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Weekend Clipper
Nov 16, 2007 | 6:39 PM
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Hello All!

Our weather this weekend hinges on an approaching clipper now in the Midwest. The center of the storm is expected to track south of Philly, but will provide a good deal of cloud cover Saturday afternoon. A few light showers can be expected with a few flakes mixed in far north and in the higher elevations. At this point, this system looks to be a minor problem this weekend, with the most notable issue being cloud cover. High pressure arrives Monday and provides beautiful travel weather.

The problem? Thanksgiving. A cold front will make an attempt to move through by the end of the week. The computer models keep flip-flopping this between Wednesday and Thursday. As of now, I am going to put the rain on Thanksgiving given the evidence currently on the table. But, since this timing has been so inconsistent, I have little confidence that rain on Thursday will actually happen. There is still plenty of time for this system to change its timing and because of that, confidence is low on precipitation on Wednesday and Thursday. We should have a better handle on this situation Monday.

Thanks for reading! Enjoy!

-Jim

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ibejim read my blog view my photos
Nov 16, 2007 | 7:48 PM

Reckon my prediction of the first measurable snow-fall of the season is out the window!

I predicted thanksgiving day....An inch or less...of mixed precip. Resulting in an inch or less of snow...

Then again, I ain't a met...so I'm safe..lol

Have a guddun Jim......
B_Don read my blog
Nov 16, 2007 | 9:23 PM

Welcome back, Jim !
B_Don read my blog
Nov 16, 2007 | 9:25 PM

You should update the 24 hour / 7 day forecast on the forecasts page.
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I am currently the freelance Meteorologist for WTXF/FOX 29 in Philadelphia. Born and raised in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, I earned a degree in Meteorology from Rutgers University and hold the AMS "Seal of Approval" for excellence in television Meteorology. At Rutgers, I specialized in Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York microclimates and "Urban Heat Islands". In addition to my research in urban climates and snowfall forecasting, I also served as an undergraduate lecturer for "Weather, Climate and Environmental Design" at Rutgers-New Brunswick. While an undergrad, I also created the University's first Broadcast Meteorology Program which serves to teach scientists how to become better communicators. Prior to FOX 29, I served as the Chief Meteorologist for the CBS & FOX Duopoly in Sioux City, Iowa. I have also worked in the weather departments at News 12 New Jersey and WNYW/FOX 5 New York as an intern. Before my work in the weather world, I also held various positions at "The Intelligencer" and the now-defunct "Tri-State Media News Network" owned by Suburban Cable (now Comcast Cable). I love Philly and the weather challenges it brings! From the Shore to the Poconos and all points in-between, I am thrilled to be forecasting for where I grew up. Be sure to drop me a line if you have any questions or comments!

Member Since: 1/18/2007


 

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