Tuesday, January 13, 2026 2:30 P.M.

Clicked on the NWS forecast page to see what their thoughts about upcoming rain/snow events. Imagine my surprise that the current local forecast contains NOT ONE WORD ABOUT RAIN or SNOW!

Then I checked their “forecast discussion” and found plenty of mention of both topics…pretty much in line with my thinking.

So, if you only heard the NWS public forecast today, here’s what’s really going on. A major upper air pattern change over North America is going to open the door for a week or two of colder temperatures. Along with repeated surges of colder than normal air will come chances for snow flurries and snow showers.

The first of the cold surges starts tonight. After Midnight, some light rain showers will be possible with a cold front. As temperatures drop tomorrow, some flurries could develop. Little, if any, accumulation expected. Then, several more cold surges will arrive. Expect several periods of light snow and flurries from Thursday night through Saturday. Small accumulations possible.