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Any more chances when the second cold wave hits? next blog should be how read the GFS,NAM,ETA,MM5,WAF models and a explanation of all of them.
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Andrew,

That lesson will be a 12 week course. It isn't that easy. I explain from time to time some of the important details, but there are so many things that go into each model.

And, yes there will be some opportunity with the last cold wave, but it is getting later and later.

Gary

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Thank God we're missing it! Sheesh! Opening day was 3 days ago. It's supposed to be warm(er).

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Oh that radar looks so exiting!! I wish it was just a little bit further east. well I guess we just don't get snow in April. Is there any chance that we could get a quick snow flurry here on the west?
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Brent,

It is so close. One slight shift east and then....surprise. But it isn't shifting.

Gary

Man... I wanted more snow:( Oh well... I'm looking foward to seeing you Tuesday.

Come on, it's so darn close!!!!!

it kinda looks like the precip shield is building farther east...will it matter? also it seems like there is more energy off towards lincoln that could move this way? just a couple flakes would be nice! am i delerious?

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hey gary,
what book was Jennifer talkin about in the last blog? i might be interested...
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Randy,

Go to: http://www.icstars.com/ourspaciousskies/oss.html

This is the book I co-wrote. They have it for sale for $35, but I have a couple of boxes of them and will sell it for $15. And, I will sign it for 20, just kidding. It is really a great coffee table book.

If you would like one you can come by the station, or I can send it to you, but it would cost some shipping and handling.

Let me know what you think.

Gary

Thank Goodness? NOOOOOOOO! I dont care if the enite city shuts down, I WANT SNOW!!!! Please, is it moving to the west? Is this absolutley the last snow of the year in Kansas? I hope not. I want that type of snow here in KC. :( Im sad. Boooo ho hohohoooo boohooo!!!! (lol)
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Alden,

Remember, the big storm in January had a lot of cold air with it. So, we will see what happens during the next two weeks.

Gary

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Me again. Just looked at Nexrad radar and it's hopeless. Its all moving SE. But really will we see any snowstorm here in KC again.
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Alden,

We will see a snowstorm in KC again. I promise.

Gary

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Team,
It has been snowing down here in Iola for over an hour now. Just wired.

Mike P
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Mike,

Thanks! I wondered if that was reaching the ground in Iola.

Gary

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...blows heavily to the west... I am done with winter now. Curse the cold!

Ok..done now. Proceed on with regular blogging.
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Scott,

This mornings GFS had a realistic solution, and the 18z had "the storm". We will see.

Gary

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amazing stuff, I guess I am a little jealous, since it's cold it might as well snow but, what are you gonna do? weather team? when do you anticipate our last freeze? SEE YA!
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Jonathan,

I am expecting a late one this year. So late April, hopefully not May.

Gary

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I know you love snow..but this is wrong...LOLOLOL!!! Their are flurries falling down here now. I want sun and warmth to return quickly. :o)Monica, Pleasanton, KS
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Monica,

You should consider yourself lucky! I didn't get to see any snowflakes today.

Gary

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Gary,

I am in Salina, its not sticking on the streets but it is sticking on most everything else. We have about 5" now especially on grass surfaces. Its quite amazing to see this much snow after mowing the lawn and every tree advanced this far with leaves. Its an impressive situation and site, but may be devastating for agricultural and gardening reasons too

Jon
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Jon,

Thank you for the report. 5" of snow! WOW! Enjoy it for all of us. If you can take a picture and email it to my email address that would be nice, but don't worry about it if you can't.

Gary

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Gary, I'm sorry, but this is where we part ways. When it comes around April, I'm done with snow, so I'm glad it's west of here.. :) I know, just a fair-weather-snow-lover...
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Dave,

I just got back from dinner. It is cold out there and if it is going to be cold then let it snow.

Gary

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gary,
ok, it caught my interest! i'm actually coming down to kansas city on sunday with my fiance(who flies in tomorrow from california), and i have only been downtown once since moving here, can i get some help on how to get to the station? and when it would be a good time to pick it up from you(and possibly meet, that would be exciting! lol)? anyways, any directions you can give me would be appreciated.
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Randy,

You could pick up one of my books for $15 on Monday or Tuesday after 2 PM. Just let me know. I will sign it for you.

We are on the east side of the Plaza. 47th street is the main street through the Plaza, go past Main street to Oak and turn right. The Nelson Art Gallery is to the left and we are across from the park. 4720 Oak Street. Are any of these days good for you?

Gary

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well, like i said before gary,
my fiance and i will be in downtown KC on sunday, other than that i dont know when the next chance would come up for me to get down there...:( is sunday no good for you? cuz i really would like the chance to meet you and possibly anyone else from the weather team.
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Randy,

I am working Sunday night if you want to come by after 7 PM or so? Jeremy would be here around 2 or 3 PM on Sunday.

Gary