Top Ten Warmest January's in Our Region

It's hard to believe. Earlier in January, single digit low temperatures and high temperatures struggling to reach the 20's for many in our region, much less the freezing mark for at least 4 days, dominated the weather story. It really looked like January was going into the ice box and a worthy January thumping of snow was destined to occur.

Then...at least 2 consecutive weeks of above normal temperatures and rainfall, that's right, not snowfall, ruined any chance for January to live up to its heavyweight might. It was not only a wimpy winter month, but a top ten warmest January for many in the region.

Here, take a look....

Louisville 41.6 degrees...tied for 7th
Bowling Green 44.2 degrees...7th
Jackson 42.2 degrees...tied 4th
London 42.4 degrees...4th
Evansville, IN 40.1 degrees...9th
Paducah 42.4 degrees...4th
Cape Girardeau, MO 39.6 degrees...5th
Beckley, WV 38.3 degrees...9th
Huntington, WV 42.0 degrees...tied for 8th

What's in store for February? As usual, the cold looks promising, but the pattern change has not happened yet to retain the cold for a prolonged period of time.

Forecast models showed below normal temperatures for 7 consecutive days, at least, to round out the month into the first part of February. Here in Louisville, we have only recorded 2 consecutive days, and the rest has been above average.

Take a look at my February Prediction here on the blog.

MS