Snow, then Biting Cold.

It is kind of neat to see that everyone is now focusing on the Tue snow maker. It’s a lesson I learned years ago … watch out for the little guy. Many were crying that there is no snow … only a frontal passage … boring … I said several days ago I thought it could be more than just a front and it had the potential to bring a moderate snow.  

Lo and behold, some significant winter weather is on its way to visit us this week. First snow, then bitter cold. Let’s take then one at a time.

• Snow: The snowfall will begin by noon on Tue. Probably during the morning. It will be light to start. The snow will pick up in intensity during the afternoon and evening. It may become rather heavy for a short time. The snow should end by 10 pm. Total snow looks to be in the 3-5” range at this time with more north, less south, and elevation making a bigger impact as well. Final call will be made Mon evening.
• Bitter Cold: The coldest air of the season will invade as it is snowing. Temperatures will fall from near freezing Tue afternoon to near 10 by Wed morning. Highs on Wed will be near 15, and it should drop below zero for Wed night. Thu’s highs will be in the single digits, and Thu night temperatures may drop to 0 or below again. It warms some for Fri with highs approaching 15.

 
Note on the cold: I do not understand why some are trying to down play this. Boggles the mind. If the winds slack off enough Wed night, and with fresh snow cover on the ground, some areas will drop well below zero. I am not sure this will happen yet. But the surface high will be building in late Wed. So the potential is there for a well below zero morning Thu.

Other weather notes: There is still a chance for some snow showers/squalls as a disturbance moves through on Wed. 

Another chance for some light to moderate snow could arrive for Fri afternoon/overnight. But there is a bit of uncertainty regarding this. I would expect there to be something, as there is often one last parting shot of cold high pressure before a cold wave lifts outs. But there is time to figure that one out.

Until then, enjoy. And stay warm.