GaWx Posted December 7, 2025 Share Posted December 7, 2025 I created a new thread for tomorrow’s wintry event in mainly NC/VA: 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaWx Posted December 7, 2025 Share Posted December 7, 2025 Which are y’all going with for Saturday’s (12/13) low? The GFS sticks out as much colder than the others at ATL with upper teens there, which tells me it’s likely too cold there. It has had a cold bias over snowcover in recent years (which is well above average in the Midwest). That’s probably a factor as I don’t know that that has been fixed. 6Z GFS: pipe busting cold with upper teens ATL/RDU: likely too cold 0Z Euro: slower with the cold and thus is much warmer on Sat AM with upper 30s: likely too warm though it has 20s the subsequent few days 0Z ICON: mid 20s RDU to upper 20s ATL: looks like a reasonable middle-ground 0Z CMC: coldest at RDU with mid teens (CMC has a well-known cold bias) though only down to mid 20s ATL 0Z UKMET: only down to low 30s though it has a warm bias/very likely too warm though it is headed for 20s on Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonSalemArlington Posted December 7, 2025 Share Posted December 7, 2025 Christmas hurricane? 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Upstate Tiger Posted December 8, 2025 Share Posted December 8, 2025 18z GFS not far from something good next Sunday/Monday. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook Posted December 8, 2025 Share Posted December 8, 2025 9 hours ago, GaWx said: Which are y’all going with for Saturday’s (12/13) low? The GFS sticks out as much colder than the others at ATL with upper teens there, which tells me it’s likely too cold there. It has had a cold bias over snowcover in recent years (which is well above average in the Midwest). That’s probably a factor as I don’t know that that has been fixed. 6Z GFS: pipe busting cold with upper teens ATL/RDU: likely too cold 0Z Euro: slower with the cold and thus is much warmer on Sat AM with upper 30s: likely too warm though it has 20s the subsequent few days 0Z ICON: mid 20s RDU to upper 20s ATL: looks like a reasonable middle-ground 0Z CMC: coldest at RDU with mid teens (CMC has a well-known cold bias) though only down to mid 20s ATL 0Z UKMET: only down to low 30s though it has a warm bias/very likely too warm though it is headed for 20s on Sunday I'm guessing mid 20's for the ATL lows. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonSalemArlington Posted December 8, 2025 Share Posted December 8, 2025 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wncsnow Posted December 8, 2025 Author Share Posted December 8, 2025 Is anyone going to mention how the Euro has gone warmer again in the long range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wncsnow Posted December 8, 2025 Author Share Posted December 8, 2025 Pleasant Christmas? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upstate Tiger Posted December 8, 2025 Share Posted December 8, 2025 After a slight moderation leading into Christmas weeek, the 06Z GFS drops the arctic hammer across the U.S. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leesville Wx Hawk Posted December 8, 2025 Share Posted December 8, 2025 Ensembles have been showing a breakdown of the west coast ridge for a while. This should give us a nice relaxation in temperatures. DT was having none of it during his extended discussion that I saw on Saturday.We will have to see what actually occurs and if the breakdown does occur. Telecommunications weren’t strong enough last I checked to argue one way or the other. La Niña is waning which has big implications down the road.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wncsnow Posted December 8, 2025 Author Share Posted December 8, 2025 DT is about as accurate as Punxsutawney Phil 4 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted December 8, 2025 Share Posted December 8, 2025 The Mjo will have a say also and most of the mid to long range warm ups haven't really verified this season except a couple. We will see though. Probably have a relaxation then another pattern shuffle. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooneWX Posted December 8, 2025 Share Posted December 8, 2025 2 hours ago, wncsnow said: Pleasant Christmas? I’m off that week and would really enjoy some fishing in lieu of watching it rain and be 38°. Hope it trends warmer not gonna lie lol. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wncsnow Posted December 8, 2025 Author Share Posted December 8, 2025 3 minutes ago, BooneWX said: I’m off that week and would really enjoy some fishing in lieu of watching it rain and be 38°. Hope it trends warmer not gonna lie lol. I don't mind a warmup. My kids need to play outside (and me). 30s and rain is just miserable weather, especially with young kids who have tons of energy. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowacane Posted December 8, 2025 Share Posted December 8, 2025 20 hours ago, WinstonSalemArlington said: Christmas hurricane? End times 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKY_WX Posted December 8, 2025 Share Posted December 8, 2025 5 hours ago, wncsnow said: I don't mind a warmup. My kids need to play outside (and me). 30s and rain is just miserable weather, especially with young kids who have tons of energy. This sounds like my life right now. Add in working from home and it's chaos. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralNC Posted December 8, 2025 Share Posted December 8, 2025 48 minutes ago, HKY_WX said: This sounds like my life right now. Add in working from home and it's chaos. What?!? We need cold and snow! What have you done to yourself man? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upstate Tiger Posted December 8, 2025 Share Posted December 8, 2025 Wouldn’t mind a little stretch of mild myself. Would love to be able to play some golf and get out with the grands. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheelwx Posted December 8, 2025 Share Posted December 8, 2025 And the 18z GFS has a doozy leading up to Christmas for parts of NC. TW 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKY_WX Posted December 8, 2025 Share Posted December 8, 2025 1 hour ago, CentralNC said: What?!? We need cold and snow! What have you done to yourself man? Lol. I still like cold and snow. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthHillsWx Posted December 9, 2025 Share Posted December 9, 2025 We’ve seen headfakes regarding modeled warmth several times this fall, but Christmas week seems to be trending warmer and warmer across ensembles, ops, everything. Hopium can only get you so far! I think the pattern relaxation occurs that week but how long it lasts is tbd. With no southern stream energy flying around and a continued parade of Canadian clippers a reset might not be the worse thing bc no one’s scoring a big storm in this current regime without the motherload of luck (looking at you southern VA folks) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strongwxnc Posted December 9, 2025 Share Posted December 9, 2025 13 hours ago, Upstate Tiger said: Wouldn’t mind a little stretch of mild myself. Would love to be able to play some golf and get out with the grands. Im good with the weather being cold and gloomy. Now, my family would like some sun and warm. I love the dark gloomy days. Just want to add some snow to the mix . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upstate Tiger Posted December 9, 2025 Share Posted December 9, 2025 1 hour ago, NorthHillsWx said: We’ve seen headfakes regarding modeled warmth several times this fall, but Christmas week seems to be trending warmer and warmer across ensembles, ops, everything. Hopium can only get you so far! I think the pattern relaxation occurs that week but how long it lasts is tbd. With no southern stream energy flying around and a continued parade of Canadian clippers a reset might not be the worse thing bc no one’s scoring a big storm in this current regime without the motherload of luck (looking at you southern VA folks) Yeah, the overnight models were not good for Christmas week. They seem to indicate next week's moderation will last more than a few days. Still a lot of super cold air in Canada just waiting to dump south. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthHillsWx Posted December 9, 2025 Share Posted December 9, 2025 Saturday has been a crazy flip! Here the GFS went from a projected high around freezing here on the 6z run Sunday to a high of near 60 on today’s 6z!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonSalemArlington Posted December 9, 2025 Share Posted December 9, 2025 Friday may deliver another snow for the Virginias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooneWX Posted December 9, 2025 Share Posted December 9, 2025 Friday may deliver another snow for the Virginias. 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olafminesaw Posted December 9, 2025 Share Posted December 9, 2025 2 hours ago, WinstonSalemArlington said: Friday may deliver another snow for the Virginias 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthHillsWx Posted December 9, 2025 Share Posted December 9, 2025 GFS says get the sunscreen out and enjoy your 70s on Christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamn3 Posted December 9, 2025 Share Posted December 9, 2025 1 minute ago, NorthHillsWx said: GFS says get the sunscreen out and enjoy your 70s on Christmas I personally don’t see it. Especially a day 16 run. I think more seasonal temps but not a full blown torch. Who knows it may end up being cold. I wasn’t supposed to putting in hay in my thickest coat and muck boots today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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