Updated 12.11.22 @ 6:45a
For fans of cold, wintry weather, we’re heading towards a truly special pattern. Add in the timing of this taking place just before the holidays and that will create additional excitement for many.
A midweek frontal system will usher in the much colder changes. Unlike several of the FROPAs over the past couple weeks, the airmass behind this front will be significantly colder and have staying power. Wrap around moisture and upper level energy will likely generate snow showers/ squalls through the weekend with light snow accumulation.
That then takes us to Christmas week (where is time going?!). While still a bit too far out for specifics, it’s been several years from seeing the kind of setup between an active OHV storm track with the cold air in place. A couple of systems will likely be on the playing field, both of which, will have the potential of delivering accumulating snow. Chances of a White Christmas remain well above normal.
By the end of the Week 2 period, truly bitter cold air will likely get involved with the pattern, especially with an expanding snow pack. This is a classic look for nasty arctic air (below zero type stuff) by late Week 2/ early Week 3.
Buckle up, we’ve got a wild and fun wintry ride on our hands into and through the holidays.
I will be on the road Monday morning so expect delayed posting. I’ll have a client video discussion online by mid to late afternoon.