December 8, 2014: Another chilly week for the region

This forecast update covers far southern Illinois, far southeast Missouri, and far western Kentucky. See the coverage map on the right side of the blog.

Monday – Becoming cloudy some light sprinkles or a brief shower possible. Below normal temperatures with highs in the upper 40’s. Southeast winds at 5-10 mph.

School Bus Stop – Morning: Quite a few clouds. Chilly. Temperature around 40 degrees. Southeast winds at 5 mph.

School Bus Stop – Afternoon: Mostly cloudy and chilly. Temperature will be around 46 degrees. Southwest winds at 5 mph.

Monday night – Partly cloudy and chilly. Low temperatures from 28 to 34 degrees. West winds at 10 mph.

Tuesday – Partly sunny. Cold with well below normal temperatures. Highs will be in the upper 30’s and lower 40’s. Northwest winds at 10-15 mph.

Tuesday night – Partly cloudy and chilly. Low temperatures from 26 to 34 degrees. West winds at 10 mph.

Wednesday – Partly sunny. Cold with well below normal temperatures. Highs will be in the upper 30’s. North winds at 10-15 mph.

An explanation of what is happening in the atmosphere over the coming days.

Short update because I am moving today (remember I am in Chicago for a few months – moving to my more permanent apartment).

Most of this week will bring colder than normal weather conditions. The cold weather won’t help us in the snow department. But, at least it will feel like December. Sorry, snow fans. Score for team “no-snow”

I keep watching for the next big winter weather event. It is not currently on my radar. I do think we have decent odds this year for wintry weather around Christmas. Time will tell.

View from my temporary apartment here in Chicago. Nice view (just needs some snow).