It's been nearly a month since our last encounter with significant winter weather, but snow is back in the forecast this week.
At this point, meteorologists say, the snowfall likely will be on the light side.
This will be a week of rapid changes, none of them too drastic.
Today's weather will move quickly from sunshine to clouds, and a few hours of rain will cross the region later this afternoon and this evening. Temperatures today will be near average for this time of year, with highs probably in the lower 50s.
The system responsible for this evening's rain will move off to the east quickly Tuesday, leaving partial clearing, breezy conditions, and temperatures a few degrees cooler -- in the upper 40s for highs.
By Wednesday, a low pressure system is forecast to cross Texas and enter the Gulf of Mexico. Incidentally, that system will spread a couple more inches of snow in the Dallas area, where heavy snow fell last week in advance of the Super Bowl.
In the Charlotte region, look for clouds to increase and thicken Wednesday, with chilly highs only in the lower 40s.
Then snow is forecast to arrive Thursday morning. As of now -- about 60 to 72 hours in advance -- the snow is expected to begin sometime before daybreak in the Charlotte area. Robert Bruce, of the National Weather Service office in Greer, S.C., said the low pressure system won't bring much precipitation into the region. He said snowfall totals of 1 inch are likely in the Charlotte region.
A 1-inch snowfall won't cause huge problems in the area, but if it arrives shortly before the morning commute, there could be trouble. Snow and rain should end by late in the afternoon, with clearing skies predicted for late Thursday.
Temperatures will remain cold through Friday, but a gradual warming trend will begin next weekend.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Snow in forecast again, but not much
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I truly enjoy that the CO has let Steve do this. He has been on the money on most of his forecasts and has some cool insight. Keep it up Steve, we enjoy reading.
Ok crazy people, you read it here, "A 1-inch snowfall won't cause huge problems in the area" so don't freak out. And quit saying all the news sources freak out. Doesn't look like Steve is.
Ok crazy people, you read it here, "A 1-inch snowfall won't cause huge problems in the area" so don't freak out. And quit saying all the news sources freak out. Doesn't look like Steve is.
I agree with the previous poster. I really enjoy reading this blog. The extra commentary from Steve gives so much more dimension to the weather than just knowing what it's supposed to do on a given day. Keep up the good work.
Steve, I now refer to you as "My Weather Guy". I particularly enjoy the way you explain and educate us on weather patterns. Have a great week!!
Steve,
Thank you for this column. I have completely quit listening to the weather reports on television because of all of the hype and drama inserted into the forecast. Keep up the good work.
Love the column and the way Steve writes about the weather, but even if we are supposedly below normal, I'm about sick of the rain. I'm thinking about planting some rice in my back yard. Really wouldn't mind about a week of cool sunny days right about now.
Did you hear the thunder on Friday night? I guess the old myth is true.
Glad everyone is giving Steve some kudos for doing this column - like you guys I'm glad he does, and appreciate his take on the weather moreso than the guys and gals on TV.
Steve - I hope you read this because I do have a question: Is this shaping up to be one of those storms that will be heavier to the north, or starts to run out of steam as it approaches Greensboro? That last one that gave Charlotte a bit of a wallop barely grazed us up here.
I have personally met Steve and I can completely understand why the CO has kept him employed. Steve Lyttle is one of the hardest working reporters the CO has. I hope not only Steve reads the comments on his blog, but his editors do as well. This guy writes all kinds of stories as well as covering the weather due to his personal hobby. I am glad to see other people here share the same opinion. Keep up the good work Steve! You give all of us something else to think about during the day!
Boy I remember when Steve Lyttle was out here in Union County at Monroe bureau of the Observer. He was a legend out here, did a TV show too. Sad to see him move to the Charlotte bureau. He has to be coming up on 35 years with the Observer now. Wow, don't see that much these days. Hope there is a Hall of Fame in NC for newspapers, he deserves a seat.
Must agree with all the other posters, I, too, truly enjoy Steve's weather posts and his other CO postings as well. Editor: Take note! I also really enjoyed reading y'all's positive comments. That is refreshing for comments on CO articles.
It's a Steve Lyttle love-fest! I have to join in because I am such a fan of this blog. It's great to learn about the "science" of meteorology. I think what I'm learning the most is that it's more of an art than a science! Keep up the great work! While there are certain reporters for the CO that I haven't been sad to see go, this is one that I'm glad they've kept employed.
I'm a colleague, not an editor, but I can assure you that ALL of us know what great work Steve does. I'm still not convinced there's only one of him; I think he's mastered cloning in his basement laboratory.
I've no beef with Steve but the thighs on Kelly Cass and Heather Tesch over at the Weather Channel win me over every time.
Guess I'll join in too... Great column. Love the detailed explanations. I look forward to each entry. Thanks Steve!
Also agree with the previous comment regarding all of the positive comments from the readers. What a refreshing change!
Well there was a Thunderstorm in Huntersville,NC at 5:30am on 5/5/2011 So snow is in the forcast for tonight. I would say there some truth to the old saying if you have a thunderstorm in the winter you'll get snow within 10 days.
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