Spring 2026 Pattern Discussion Thread

[GBOVolz]

Got a picture of the mountains this afternoon in the Hall of Fame area of downtown.




Then I asked ChatGPT to remove the clouds.




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[John1122]

I had no idea it was supposed to snow tonight, but we just had a snow shower and now I see the forecast says it will snow some in the morning. 

[GBOVolz]

I had no idea it was supposed to snow tonight, but we just had a snow shower and now I see the forecast says it will snow some in the morning. 

MRX had a 20% mix for my area


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[Carvers Gap]

Both the 12z and 18z GFS have another system in the d8-9 range.  This is the time of year(shoulder season) when that model can score a coup just like it did a couple of days ago.  Not saying it is the gospel, but I think the end of the month is a time frame to be watched.  That was a pretty stout run.  The 12z Euro has the amplification w/out the storm.

[John1122]

Snow was hanging tough yesterday evening above 2800 feet or so. 

 

[nrgjeff]

Mountains were pretty! We got a few runs up at Sugar. After hitting 80 in Chatty last week, driving up and seeing snow before reaching the Tri Cities was a trip. Great time with family spring break.

So looks like the AC will be humming this weekend. Then back to slightly below normal temps next week (except midweek). Should even get cool and cozy nights and mornings a few days next week. WNW flow in early spring is a wild ride!

Appears that the last few days of March will usher in a warm early April. Mid Atlantic ridge may not be centered over the Valley. See if it'll let in some April showers.