The warmest air of the season has finally made it as far north as Virginia while the first 80s have reached Charleston, SC. In the meantime, while the Southeast enjoys some true spring warmth, yet another major push of cold arctic air is driving into the Heartland.

GFS forecasted late PM temps with 70s reaching Richmond, VA.

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GFS surface shows the heavy precip band and system forming between two very different air masses.

GFS snow through the next 3 days.

Another 6-8″ for DC metro? The NWS seems to think so.

More very impressive record cold follows this snowstorm. Coldest so late for parts of Kentucky and West Virginia where below 0 is a pretty good bet.

The arctic high eventually pushes off the EC and in turn winds veer SW’erly, drawing in much warmer air.

GFS drive 60 degree line up into DC with 40s for NYC.

See today’s video for the discussion.

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