Clear and cold Tuesday with a slight warming mid-week

Watching a potential winter storm
Janessa Webb,

Winter is definitely making itself known this week. Cold air will be in control for the next several days, with temperatures staying well below what we normally see in January until about midweek. The good news, we’ll have plenty of sunshine, so while it’ll be cold, the days will look bright and even feel pretty nice if you’re bundled up. Tonight, will remain clear and cold, and a good night to go check out the aurora as a big geomagnetic storm is expected after 11pm and into tomorrow morning.

Looking ahead….

This weekend, we’re keeping a close eye on the potential for some winter weather. It’s still a little too early to pin down exact details, but the overall setup is something we’re watching carefully. Right now, it looks like cold Arctic air will be in place, and there may be enough moisture nearby to bring at least some wintry precipitation to the region. There’s a fair chance we could see impacts, but nothing is locked in just yet.

What’s still uncertain is how the storm system will come together. Small changes in its track or in how deep the cold air is could make a big difference in what we see whether that’s light snow, a mix, or something else entirely. As the week goes on, the forecast will become clearer. 

For now, enjoy the sunshine, dress warmly, and check back throughout the week as this storm comes together.