By Saturday night, we'll see clouds increase and light rain starting to spread in by Sunday morning. After a brief period of light rain Sunday, skies will generally remain cloudy through Wednesday; however, no real significant rain will take shape until sometime later Monday or even Tuesday.
By Tuesday, a powerful storm will be gaining strength over the midwestern states. This system has a fairly high potential to produce moderate to heavy rains for Tuesday night into much of Wednesday before it ends Wednesday night. As the storm passes through, very mild air will get drawn north and up the eastern seaboard; the dramatic clash of winter and fall air masses will lead to a few thunderstorms Wednesday! Strong southerly winds will be felt on Wednesday, with speeds approaching 40mph (perhaps higher) and remaining gusty through Christmas day.
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After starting out quite mild on Wednesday, temps will plummet some 20-30 degrees lower by Wednesday night and Thursday on the heels of a strong northwesterly wind and the departing storm. A few snow showers could develop from time to time for Christmas day, with perhaps a dusting of snow in isolated pockets.
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The major storm for next week will lead to significant travel delays, particularly across the mid-west. In addition, it is this storm which will likely serve as the catalyst to produce a prolonged cold, stormy pattern from Christmas to New Years Day and possibly beyond.
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