Tornado Outbreak and the First Snow of the Season

The first week of November is bringing a wide range of weather conditions for Northern Ohio. On Sunday a tornado outbreak generated more than a dozen tornadoes and wind damage across Ohio. Now during mid week a trough is beginning to sharpen over the Eastern USA and that will facilitate the first blast of arctic air this season. The trough will be very progressive and temps will steadily moderate over the weekend and into the beginning of next week. 

The local area experienced a seasonably cool and dry day today. High temps warmed to around 50 degrees and cloudiness decreased throughout the day.

Tomorrow will see a strong cold front push through the Great Lakes region. The air mass is fairly dry so any showers that accompany the front will be light. Once the front moves through temperatures will fall over quickly during the overnight.  Scattered lake effect snow showers area expected with minor accumulations possible where they persist. High temps on Thursday will be around 50 and overnight temps will fall into the 20's. Friday will be cold with scattered light snow showers possible. High temperatures will be around freezing on Friday.

The weekend should generally feature moderating temperatures. High temps on Saturday will be around 40 and on Sunday high temps will be in the 40's. After a dry Saturday, Sunday will bring a chance of rain showers as the next storm system approaches.

 On Monday a storm system should be exiting the region with light rain showers early. Tuesday high pressure will be moving over the area providing dry conditions. High temps both days will be in the middle to upper 40's.

A tornado outbreak occurred on November 5, 2017 with the action centered over Ohio. Currently approximately two dozen tornadoes occurred with the vast majority in Ohio. Most of the tornadoes were weak and brief but a couple strong ones occurred as well. Damaging winds also affect many areas.