Although the ice from last weekend’s ice storm has yet to fully melt, the question of snow is posed once again, for a “bomb cyclone,” is forecasted for this weekend. With a name like “bomb cyclone,” maybe the inevitable North Carolinian panic will be justified this time.
Recap
Last weekend, central North Carolina did receive a winter storm, but it fell short of the expectation. Instead of the near foot of promised snow, a couple of inches of ice, sleet, and freezing rain proved to be the reality.
The lasting low temperatures however did cause a leisurely melting process, resulting in Cardinal Gibbons having asynchronous school on Monday and Tuesday, and a two hour delay on Wednesday.
And with this weekend’s coming forecast, many question if next week will be a repeat of this past one.
What’s On The Forecast?
This weekend once again promises snow. There is expected to be a multitude of inches on Saturday, possible flurries on Sunday, and weekend temperatures that do not exceed freezing. The total snow accumulation for the weekend is predicted to be between 5-8 inches in Raleigh.
The term associated with this weekend’s winter storm is “bomb cyclone.” Although it seems like a hyperbole for a winter storm, it is an actual scientific term regarding a storm’s rapid growth, latitude, and an extreme drop in atmospheric pressure. And according to many weather channels, this weekend’s storm formulating off North Carolina’s eastern coast fulfills this criteria.
Would it be foolish to once again be gullible enough to give in to the forecasted snowfall only days after a storm that fell short of its hype? Is this snow storm going to provide the much anticipated snow rather than the infamous North Carolina wintery mix? Do Crusaders dare to dream that a snow day, or possibly snow days, will be granted for a second consecutive week?
All questions will be answered tomorrow, when central North Carolina either will or won’t be faced with effects from yet another predicted winter storm and the formidable “bomb cyclone.”
