The National Weather Service’s model is projecting a mix of weather to come to the Upper Cumberland over the next six weeks.
Meteorologist Ryan Husted said right now the Upper Cumberland is in the battleground between cooler temperatures to the North and warmer temperatures to the South. Husted said the model is projecting warmer temperatures than what normally occurs in our region this time of year. However, Husted said, don’t put the jacket away just yet.
“Sort of like this front that just came through last night and brought us some cold air, it wouldn’t surprise me if we have some cooler air in between those stretches,” Husted said. “So it’s gonna be kind of a mix over the next six weeks or so.”
Husted said temperature highs will likely be in the 50s and the lows will be in the 30s. Husted also stated that the model projects the region will experience more than normal precipitation.
“This is another La Niña year, so just like last year, it’s a weak La Niña, so reflect back on what happened last year,” Husted said. “And it would not surprise me if we saw some of the same things. Maybe a few snow and ice events, perhaps some severe weather returning if we get some warm air in here from the Gulf.”
Husted said this is, of course, a long-range forecast that could change.
“This time of year, we are watching for those polar air masses that form in the Arctic and Canada,” Husted said. “If one of those slides down across the country, which currently does not appear likely, but if one of those slides down, that can totally throw this forecast out the window.”
Husted advises people to be ready for any type of weather for the next six weeks. He also advises people to have some way to get severe weather alerts.
