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Things Change Quickly!
Quite the chilly weekend around the metro! Temperatures have been below average, and we've even seen some light snow showers! It didn't amount to MUCH accumulation, but some locations definitely saw a good dusting. Here is a picture sent in from one of our viewers:
This is from Mr. Olinger in Lenexa, KS... thank you for sending it in... quite a pretty shot!
As for today's forecast, we do have the CHANCE of a few flurries. If we see any flakes flying... I don't think it will be to the extent we saw yesterday by any means. The energy diving down today is a bit weaker, as you can see:
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Above is yesterday's storm that affected us. Now take a look at our shortwave moving through today:
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You can see it's not as strong... so all we're expecting is a few flurries, if that! You might notice the winds pick up for a little while... especially on the Kansas side this afternoon. Otherwise, a mix of sun and clouds today, with highs in the lower 30s.
Then get ready for many changes as we head into the work week! The first half of the week will feature warmer temperatures and plenty of sunshine! Monday we should be into the 50s... Tuesday we could easily be approaching 60... and Wednesday things will start to change. We are still expecting a very cold end to the week!
We're also watching the potential for a storm of some sort on Thursday. Right now it could be anything from rain to ice to snow...
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We will keep an eye on it and keep you posted!
Hope you are enjoying your weekend!
Jamie
Posted by at February 12, 2006 9:23 AM
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Jamie
The models want to keep the coldest air in the northern plains while we are right in the battlezone area until the weekend.
Devin Kellerman
DEVIN:
It looks like we will be in mild air for the first half of the week... and then the front comes through with colder air by Thursday.
Jamie
Posted by: Devin Kellerman at February 12, 2006 12:06 PM
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It seems the historical pattern in the Kansas City area is that after Valentine's Day, winter's grip on the region begins to lessen. While we can still get snow/ice and cold weather, it only lasts a few days instead of several weeks in December or January. So, with this cold snap forecast for later in the week, will it follow the historical pattern?
RANDY:
Average highs go from the lower 40s at the beginning of February to almost 50 degrees by the end of the month. The angle of the sun, and our lenth of daylight is increasing!
It is a period of change, and things can change FAST! Right now, it looks like it will turn colder on Thursday, and stick around right through the beginning of next week.
Jamie
Posted by: Randy at February 12, 2006 12:10 PM
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I was wondering where i can get more information on your ESP system??
BRAD:
ESP is a Weather Central product. You can see more about it here:
http://www.wxc.com
Posted by: brad thompson at February 12, 2006 5:22 PM
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Weather team,
I see finally the artic air could make it here in the Kansas City area. Is it too late for us to see a significant snow and or ice this winter? I know many would disagree with me but this warm weather is getting old, plus I'm not looking forward to the misquito outbreak this summer. i say let it get cold and stay cold.
Thanks,
Tim
Tim,
We finally had a more winter-like weekend. The snow showers were nice on Saturday.
Now, we are likely set up for a big snowstorm Friday and for the few days after Friday, but the computer models are all saying that we lack an upper level storm system capable of producing anything significant. Hopefully this will change, and it may.
Gary
Posted by: Tim at February 12, 2006 9:08 PM
Hi, Jamie...
What were the snowfall totals in NY from the blizzard you talked about yesterday? I have a friend that lives there, lucky thing! ;)
Thanks!
Sara
Sara,
New York City had their all time biggest snowstorm in their history. 26.9" fell. Can you imagine 27 inches of snow. Kansas City would be buried and paralyzed.
Gary
Posted by: sara at February 12, 2006 9:25 PM
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