Most of the area saw a White Christmas today as at least 1" of snow is still on the ground in most spots. But alot of that snow will wash away or even melt tonight and tomorrow as heavy rain and warmer temps move into the area. Rain is falling right now and should continue until about 2pm tomorrow. After that Sunday will still be warm but sunny with highs in the upper 40s. Monday will cool way down back into the 30s. Bringing in that cold air may be a small system bringing some snow showers. A band of snow may develop with an inch or two possible. It shouldn't be much right now but we will continue to watch it. The next storm is the big one! Another nor'easter/coastal storm (similar to the one from 12/19) is expected pass by us on New Year's Eve or Day. It could stay off the coast, come up the coast, or go inland. I think may be another big storm but we will have to continue to watch it. But, there are many factors supporting snow. Here are some:
- Water temps have dropped into the low 40s
- We are in El Nino
- We are in a good pattern (Midwest storm then East storm then Midwest storm then East storm (and right now there is a storm in the Midwest))
- We are in a good setup (systems from Gulf of Mexico phase with systems coming from west)
- Arctic cold air north of us
- Large snow pack north of us
I think the New Years storm will really have to be watched. The rest of the winter will be really interesting.
Lastly, have a very Merry Christmas, Season's Greetings, and Happy New Year from South Jersey Weather Central.
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