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April 2009
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February 2009 ArchivesSince today is the last day of the month, I thought it a good time to review things weather-wise--and there were a few quirks. ...Definitely lots of rain this weekend, as well as lots of wind and temperatures that turn sharply colder as well. The big question is whether or not we see some freezing rain or snow. So, let's discuss that. ...No snow today, but maybe late in the weekend. The high will be up around 70. We will get a good shot at rain late and through the day tomorrow. The big news with our weather is the much colder air that will return for our weekend and early next week. ...Light winds and clear skies overnight allowed temps to plummet this morning, but now we can expect a gentle south/southeast breeze to usher in a few warmer days. ...Who doesn't love a good quote from Yogi Berra? Today will be another teaser. Just like yesterday, you look outside and think "Wow... It's Beautiful." Of course, you step outside and think "Wow... It's Cold!" ...If you were rooting for snow, all the ingredients aren't coming together this time... ...Now that last night's rain has cleared the area, we have a couple days of relatively nice weather. However, it will turn a lot colder tonight and the winds will pick up as well. ...Rain. Finally, we have widespread showers and areas of moderate rain over the region. We are more than 4 inches (of liquid precipitation) below normal so far in 2009. You will want your umbrella today! ...Predawn snow showers fell this morning across parts of Southside Hampton Roads. Accumulations were minor and mainly on the grass and elevated surfaces like decks and patio furniture. ...I don't know what it is, but it seems like we're usually sweating something around this time each year. ...The weather should cooperate--but that comes with a caveat... ...I know, I know... Some people really love the cold weather, the chance of snow or other types of frozen precipitation, and the benefits of the winter season (low pollen, no bugs, etc.). Still, most people I know have really enjoyed our recent warm-up. If you liked the early taste of Spring try to soak up the weather today because things are about to change. ...With winds gusting between 25 and 40 mph today, you will need to keep both hands on the wheel while driving across the bridge-tunnels. You also need to be very careful when disposing of cigarette butts or working around flames. ...Winds will pick up this afternoon and tonight as the next front approaches Hampton Roads. The strong south winds will blow warm air into the region with highs averaging about 25 degrees above normal. ...Today's weather is much cooler than yesterday, but temperatures are still above normal and with a fair amount of sunshine. I haven't heard too many complaints. Changes will come down the road. ...Changes are coming...but that's not necessarily a bad thing. ...These are the kind of days it's good to be a meteorologist... ...A few years back, I took the Polar Plunge in Virginia Beach in support of the Special Olympics. When I did it, the sun was shining, it was chilly and breezy. I remember the shock and how my heart skipped a beat when I charged out into the ocean and went all the way under water. ...Yes, today is National Weather Person Day. ...At last... several days a tranquil weather in the forecast. Most areas will find mostly sunny skies today, but it will be very cold with highs in the upper 20s to lower 30s. We may find a few more clouds at times near the shore if a bay-effect plume develops but the chance of that is very low. Expect a bitterly cold night tonight with temperatures well below freezing. But the changes are coming. ...As we head through the afternoon and into the evening our attention now shifts to the Chesapeake Bay for potential Bay-effect snow showers or flurries. Low levels are still very dry but a few light snow returns are showing up on our WeatherLab High Definition Radar. ...Two weeks ago the forecasting community (myself included) in Hampton Roads took one on the chin as we called for snow (1-4") across the area and we got little more than flurries. Despite seeing indications of a potential bust on that fateful morning, I bought into the snow chances widely advertised by the National Weather Service and their Winter Storm Warning. That was then... ...Some interesting trends on radar and the computer models - which have us concerned in the Weather Lab. ...I can guarantee you that there will be snow showing up tonight on radar. I am also very confident that some of it will make it to the ground as at least flurries, and possibly snow showers. The big question is how much makes it all the way down to the earth without evaporating (technically it's called sublimating when it starts as a solid but nobody would know what that means). ...So far, the forecast has worked out perfectly. This morning we have been tracking light precipitation, mainly showers for northeast North Carolina and light drizzle/flurry mix across Hampton Roads. Temperatures have been in the mid to upper 30s and the ground is still relatively warm from the past couple of days (high in the 60s) so everything that has fallen has melted. ...Last night's Superbowl was awesome. No matter which side you were pulling for you have to admit that it was a lot of fun to watch. That capped a nearly perfect day to start February with sunshine and high temperatures in the low 60s. ...As I awoke to the sounds of Sonny and Cher singing "I Got You Babe," I realized it really IS starting to feel like "Groundhog Day." Still a lot of questions about Tuesday, but some things are starting to come together. ... |
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