Friday, December 7, 2012

It's Gonna Rain!

Synopsis: 

A stationary front will stay over the region until Monday night. Until then, a series of low pressure systems will move through along the front bringing periods of rain throughout the weekend and into Monday night. The front will move south Monday night and the rain should be ending by Monday night too. High pressure will build back west behind the stationary front in the Midwest bringing cooler temperatures to our region for Tuesday and the rest of the week.

Weekend Outlook:

Rain continues through the day on Saturday across the commonwealth due to a strengthening low coming from the Ohio River Valley.  This system won't impact us with much rain or wind, but it is forecasted to strengthen significantly as it makes its way into the northeast and up into Canada.  A ridge builds in on Sunday between our next low, providing us with a brief respite from all the rain.  Then, a low from the northern plains and another low from the deep south will join forces to batter our region on Monday as the associated cold front sweeps through.  This front will bring the warm temperatures with it as it sweeps out of our region Monday night. 

Next Week:

Temperatures drop sharply in the wake of the cold front, with highs in the upper 30's across the commonwealth (a bit below average for this time of year).  Also, expect clearing skies and drier conditions starting Tuesday.  These excellent conditions will last for the next couple days through the end of the next work week.  Enjoy the sun when it finally comes out!


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