Huge Warm Up, AM Fog Issues, Joy Of Living Alone

 One of the reasons I have chosen to retire in New Orleans is I hate the cold of Winter.  I don't mind an occasional snow, but I hate weeks and sometimes months of below freezing temperatures.  The upper trough that brought us the recent cold has retreated back up into Canada.  That has taken the below freezing air away from us.

Some of the Lake Effect snows in NW Indiana can still be seen on satellite view, but it will quickly melt as temps there are in the 50s.  An upper ridge is building across the country resulting in a remarkable warm up. The light green arrows show the return Gulf flow of moisture.

The upper trough has returned to the West coast where California braces for rounds of heavy rains the next several days.  80s have returned to south Texas and we'll be flirting with them this weekend.

Our dew points have soared back to 50+ and that probably means many mornings of dense fog for the rest of this week.

The FOX 8 seven day has yet to update so if you want to see the latest, watch their forecast at 4 & 5 PM.  Finally, tomorrow is the next Bob Breck Podcast featuring Bruce Katz.

You have to subscribe for $2/month to see & hear the Katz story at bobbreck.com.  If you are an AARP member, thought this months feature article was appropriate for my current stage of life.

I have always been a people person and the last 7 1/2 months have been difficult for me.  However, being alone has taught me not to be dependent on anyone except myself.  Only Bob can make Bob happy and I will.  I have several exciting projects coming in 2026 and will share them with you down the road.  Right now, it does not include a companion, but that will hopefully change!  Stay tuned!

Salute To Vets, Marine Corps B-Day, Frosty Start, Warming Coming

 Today is a national holiday where we honor all those who have served our country, some even gave their lives.  I wanted to mention yesterday was the 250th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps, but the cable outage shorted out my brain.  Semper Fi (Always Faithful) to all my fellow Marines.  It was 55 years ago this little fella struggled his way through boot camp proudly being the only one in my platoon of 65 to earn "expert rifleman ship" medal. I later completed an inter-service transfer to the U.S. Air Force's Air Weather Service(AWS) where I could put my degree in meteorology to use.  My personal opinion is everyone should have to serve at least a year to our country in some capacity.  Then you'll understand the Lee Greenwood song "Proud to be an American".  

Gosh it's hard to believe I was once so young looking!  That picture was taken just before my 23rd birthday in 1970.  It was also hard to believe how cold it was this morning.

Many people understood what freezing feels like, especially on the North Shore.  Lots of locations set new records with MSY missing it by one degree.  If this upper pattern develops during the next 2-3 months, we'll be looking at hard freezes, even on the South Shore.  Of course for you snow geeks, could we see a repeat of earlier this year?

This was my backyard in January where I had to shovel a path for my Bailey Girl to do what dogs do!  I bought her for $700 15 years ago.

I walked her everyday for 14 years and dearly miss her.  I'm very grateful for all the joy she brought into my life.  Those of you with animals know they become our children, our family and it's very difficult to say goodbye.  Thank you Bailey!

The cold air has been driven all the way down into the Yucatan & south Florida by this deep dip in the Jet Stream, but it won't last.  You can see the cold air clouds off the East Coast & down over the Gulf.

There are no signs of return moisture yet, but winds are already turning to the south meaning tonight will not be as chilly.  Once dew points reach 50+, morning fog problems will return. Note Houston is already 70+.

Look for temps to tumble tonight after sunset, but level off as the south winds bring back the moisture.

We will quickly return to a summer-like feel for the rest of this week.  Get use to the roller coaster temperature rides for the next 3-4 months.  Finally,

Next up on the Bob Breck Podcast will be FOX 8's Chief Meteorologist Bruce Katz this Thursday.  To see & hear about Bruce's past and future, you'll need to subscribe for $2/month at bobbreck.com.  There will be many more FOX 8 personalities coming over the Winter months so go sign up to watch New Orleans most watched news journalists.  Stay tuned!