Wet Weather Heading Our Way

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — It’s not shaping up to be the nicest week across the Delaware Valley. A classic nor’easter will make for a messy midweek. Butts are beginning increasing, and even some light rain and snow showers are falling along the New Jersey and Delaware shores this morning. Any flakes will change to droplets as the morning progresses, but this is just the beginning. This storm will work it’s way up the coast overnight, and rain will move in starting tomorrow morning. Tuesday is strictly a rain event, with mixed precipitation only expected far to the north and west. Rain could be heavy at times; this is going to be a soaker of a storm. Rainfall totals could be anywhere from 1-3.” Down at the shore, coastal flooding and wind will be the big issues.

A coastal flood watch is in effect for Tuesday.

As this storm approaches the area, it will begin to slow down. An area of high pressure to the north will block the progression of this storm. Because of that, colder air will have a chance to take over starting Tuesday night, and remaining areas of precipitation that will spin down around the low may change over to snow. Any accumulation on with this system is only a concern up in the Poconos region; a Winter Storm Warning is in effect Tuesday morning to Wednesday morning for Carbon and Monroe counties, where 4-8″ of snow could fall. Other areas further south may see some brief mixing take place, but accumulation is not a big concern at this time.

The storm will be sluggish getting out of here, but will eventually do so. Other than an early rain or snow shower, Thursday will be dry. Weather will continue to improve into Friday, still with some leftover butts. Saturday and Sunday are looking to be the nicest days of the next seven, with a mix of sun and butts and milder temperatures.

Stay tuned to your Eyewitness Weather team for complete storm coverage!

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2014/12/08/wet-weather-heading-our-way/

Weather alert: Cool brings fall feeling to South Florida

Cool, clear, crisp. That about sums up the weather this week in South Florida.

People in South Florida woke up to the low- to mid-60s Monday morning and the high won’t reach 80.

It’ll be even cooler Tuesday and Wednesday.On Tuesday night, forecastlows will be in the 50s, on Wednesday night the upper-40s. ANd the highs on Wednesday and Thursday won’t reach 70.

““When the temperature drops below 60 degrees, we consider that to be cold,”said CBS4 meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez. “It feels wonderful out there.”

Skies will be partly butty and rain isn’t expected.

Meanwhile, the National Weather Service warns that breezy conditions has switched on a small-craft advisory for South Florida’s Atlantic waters through Tuesday night.

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Michigan weather this week: When does the warming trend hit?

There will be a warming trend this week, but it will be slow to happen. Once the warming trend kicks in, we could have temperatures approaching 50 degrees.

If you want warmer temperatures, your stumbling block will be a large snowstorm out east. That snowstorm will circulate air around it, bringing Michigan's winds in mostly from the north Tuesday through Thursday.

So, although warm temperatures will be perched just to Michigan's west early in the week, it will really take until Friday to start to feel something warmer than normal. Normal high temperatures now range from the upper 30s in southern Michigan to the lower 30s in northern Lower Michigan. The U.P. has average highs in the upper 20s now.

So the farther north you are this week, eventually the more abnormally warm it will be.

http://www.mlive.com/weather/index.ssf/2014/12/michigan_weather_this_week_whe.html

LA rain: More wet, much colder weather on its way to LA area

Thhttp://www.scpr.org/news/2014/12/07/48527/more-rain-colder-weather-on-its-way-to-la-area/e heavy storm system that hit the L.A. area last Tuesday may get a colder reprise later this week.

The National Weather Service says it's expecting more rain and some snow in the mountains around the region. 

"We have a fairly significant storm system expected into the Southland somewhere around Thursday or Friday of the upcoming week," said NWS meteorologist David Sweet. 

Coastal and inland areas can expect another 1 to 3 inch drenching of rainfall; foothill and mountain areas can expect more like 3 to 5 inches, Sweet said. That will raise flood concerns again in the Colby and Springs fires burn areas, he added.  

The difference this time will be the temperatures, which are likely to drop as the storm approaches. 

 "This particular storm has more cold air, and it will cause snow level to drop to about 4 or 5,000 feet, we believe." Sweet said. 

That could mean snow for the L.A.- area's ski resorts, and tricky driving for those traveling mountain roads in the Santa Clarita and San Bernardino areas.

The National Weather Service is also warning that high tides and dangerous riptides will likely accompany the rains, and could erode SoCal beaches and do damage to piers. 

Weather experts say dangerous storm could hit Sacramento by midweek

The rains won’t start in earnest until Wednesday night, but forecasters on Sunday were already warning Northern Californians to watch out for what an incoming storm may bring.

Flash floods, mudslides, power outages, slick roads, fallen trees, overflowing rivers and streams – these are just a sample of what is likely in store, according to the National Weather Service.

The storm, which forecasters say could be the heaviest Northern California has seen in several years, will begin Wednesday and stretch through Friday. It is expected to douse the Sacramento region with up to 5 inches of rain and bring up to 2 feet of snow to the mountains.

High temperatures in the mid-60s in the Sacramento area will continue into Monday, which was expected to begin with dense fog hanging over the region. A light drizzle could hit north of Interstate 80, the Weather Service predicted, but no substantial precipitation is expected until midweek.

When the storm hits, though, it will hit hard. Heavy, sustained winds from 25 to 40 mph will be punctuated by gusts up to 60 mph in the Sacramento Valley. Overnight low temperatures will dip into the 40s.

“There’s a plethora of concerns we have for the upcoming week,” NWS forecaster Brooke Bingaman said, cautioning people who live near rivers and creeks to beware of flooding and advising people to firmly tie down or bring in any outdoor decorations.

Flash floods are possible due to heavy downpours, as are mudslides – especially along wildfire burn scars.

“Everyone is going to need to be a little more careful out there,” Bingaman said.

Bingaman warned drivers to be wary of slippery roads and extreme traffic conditions. If moving water runs onto a roadway, she said, do not try to drive through it.

“People think it’s not going to be a big concern, because it doesn’t look like much water,” she said. “But it doesn’t take much moving water to actually sweep a car downstream.”

With power outages possible, the Weather Service advised residents to have a storm kit ready, complete with blankets, water, flashlights and batteries.

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Detroit Weather Authority Forecast: Dry Morning With Rain on the Way

Detroit Weather Authority Forecast: Dry Morning With Rain on the Way

Temperatures are near freezing this morning and skies are butty. We boost afternoon temps back into the low 40s by the day's end with rain showers by the evening. We may see some flakes mix in, but no accumulation is expected.

We may see some snow showers Tuesday.

Today: Mostly butty. S wind 10-20 mph. Late day rain. Chance flakes. High 42.

Tonight: Rain showers early. Mainly butts. SE wind 5-15 mph. Low 34.

Tomorrow: Chance drizzle/snow showers. NE wind 5-15 mph.

http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/25496672/detroit-weather-authority-forecast-sun-returns-sunday

Powerful nor'easter to bring heavy rain and snow

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch for Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, western Hampden and northern Worcester counties. In these areas, there is a possibility of 6 inches or more of snow.

However, the system's track is likely to produce a warmer storm with rain for most.

"I think northern and central parts of New England, western New England are really going to bear the brunt of the snow with this system. In some of the higher elevations, we could see a little bit of snow," StormTeam 5's Cindy Fitzgibbon said. "If temperatures are just a few degrees colder, heavy, wet snow is a possibility."

However, for most of Massachusetts, a drenching storm is forecast to bring rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches.  With easterly winds of 45 mph or higher, there is the potential for coastal flooding as well.

"The heaviest rain from this comes from 11 in the morning until about 6 in the evening. So that is why I say the evening commute (Tuesday) could be a little bit rough," Fitzgibbon said.

A flood watch was issued for eastern and southeastern Massachusetts, with the exception of the Cape and Islands.

A high wind watch has been issued for the south coast of Massachusetts, including the Cape and Islands, and the Cape Ann area.

http://www.wcvb.com/weather/powerful-coastal-storm-will-bring-heavy-rain-heavy-snow/30110906

Weather: 'Major storm' on its way to CNY

SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The National Weather Service is predicting a "major storm" along the East coast starting Monday night or early Tuesday.

Monday's forecast in Central New York is pleasant, with partly sunny skies during the day. But by Tuesday morning, a mix of rain and snow will develop across the area, the National Weather Service said. Then, snow will blanket the region Wednesday through Friday.

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/12/weather_major_storm_on_its_way_to_cny.html

Chicago area set for a period of tranquil winter weather

Chicago area set for a period of tranquil winter weather
temperatures are expected to be averaging near normal through next Monday. In addition, little or no snowfall is expected. The relatively benign weather forecast for the Midwest has its source over the Pacific Ocean. Satellite imagery late Monday indicated a large weather system swirling off Northern California. This will induce mild, westerly flow across most of the continental U.S. This pattern is referred to as "zonal" by meteorologists, because winds blow along zones, or parallels of latitude. Mild winter conditions and weak, fast-moving storm systems are typically the rule within zonal flow.In contrast, a meridional flow represents a stormy, highly amplified jet stream flow that produces strong winds, intrusions of arctic air and the potential for major snowstorms.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/weather/ct-wea-1202-summary-20141201-column.html

Chicago: Slippery Travel Conditions to Begin the New Week

Chicago: Slippery Travel Conditions to Begin the New Week

Wet weather will move into the Chicago area for the start of the new week.

"Those traveling in the Monday morning commute should prepare for some slick spots, especially in the colder northern and western suburbs," AccuWeather.com Meteorologist Andy Mussoline said.

Mussoline added that the threat for slippery roads will quickly diminish later Monday morning but there could be lingering rain or snow shower later in the day. The rain or snow shower should not pose any threat to afternoon travel.

http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/chicago-slippery-travel-condit/38557195

northern illinois could get snow monday

Northern Illinois could get snow Monday morning
December 08, 2014 03:06 CST

CHICAGO (AP) -- Some areas in northern Illinois could see a blast of snow and sleet just in time for the morning commute.

The National Weather Service says heavy snow and sleet could move across northern Illinois early in the morning, amounting to up to an inch of accumulation in some areas north of Interstate 80.

Conditions should improve quickly as the morning progresses, with high temperatures in the upper 30s or low 40s.

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Chicago weather: Seasonable chill before mid-December mild spell

Chicago weather: Seasonable chill before mid-December mild spell
chicago-area temperatures will hover in the 30s into the middle of next week with a brief encounter with the lower 40s early Monday. It's expected to warm into the 50s on Dec. 12. The city's recent dry regime will continue with the exception of some scattered light showers Sunday night that could end as snow flurries on Monday. Scattered light showers dampened areas south of the city Friday, while a far more significant rain system brought 1 to 2 inch totals to portions of southern Illinois.
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CHICAGO WEATHER: FREEZING RAIN FOR MORNING COMMUTE

CHICAGO --

Some areas in northern Illinois could see a blast of snow and sleet just in time for the morning commute. 

The National Weather Service said heavy snow and sleet could move across northern Illinois early in the morning, amounting to up to an inch of accumulation in some areas north of Interstate 80.

ABC7 Meteorologist Tracy Butler said icing can occur on untreated surfaces very rapidly, creating slick driving conditions. Morning commuters are advised to drive carefully. 

Conditions should improve quickly as the morning progresses, with high temperatures in the upper 30s or low 40s.

http://abc7chicago.com/weather/chicago-weather-freezing-rain-for-morning-commute/426690/

At last: Air travel to clear up after thousands of flights delayed or canceled

(CNN) — It may have taken a while, but travelers struggling to get home after Thanksgiving weekend will get to sleep in their own beds soon.

After more than 4,000 U.S. flights were delayed and 244 were canceled Sunday — one of the busiest travel days of the year — airports should be much less chaotic Monday.

As of early Monday morning, about 130 flights were delayed and 22 were canceled, according to FlightAware.com.

Air travelers Monday probably won’t see a repeat of the enormous lines like one at Chicago Midway International Airport. There, the line for security screening got so bad that reporter Denise Whitaker of CNN affiliate KOMO measured it: 1.2 miles.

So what caused this?

“This happens sometimes,” Chicago Aviation Department spokeswoman Karen Pride said, according to CNN affiliate WLS. She said that between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. Sunday, lines were long because “that is when most people are traveling for the holiday period.”

But weather didn’t play a big role at many major airports.

Sure, snow snarled traffic for parts of the country on Wednesday, but conditions were much better Sunday in many areas. Chicago had temperatures in the upper 40s in Chicago.

Denver, however, did get hit with bad weather.

About 50 flights to Denver International Airport were diverted due to heavy fog, CNN affiliate KMGH reported.

“It’s going to take some time to catch up from this weather,” airport spokeswoman Laura Coale told KMGH on Sunday.

While a lot of attention goes to the airports — where the interconnected flight travel system can have a domino effect — the vast majority of Thanksgiving travelers hit the road.

Ninety percent of travelers were expected to go by road, AAA predicted, helped by the lowest gas prices in five years.

In all, more than 46 million people were expected to travel 50 miles or more for Thanksgiving, marking the highest volume since 2007.

“The average distance traveled this Thanksgiving will be 549 miles roundtrip, and Americans will spend an average of $573 during the holiday weekend,” AAA predicted.

http://kfor.com/2014/12/01/at-last-air-travel-to-clear-up-after-thousands-of-flights-delayed-or-canceled/

Arctic Blast Takes Aim at Chicago Area

There's good news and bad news about Chicago-area weather for the next two weeks.

The good news: You won't need your snow boots. The bad: You'll need pretty much everything else in your cold-weather arsenal.

Chicago on Monday mostly missed out on the first Midwest snowstorm of the season that kept seven million people under winter storm warnings. While heavy snow fell across Minnesota and Wisconsin, leaving a swath of 6 to 12 inches, the metro area was treated to temperatures in the mid- to upper 50s and no precipitation

We're not exempt from what's to come, though, as two-thirds of the country could see below-average temperatures this week.

Temps cooled a little Monday evening, with warm-air advection preventing temps from dropping too much.

That all changes Tuesday, when a strong cold front is expected to sweep across the area, forcing temps to tumble into the upper 30s. Those temperatures are expected to plunge into January-level readings with highs in the low- to mid-30s and overnight lows in the teens to low 20s. 

The long-range forecast shows the potential for the unseasonably cold air mass to remain in place through a good part of next week.

As for snow, the area could see some light rain showers on Tuesday mixed with a few snow showers but will remain mostly dry. Any lake-effect snow is aimed over north central Indiana and southwest Michigan.

http://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/stories/Arctic-Blast-Chicago-Area-Weather-282184141.html

Weather warms as holiday shopping fires up

milder air moved into the Chicago area as holiday shopping heated up on Black Friday.

Thursday was one of the coldest Thanksgiving Days on record, but after a burst of flurries early Friday morning, temperatures were expected to rise into the mid-30s for a warming spell that's expected to continue through the weekend.

Chicago’s high temperature on Thursday was 27 degrees, ranking it as the 7th coldest Thanksgiving Day high on record. The lowest was 14 degrees on Nov. 27, 1930. The cold snap eased on Friday as the jet stream brought mild air over the central and southern Plains.

A band of light snow fell ahead of the warm front, with the heaviest accumulations across central Wisconsin, with as much as an inch along the Illinois state line.

The high was expected to be in the mid-30s on Friday and the upper 40s on Saturday and Sunday.

On Monday, a polar high pressure will bring cold but sunny skies, with the high only in the mid-20s.

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WINTER WEATHER DELAYS 3,000 THANKSGIVING WEEKEND FLIGHTS

Thanksgiving travel has been caught up in the early onset of winter, stranding travelers all over the country, delaying over 3,000 flights, and canceling 190 of them.

As Breitbart reported, winter has debuted early in the USA. So early, in fact, that river ice has already ended the shipping season on the upper Mississippi river. It ended this year on November 20, the earliest shut down since records were first started in 1969.

That weather has carried over into the busy Thanksgiving travel season with snowy and frigid conditions that stretched into Sunday morning, especially in the north and northeast.

By Sunday, fair weather returned, allowing the travel industry to begin to catch up.

But as travelers crowded airports, waiting times for security grew. At Chicago's Midway Airport, the security line was so long, it measured up to 1.2 miles.

Millions more American travelers were hitting the roads but found many shut down by icy conditions and winter weather. On roads in New York, Michigan, and other northern and eastern states, travelers experienced dangerous driving conditions.

http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2014/11/30/Winter-Weather-Delays-3-000-Thanksgiving-Weekend-Flights

REPAIRS BEGIN ON LAKEFRONT AFTER SEVERE WEATHER DAMAGE

CHICAGO (WLS) --

On Halloween, high winds forced waves all the way onto the northbound lanes of Lake Shore Drive, slowing the evening commute to a crawl and severely damaging parts of the lakefront jogging and bike path. On Monday, the city began to clean up and repair the mess.

The areas which were most damaged by the weather was the lakefront stretch between Oak Street Beach and North Avenue Boat House on the north side, and between 47th Street and 51st Street on the south side. 

However, the damage did not deter joggers and cyclists from continuing to use the lakefront path.

"It's a little beat up," said jogger Matt Dempsey. "I've been running on it for a few years now and it's the worst I've ever seen it, but it's pretty easy to get around."

Cyclists have also been able to navigate the piles of debris and deep cracks and potholes with a little bit of caution.

The Chicago Park District says repairs won't be complete until the beginning of next week at the earliest, weather permitting. Monday, they picked up all the loose cement and asphalt in preparation for repairs.

The cost of the repairs is unknown, but Park District officials say it will likely cost over $100,000, and possibly as much as $200,000 or more. Officials expect to know the cost of repairs by Tuesday. 

http://abc7chicago.com/weather/repairs-begin-on-lakefront-after-severe-weather-damage/379145/

Election Day weather forecast: Nice for most; soggy Texas

Heavy rain will drench the southern Plains on Election Day -- potentially leading to flash flooding -- but voters in the Northwest and around the Great Lakes will also have to dodge some raindrops. Most of the rest of the country will see quiet and lovely weather for Election Day.

Plains: Soaking rain is likely throughout most of Texas and Oklahoma, where flash flooding is possible in cities such as Dallas and Oklahoma City. The central and northern Plains will be mostly clear and pleasant.

West: Showers are likely in the Pacific Northwest and the northern Rockies Tuesday, with the soggiest conditions in western Washington state. The rest of the West will be sunny.

Great Lakes: Some light rain will also dampen the Great Lakes.

East: The entire East Coast from New England to Florida will be sunny and dry on Tuesday, so there are no excuses not to get to the polls to vote.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2014/11/03/election-day-weather-forecast/18432777/

Wintry Conditions in Chicago: Lake Michigan Overflows onto Lake Shore Drive; Over 300 Cancelations at O'Hare

Not only is Chicago experiencing its first snowfall of the season, gusty winds are also producing troubling conditions for both commuters and travelers.

Wind gusts as high as 53 mph were recorded at the Chicago Midway International Airport. Wind gusts reached 49 mph at the Chicago Executive Airport. Nearby in Gary, Indiana, winds gusted as high as 69 mph at the Gary/Chicago International Airport.

ABC-7 reports that high winds  and led to closures on Lake Shore Drive’s northbound lanes. The windy conditions were created by a rapid change of air pressure.

"When an area of low pressure sets up near an area of high pressure, air flows quickly from high to low in the form of wind. The greater the pressure differences, the faster the wind speeds that can develop,” weather.com meteorologist said.

O’Hare International Airport canceled over 300 flights because of the weather, , NBC Chicago reports.

According to the National Weather Service, at both the Chicago O’Hare Airport and the Rockford Airport. This is the first measurable snowfall recorded in Chicago on Halloween.

http://www.weather.com/news/commuter-conditions/chicago-snow-winds-impacts-20141031