December 15th, 2008 by Steven DiMartino
7:16 AM
The main rule I want to impart today is that of the NAO or North Atlantic Oscillation. The upper level pattern, though slowly transforming into a more favorable set up, still remains positive to neutral and certainly not positive through the middle and end of this week and into the weekend. As a result, [...]
December 11th, 2008 by Steven DiMartino
The pattern continues to morph into a rather stormy and overall cold pattern setting up. The idea of the “blow torch” once again dies in favor of roughly 36 to 40 hours of above normal temperatures followed by another string of days of near to below normal temperatures. Additionally there is another threat for a [...]
December 6th, 2008 by Steven DiMartino
While I am breaking down the current radar and satellite images, I think it is a good time to discuss the latest guidance with the set up for next week.
First and foremost, it is NOT wise to try to figure out the rain/snow line positions of any storm 4 or 5 days out. You can [...]
November 5th, 2008 by Steven DiMartino
Get ready to say good bye to the ridge in the East or at least the sustained ridge in the East.
A strong cold front supported by a strengthening upper level low and deepening trough will drive through the forecast area on Saturday afternoon. There is a significant potential for strong to severe thunderstorms with this [...]