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For snow lovers this is a sad time. Everything is there for a major snowstorm. An abundance of moisture. Southwest tropical flow from the Pacific. A very cold air mass in place. And, a storm developing near California. For various reasons the storm over California is forecasted to fall apart and become almost nothing by the time it gets to Kansas. If it holds together at all we will likely see some snow Sunday. And, there is an advance disturbance that could bring us some snow early Saturday. But, the chance is very slim. If this changes I will do a quick blog of excitement. Hopefully I will get to do this.
After this weekend the flow aloft goes through major changes. As we move into the end of February and March there will likely be a few storm systems but the threat of winter weather will slowly decrease. And, winter is my favorite season. Right now Jeff Penner and I are giving the winter an F-----. This is a Fail with 5 minuses. Now, one more snow storm and we will upgrade it to a Fail with no minuses. One more big snowstorm and it could even get a C. Frustration is high, and I haven't had any sleep.
We will be tracking the weekend systems closely. If there is any change, you know we will be all over it. Right now we will stick with a 50% chance of snow Sunday, and a slight chance early Saturday.
Gary
Posted by at February 16, 2006 5:42 PM
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Gary,
Thank you for your excitement about the weather and the accurate forecasts you give. Sometimes it is disappointing to see how accurate you are when you have a minimal chance for snow and everyone else has a larger percentage forecasted.
Anyway, since we aren't getting anymore snow this year I have a question. I'm from the southeast (NC to be exact) and why is it that our severe weather in the spring/summer is typically late night/early morning (when it is dark) and in the southeast there is almost always afternoon/evening t-storms - that arrive by 1-3 PM and are gone by sunset?
Also, is your weather pattern theory confined to the midwest or will it work in the southeast as well?
Thanks again,
Bobby
Bobby,
Don't give up yet. It may snow Friday evening.
My weather pattern theory is valid for the at the very least North America. But, even though I haven't studied it yet, I would theorize that it affects the entire northern hemisphere. So, this includes the southeast U.S.
Gary
Posted by: Bobby at February 16, 2006 7:31 PM
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We are with you! Nothing's worse than temperatures being in the teens without even a snowflake to show for it.
Marlina,
Think snow for Friday evening.
Gary
Posted by: Marlina at February 16, 2006 7:45 PM
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Hi Gary - It's a sad time also for we who like interesting weather and hate drought. .05" for January is a recipe for drought if that trend continues. Somehow, I think Spring will probably be a dud, but I sure hope I am wrong. This is such boring weather that you'd be better off watching water drip from a faucet.
A Very-Bored Dog
Dog,
You may get .01" Friday night.
Gary
Posted by: StormDog at February 16, 2006 7:51 PM
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Gary,
I too am an extreme weather nut. This winter has been so boring, I can't imagine how bad it must be for you since this is your job and passion!
Leads me to wonder if the spring storm season will be as uneventful. Any inklings on severe weather excitement after such a lackluster winter storm season?
Also: My family and I will be moving to south central Oregon this summer to escape the mold and heavy pollen in KS. The town is named Klamath Falls, it's about 4300 feet elevation and is considered High Desert.
Do you happen to know if they ever have severe weather out there? I know there can be lots of snow but I'm wondering if I'm having to give up my spring/summer thunder/tornado events!
Thanks
Theresa
Theresa,
They get some severe weather, perhaps once a year. But it should be a great climate.
Gary
Posted by: Theresa Nieman at February 16, 2006 8:59 PM
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I have lived hear since I was eight and i would love to see a huge snow storm. I'm also annoyed with the weather this winter. I only hope have an active spring with storms (not that I want tornados), but something exciting at least.
JOSH:
It doesn't look like a huge snow storm, but we could get a little snow tonight!! Thanks for blogging!!
Jamie
Posted by: Josh Pualson at February 17, 2006 12:21 AM
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