This week’s weather pattern across the United States will show some notable temperature swings and several storm systems impacting different regions. Cold, brutal Arctic air will begin the week across the Plains, Midwest, Great Lakes, and Northeast. Temperatures in these areas will remain well below seasonal averages, reinforcing winter-like conditions and areas seeing single digit and below zero temps.
On Monday, a fast-moving clipper system is expected to bring snow through the Upper Great Lakes and into the Northeast. While this system will be relatively quick, it may still create periods of reduced visibility and slick travel, particularly during the morning and evening commute hours. By the middle of the week, the eastern portion of the United States will experience a slight warm-up. High temperatures will rise above freezing for a day or two, offering a brief break from the harsh cold. However, this moderation will be short-lived, as colder air is expected to return after this temporary tease of milder conditions.
Another system will move in Thursday into Friday, bringing rain and thunderstorms across the Midwest, Southeast, Mid-Atlantic states and the Northeast. To the north, including the Northern Plains and Great Lakes, colder air will support snow rather than rain. Most areas are expected to see a coating to around 4 inches of snow this week, while locations closer to the Great Lakes could see more than 4 inches. Overall, snowfall amounts this week are not expected to be particularly high compared to the several snowy days many areas experienced last week. The Pacific Northwest will remain unsettled, with additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms moving through the region throughout the week. This pattern will continue to support wet conditions and occasional heavier rainfall.
By Matt K.
Meteorologist In-Training
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