Looking at the surface chart, radar and infrared satellite.
High pressure continues to exit the region as a very strong cold front approaches the region. Ahead of the front a strong southwest flow is going to develop hiking temperatures to above average levels for today into tomorrow morning. Currently temperatures are mild and the region is dealing with a mix of sun and some clouds.
On the radar and satellite we can see the disturbance moving up out of the Midwest into the Great Lakes. As well as another disturbance in the southern stream over the Southeast US. Both of these features are going to slightly interact, which will help enhance impacts in our region.
Ahead of the cold front rain will be very heavy at times. We're also going to be seeing Embedded thunderstorms. A few of these thunderstorms could possibly be strong to severe. Due to the chance of winds mixing down to the surface
on Friday, Lake effect snow first sets up east of the lakes Erie and Ontario and then as the system pulls away these bands will shift south and east. Those who get under the most significant parts of the band could see several inches of lake snow.
After this storm leaves the region We are going to stay in an active and volatile Pattern For the next couple of weeks, As these frontal systems come through everyday or two bringing a temperature rollercoaster with chances for rain, mix and snow. I'll be posting a small update on the long range pattern later today.