Ξ February 4th, 2010 | Posted by John Walsh | → 0 Comments | ∇ Weather |
Here’s a quick update as our winter storm crosses the state. The Tri-Cites remain on the southern fringe of a wider area of precipitation, but the snow keeps regenerating to our south and gets caught in the nortward flow. The result is periodic snowfall continuing through the evening and into Friday morning. Most of it will be light but there will be pockets of more moderate snowfall. One such line is setting up just west of Hastings at this writing (9:00 pm) and will be tracking through by 9:30. (more…)
Ξ February 3rd, 2010 | Posted by John Walsh | → 0 Comments | ∇ Weather |
Light rain showers have materialized between Hastings and Minden, lifting northeastward. Temperatures still remain above freezing so slicken roads are not a factor at this writing. Widespread rain and snow has pushed into southern Kansas to the south of Interstate 70 with scattered rain in north central parts.
Early tomorrow morning we could see brief periods of sleet or a rain/ snow mix before a rapid converstion to snow. Winter Weather Advisories will be effective until Friday morning as periods of snow will continue during the day into the evening hours before tapering off and becoming more scattered. Snowfall amounts still seem to be on track through Thursday night in the 3-5 inch rainge.
Ξ January 29th, 2010 | Posted by John Walsh | → 0 Comments | ∇ Weather |
Tonight might be a night to howl at the moon. It would be fitting, because tonight is call the Wolf Moon, also known as the old moon or moon after yule. Tonight’s moon may seem bigger tonight and the reason is that in its elliptical orbit around the earth it is at it’s nearest distance. The end result is a moon that appears 14% wider and 30% brighter.
Ξ January 26th, 2010 | Posted by John Walsh | → 0 Comments | ∇ Weather |
Our January thaw was a nice respite from what had become a rather rough winter. Last week the jet stream winds were tracking through California, pounding that state with a series of four powerful storms. Here in huskerland we were languishing in 40 degree weather, dodging potholes.
It’s apparently time to pay the piper. The jet stream is buckling southward as cold air from the polar region once again descends on the lower 48 sending us back into a December-like weather pattern. Fear not, it will not be THAT cold nor a prolonged cold snap. But for the rest of the week high temperatures will be in the low to upper 20s, and back to the single digit lows (sigh). Hang tough, the weekend will be better.
Ξ January 22nd, 2010 | Posted by John Walsh | → 0 Comments | ∇ Weather |
Wild western storm is heading toward the Rockies. I think the impact for us here in Nebraska will be minimal. Some rain is being realized over eastern parts of the state in addition to the Sandhills. Still a chance we could see some rain tonight but the lions share will stay to the north of Grand Island.
Keep your fingers crossed. Expecting the clouds to clear some as storm system pulls in some drier air by Saturday afternoon so a little sun is in the works. By late Saturday night, however the clouds will fill back in as colder air arrives with a little snow flying on Sunday. Not a great deal as far as accumulations, perhaps an inch along and north of Interstate 80.
Ξ January 19th, 2010 | Posted by John Walsh | → 0 Comments | ∇ Weather |
So far so good. The first wave of freezing rain pushed through in the mid evening hours and was laying down a glaze of ice, however the more traveled roads still maintained traction. Less traveled roads, bridges and sidewalks had a thin layer of ice making things very slick.
Another round is pushing through around the 11 pm hour and will continue to push northeast. Rainfall is light and visibilities have increased to 3 miles with the rain. Temperatures have hovered at or a little above the freezing mark south of I-80 for much of the day, but later tonight as temps fall only slightly (into the upper 20s) roads could get a little more slick. Precipitation appears to be winding down more quickly so chances will diminish overnight and may not be as much of a factor as originally indicated tomorrow morning.
Winter Weather Advisories remain in affect until noon with Freezing Rain Advisories to the southeast of the Tri-Cities.
Ξ January 14th, 2010 | Posted by John Walsh | → 0 Comments | ∇ Weather |
Haitians are sleeping in open areas tonight, away from buildings as aftershocks continued in the capital of Port Au Prince. Earlier this morning a 4.5 magnitude aftershock was centered just 25 miles from city. After listening to the reports today, the utter desperation of the situation there cannot be imagined. Thousands of people fighting for the most basic needs for survival in a place where money has no value. Where the currency is now a bottle of water. (more…)
Ξ January 13th, 2010 | Posted by John Walsh | → 0 Comments | ∇ Weather |
So you think YOUR tired of scooping?
Ξ January 12th, 2010 | Posted by John Walsh | → 0 Comments | ∇ Weather |
Fargo resident ‘attempts’ to dig out.
Courtesy Allison Petr
Ξ January 11th, 2010 | Posted by John Walsh | → 0 Comments | ∇ Weather |
It is hard not to notice the change in disposition with everyone now that the warmer air has moved in. But that relates to the field of Biometeorology which is a fanscinating topic that we’ll leave for another time. It hit the 50s in the southern panhandle today, evidence of mild Pacific air sweeping over the Rockies.
If course the snowpack is making it tough to warm up around here. If you were to climb to about 4000 feet you’d be enjoying 40 degree weather. With cold air hugging tightly to the surface in those areas with the deepest snow our warmup will be gradual and we have set up conditions ripe for fog.
Widespread visibilities have dropped to 1/4 mile or less and the fog is freezing as it settles on road surfaces making things slippery. Allow for a little extra time driving to work tomorrow morning as the fog will likely still be shrouding the area along and east of highway 281. A Freezing Fog advisory remains in effect until 7 am.
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