Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Freeze Warning West of I-95


A Freeze Warning is in effect overnight west of I-95 from 4 A.M. until 9 A.M. As winds diminish, the temperatures will tumble below the freezing mark in these counties: Goochland, Powhatan, Louisa, Amelia, Fluvanna, Cumberland, Nottoway, Prince Edward, Buckingham...and points south and west. Freeze conditions will likely kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

Moderation on the way...

Temperatures are still expected to rise later this week, into the mid 60s on Friday and probably 70+ on Saturday. In fact, it looks like a great day to start the weekend. The next cold front will slide through the state Saturday night. It basically looks like a dry frontal passage, although I can't rule out an isolated shower or two.

Not as cold behind this next front...

Temperatures behind the next front will average near 60 during the afternoon and in the upper 30s and lower 40s at night. Don't forget that early Sunday morning (at 2 A.M.), we turn our clocks back as we return to Eastern Standard Time.

Election Day looks dry as of now...

Tuesday still looks dry as a ridge of high pressure dominates. This will keep temperatures at or above seasonal averages. The next shot of cold air is still on schedule to arrive next weekend (November 9-10).

Monday, October 27, 2008

Cold Blast Moving Into Virginia...


A blast of chilly air is entering Virginia tonight, and below average temperatures are expected for the next several days, despite plenty of sunshine. The 30-year normals are a high in the mid 60s and low in the low 40s. Tonight, a Freeze Watch is in effect from Buckingham County south and west. Showers will taper later this evening and skies should begin to clear prior to sunrise. Gusty breezes will dominate Tuesday, and skies should be partly sunny with afternoon temperatures in the mid 50s. The next couple of nights should produce temperatures in the low to mid 30s in city, with outlying areas dipping into the 20s!

Milder later this week, then another cold front...

Temperatures should rebound on Friday, reaching the mid 60s during the afternoon and readings on Saturday could jump above 70 degrees before the next front comes rumbling through. This will cause temperatures to take another dip, but the next surge probably won't be as chilly as the current one.

Election Day and beyond...

High pressure will inch off the coast in time for Election Day, leading to an increase in moisture...at least clouds, and possibly some rain. Let's hope any rain holds off until after the polls close. An upper ridge builds over the East next week, moderating our temperatures. However, a strong cold front appears on the model data, due to arrive either late Friday or next weekend with the coldest air of the season thus far. Stay tuned...

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

FREEZE WARNING tonight north and west of Richmond



A Freeze Warning is in effect overnight for the following counties in central Virginia north and west of Richmond: Hanover, Caroline, Goochland, Louisa, Fluvanna, Cumberland, Amelia, Nottoway, Prince Edward, Buckingham, Charlotte. The warning also includes the Roanoke area.

Temperatures are expected to dip below the freezing mark for a couple of hours over this area. The warning is officially in effect from 3 A.M. until 9 A.M.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

New Posts Coming Soon...

The weather has been pretty quiet recently, but there will be more to talk in the near future. Look for a regular posts to return the week of October 20th, and my annual Winter Outlook will be issued in mid-November!