Dry Start to 2015

It was a cold but dry end to 2014 today.  Temperatures topped out right at freezing in Bowling Green with a high temperature of 32°.  However, thanks to the high pressure building in from the west, we saw no precipitation of any kind and even saw some clear skies this afternoon.

Tomorrow will be a bit warmer.  High temperatures will be around 40° under partly cloudy skies.  During the day tomorrow, we will once again remain dry.  There is a slight chance that we could see a wintry mix late tomorrow night as the system shown in the southwest corner of the graphic below begins to make its way into our area.  However, with strong high pressure and dry air located over our area, it is more likely that any precipitation will hold off until Friday.

Surface forecast map valid for 6:00 AM CST on Thursday, January 1st courtesy of Intellicast.

 Looking ahead, a mix of rain and sleet is possible on Friday with rain likely Friday night through Saturday night and possibly continuing into Sunday.  So, the first weekend of 2015 looks like it is going to be a wet one.  However, with temperatures as warm as the mid-50s possible on Saturday, there is plenty of rain and little wintry precipitation expected.

Forecast:

Tonight:  Mostly clear skies, lows near 20°, and very light winds out of the SSW.

Tomorrow:  Partly cloudy skies, highs near 40°, and winds out of the southwest at around 5-8 mph.

Tomorrow Night:  Cloudy skies, a slight chance of a mix of rain and sleet late, lows near 32°, and winds out of the southwest at around 3-5 mph.

Thanks for reading, and have a happy New Year!

-Arden Gregory