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Tag Archive for 'Great Lakes'

Weak Clippers and Cold Temperatures

So is everyone welcoming an early visit by winter?  If not, then you are not going to enjoy the forecast discussions today nor much of December.  More on that later.
Cloudy conditions are expected through much of the day as a weak clipper moves towards the Mid Atlantic coast.  The low currently (6:50 AM) is over [...]

Great Weekend Ahead, Cold Front By Monday

High pressure that will move from the Great Lakes through the forecast area this weekend will provide clear and dry conditions through Saturday and Sunday for the forecast area.  Temperatures will remain below normal at a rate of 8 to 12 degrees, so continue to expect chilly conditions.  
The idea of a rapid warm up [...]

Slow Moderation Ahead Of Another Cold Wave Expected

The end of next weekend will have some moderation, however before we get to that point, temperatures will average 8 to 12 degrees below normal for highs from Thursday through Saturday.  
Another weak disturbance will move through the forecast area on Thursday with a few isolated rain and snow showers and some reinforcing cold air. [...]

Foggy Start Will Lead To Very Warm Conditions This Afternoon, Changes On The Way

As you can see with the title, there is a lot of topics to cover over as we look at the next three days.
Dense fog will slowly burn off through the morning, but visibility will likely remain below a mile in many locations through at least mid morning.  The fog is certainly an indication of [...]

Wet And Windy End Of The Week

The closer we get to this pattern change for this coming week, the more the models have changed and twisted the forecasted outcome.  This time, the GFS keeps the two disturbances separated and produces a coastal storm on Thursday evening, although weak, and then the stronger cold front on Friday.  
So the question is the [...]

Great Start To The Week

High pressure is in full control this morning and will continue to build into the forecast area through the afternoon.  Through this period, the strong upper low over eastern Ontario will slowly lift towards Quebec by Wednesday.  Strong convergence and confluence over the western Great Lakes this morning will move towards northern New England, which [...]

Stormy End Of The Week Expected

All of the indications are showing up for the upper level pattern to become increasingly amplified with a defined and deep trough in the East that will lead to a very stormy end of the week.  
As the southern and northern branch both amplify towards Thursday, a low pressure system will track towards the Ohio [...]

Clear Sailing Ahead, For Now

The cold front, upper low, coastal low, and all the mess that has impacted the forecast area the past several days is now well east of the forecast area and into the northern Atlantic.  Canadian high pressure will build into and dominate the forecast area through Wednesday with clear skies and comfortable temperatures.  Temperatures will [...]

Showers And Then A Few Nice Days

The cold front is currently moving through the forecast area right now with scattered showers and a few isolated thunderstorms.  The cold front is moving slightly faster than guidance suggested, however the threat for showers and thunderstorms should remain until the afternoon hours.
High pressure will build into the forecast area from the Great Lakes and [...]

A Complicated Period Of Weather Ahead

A strong upper low will take shape over the Great Lakes this weekend, which will support strong high pressure building over the forecast area.  This Polar high pressure system will have the support of strong confluence and convergence over the central Great Lakes with ridge extending into the forecast area on Sunday and Monday.  
Meanwhile, [...]