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Comet Ison Viewing Guide

Monday, January 17, 2011

Weather synopsis: Monday January 17


11:57pm a complex storm system is moving in to the region. The warm air associated with this system will try to over ride a layer of cold arctic air that has been in place since January 1st. The result is a sloppy mixture of frozen precipitation. Snow will mix with sleet and freezing rain through the early morning on Tuesday before becoming all rain by late morning. Snow could accumulate 1-3 inches before the messy mixture of rain and icy precipitation take over. The storm system will swiftly move out of the region by early evening on Tuesday. Right on the heels of this storm system I am monitoring yet another potential snow storm for the latter part of this work week on Friday; current forecast models agree that this next storm system could produce another significant snowfall for the Northeast followed by a deep arctic blast. Long range weather projections predict that the current weather pattern will be prolonged at least through mid February. We can expect a continuation of this cold and stormy pattern with several opportunities for snow storms. It might be a good idea to invest in a warm winter hat, a pair of gloves and boots.

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