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A weekend storm?
First of all, Chris asks why did it snow today? A strong storm took a perfect track across the Oklahoma/Kansas border this afternoon. If it would have been just slightly colder we would have had 3 to 5 inches of accumulation, but instead it was just cold enough to get the rain to mix and change to snow for a few hours.
Here is a link to LIVE TRIPLE ACTION DOPPLER for the latest on where the precipitation is falling.
We are now watching another storm system that could affect us this weekend. Remember we are in the 75 day cycle that started in October and November. So, this storm somewhat fits into the pattern. I always wonder if the late March version of one of our winter storms may act differently. If this storm acts similarly to the ones in early January then we will likely be missed as the storm just won't get its act together. However, only a slight difference and we could have one last major winter event around Kansas City. Right now the latest GFS (18z run) has us in a snowstorm Saturday. We will see if it is still showing up tomorrow.
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Above is the 108 hour GFS Surface map. It shows the 540 thickness, in blue, which is the dividing line between snow and rain. You can see how even if this is correct it is marginally snow here.
Have a great day,
Gary
Posted by at March 22, 2005 6:58 PM
Good to see the blog up and running.. going to be in springfield this weekend, hopefully that "snow storm" the gfs is pointing out won't turn into anything major.
since i dable in the weather a bit, i'd like to know what are some of the model data you tend to look at on a daily basis.
Posted by: glen briggs at March 22, 2005 8:39 PM
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