Freeze Warning Both Sides Of The Lake...

We almost reach 80 again (78) this morneing before the Arctic blast arrived this afternoon.  NWS has issued a hard freeze warning for parts of the North Shore with a light freeze warning for parts of the South Shore.  I moved my 3 Bougainvillea hanging baskets into my He-Shed, but have left the rest of my yard alone.

This will not be a night to let the water running, except far North Shore.  The usual "Lake effect" will not be as pronounced since the winds will be 20-30+ from the NW.  Wind chills will make it feel like the 20s everywhere so heavy coats are required if going outside.  The reason for this airmass being so cold can be seen in the satellite views that reveal an extensive snow cover from the Rockies to the Great Lakes.

I've hatched in the clouds with the rest of the white being snow on the ground.  It's easy to tell up over Iowa as the rivers pop out.

This is a true Arctic outbreak with temps in central Alaska 40-50+ below zero.  It won't linger as the core of this blast will quickly retreat by Tuesday PM.

It also is a very dry airmass as you can see dew points in the teens to our west.  If you're dressed for it, the next 2 days will feel great, typical January Winter weather.

With the upper trough moving and not digging, the cloud cover will quickly leave us before daybreak making for sunny skies for Monday and Tuesday.  A warming trend begins Tuesday afternoon and continues into Thursday before our next cold blast arrives.

We actually should welcome these minor freezes as they will help control our bug population, but more importantly, cool down the Gulf waters.  Just as long as a "Polar Vortex" doesn't develop and bring us temps in the teens & 20s.  Always need to pay attention when Super Cold (40-50 below) air forms up north.  Hopefully our Saints will somehow pull out a win despite missing so many O linemen.  Stay tuned!