Daily weather forecast blog
The horrific flash flooding and loss of life that occurred in Kerr County, Texas, over the July 4th weekend remind us all that severe weather events can strike anytime, anywhere. We have no control when or where it happens, but we can have a plan for it just in case. And, the first part of …
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Sunday 02/02 | After a quick hit of snow early this morning, the rest of today will feature dry weather as high pressure builds behind a warm front. Breezy conditions can be expected today as well as winds out of the southwest get going. Gusts can be as high as 32 mph at times locally. …
Mild and dry to start the week; A series of systems will bring messy weather by mid-week Read More »
There are no big surprises here. January 2020 in the Valley was much warmer and wetter than normal. Our average temperature for the month came in a whopping 6.9° above average for the month. That made this January the second warmest in modern times beaten only by 2006 with an average of 39.8° for the …
Here we are. February first already. But February is the month where we start to see the end of winter. The worst of the cold is behind us and average temperatures across the Valley begin to warm. Average daytime highs go from 30° early in the month to 45° on the 29th. This warming trend …
Dry Saturday; Mixed precipitation and snow showers return this evening Read More »
Other than a cloudy (surprise!) day, a weak disturbance will cross east-central Ohio today that may spread light snow/rain showers into the Valley southwest to northeast. Any precipitation this afternoon will be light and I don’t expect much in the way of accumulating snow locally – maybe a dusting to a half-inch at best. Temperatures …
January is almost consistently our coldest month in the Valley. And more often than not, the second half of the month is particularly cold. Last January, for example, brought nighttime lows below-zero locally and daytime highs in the mid-teens. Luckily, that stretch of really cold weather only lasted a couple of days. Nothing of the …
After a string of overcast days this week, we will begin to see at least a little sunshine today. Clouds will decrease as an area of high pressure over Ontario finally starts to flex its muscle and bring drier air into eastern Ohio. Clouds will fill back in tonight as a little disturbance along the …
Wednesday: Less Cloudiness and a Little Brighter Today Read More »
The last week of January is setting up to be a boring and uneventful week weather-wise here in the Valley. Today will bring a typical cloudy gray day to the area as a weak upper-level disturbance dips south from Lake Erie through eastern Ohio. This will bring low odds for a light round of snow …
Clouds and Seasonal Temperatures Highlight our Weather for the Week Read More »
There is a small chance for periods of patchy freezing drizzle in our area early Monday morning. This can produce icy spots on untreated roads and walks during the Monday morning commute. It is not a high risk, but it’s a possibility that you should be aware of. The highest odds for freezing drizzle in …
Sunday: Areas of Freezing Drizzle Possible Early Monday Morning Read More »
A spotty light shower will be possible at times today as a series of upper-level disturbances cross our area. Otherwise, we’re in for a cloudy day across the Valley with afternoon temperatures in the low-40s. A changeover to a rain/snow mix is likely over the course of the afternoon as slightly colder air arrives. Snow …
Saturday: Scattered rain showers during the day changing to snow this evening Read More »
