Winter weather thread 2009-2010

[owbc]

We always seem to get one snowstorm in March--and this looks to be the one. The models are still very inconsistent, but snow is likely somewhere in the Midwest this weekend. Southeastern Wisconsin is likely to see mostly rain, with a changeover to snow at the end. Portions of central and western Wisconsin are more likely to see accumulating snow--although the recent warm temperatures (could be in the mid-to-upper 60s on Thursday) will hold accumulations down.

 

The main story really is not the possibility of snow, but the return to normal temperatures for next week. After all, the normal high is still only 42 in both Madison and Milwaukee. The normal high does not reach 55 until April 11 in Madison and April 18 in Milwaukee.

 

Edit: Here is one of the model forecast snowfall images--painting a band of 16-20" of snow across much of the state. Of course, that is unlikely, but it is within the realm of possibilities, and it would not be historically unusual for this time of year.

 

http://204.2.104.196/gfs/WINTER_GFS0P5_SFC_ACCUM-SNOW_120HR.gif

[honuswagner21]

This blows. I fully expect a 100 mile shift to the east so the MKE area gets nailed. Luckily, March snow tends to melt pretty quickly

[Teatoe993]

Uh oh. Guess I shouldn't have had put my new snowblower into storage last weekend. Only used it once this winter. I wonder if I could use the lawn mower to clear the snow.

[hawing]

What I want to know is how many of the schools participating in this weekend's boys' basketball tournament are located within the heaviest snow band on OWBC's map...or have to travel across the snow band to get to Madison and fulfill their hoop dreams.

[Invader3K]

Hey, this will actually work out for me, as the wife and I leave for Arizona on Saturday. Seems like we usually always get snow right before or right after taking a trip out of state.

[NeedMoreFans]

At least all of our snow is melted already. I'm not really worried about a few inches of snow. Many inches of snow would be bad. It should all melt pretty quick.

[BrewCrewForever]

If we get like 4-6" around Milwaukee that wouldn't be too bad. But if we get 10"+ I will not be pleased.

[1992casey]

By the time this time of year rolls around, it can snow as much as it wants, and it won't bother me. The light's there at the end of the tunnel.

[DatHoser]

Ugh! Why is the 8-10" blue spot in SE WI directly over where I live? This post could easily be put in the "What's bugging you?" thread.

 

Yes, I know we still get snow in March, April, and even May, but I[m more than willing to share that 8-10" with more of the state http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

[owbc]

That map is updating twice per day. As you can see, the snowfall has decreased but shifted to the south. There are 2-3 other models that are also considered, along with a number of other factors. Since it is spring and the snow will be wet/heavy and melt at first, the forecasts in that map are on the high end of what can be expected.

At this point, there is no way of knowing what exactly will happen. Anywhere from a trace to 8" is a possibility. I am fairly certain that it will start as rain and everyone should see at least some snowflakes. Even the timing of the snow differs--one model has it coming Friday night, which would help with accumulations. The rest favor Saturday during the day.

[honuswagner21]

It seems like the map is becoming more and more in favor of Wisconsin getting less snow. Good things. Seems weird that the big snow is down in Oklahoma now

[bthurley19]

Apparently Oklahoma City has gotten 20 inches of snow this winter which is about 10 inches less than Wausau. If they get hit the hardest as is projected they could end up with more snow for the winter. That is amazing to even think about.

[adamb100]

Snowstorm got downgraded again to about 1/2 an inch in Milwaukee. The big thing with this storm will be the return of temps in the mid 30's.

[owbc]

That map is actually one of the more favorable models for snow. The other model has Milw/Madison getting only sprinkles/flurries.