November 13-14

There were some places across far NW Indiana that saw some slushy snowfall accumulation.  Roads really remained just wet.  I saw a report from Crown Point and from Merrillville of 1"-1.5" of messy accumulation.   Some estimates had as much as 2.5" of fallen snow.  This would have been a much bigger deal if temperatures would have been a touch colder.  The cold air is locked in for a few days.  These temperatures aren't that unusual, but after 9 weeks of overall warmth, this is a shock to the body!   We will approach normal highs on Monday  and by Wednesday we will be warmer than normal.  Lows are going to be chilly to cold until mid week.  There is going to be a lot of sunshine next week.  This will be good weather for those that want to decorate outdoors for the Christmas season ahead!  Temperatures next weekend will run 15-20 degrees warmer than normal - meaning more upper 60's/lower 70's in our future.   We all are past peak as far as leaf viewing is concerned.  I have heard from people all across the state that some tulip, sugar maple and even some oak trees still have some beautiful fall colors!  I think most every tree should lose their leaves by the time we get to Thanksgiving.    I have in the forecasts (still carrying 12 days for now) out to the big travel day of Wednesday before Thanksgiving.  We are going to be COLD as it looks now for Wednesday through Black Friday!  Next best thunderstorm chances arrive a week from Sunday and carry us to the big travel day.