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Real Time Bowling Green Weather Radar:
Today 1/18 – Cold; Partly Cloudy – High 20° / Tonight – Partly Cloudy – Low 12°
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Unfortunately, it will be a cold one! Lows across the region according to the Kentucky Mesonet were in the upper single digits, or 10°! Add a 5 to 10 mph wind to that, and wind chills this morning are below zero. Bundle up if you need to head out today!
High pressure is moving into the region from the north, bringing us the frigid air. Cold air will continue to spill into the area from the north, resulting in highs around 20°, despite a mostly sunny day today. Partly cloudy skies will continue overnight with a low around 12°.
Tuesday 1/19 – Increasing Clouds – High 28° / Tues Night – Mostly Cloudy; Light Snow Possible – Low 24°
Clouds will be on the increase on Tuesday, despite some upper level ridging moving into the region. Low pressure will begin to form to the southwest of the region, which will result in a slight southerly wind, advecting moisture into the region. Highs will be around 28°.
Tuesday night, a shortwave trough will move into the region. High pressure will move to the east of the region, while low pressure will move closer to the region. Southwesterly winds in the mid levels will continue to advect moisture into the region while a cold column is in place across the area.
As a result, light snow will begin to develop during the early morning hours on Wednesday morning. Temperatures just above the surface may warm to above 32°, which would result in possible formation of sleet or freezing rain. However, confidence in this scenario remains low, so be sure to monitor later forecasts for more information.
Wednesday 1/20 – AM Snow Possible – High 35° / Wed Night – Wintry Mix Possible – Low 33°
Wednesday morning, snow showers will continue across the area, some of which may contain heavy snowfall. Generally, I am thinking 1″-3″ of snow is a good bet for Bowling Green, however those amounts may vary in later forecasts. Amounts will likely generally increase from south to north. These numbers may change if the temperature profile warms a bit, and a transition to sleet or freezing rain may occur sooner than expected. Again, monitor updates.
A light wintry mix may continue throughout the rest of the day and night with light accumulations. However, it does not take much ice to cause travel delays. Lows will be around 33°. The main thing to stress about this system is that it will occur in the morning hours, leading to worsening travel conditions.
That should wrap up this forecast. Be sure to come back to monitor future forecasts regarding wintry weather. Follow @WxOrNotBG for the latest Bowling Green weather information. Have a great day!