The core of the Arctic air has now moved into the southern Plains as the leading front pushed on to the east. This frigid air covers a large area, from California to the Appalachians. Today's morning lows included 41 in Los Angeles, 21 in Tucson and 12 in Kansas City. We should reach 23 this afternoon and expect lows in the single digits for the next few days.
The good news is that the leading cold front, which has been producing snow, sleet and freezing rain, has finally left our area. Cold is easier to take without the ice-covered roads and walkways. It's also easier to accept when you have plans to visit Florida; we're heading down to Longboat Key tomorrow!
