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January 26, 2021
❄ Models show two systems over the next several days that could, finally, deliver snow to the region in a pattern that yells snow....
Let's face it, outside of the Christmas Eve storm for central and eastern Ohio, and a southern reaching storm, snow this winter has been miserable. Most knew December would be pretty lousy, but after mid-January, things were supposed to get better. The disappointing part, most of the factors that lead to good snowfall chances are around, they just have not lined up at the right time.
Well, a storm that will start to take shape later this week has our focus. Why? A leeward side of the Rockies low pressure will redevelop. In tandem, a strong 1030+ millibar high over Canada will help dam the cold air in the region. This should lead to an over-running snow event for a good portion of the Midwest, and Ohio Valley late this weekend into early next week. These are usually the best storms for this part of the United States, so it does have our attention.

Image: Canadian/Pivotal
January 26, 2021
A "table setter" disturbance should ride along a frontal boundary late Wednesday into Thursday morning. Recent trends have brought this system northward, allowing for the potential of snowfall accumulation for portions of Missouri, southern Illinois, southern Indiana, far southern Ohio, into Kentucky. It is not forecast to be a major storm, but a couple inches could cause issues at times Wednesday into Thursday. This will help mold the more substantial system for the weekend.
🌨 Forecast Provided By: Meteorologist Joshua Ketchen
🌨 Forecast Provided By: Meteorologist Joshua Ketchen
- 🌡 Winter Snowfall Forecast
Show and hide layers 🌡 The 2020/21 SWC Winter Snowfall Forecast illuminates a wintry picture over a large portion of America. A La Nina favored large-scale pattern with upper-level ridging in the west and troughing in the east was considered in developing this forecast. Other influences, from the Arctic to the North Atlantic, could play a major role on how storm systems progress across the country.
- Latest SWC Forecasts
- ❄️ Winter’s Last Stand for the Ohio Valley with Heavy Snow possible Friday night
- ⚠️❄️ Winter Storm Update Plus Expected Snow & Ice Totals across the Ohio Valley Region
- ❄🧊☃️ Powerhouse Winter Storm to slam the Ohio Valley with Ice and Heavy Snow starting on Wednesday night through Friday
- ❄🧊 Potentially Dangerous Winter Storm to bring significant winter impacts to the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Southern Plains this week!
- ❄ See how much snow will fall across the eastern third of the Ohio Valley Sunday night/Monday morning
- ❄ A Massive Winter Storm is expected to produce widespread accumulating SNOW across multiple regions this weekend
- ❄ Winter to visit the Ohio Valley and Lower Great Lakes this week with Accumulating Snow and Cold
- 🥶 Major Cold Outbreak Likely next week with “First Flakes” possible in the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Northeast!
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🌐 NOAA/NWS Surface Weather Maps display forecasted cold/warm front postions, precipitation areas, and high/low pressure centers. Forecasts span over 48 to 60 hours.
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🌐 NOAA/NWS Surface Weather Maps display forecasted cold/warm front postions, precipitation areas, and high/low pressure centers. Forecasts span over 48 to 60 hours.
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🌐 NOAA/NWS Surface Weather Maps display forecasted cold/warm front postions, precipitation areas, and high/low pressure centers. Forecasts span over 48 to 60 hours.
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🌐 NOAA/NWS Surface Weather Maps display forecasted cold/warm front postions, precipitation areas, and high/low pressure centers. Forecasts span over 48 to 60 hours.
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🌐 NOAA/NWS Surface Weather Maps display forecasted cold/warm front postions, precipitation areas, and high/low pressure centers. Forecasts span over 48 to 60 hours.
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🌐 NOAA/NWS Surface Weather Maps display forecasted cold/warm front postions, precipitation areas, and high/low pressure centers. Forecasts span over 48 to 60 hours.
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- 🧊 As Winter Weather impacts become more frequent across America, it's important to brush up on the basics. Let's review how you can prepare yourself and your family for the worst of Old Man Winter!📦 Pack an Emergency Supply Kit.
📱 Charge all Communication devices.
🚗 Winterize all family vehicles.
📖 Get up-to-date weather reports.
🙌 Share your travel plans with others.
🛣 Monitor road conditions.
- Latest SWC Forecasts
- ❄️ Winter’s Last Stand for the Ohio Valley with Heavy Snow possible Friday night
- ⚠️❄️ Winter Storm Update Plus Expected Snow & Ice Totals across the Ohio Valley Region
- ❄🧊☃️ Powerhouse Winter Storm to slam the Ohio Valley with Ice and Heavy Snow starting on Wednesday night through Friday
- ❄🧊 Potentially Dangerous Winter Storm to bring significant winter impacts to the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Southern Plains this week!
- ❄ See how much snow will fall across the eastern third of the Ohio Valley Sunday night/Monday morning
- ❄ A Massive Winter Storm is expected to produce widespread accumulating SNOW across multiple regions this weekend
- ❄ Winter to visit the Ohio Valley and Lower Great Lakes this week with Accumulating Snow and Cold
- 🥶 Major Cold Outbreak Likely next week with “First Flakes” possible in the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Northeast!
Latest SWC Features✅ Catch up on the most recent weather forecasts from SWC Forecasters!
✅ Track severe weather hazards day or night with our interactive maps!
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- 🔥 As La Nina continues to control the overall pattern across the Western U.S., dry conditions are prevailing across Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico. These conditions are forecasted to continue through Winter 2020/21.
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