MCHS– While the weather is dry across West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky on this Friday, changes are on the way for the weekend. StormTracker 13 meteorologists are predicting that rain will arrive Saturday night and continue through Sunday, affecting various parts of the region.
The good news for those attending high school football championships this weekend is that dry weather will hold up until Saturday night. So, you can expect clear skies for the early part of the day, making for good game conditions. However, rain will begin moving in as the night progresses, with the possibility of light snow flurries in higher elevations overnight. But these snowflakes are expected to be brief and won’t have any significant impact on travel or conditions.
By Sunday morning, the rain will pick up, and showers will continue off and on throughout the day. While the rain won’t be heavy enough to cause major issues, it will still be consistent. Meteorologists predict that rain will last into the afternoon and evening hours, affecting both the Ohio Valley and surrounding areas.
The rain won’t be all that intense, but expect some places to see up to an inch and a half of rain over the next three days. It’s a good idea to have your umbrella handy, especially if you have any outdoor plans. For those traveling, roads may be wet, so driving conditions could be slippery at times.
The rain will taper off on Monday morning, giving the region a brief break before another round of rain arrives with a cold front. The cold front will bring in more rain on Monday afternoon and evening, but it’s expected to be lighter than what we’ll experience over the weekend. By Tuesday, the rain should be over, and the skies will clear up.
The good news for this weekend’s rain is that there’s no concern for winter weather, as temperatures will remain too warm for snow after sunrise on Sunday. This means no hazardous wintery conditions will affect travel for most areas, even in higher elevations.
While the rain won’t be severe, it is expected to be persistent, with some areas seeing measurable rainfall totals of up to an inch and a half over the weekend. Although this won’t be enough to cause flooding, it may result in wet and muddy conditions for outdoor activities, so it’s a good idea to prepare accordingly.
For those planning to be out and about, take extra care on the roads, especially during the rainier periods on Sunday. High school football fans can rejoice that the first part of Saturday will remain dry, but they should keep an eye on the weather as the night progresses. As always, stay informed by checking local forecasts for updates as we head into the weekend.
In conclusion, while this weekend’s weather won’t bring any dramatic storms, it will bring persistent rain to the region. The best advice is to stay prepared with rain gear and drive carefully on wet roads. After a brief break on Monday morning, the rain will return, but overall, the weekend forecast doesn’t look too harsh—just wet.
