.Short Term…(This evening through Thursday)
Issued at 315 PM EST Wed Nov 16 2022
After some sunshine filtering through this afternoon as drier air set in, we will see low level clouds move over central KY from the west. Breezy westerly winds will eventually die down by this evening as daytime mixing diminishes, but west winds should remain between 5- 10 mph overnight. We are currently located underneath broad upper troughing, with another subtle shortwave expected to pass through the Ohio Valley tonight. Several hi-res CAMs have been hinting at a quick moving wave of wintry precip this evening as a vort lobe swings through. Model soundings show a shallow layer of moisture tapping into the DGZ this evening, with steep low level lapse rates but a decent dry layer at the sfc will likely limit most precip chances. No accumulations are currently expected, though should we be able to tap into more moisture, the steep lapse rates will result in brief snow showers that could result in very light accumulations. Not entirely confident on this, but given the broad ascent over the area it is possible. Will blend hi-res guidance to highlight an area of sprinkles/flurries for a short period mainly across central KY tonight. Lows for tonight will drop down into the low to mid 20s.
For tomorrow, the upper flow flattens into a more zonal pattern. A dry forecast is expected for tomorrow, with the greatest cloud coverage expected along and north of I-64. With this in mind, cooler high temps are expected across southern IN, with mid 30s possible. Temps closer to 40 are expected to the south across Kentucky.
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.Long Term…(Thursday night through Wednesday)
Issued at 300 PM EST Wed Nov 16 2022
Thursday Night – Sunday…
A cold front will bring a reinforcing shot of cold air to the region for the weekend. Expect unseasonably cold temps with highs in the 30s to low 40s and low temperatures in the teens and low 20s Fri- Sat-Sun.
In addition to the cold air, the front could also bring a few flurries/sprinkles to the area late Thu night into Fri morning but feel the majority of the model soundings are too dry to mention any precipitation in the forecast attm. Sat-Sun look dry with sfc high pressure moving in from the west.
Monday – Wednesday…
By Monday, return flow should commence as the high pressure moves eastward out of our area. This will result in a warming trend through mid week. High temps will moderate into the 40s for Mon with 50s for highs by Tue/Wed.
12Z long range models indicate an upper level shortwave could bring a slight chance for precip to the area Tues. However, the best chance for the return of rain should come Wed-Thu ahead of a potent low pressure system over the central U.S.
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.Aviation…(18Z TAF Issuance)
Issued at 1223 PM EST Wed Nov 16 2022
Drier air has been filtering into the region, evident by clearing skycover at BWG and HNB. MVFR conditions will continue at LEX for the next few hours. Breezy westerly winds will continue through the remaining afternoon hours. Confidence beyond 00z remains low, with the potential for another round of very light snow showers passing through the region. Was only confident enough to include a TEMPO at LEX for this, but will continue to monitor trends through the day.
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.LMK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES…
IN…None.
KY…None.
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Short Term…CJP
Long Term…AMS
Aviation…CJP