Weather It Is (Winter Starts)

Good Morning:

Could one actually suggest that the start of winter is upon us?  If so, what was that giant storm of early December?

We see a distinct change in the weather pattern, which begins today with a storm that should affect the southern Arava (and Eilat).  The storm will draw moisture up from the south, leading to the possibility of some convective tropical showers.  The storm will then impact the northern areas of the country later today, as moisture and colder air arrives from the west.  By tomorrow, some of the moisture associated with this storm may make its way to the centre of the country.

The most interesting change in our weather pattern is that we can now see out almost two weeks.  Since mid-December, we've been impacted by small and less predictable changes in atmospheric circulation.  However, after this storm system,  we see a sharp rise in temperatures by week's end, to be followed by an equally and possibly larger drop off by mid-next week.  With the cold should come substantial rain, and there is a very small chance of snow (but nothing to hang our hats on yet).

Now that winter has returned, will it stay?

Barry Lynn