It’s Turning Really Cold Next Week. But Will There Be Snow Or Ice?
January 16, 2025
Could we have snow or winter weather in North Escambia next week? Some models say yes, others say no. But the forecast does say it will be bitterly cold.
According to the National Weather Service in Mobile, which creates the “official” weather forecast for North Escambia, we are still too far out in time to discuss for-sure specifics. But, we will have to carefully monitor the potential for winter weather for next Tuesday into Wednesday.
Keep in mind: This story, and the forecasts we publish on NorthEscambia.com are for the North Escambia area. And generally, the closer north you go toward the Alabama state line, the colder it is. And the closer you get the the beach, the warmer it is.
This is what we know for certain:
- It will turn very cold Sunday through the middle of next week as an arctic air mass builds into the area. High may not rise out of the 30s with lows in the 20s.
- We will need to keep an eye on the potential for winter weather early next week.
This is what is uncertain:
- The extent of the winter weather threat. There are two scenarios (pictured above) that we will be watching:
- *Scenario #1* Low pressure develops over the central Gulf and tracks east. Precipitation develops well to the north of the low, resulting in a wintry mix across that could bring impacts to the entire area.
- *Scenario #2* Low pressure doesn’t develop or develops across the far southern Gulf. This would keep conditions dry, but temperatures would still be bitterly cold.
“We know that’s a broad range of solutions, but that is the winter weather reality in the deep south this far out in time,” NWS said. “In the days ahead, we will gain confidence on one of these scenarios. Both are very much in play at this point.”
What should you do now?
- Monitor the forecast closely over the next several days from a trusted source of information. Be cautious of anybody sharing accumulation graphics this far out in time. As soon we can share more specifics, we will.
- Be prepared for very cold weather because it will happen in either scenario. Protect people, plants, pets, and pipes.
For the detailed forecast, click here.
Comments
9 Responses to “It’s Turning Really Cold Next Week. But Will There Be Snow Or Ice?”
You tell an awesome story Mr. David! Thank you for that awesome vision! Have a great and warm night.
D.B.
Just another reason to invest in a whole house generator.
Rember the four P’s (People, Plants, Pets, Pipes).
So… you’re saying it’s time to start hoarding toilet paper?
I am 81 years old and grew up on old Molino Road. The winters then were very cold and I remember snow in 1956 and 1958. My grandmother and I lived in an old frame house heated by wood in a flat top cast iron heater. Later on we acquired a gas heater and that made it a bit warmer. On very cold mornings the moisture in the earth would freeze and spue up out of the ground. Every step you took the ice would crunch beneath your feet. There were times before a cold front moved in, l a slow rain would begin around dark and in the morning there would be icicles four to six inches long hanging from the roof. I look back with fond memories of those days. Times were harder then and “things” were fewer, but people were happier then.
Ok…Everyone needs to calm down and go camping.
When I was very young, we relied on a fireplace to help warm our home. FF to 1990. When we were shopping for our home I insisted on a wood burning fireplace. My wife didn’t want one. I knew how cold it could be with a power outage! We might not have our computer when this weather gets here but I promise we will be warm! People, please watch out for a neighbor who might need a hand getting warm!
And that’s if your lucky enough to have a gas range
I second that , everyone having fun until the power dies and you find out how hot your oven can get . Lol
If it’s sleet/frozen rain and accumulates on trees, remember this can cause limbs to break, therefore causing power outages. Be prepared for that. It may be pretty and fun, but also has its problems.