Back to a Cooler Pattern

After enduring the warmest March on record, it appears most of this April will be about the same...or will it?

Several weather models are suggesting a significant change to the weather pattern - one that involves a much cooler scenario for the Great Lakes and parts of Arkansas.

First, I know you're wondering when will this happen?  Sooner then you think.  It seems like the general agreement is sometime early next week. If I had to guess right now, I would say next week Tuesday could be the day where we'll get a major break from the unseasonable warmth.

                     (European weather model showing a deep trough to our east, which means cooler days are ahead.)

The shift to this cooler weather is a result of the flow in the atmosphere around 20,000 feet above your head.   If you look there, you'll see the jet stream may buckle soon and create a trough over the eastern portion of the U.S. (look at the picture above for reference). In other words a cold front might slip into the state and carry a good amount of chilly air back into Arkansas - we're talking about highs reaching the 60s and low 70s while overnight lows dip back to the 40s.  Sounds nice, right?

I want to say that nothing is set in stone quite yet but the trend is for us get back to normal around here...so don't be surprised if you have to bust out the jacket a couple times next week.