Active Weather Pattern

After a nice January thaw the last two weeks of the month, the cold has returned to the area. Snow (3-6")and cold affected northern Ohio Monday into Tuesday before a quick thaw arrived on Wednesday.  A cold front moved through on Thursday and ushered in a return to below normal temperatures. A generally cold pattern will hold for the next week with several storm systems tracking across the region producing rounds of precipitation.

Today was cold with lake affect snow falling in the snow belt. Snow fall amounts for areas affected were generally one to three inches. High temperatures were only around twenty. Saturday high temperatures will  be in the thirties (30's) as a storm system approaches from the west.

On Sunday a low pressure system will travel across the Eastern US. A northern low pressure system will generate snow across the area beginning during the early morning hours. With high temperatures expected to be in the thirties (30's) accumulations should be held in check. A couple inches of snow is expected during the day with a few more  possible in the snow belt Sunday night. Monday conditions should be quiet with high temperatures in the twenties (20's).

On Tuesday another storm system will begin to organize over the Southern Plains. Thunderstorms, some severe, will be likely across Texas as wintry precipitation breaks out to the north of a stationary front. Local high temperatures will be around thirty (30).

On Wednesday the storm system will trek through the Ohio Valley. The intensity and track of the storm system is uncertain  at this time. Depending on how it evolves the area may see heavy snow or a change over to rain. Stay tuned to the forecast early next week for more specifics on this storm.