Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 4 P.M.

Yesterday I mentioned the GFS model had become a little “warmer” than it was Tuesday. That trend has continued today…pushing the heaviest snow forecast northward into central Indiana.

That puts our outlook for snow on a downward cycle. Yesterday’s 8″ forecast has now dropped to around 2″ for Louisville with a rapid drop south of town.

Instead, our main concern is likely to be freezing rain. Although we expect a large amount of rain/freezing rain Sunday afternoon, melting should prevent any serious problems.

It’s only Thursday, so more changes are likely before Sunday. It’s not unusual for the GFS model to continue to warm as the event nears.

Meanwhile, here’s today’s forecast for the weekend… Onset of storm should be about daybreak Sunday with light snow and sleet. An inch or two of snow will be likely before a change to freezing rain occurs by late morning. Freezing rain/rain through the afternoon, perhaps heavy at times.

By evening precipitation fades for about six hours. Freezing drizzle is likely at times. (This will probably be the time that ice accumulations are most likely.)

After Midnight, colder air moves in with periods of light snow/flurries begining and continuing into Monday afternoon. Another inch or two of snow will be possible.

Another update tomorrow!

THINK SNOW