We have bad news and worse news about the weather, folks. Sorry about this, but you knew it was coming.
First, a winter weather advisory, which will likely be over by the time many of you read this. Freezing drizzle is falling upon the land, and it'll be a bit slippery, so put down your phone and keep both hands on the wheel on the drive to work today. But do keep your phone close at hand, so you can call a tow truck after someone rear-ends you.
But the worse news is the bigger picture. The polar vortex has "fractured," and the eastern U.S. is in for a stretch of more typical Michigan winter, as opposed to this North Carolina variety we've been having.
Weather models project the onset of a severe and punishing winter weather pattern in just over 10 days, with extreme cold and heightened storminess. In fact, the transition to this harsh winter pattern has likely already begun.
...A blast of a bitter Arctic air is forecast to plunge into the eastern U.S. late this week and this weekend, the coldest of the winter so far in some areas — another possible sign of the vortex disruption.
Argh. Overnight temperatures are supposed to be in the single digits over the next few days, so it's already upon us. Now for some snow to really lively things up around here.
