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Dry, Mild Weather In Store for Opening Ceremonies of Sochi Games

By Alex Sosnowski, Expert Senior Meteorologist

February 4,2014; 4:47PM,EST

The opening ceremonies of the XXII Winter Games at Sochi, Russia, should not be hampered by adverse weather conditions.
Dry weather is forecast as the ceremonies commence Friday around 8:00 p.m. local time, Feb. 7, 2014 with a temperature near 44 F; 6.7 C.
According to World Weather Expert Jason Nicholls, "For athletes practicing during this week leading up to the start of the games, most of the time will be dry with seasonable temperatures."

The average February high temperature at the city of Sochi, located along the coast of the Black Sea, is in the upper 40s F or 9 C. Well inland, at the base of the Krasnaya Polyana in the Caucasus Mountains, the average high is in the middle to upper 30s F or around 3 C. However, temperatures trend downward approximately 5.5 F or 3 C per thousand feet of increasing elevation.
The terrain is very similar to that of the Vancouver, B.C. Winter Games. Correspondingly, the weather behaves similarly to the weather along the British Columbia and Washington coasts.
"Some snow is possible at the mountain venues during the week of Feb. 10, but no major storms are forecast to impact the region," Nichols said.
Any precipitation will fall as rain in Sochi during the first week of the games. Even milder air is expected to build over the region during the week of the 17th.

Switzerland's Carlo Janka passes a gate during the first run of the Men's giant slalom, at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
"There is plenty of snow on the slopes now and it is not likely to disappear during the games, despite the upcoming mild weather," Nicholls said.
Snowmaking equipment exists at the mountain venues. Snow has also been stored nearby in case warm weather causes the snow to melt at intermediate levels.

A general view of the Alpine ski course looking down to the finish area, center left, ahead of the 2014 Winter Olympics, Monday, Feb. 3, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati)
Another concern is that any gusty winds over the mountains could make the existing snowpack unstable, potentially raising the risk for avalanches.
However, there are preventative measures in place should the situation arise.
Overall, the weather pattern during the Sochi Games is expected to be precipitation-free much of the time with near- to above-normal temperatures.
Meteorologist Eric Leister contributed to this story

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Monday, February 3, 2014

National Weather Summary for February 3,2014 from weatherunderground.com

Weather Underground midday recap for Monday,February 3,2014

A wave of low pressure surged northward along the Eastern Seaboard on Monday, while a frontal boundary extended across the Pacific Northwest and the upper Intermountain West.

Winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories were issued across parts of the northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England on Monday as a low pressure system moved across the region. A mixture of rain and snow moved over a handful of states, as Coatesville, Penn., reported a midday total of 8.0 inches of snow, while Centerville, Mass. reported a midday total of 3.0 inches of snow. The Southeast stayed mostly clear of wet weather, although spotty showers and thunderstorms popped up over Florida. Southern Florida also experienced warm, muggy conditions on Monday, as Immokalee Regional Airport, Fla., recorded a midday high of 87 degrees.

Most of the central U.S. stayed clear of rain and snow, although parts of the northern Plains experienced light snow showers. The upper Midwest continued to experience very cold, blustery conditions, as Sterling, Ill., recorded a morning low of -27 degrees. Just to the west, winter weather advisories were issued across the northern Rockies as low pressure moved over the Northwest. Elmore, Idaho, reported a midday total of 6.0 inches of snow.

A separate area of low pressure drove light precipitation across the Southwest on Monday, as a mixture of rain and snow fell in Arizona and New Mexico.

This Date in Weather History for February 3,2014 from weatherforyou.com

Weather History
For Monday,February 3,2014

1917 - Downtown Miami, FL, reported an all-time record low of 27 degrees. (David Ludlum)

1947 - The temperature at Tanacross, AK, plunged to a record 75 degrees below zero. (David Ludlum)

1987 - Wintry weather was confined to freezing drizzle and light snow in the northeastern U.S., and light rain and snow in the western U.S. (The National Weather Summary)

1988 - Arctic air continued to invade the central U.S. The temperature at Midland TX plunged from a record high of 80 degrees to 37 degrees in just three hours. Morning lows in the higher elevations of Wyoming were as cold as 38 degrees below zero. Heavy snow blanketed southwestern Colorado, with 16 inches reported at Steamboat Springs. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)

1989 - A winter storm brought heavy snow and high winds to the western U.S. Up to three feet of snow blanketed the Sierra Nevada of California, and buried parts of northeastern Washington State under three feet of snow in five days. High winds across Washington State reached 75 mph, with gusts to 105 mph. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)

1989 - Severe cold gripped the north central U.S. The morning low of 29 degrees below zero at Casper WY was a record for the month of February. Wisdom MT hit 53 degrees below zero. Missoula MT reported a wind chill reading of 85 degrees below zero. (The National Weather Summary)

1990 - Thunderstorms developing ahead of a cold front produced severe weather over the central Gulf coast states during the afternoon and evening hours. Thunderstorms spawned seven tornadoes in Alabama, including one which touched down north of Birmingham injuring fifteen people and causing nearly three million dollars damage. A tornado at Margaret injured eleven persons and caused a million dollars damage. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)

National Temperature and Rainfall Extremes for February 3,2014 from accuweather.com

As of 11PM,EST/8PM,PST

Daily U.S. Extremes

past 24 hours

	Extreme	Location
High	86°	Plant City, FL
Low	-27°	Merrill, WI
Precip	1.89"	Roanoke, VA

World Weather Hot Spot for February 3-4,2014 from accuweather.com

South Johnstone,Queensland,Australia: Heavy rain;received a whopping 10.43 inches of rain Sunday (February 2,2014)

Today's Worst Weather for February 3,2014 from accuweather.com

Phoenix,New Jersey: Snow

WeatherWhys for February 3,2014 from accuweather.com

The only February Atlantic basin tropical storm on record struck South Florida in early February of 1952. The storm produced wind gusts between 50 and 85 mph. This was also the earliest tropical cyclone to make landfall in the U.S.

Winter Storms to Raise Flooding Risk in Midwest, Northeast

By Alex Sosnowski, Expert Senior Meteorologist

February 3,2014; 9:30PM,EST

As storms continue to bring heavy snow in a swath from the Midwest to the Northeast, they will also raise the potential for flooding.
The immediate concern will be in portions of the Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic that have recently received heavy snow. Enough rain can fall in this area to the I-95 region to bring the risk of urban flooding Tuesday night into Wednesday.

Following another period of slippery travel in some locations, melting snow and rainfall can lead to blocked storm drains and street flooding.
Cities or some of the suburbs thereof that may experience minor flooding problems with the midweek storm include: Louisville, Ky.; Cincinnati; Pittsburgh; Washington, D.C.; Baltimore; Wilmington, Del.; Philadelphia and New York City.
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The midweek storm will bring also bring the possibility of flash and urban flooding to part of the lower Mississippi and Tennessee Valley. Locally severe thunderstorms with gusty winds are possible within this zone.

Additional storms of various strength will continue to hit approximately every two to four days.
A storm due to hit the Northeast on Sunday into Monday is also likely to raise the potential for coastal flooding at times of high tide. The storm early next week is forecast to be strong enough to produce gusty winds from off the ocean from perhaps as far south as Delmarva to as far northeast as eastern New England and the Maritimes.
While each storm will bring a zone of drenching rain on their southern flank, snow cover will build on their colder flank and may increase the risk for flooding later.
The storms through midmonth will pack more water content than the storms from January because of their origin. Most storms moving forward into February will grab plenty of moisture from the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. So not only will the snow be more difficult to shovel and plow, but the snow will release more water when it melts compared to snow earlier this winter.
At the end of the siege of snowstorms, a broad area may end up with a couple of feet of snow on the ground.

A passenger train passes over the iced-jammed Delaware River early Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, near Trenton, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
Not enough warm air may work into part of the Upper Midwest and interior Northeast in the wake of each storm to gradually melt the snow on the ground and the ice on rivers. This raises the risk for a sudden, big meltdown and ice-jam flooding later on this winter.
The upcoming cycle of thaws and freezes will lead to an increasing number of potholes and the potential for water main breaks.

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San Francisco: Partly Sunny Skies Through Late Week

By Kristen Rodman, AccuWeather.com Staff Writer

February 3,2014; 9:23PM,EST

This week will feature partly sunny skies in the city, until clouds roll in just in time for the weekend.
February will start off with temperatures consistently around the mid-50s with overnight lows in the 40s.
Skies through Wednesday will be partly sunny with partly cloudy skies during the evening hours. However, Thursday will break suite with mostly cloudy skies and a chance of rain during the afternoon.

Come Friday, partly sunny skies will return until clouds roll in overnight.
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Cloudy skies will make for cooler weekend days both Saturday and Sunday, but there will be no chance of rain until Monday.
Looking ahead, the beginning of next week will be rainy with the sunshine returning to San Francisco by midweek.

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Cleveland: Another Snowstorm to Arrive Midweek

By Courtney Spamer, Meteorologist

February 3,2014; 9:18PM,EST

Cleveland is gearing up for another storm in the middle of the week.
On Tuesday, as a storm approaches from the southern Plains, it'll become cloudier with temperatures near 30 degrees F.
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The storm looks to move in Tuesday afternoon, and continue through the day on Wednesday, bringing accumulating snowfall to the area.
The city has the potential to receive several inches, especially way from the lakes and the center of the city.
In the wake of the storm, colder air will move in place to end the week.

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Breaking: Tuesday's Winter Storm

Another storm will organize over the southern Plains Tuesday spreading snow, sleet and freezing rain.

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Boston: More Winter Storms Coming

By Alex Sosnowski, Expert Senior Meteorologist

February 3,2014; 9:15PM,EST

The next winter storm will hit the Boston area late Tuesday night into Wednesday with a new round of travel delays and disruptions to daily activities.
While the storm Monday started warm and became colder, the storm at midweek will start cold and become warmer. It will also track much farther north and is forecast to put down heavy snow over central and northern New England as a result.

As warmer air invades the storm over southern areas, a change to a wintry mix or plain ice is possible.
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The region should get a little more of a breather before the next storm rolls in. The timing of the third storm in less than a week is scheduled for Sunday night and Monday locally.
Odds favor a similar scenario to Wednesday's storm. However, there is a chance the storm will pull cold air down at the last minute, resulting in all snow over southern New England as well.
The storm scheduled for late next weekend may bring enough wind to cause coastal flooding at times of high tide Sunday night into Monday. Where the wind hits with trees and power lines weighed down with wet snow and ice, power outages are possible.
Be alert for areas of black ice in the wake of each storm, as temperatures will drop below freezing at night. Untreated wet and slushy areas will freeze.
Tune in to AccuWeather Live Mornings every weekday at 7 a.m. and noon EST. We will be talking about the train of winter storms into the weekend.

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Breaking: Tuesday's Winter Storm

Another storm will organize over the southern Plains Tuesday spreading snow, sleet and freezing rain.

Phil Says Six More Weeks of Winter

By Courtney Spamer, Meteorologist

February 3,2014; 9:11PM,EST

On Gobbler's Knob early Sunday morning, all eyes were again on Punxsutawney Phil, who would be making his declaration about the upcoming season.
On Feb. 2, 2014, Phil officially saw his shadow despite the light drizzle in the area, meaning that there will be another six weeks of winter to come.
The long-range meteorologists at AccuWeather agree with Phil's prognostication across the eastern half of the country.

Punxsutawney Phil is held by Ron Ploucha after emerging from his burrow Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, on Gobblers Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., to see his shadow and forecast six more weeks of winter weather. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
AccuWeather Lead Long-Range Forecaster Paul Pastelok said, "For the next six weeks in the Northeast, we're going to be dealing with some pretty good cold coming down out of northern Canada."
However, a quicker transition into spring is expected for the Southwest and into the Four Corners and western Plains.

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Many of these areas have been hit with persistent drought, even through the winter, including the states of California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona.
Pastelok gave more details for the expectations for springs arrival earlier this year.

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Detroit Braces for Midweek Storm

By Courtney Spamer, Meteorologist

February 3,2014; 9:09PM,EST

Citizens of Detroit are preparing for a storm that will drape snow from the southern Plains to the Northeast, disrupting travel close and afar.
The incoming storm will approach the region Tuesday, allowing for cloudier skies and temperatures again in the middle 20s. Snow will sweep into the area Tuesday night and continue through Wednesday.

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Snow accumulations have the potential to be significant, with totals ranging from 3 inches to more than 6 inches southwest of the city.
In the wake of the storm, temperatures will reach highs in the teens with lows in the single digits. The edge of a storm could bring the next chance of snow for the end of the weekend.

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