Much Colder And Active January in Store

There is no question that we will have a warm Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Rain will overspread our region tonight and into Monday, and into early Christmas Eve. Then we should dry up. But the question is, how will we start 2020?

The pattern is looking more favorable for cold and snow as we start the new year. December did not play out to be too active, which was along the lines of our thoughts. January and February will be our active months, and it looks like January will start out with below-normal temperatures and we could even see a storm somewhere, but it is not clear exactly where just yet.

With the colder air in place and an active southern branch of the jet stream, our chances for the white stuff will go up. Greenland blocking is expected to return, which favors an active storm track up the East Coast, and allows cold air to spill into the Southeast.

We think that the warmer Christmas temperatures will fade into the past as the pattern could do a complete flip. Our Winter Outlook still stands at this time, and no changes are needed for now.

-CWA

Author: Michael Griffith

I have had a passion for the weather since a very young age and am a degreed meteorologist. I have a Bachelor of Science from Penn State University and a Master's from Plymouth State University. If you ever see me out and about in the Charlotte, NC area, be sure to say hi!