) inches of snow from this system! Arctic high pressure will move in for Thursday providing a very cold day with high temperatures staying in the teens (10’s). Friday morning temperatures will be a few degrees on either side of zero (0); hopefully the last time this cold weather season. High temperatures on Friday will rise into the twenties (20’s).

 The weekend will be characterized by mostly quiet weather. Weak low pressure systems will track through the Great Lakes region but should not prevent high temperatures from rising above freezing. Precipitation amounts will either be light snow or rain showers.

A weak low pressure system will move through the area on Monday. Once again precipitation amounts will be light and high temperatures will remain in the lower to middle thirties (30’s) as air of North Pacific origins move over the area.

Looking ahead the much needed and anticipated weather pattern change should be well underway by the second half of next week. A tough will be approaching the West Coast and this should move a ridge of high pressure into the middle of the nation. This will allow temperatures for nearly the entire eastern half of the country to rise towards and above normal levels! For areas with deep snow cover, the warm up may be held down until all the snow melts.  Keep your fingers crossed that next weekend could be a true taste of spring for the local area!