The weather this week looks pretty awesome, by February standards. Sunshine and highs just above average will be the rule. Wednesday is the lone exception, which should feature some rain for the entire Commonwealth.
Our next shot at any snow will come on Saturday as a weak wave in the flow moves across the deep south and spreads moisture into Kentucky, while some more winter-like air filters in at the same time:
This particular wave has looked a little stronger on previous runs but today’s 12Z run weakens it more. In any case, it would appear that a light snowfall on the order of 1-3” would be a good bet for Kentucky this Saturday.
Interestingly, after this wave passes us, it is progged to turn into another nor’easter and ride up the coast, while growing in strength. This could result in yet another all out blizzard for New England. Folks in Connecticut and Mass. are going to just be getting dug out from this weekend’s storm when another one strikes! What a rough 12 months those people have had….
Looking down the road, the second half of February for Kentucky looks to be average as far as temperatures go, and above average for precip. It appears to me that we’re going to stay locked into an active pattern with persistent storms passing through. The temperatures we see will obviously dictate whether we get a lot of snow, or a lot of rain…but at this point I am expecting more rain than snow as the southern branch remains active and may even lift slightly northward with an increasing sun angle now taking effect.
The great news is that we are 4 weeks away from Daylight Saving Time! And to me…that is the official start to Spring.
Take care,
Shawn
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