The pattern change is arriving that will bring cold and snow chances to those that have not had much since January. This is the type of regime that can yield impressive accumulation if things come together. The shots of cold will have Arctic and Polar origins as sustained chilly air becomes common. March will be…
A similar track again this week. Flooding and severe storms are likely. A corridor of snow will also be present in the Great Lakes and Northeast. Let’s take a detailed dive into a wintry turn and how we shaked out for Meteorological winter. Want Info For Snow Contractors? Want to see snowfall records in your…
Lots of ice and snow from this current system pushing across the US. Many areas are being affected. The Northeast gets hit as we venture through Thursday with very warm temperatures surging northward. A big Arctic blast is going to push the warmth out of the way. We briefly see below average temps and notable…
Severe storms and a half foot of snow! Major low pressure bringing wind and rain. Damaging winds and tornadoes are possible. The upcoming week or two sees a zonal flow pattern setup. Arctic blasts will enter the US, but not move a ton south. Want Info For Snow Contractors? Want to see snowfall records in…
It’s certainly not your typical February pattern. It’s not rare to see thunderstorms with a heavy zone of snow on the northern side in February. Most times those storms are in the Deep South. But Thursday brings wind and storms into the Ohio Valley and lower Great Lakes. It can get pretty gusty with damaging…
Friday and Saturday sees some of the coldest air we have seen this season. This will not last for long though as a ridge brings milder temps. There will be some localized snow before that happens. We talk about the Southeast Ridge setup and winter so far as the Groundhog makes his prediction. Systems over…
A colder pattern settles in and an active one into the Eastern US. Several systems are likely into early February. While we have more of a cold air source that does not mean the whole low pressure produces widespread big snow. We have mixing events and some mild air at times too. Let’s dive into…
The Pacific jet stream is dominating the pattern. All that relatively mild Ocean water warms the air and gets thrown across the Lower 48. Heavy precip continues to ravage California. There is some snow eastward, but is it impactful? When does the pattern flip to cold? Or does it? Want Info For Snow Contractors? Want…
An atmospheric river brings some significant rain and snow to California and other Western states. This is an ongoing system with a very strong cyclone positioned in the Pacific Ocean. The flow of air leads to several feet of snow in the mountains. Outside of the West it’s a mild January pattern with a few…
Dangerous wind chills! That’s the main story for this Arctic outbreak. One of the coldest Christmas’ on record. We will have blowing and drifting snow. Lake enhancement will allow for some snowbelt hefty totals, but this isn’t a crazy snowstorm overall. A big threat is the spots that see rain first and then a flash…