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Morning Update Update
Good morning,
The morning data is rolling in and look below to see what the NAM does.
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That's about a tenth to .15 of an inch through this evening. If the ratio works out to be 15 or 20 to one then we are looking at 1.5 to 2 inches or snow. Radar trends look good as Gary pointed out earlier and they continue to look good. Snow should be here by 10am and I could see it lightly snowing for 6 to 8 hours. When you start seeing snow, blog me, we'll track it on KC Live at 10:00am.
Have a great morning,
Brett
Posted by at January 31, 2007 8:22 AM
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I kept hearing all over the radio this morning from "other stations" that there should be no snow accumulations. They're going to feel stupid if we get the 1.5 - 2 inches you see as possible. To me it's just another example of how your forecasting is miles ahead of the rest!
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Marlina,
I hope that's the way it plays out. I feel pretty confident about our snow forecast, especially when you look at the radar.
Posted by: Marlina at January 31, 2007 8:48 AM
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How do you think the weather will be tomorrow evening, I have a flight out of KCI at 6
Thank you and keep up the great work
Tony
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Tony,
Hi, the weather will just be cold. Light winds, NO snow and a temperature around 22 degrees. Have a safe trip.
Brett
Posted by: Tony at January 31, 2007 8:58 AM
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Hi Brett,
We have snow in Iola! It started lightly coming down about 15 minutes ago but has really picked up! I saw that Allen County has been put into a Snow Advisory and predicting about 3 inches for total accumulation! It's so exciting, I love snow! I will let you know so total amounts if I here any tonight!
Tabitha from Iola
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Tabitha,
Thanks for the update and we look forward to how much snow you get in Iola.
Brett
Posted by: Tabitha at January 31, 2007 9:01 AM
BRETT-
I WORK IN OSAWATOMIE KANSAS AND IT IS SNOWING RIGHT NOW!!! TIME IS 9:20 AM.
SUSY
Posted by: susyhensler at January 31, 2007 9:21 AM
Brett:
Good Morning!!! In between classes-during my first hour snow began to fall in Lawrence!!! Awesome!!!! Been showing my classes radar returns and the cold air comming down on Friday-they love it!!! Of course, it is better than Latin or the Political Economy of Nigeria and England (well to them-I love that stuff!!) Thanks
Bill in Lawrence
Posted by: Bill Gollier at January 31, 2007 9:26 AM
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Who was predicting no snow? I checked the websites of all the other TV stations in Kansas City and they are all predicting some snow accumulations, about 1-2 inches.
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Rob,
It is probably someone on the radio. I know we are going 1 inch or a bit more on Newsradio 980 KMBZ, but another meteorologist on a different radio station, or accuweather or something like that may be overanalyzing and not going for something.
Gary
Posted by: Rob at January 31, 2007 9:33 AM
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THE SNOW IS ALSO STICKING TO THE PAVEMENT. TINY FLAKES WHICH ARE BLOWING IN THE WIND PRIOR TO HITTING THE SURFACE. IN OSAWATOMIE.
SUSY
Posted by: susyhensler at January 31, 2007 9:35 AM
BRETT-
ALTHOUGH IT'S BLOWING SNOW, IT IS BEGINNING TO STICK ON THE PAVEMENT. TINY FLAKES HERE IN OSAWATOMIE.
SUSY
Posted by: susyhensler at January 31, 2007 9:41 AM
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Gary and Brett,
The latest radar trends tend to show most of the snow going south with a small area going north. Will the radar echoes fill in as the day wears on?
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Brian,
The trend is for a continued increase in the snow during the next few hours. So, it is looking good for snow lovers.
Gary
Posted by: Brian at January 31, 2007 9:52 AM
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I know a snow day is probably a bad day for a general question, but I have a question concerning frost. When I went out to my car yesterday, there was no frost on my car, but this morning, with similar temperatures, I had some heavy frost. Sometimes, my thermometer says the outside temp is 33 or 34 and I still have frost on my car. I know moisture levels have something to do with this, but what factors have to come together to have a layer of frost on the grass/cars?
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Chris,
It must be 32 degrees or lower for frost to form. If it is 33, 34, or even 37 degrees outside as the official temperature it could still be 30 to 32 degrees in the air near your windshield, and on the grass.
Gary
Posted by: Chris at January 31, 2007 9:53 AM
It's 10:05 and we are beginning to see some very light flurries here at Lee's Summit High School.
Posted by: Rod at January 31, 2007 10:06 AM
snowing now in Shawnee, around Pflumm and Shawnee Mission Pkwy. Flurries for now.
Posted by: chris at January 31, 2007 10:08 AM
Light snow is starting to fall here in Olathe. Not much yet, but it is sticking to the cars outside already. 10:05am
Posted by: Mike Harris at January 31, 2007 10:10 AM
10:15 a.m. in Lawrence and it's snowing a fairly decent clip. Parking lots and grass surfaces are covered. Excellent!
Posted by: Scott at January 31, 2007 10:16 AM
Brett, we are now starting to see some very small flakes out in KCK around Dubs Dred golf course. Hopefully we get a good couple of inches. Mark
Posted by: Mark at January 31, 2007 10:16 AM
10:20 - The first tiny flakes are making it down to the ground here at 67th and Antioch.
Posted by: Rob at January 31, 2007 10:18 AM
It is snowing at St. Joseph Medical Center.
Posted by: Bill at January 31, 2007 10:20 AM
It is starting to snow in Odessa. Hope we at least get an inch.
Posted by: Patty at January 31, 2007 10:23 AM
Brett and the Weather Team
It has started to snow lightly here at the Sprint Campus...
Have a great day!!
Posted by: Bill Hale at January 31, 2007 10:23 AM
snow has started to come down in shawnee but its very light
Posted by: Paul at January 31, 2007 10:24 AM
It is snowing in Olathe. Started at 10am.
Posted by: Jay at January 31, 2007 10:24 AM
snow has started to come down in shawnee but its very light
Posted by: Paul at January 31, 2007 10:25 AM
It's snowing in leavenworth. Still looking like under a inch for us or maybe little more?
Posted by: Jesse at January 31, 2007 10:26 AM
It's snowing in Kansas City, KS
Posted by: Jason at January 31, 2007 10:35 AM
I hope you are right, I didn't like the last radar I saw though.
Posted by: Brian at January 31, 2007 10:36 AM
Light snow in Lenexa, KS!!
Posted by: Anthony at January 31, 2007 10:39 AM
snowing in shawnee, sticking to the sidewalks and street! Bring on the snow!
Posted by: maria at January 31, 2007 10:45 AM
10:45......lightly snowing in St. Joe.
Posted by: Jim at January 31, 2007 10:46 AM
It is snowing here in Bonner Springs at 10:45am. It is coming down well, just small flakes. The cars and roadways are already mostly covered. Great job, weather team!
Posted by: Will at January 31, 2007 10:46 AM
Hey Gary it is snowing lightly here on Parvin RD. :)
Posted by: Rachel K at January 31, 2007 10:48 AM
Light snow falling for about 15 minutes in south OP. Beginning to increase in intensity...
Posted by: Brad at January 31, 2007 10:51 AM
Snow is coming down here in Bonner at a pretty good rate. The roads, sidewalks, and cars are covered in a light layer of snow.
Posted by: Keri Worley at January 31, 2007 10:55 AM
I work in western Shawnee,Ks and I just noticed that it is snowing. It looks pretty light. Wish it was heavier so get out school tommorrow.
Posted by: megan at January 31, 2007 10:57 AM
well it is 11:00 and we have med size snow flakes over by worlds of fun area. this will make my day a little brighter now that we have snow!
Posted by: nikie at January 31, 2007 11:02 AM
At stated above snow started in olathe around 10am and we already have a dusting!!
Posted by: andrew at January 31, 2007 11:09 AM
A few flakes are beginning to fall here in Blue Springs at 11:09. It gradually picking up ever so slowly.
Posted by: David Pollard at January 31, 2007 11:11 AM
Its snowing here in Independence, FIANLLY!
Posted by: Jenna at January 31, 2007 11:15 AM
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Just started snowing in Kearney, MO a few minutes ago (it is now 11:15am)
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Christy,
Let us know if you get an inch or more.
Gary
Posted by: Christy at January 31, 2007 11:15 AM
Gary,
Snow is starting to fall in Independence. Right now it is very light. I hope it gets HEAVY!
Andy
Posted by: Andy at January 31, 2007 11:16 AM
Light to Moderate snow in Blue Springs and the roads are becoming slick.
Posted by: Jeff at January 31, 2007 11:56 AM
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Gary,
I think I found two identical snowflakes. I was always taught that this was theoretically impossible, considering the different possiblities and permutations of crystalline formation. Do you believe that this is a possiblity? I examined them both under microscopy and have concluded that they are indeed identical. I could see how this could happen in a major winter storm such as the previous one earlier in the month or the one last month, considering there are probably millions of snowflakes in these storms, but man, can that happen in this small storm?!?!?! Thanks for great forecasts and keep up the good work! When is the next bloggers meeting? Are you still looking for storm chasers?
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Franky Joe,
Yes, we are still interested in getting more storm chasers. Please contact me, if you are one, early in March.
I have seen many snowflakes that seem identical, but I am sure there are minute differences.
Gary
Posted by: Franky Joe at January 31, 2007 1:29 PM
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