"I can be as contrary as I want..."
-Lady Violet Crawley, Countess Dowager of Grantham in Downton Abbey
(clean Video highlights of Lady Violet's linguistic moments)
(clean Video highlights of Lady Violet's linguistic moments)
6:00 AM 1/7 - For Downton Abbey watchers, we cannot help but see a bit of Lady Grantham in the recent doings of Mother Nature. Surely you would not jest.
Consider how stoic and uncooperative she has been of late: In two weeks, those of us in the Mid-Atlantic will have seen a temperature transference from the 70s on Christmas Day, with occasional tropical deluges at times, to recent readings in the New Year uncomfortably close to the calendar date (such as near 10 F in parts of Frederick County Tue AM).
Consider how stoic and uncooperative she has been of late: In two weeks, those of us in the Mid-Atlantic will have seen a temperature transference from the 70s on Christmas Day, with occasional tropical deluges at times, to recent readings in the New Year uncomfortably close to the calendar date (such as near 10 F in parts of Frederick County Tue AM).
If you seek temperature consistency to avoid the colds and flus that follow such Yo-Yo weather, we agree it is quite the horrid and contrarian pattern in present times. Is there any hope for stability?
THE WEEKEND & AFTER
- Temperatures Thursday into Sunday climb from the 40s for most into the mid 50s and perhaps 60 F along the coast. This mild surge will of course be accompanied by rain, and lots of it, arriving Friday afternoon continuing into Sunday.
- The roller ride resumes early next week, with an Arctic front crossing Sunday afternoon, dropping temperatures 25 degrees or more to the low 30s by Monday morning. Then overnight lows return to their proper place in the 20s.
ALAS, DEAR POWDERHOUNDS, we know your heart pumps more than just blood.
If snow is what you seek, the truth of the matter is you will have to remain patient a scant longer for it, unfortunately. Soon follow is a report for outlining the types of storm and conditions required to deliver the powder of your pleasure. We call it "the Four C's of Real Snow" for the Mid-Atlantic.
Do check back today for the next part, it will be an important guide to resolving uncertainty on when the pattern can make good on it's winter promise.
DIRECT WINTER INTELLIGENCE. If you have trusted our reports and seek efficient, direct notification by text & email for long range and imminent winter hazards, we recommend the Insiders service.
If you have a moment, preview the details at the Insiders portal. We look forward to welcoming you aboard for the journey ahead.
DIRECT WINTER INTELLIGENCE. If you have trusted our reports and seek efficient, direct notification by text & email for long range and imminent winter hazards, we recommend the Insiders service.
If you have a moment, preview the details at the Insiders portal. We look forward to welcoming you aboard for the journey ahead.
The Insiders Team of Foot's Forecast
