Dew Point: 20°F
Wind: WSW 6 mph
Clouds: Cloudy
Precipitation: 80%
The jet stream is still moving over the Midwest and up the northeast. There is a polar vortex circling above the jet stream and driving down cooler air.
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| Figure 1. Jet stream at 250 hPa (earth.nullschool.net). |
A stationary front is in the middle of the US following the low pressure system that is bringing another wave of precipitation.
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| Figure 2. current surface (intellicast.com). |
Starting tonight, the NW and Midwest is going to see rain west of the Rockies and snow to the east of the mountains. The temperatures will most likely continue to drop over the weekend and there could be a potential for another wave of snow to come later in the weekend.
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| Figure 3. US Prevalent Weather (wunderground.com). |
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