Tag Archive for 'cloudy skies'
December 30th, 2008 by Steven DiMartino
7:12 AM
While there is a lot of uncertainty for the end of the week, model guidance is at least converging on the idea of a strong Alberta Clipper moving through the forecast area on Wednesday.
Today, a much weaker disturbance will move to the north of the forecast area this afternoon. Currently, this disturbance is enhancing [...]
December 26th, 2008 by Steven DiMartino
7:59 AM
The weather will be no excuse this weekend on whether retail sales will be up or down, that’s for sure! The upper level pattern at this current time has the storm track well north and west of the forecast area. The negative NAO is still developing and the current block is not in place [...]
December 24th, 2008 by Steven DiMartino
6:53 AM
Instead of the several days of warm conditions, the developing negative NAO and pattern amplification will give the forecast area two warm days and some perfect timing for the weekend! Well, almost perfect as I expect rain, but at least there won’t be any serious travel problems.
A cold front will slowly move towards [...]
December 18th, 2008 by Steven DiMartino
7:14 AM
The forecast has become much clearer over the past six hours, but there is still a lot that can change for Friday. More on that in a minute.
For today, high pressure will build into the forecast area producing a CAD over the forecast area, which will allow cold air to build into the forecast [...]
December 9th, 2008 by Steven DiMartino
This forecast period is going to feature rapidly changing conditions through the next three days as Spring like conditions briefly enter the forecast area ahead of a cold front that will bring much colder temperatures to the forecast area.
For today, generally overcast conditions can be expected with some breaks in the clouds at times. As [...]
December 6th, 2008 by Steven DiMartino
As the models waver from run to run in solutions, one constant is seen going through next week. The first is the reposition of the upper low over Canada from northern Canada to southern and southeastern Canada while a trough digs into the Pacific Northwest.
So what does this mean for the forecast area? Well, [...]
December 3rd, 2008 by Steven DiMartino
Enjoy the comfortable conditions you will experience today into early tomorrow morning, because the end of the near normal temperature regime is about to end.
For today, high pressure will move through the forecast area, which will support clear skies and comfortable temperatures for this afternoon. Winds will be from the southwest around 5 to 10 [...]
December 1st, 2008 by Steven DiMartino
The cold front associated with the low pressure that produced heavy rain over the forecast area is currently (6:40 AM) moving through the forecast area. Overcast conditions and widely scattered showers can be expected through the morning followed by clearing conditions by this afternoon into the evening hours.
For the rest of the forecast period, high [...]
November 28th, 2008 by Steven DiMartino
The medium range is going to be tough to forecast for, which is nothing new so far this fall. However, the overall idea remains that an arctic cold front will slowly push south and east through next week, which will result in variable weather conditions and the influence of waves of low pressure for the [...]
November 27th, 2008 by Steven DiMartino
First, I want to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy that turkey, pies, and the NFL football. Well, okay the football games won’t be that great, but let’s be thankful that we can watch them! That’s the spirit, right!
The forecast area through this period will continue to be under the influence of the strong upper [...]