Category: cold front

Cold fronts coming in the back door provide some relief

June 4, 2023

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Erik Proseus

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cold front, forecast discussion, weather 102

The early June weather pattern over the United Stated is a bit unusual – an “omega block” has set up in the upper levels of the atmosphere. This happens when the pattern becomes stagnant as a large ridge of high pressure sets up between two low pressure areas on either side of it. You can…
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Mild weather for Election and Veterans Days, then the bottom falls out…

November 6, 2022

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Erik Proseus

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cold front, forecast discussion

A strong frontal system that produced tornado damage in the Southern Plains Friday night brought a couple of thunderstorms, but mostly much needed (and well-timed) overnight rainfall Friday night to the Mid-South. With clearing by the afternoon, Saturday turned out decent with temps in the 60s, leading to a chillier (but not abnormal) morning with…
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First fall freeze on tap this weekend, maybe the second as well

October 30, 2014

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Erik Proseus

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cold front, forecast discussion, freeze

As promised, a big time chill is on deck, and is slated to move in behind tonight’s cold front. The only good news is that it won’t last long, but the magnitude of the cold will be quite a shock after a couple of 70 degree days and last weekend’s 80s. We’ll first feel the…
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Awaiting the arrival of a season-ending cold front

September 8, 2014

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Erik Proseus

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autumn, cold front, forecast discussion

Despite a very late start, summer did end up rearing its ugly 3-H head (hazy, hot, and humid) the past few weeks. Though there were a few brief respites in August, the end of last week into the first half of the weekend did me in. I am over the heat and especially the humidity.…
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Cool and Windy Wednesday in Store Due to Cold Front

March 11, 2014

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Erik Proseus

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cold front, forecast discussion

After a few lovely days we will be reminded yet again that the cold isn’t quite done yet! However, you’ll be pleased to know that the impending cold front is not of the arctic variety. Enjoy the rest of today as the front plans to make its appearance tomorrow morning and temperatures will struggle to…
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Cold weather returns along with some precip tonight – will winter ever end??

February 25, 2014

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Erik Proseus

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cold front, forecast discussion, snow

8:00 UPDATE We are receiving lots of reports of sleet and even a little thunder in the area this evening as freezing levels are low and air fairly dry, promoting sleet development. Temps remain in the 40s at this time and will fall into the 30s, but no travel issues are expected this evening due…
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A Mixed Bag: Warm and wet followed by possible winter weather

January 30, 2014

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Erik Proseus

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arctic cold, cold front, forecast discussion, winter weather

Overview: After a much colder than average January for the Memphis metro we’ll finally start to see a warmer pattern take shape for the next few days. A building ridge to our east will help bring warmer, moist air into the region into this weekend. As you can probably expect, with any warm flow coming…
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Roller-coaster temps this week thanks to mainly dry cold fronts

January 13, 2014

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Erik Proseus

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cold front, forecast discussion, temperatures

Temperatures this week will mimic some of the best roller coasters around as multiple cold fronts move through the area. Fortunately, the fronts will be moisture-starved, bringing little to no rain with them it appears. The fronts will be noticeable to Mid-Southerners however, marked by cold weather and gusty north wind behind them and warmer…
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Looking ahead to Sunday’s Arctic plunge: snow & bitter cold

January 3, 2014

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Erik Proseus

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arctic cold, cold front, forecast discussion, snow

Temperatures in the lower half of the 30s today will feel like spring warmth by early next week, following an Arctic cold front that moves through Sunday morning. And certainly don’t get used to the upper 40s expected Saturday! Rain chances increase Saturday night ahead of the front being shoved across the eastern U.S. by…
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Arctic cold front poised to blast through the Mid-South overnight

November 11, 2013

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Erik Proseus

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arctic cold, cold front, forecast discussion

Our weekend blog discussed this week’s “big chill” – this is mainly an update and to remind you that, yes Virginia, weather cold enough for Santa Claus is still coming (though missing one key ingredient, a word I won’t mention lest the roads get salted). 🙂 At 10am Monday (map below), temperatures have plummeted across…
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Holy cold snap, Batman! Major Canadian air intrusion poised to dive south

November 9, 2013

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Erik Proseus

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arctic cold, autumn, cold front, forecast discussion

As we approach mid-November, we’ve had a fair number of cold fronts that have dropped overnight lows near or below 40, some places in outlying areas (especially to the northeast of the metro) have touched freezing, and we’ve had some days with highs only in the 50s. However, the first official “winter is getting closer”…
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Severe weather possible Wednesday night, then MUCH colder on Thursday

December 18, 2012

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Erik Proseus

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cold front, damaging wind, severe thunderstorms, wind

The unusually warm temperatures so far this month have meant a couple of chances of severe weather and it appears we have another one in store. A potent winter low pressure system will move out of the Rockies and into the southern Plains on Wednesday, then heads towards Chicago by Thursday morning. A forecast of…
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A beautiful Veteran’s Day weekend, then stormy weather to start the work week

November 9, 2012

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Erik Proseus

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cold front, forecast discussion, severe thunderstorms

A beautiful weekend in the metro will turn stormy, then cold, by early next week. Currently we are experiencing above average temperatures with highs expected in the mid 70s both Saturday and Sunday. Overnight lows will only fall to the mid and upper 50s thanks to a southerly wind that will keep temperatures mild. A…
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Last day of 80s, then late fall weather moves in – and a note on Hurricane Sandy

October 25, 2012

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Erik Proseus

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cold front, forecast discussion, hurricane

At mid-day Thursday, a cold front that promises significantly cooler weather was moving towards the Mid-South from the Plains. Ahead of the front, temperatures in the 80s will be widespread this afternoon throughout the lower Mississippi Valley into the southeastern part of the country. Meanwhile behind the front, temperatures behind the front fall off sharply…
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Fall cold front could bring severe weather Wednesday evening

October 16, 2012

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Erik Proseus

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cold front, forecast discussion, severe thunderstorms

A couple of very nice fall days have graced the Mid-South, but a strong cold front will move through the region on Wednesday evening, bringing a chance for severe weather. Fortunately, this system is progressive – meaning it will move through rather quickly. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the Mid-South in a Slight Risk…
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The Big Kahuna front brings the coldest air of the season so far

October 5, 2012

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Erik Proseus

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cold front, forecast discussion, severe thunderstorms

All week, we’ve been talking on our social feeds about what we have called the “Big Kahuna” cold front that is due in tonight and how it’s going to have a drastic affect on our weather. It’s time to provide some more detail, especially with regard to tonight and Saturday, as there are plenty of…
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Autumn weather on the weekend menu!

September 6, 2012

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Erik Proseus

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autumn, cold front, forecast discussion

After suffering through a seemingly-unending summer, Mid-Southerners should be licking their chops over a gorgeous fall-like forecast that begins this weekend and extends into next week. The abrupt weather change is due to the first true Canadian front of the year pushing through the region. As one might expect with temperatures in the mid 90s…
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Early Friday front will bring storm chances, then fall-like weekend weather!

August 8, 2012

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Erik Proseus

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cold front, forecast discussion, severe thunderstorms

The Mid-South was back in the heat this afternoon as temperatures soared to near the 100-degree mark. Fortunately, low humidity levels still in place following this past Sunday’s cold front helped to prevent conditions from becoming too oppressive. Now, a new cold front is on the approach from the northwest. Its arrival early Friday will…
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Recap of Thursday’s Mid-South storm event

March 9, 2012

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Erik Proseus

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cold front, damaging wind, event recap

A strong cold front passed through the Memphis metropolitan area during the early afternoon hours. It was accompanied by strong wind, drastically cooler temperatures, and abundant rainfall. Some minor damage occurred in the city (Midtown) as trees fell and power outages topped out near 3000 customers. Large tree down on Peabody St. in Midtown (photo…
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Arctic cold coming to the Mid-South this weekend!

February 8, 2012

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Erik Proseus

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arctic cold, cold front, forecast discussion

It’s a word we haven’t had to use too much this winter, but yes, cold weather is making a comeback to the Mid-South! We had a cool day today as afternoon clouds and a northerly breeze kept temperatures in the 40s, but a true Arctic airmass is expected to move into the Mid-South behind a…
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