We are tracking a potent storm system headed this way for Tuesday and Wednesday. You can find all the details about this storm in my forecast discussion by clicking the "7 Day Outlook" link at the top of the page.
This storm will be approaching our area from the southwest. Afterwards, we will experience a major shift in our weather pattern where the jet stream will become highly amplified. There will be a bulge, or "ridge" developing along the west coast. Conversely, a pronounced dip, or "trough", will develop in the east coast.
In this type of scenario, the majority of our storms will move in from the northwest out of Canada...called "clippers". These type of storms will keep things cold for the middle of the month. They will also bring quick chances for wintry weather.
In other words, the mild and wet weather we experienced in December will be loooong gone. It will be interesting how long we will be stuck in this cold weather pattern. A mild La Nina developed during late December and could strengthen through this month. If this is the case, then it could be a dry and mild finish to this winter!
This storm will be approaching our area from the southwest. Afterwards, we will experience a major shift in our weather pattern where the jet stream will become highly amplified. There will be a bulge, or "ridge" developing along the west coast. Conversely, a pronounced dip, or "trough", will develop in the east coast.
In this type of scenario, the majority of our storms will move in from the northwest out of Canada...called "clippers". These type of storms will keep things cold for the middle of the month. They will also bring quick chances for wintry weather.
In other words, the mild and wet weather we experienced in December will be loooong gone. It will be interesting how long we will be stuck in this cold weather pattern. A mild La Nina developed during late December and could strengthen through this month. If this is the case, then it could be a dry and mild finish to this winter!
