WDW Weather Forecast - December 31, 2012 - Jan 16, 2013

[Strmchsr]

I know it is voodoo land still, but am I reading that right? Low's in the mid 70's Jan 10-11?

That's what it's looking like right now. As you said, it's voodooland so things can always change but for the moment it looks pretty comfortable. If I had to guess, given the overall pattern, I would say if it changes it would be more likely towards cooler than warmer.

[JabberJaws]

What kind of rain event is it looking like for Saturday (Dec. 29)? Talking scattered rain/storms or an all-day type thing? Planning on doing MK that day, but MK has fewer indoor attractions so if a lot of rain expected I may switch to Epcot.

Thanks!

[Strmchsr]

What kind of rain event is it looking like for Saturday (Dec. 29)?

Unfortunately, the model guidance page is down this morning. Not sure what's going on but I don't have access to any of the new model data. As soon as I do I'll update. As of last night it looks like the rain will start Saturday afternoon and be fairly heavy throughout the rest of the day. A good soaking rain. Epcot might be your better choice.

[JabberJaws]

Unfortunately, the model guidance page is down this morning. Not sure what's going on but I don't have access to any of the new model data. As soon as I do I'll update. As of last night it looks like the rain will start Saturday afternoon and be fairly heavy throughout the rest of the day. A good soaking rain. Epcot might be your better choice.

Thanks! I will keep an eye out for when the models are updated. I know that the NOAA site is now showing the rain moving in a bit earlier, with a 40% chance after midnight tomorrow and a 60% all day until 6 p.m. where it drops sharply to about 12%. Thinking that Epcot may be the way to go since most of the day may be off and on wet. We will stick to Sunday for MK.

[Strmchsr]

Thinking that Epcot may be the way to go since most of the day may be off and on wet. We will stick to Sunday for MK.

There's a lot of arguing between the GFS and the Euro models on timing so rain might not start until late Saturday or it might start early Saturday. I'm thinking lunchtime, but going with Epcot is the safer bet given the uncertainty.

[JabberJaws]

There's a lot of arguing between the GFS and the Euro models on timing so rain might not start until late Saturday or it might start early Saturday. I'm thinking lunchtime, but going with Epcot is the safer bet given the uncertainty.

Thanks! Yeah given the crowds expected and the fact we are only in the parks 2 days before heading over to Tampa for the Outback bowl, we are going to do an all day MK marathon (with a break or two) so don't want that interrupted by rain, so Sunday looks like the best bet. At least with Epcot most any of the attractions, shows, etc are indoors so easy to get out of the rain if it pops up.

[Tinkermom]

Thanks Chris! Sitting outside at Olivia's at OKW enjoying dinner. It is raining now. Do you think this could mean more of a chance of rain tomorrow morning? Citrus Parade starts at 10am. Packing ponchos just in case but hoping the rain holds off so our son's HS marching band gets to march!

[Strmchsr]

TDo you think this could mean more of a chance of rain tomorrow morning?

The rain tonight is the result of a little impulse out ahead of the front. It'll last an hour or two. The heaviest rain will stay north of WDW. The main rain band is still here in Alabama. It has sped up a good bit, though, so rain in the morning is possible. All indications had been it wouldn't start raining here until after midnight but the rain mass is here now so I was initially thinking around noon for the rain to start tomorrow, but it could come earlier. Definitely be prepared. I hope it'll still slow down a little as it hits Florida and let you get the parade in before it starts. Have fun!

[John and Becky]

Always love watching your weather updates for our upcoming trips. Don't really like the idea of rain on Jan 13th for the Marathon, but I know that is voodoo land.

Thanks,