snowstorm in progress now
- WKU has cancelled classes through Saturday due to weather. Right now light snow has spread into south central Kentucky. Moderate snowfall with bursts of hvy snow is moving across western Tennessee...
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snow ratios- using the avg mesonet qpf of .15 and snowfall reports of 2-3 inches earlier and looking at the composition of the snow a 15:1 ratio seems reasonable with temps in the 20′s. banding- snow...
View Articledry slot takes away second band and higher end totals
Storm totals were from 5-7 inches across our region. This was slightly less than my going forecast of about 8 inches with the potential for locally more perhaps even over a foot. This was due to a dry...
View ArticleEarly-week storm heating up…literally
The belief over the past week is that the major storm that will move through the Mid-South early next week would be a significant snow-maker for everyone in Kentucky. But recent model outputs express...
View ArticleBowling Green will see snow tonight, but how much?
Recent model runs are predicting better snowfall totals than previously expected for south central Kentucky with tonight’s impending winter storm. (more…)
View ArticleSnowiest winter in Bowling Green since 1985
The storm that brought several inches of snow to KY on February 8-9 ended up bringing a total of 5.1″ of snow to Bowling Green. Here is the breakdown of the storm… Monday, February 8th, 7:30 pm – 12:00...
View ArticleA break in the action, for now
It’s been an interesting couple of days as far as winter weather goes here in south central Kentucky, but it appears we’ll be getting a break from the snow for a few days. (more…)
View ArticleManitoba Mauler on track for Sunday/Monday
The latest model runs of the GFS, CMC, and ECMWF all show a Manitoba Mauler (the mean, nasty cousin of the Alberta Clipper) poised to bring more snow to the Mid-South late this weekend. Both the CMC...
View ArticleMore snow on Sunday
It appears we will see yet another decent snowstorm on Sunday and into Monday over the Mid-South, as expected. (more…)
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Snow in all lower 48 states
This map of snow cover from this morning shows snow cover in all lower 48 states. This is a very rare event that has not happened in recent memory. Scientists at the Rutgers Global Snow Lab are...
View ArticleLovin’ Winter
Familiar sight this morning, isn’t it? Clipper system pushed through with the front last night, this will continue to effect the area throughout the day as a dry slot will shift from west to east. This...
View ArticleIs it over yet!?
No, it sure isn’t. Hopefully by tonight, this upper-level system will be out of our area, giving us a breather from the annoying continuation of snow (in all shapes and sizes) falling from the skies....
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A Break from the Winter Pattern
It came, it saw, it conquered. The snowiest pattern in recent years seems to have taken a break in regards to atmospheric circumstances. High pressure has dominated the region the past few days, and...
View ArticleNot quite a record
If you didn’t get out and enjoy the weather yesterday it might be a while before you get another day like it, because another arctic outbreak is headed our way. Yesterday’s official high in Bowling...
View ArticleWednesday Update
It’s Wednesday and it is Cold!!! Expect Highs to be in the mid 30′s today. Also, we are currently receiving some flurries here in Bowling Green. Flurries should continue on and off until around noon...
View ArticleWeekend Forecast
Its Friday and it’s a beautiful day. Only if it were a little warmer. There isn’t really much going on in our area today as far as weather is concerned, so today’s write up will be shorter. Today the...
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Storm Facts
I came across this on the Accuweather site and thought it was pretty interesting. It has some facts behind the monster snow storm that has been pounding the New England coast over the last few days....
View ArticleEarly Week System Disappointing for Most
If you are fan of some warmer weather or accumulating snow then the first part of this week will not be to your liking. Last Sunday (Feb 21) when it was near 70, this storm coming through tommorow on...
View Articlerecap of meteorological winter 09-10
1. Thursday we should have some more sunshine than today with highs in the mid 40′s. While Friday will finally see a high pressure system to move north of the region allowing for an influx of warm...
View ArticleSpring Break 2010!!!!
Spring Break has arrived here at WKU!!! For some of us it means it a week off from the University to go to places that feature this. (more…)
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