At approximately 5:00 EST, there were reports of snow flurries in Greensboro and the system is currently moving toward the SE. There is a cold air high pressure system moving over the Midwest right now and it's pushing the moisture out in front of it. This cold air from the Northwest is allowing for us to see some wintery weather in the NC Piedmont relatively early in the year. A cold front moved across the Eastern Seaboard yesterday and the moisture behind it is experiencing cooler temperatures than some may be used to this time of year.
Temperatures have dropped across the United States. Here are forecasted high/low temperatures for different major cities across the U.S. for Wednesday, 11/13 (in degrees Fahrenheit):
New York City, NY: 40/29
Washington D.C.: 44/29
Kansas City, MO: 47/22
Chicago, IL: 40/22
Philadelphia, PA: 42/27
Tallahassee, FL: 58/39
New Orleans, LA: 54/41
Dallas, TX: 50/29
Raleigh, NC: 43/22
(Explanation of Forecast Map below image)
In addition to these cooler temperatures, there is currently a Freeze Warning for the states surrounding the Gulf of Mexico including most of Georgia, the Florida Panhandle, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and the middle third of Texas. There is also a Hard Freeze warning issued for the state of Oklahoma and parts of Northern Arkansas and Mississippi along the Mississippi River. The Gulf Coast of Louisiana is under a wind advisory for tomorrow and the entire coastline from Texas to Washington, D.C. is currently under a winter storm warning.
We will see temperatures rise again later this week, but as the Sub Tropical Jet Stream continues shifting southward, we can expect to see more of these cooler temperatures and winter weather. For now, enjoy what you can from these flurries! The affected area is growing quickly as the temperature drops!
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