Got the Cold. Now What about Snow? Patience, Patience, Patience.

Is it cold enough for ya?  There is more coming next week like this. And more after that it appears. Winter is settling in. Now what about the snow?   Hard to believe we have not had 1” yet!  It will come. Believe me. It is coming. The pattern giving us our winter is taking full control starting next week (middle of January … too bad I didn’t initially forecast that. Was too quick with the trigger. But all is going pretty well right now).  

​A series of three storms that will impact us Sat – Tue.

1. Saturday: This goes up to the central Great Lakes (Michigan). It will bring some light rain/drizzle Fri night and possibly into very early Sat morning.  
2. Second system develops very early Saturday in the north-central Gulf of Mexico. It will deepen and move north/northeast west of the Appalachian Mountains during Sat night and Sunday morning.  Snowstorm for Chicago?   More likely there than here. We will have a rain storm.    
3. Third system comes along around Tue. This is likely our first widespread snow. Biggest question: How strong will it be? Will any southern energy get involved? I think it might, making a bigger storm. But right now no model supports me. The energy is there for this to be a “surprise” snow considering all the attention the Sun system has been getting. Time will tell. Behind this system is widespread arctic air. BRRR!

The picture is becoming clearer. The main take away is stormy, and growing cold. But once past mid-week next week … it is cold and chances for snow will be pretty good.  
 
My Weather Points for the Next 7 Days:

1. Rain: Best chance is Friday night, and Saturday night.  
2. Snow: Some snow is likely with Tue’s system.      
3. Sunshine: Wed, Thu and first part of Fri. Enjoy!
4. Cold: Easing back, but already reloading for middle of next week.  

 
Wednesday: 35. Mostly sunny. Milder.  
Thursday: 38. Mostly sunny. Seasonal.   
Friday:  40. Sunny then increasing clouds. Light rain/drizzle developing late.   
Saturday: 40. Cloudy. Any light rain ending with more rain developing late in the day.      
Sunday: 47. Mostly cloudy. Rain ending. Winds increasing late.
Monday: 36. Windy. Colder.  Decreasing clouds.    
Tuesday: 32. Increasing clouds. Some snow possible. Colder.