The Warmup Is Here

Temps above freezing for the first time in ~65 hours =  DANCE PARTY

Today 1/30 – Partly Sunny – High 44˚ / Tonight – Mostly Cloudy – Low 31˚

6am 11˚ ~ 9am 24˚ ~ 12pm 39˚ ~ 3pm 43˚ ~ 6pm 35˚ ~ 9pm 32˚

Southwesterly winds will of 10-20mph will be present across the region today, coinciding with rays of sunshine to take highs into the lower – mid 40s.  The strongest gusts could potentially top 25-30mph.

This setup will filter moisture across our proximity, which will cause an increase in cloud coverage as we get into this afternoon and tonight.  A few flurries will be possible late, but no major impacts are expected.  Remember…don’t hi-jack the milk truck.

Fri – Scat’d Showers – High 43˚ / Fri Night – Scat’d Rain Showers – Low 38˚

Moisture will continue to dampen up our atmosphere, as temperatures quickly climb above freezing Friday.  Scattered rain showers will evolve across the area as a result.

The most likely time to see these hit-&-miss, light showers organize will be during the afternoon and evening.  Rain chances will increase as we get into Friday night, with cloud cover holding temps to ~40˚.  The NAM simulated radar image is valid for 3pm Friday afternoon, and paints light showers across the region:

Sat – Scat’d Rain Showers – High 53˚ / Sat Night – Wintry Mix Likely – Low 32˚

Rain showers will expand in coverage as we get into the start of the weekend, with another bout of winter weather possible Saturday night – Sunday, as a cold front advances southeast across the Ohio Valley.

Current temperature profiles seem to be limiting any major impacts, as they only look to spend a brief period at or just below freezing.  Accumulations will be minor at best.

We’re still a few days out, but here’s a look at the latest GFS precip model, valid for 12am Sunday.  It paints a wintry mix tracking E across the Bluegrass: