Tag: snow storm

Snow Storm Update

Yet another fud for the immediate south-central MN and that isn’t a bad thing. The last estimates are showing about 5 inches of snow, some freezing rain, and some rain. There is still a chance this system could decide to move south dumping more snow on us, but most models aren’t showing this right now.… Continue reading Snow Storm Update

Possible dangerous snow on its way… ready or not

Yeah… it’s not going away. But now the confidence is growing. URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 442 PM CDT Mon Apr 8 2019 …VERY IMPACTFUL WINTER STORM EXPECTED LATER THIS WEEK… .A Winter Storm Watch has been expanded farther to the northeast for Wednesday evening through Friday afternoon. The… Continue reading Possible dangerous snow on its way… ready or not

I really wish I was joking, snow… lots and lots of snow

I don’t joke about the weather, this is nothing to joke about. While the track isn’t set in stone, it’s looking like a significant winter storm coming. Models are showing snow totals upwards of over 20 inches of snow. 20 inches! So you have an idea of we are dealing with. Here is the total… Continue reading I really wish I was joking, snow… lots and lots of snow

I don’t want to write this… I’m still praying it isn’t true

… there is snow in the forecast. *ducks and hides* This has been trending south the past couple models so we can hope this doesn’t come true. But other meteorologists are starting to talk about it, so I think there is a chance. Here’s the numbers so far. Both models are showing around 4 inches… Continue reading I don’t want to write this… I’m still praying it isn’t true

The next system, expect more rain than snow

While it’s exciting to talk rain in spring, it will bring a new round of flooding and other problems. Here’s the breakdown. I’m bringing out the QPF (Quantitative Precipitation Forecasts) now. QPF is basically how much precipitation will fall in any form (rain, snow, etc). The current models are showing around a inch and a… Continue reading The next system, expect more rain than snow

Storm Prediction for this Weekend, Totals Still Could Change

So… here it is. I have a feeling totals will still change. First, let’s look at the timing. It should start late morning to early afternoon. The NWS is saying 4 inches in Mankato is the most likely senario. There is still a 10% chance that the Mankato area could get 9 inches or so… Continue reading Storm Prediction for this Weekend, Totals Still Could Change

Quick Snow Update

I’ll be publishing my final predictions tomorrow, but I wanted to share some information as this system starts to figure out what it’s doing. The NWS is predicting 9 inches for the Mankato area. Here is the ranges they are predicting. Stay tuned as I’m sure things will still change. They are expecting over an… Continue reading Quick Snow Update