Snow overnight, a few snow showers this morning as a low pressure moves through. Snow began last night, on the hill here, around 23:30. This morning I measured 1.4 inches, bringing the seasonal total to 73.795 inches, with 19.6 inches still on the ground.
This is a radar screenshot from Wunderground.com (to the right) at 9:15 this morning - a few scattered showers continue.
Some reports:
0.7" Sarona, Washburn Co.
1.0" Butternut, Ashland Co.
0.8" Duluth NWS, St. Louis Co.
1.5" Gile, Iron Co.
The numbers from the last three days. This is a screenshot (to the left) from my personal weather station that shows temperature, dew point, and barometric pressure since Sunday (23rd).
A large area of low pressure has been moving across the western Great Lakes, bringing warmer temperatures but also snow and rain showers across the region.
Surface map. This image (to the right) is from the HPC and shows surface features at 7:00 this morning. Two low pressures show up on the map, the main one is over western Lake Superior with a secondary low over Iowa.
CoCoRaHS reports from Wisconsin show that precipitation has fallen over the entire state from this system.
The cold front will be passing through the state today, bringing cooler and drier air, bringing sunshine to the forecast tomorrow!
Three pictures of last night's snow.1) The deck and the garage. The warm temps this morning have allowed the deck to begin melting.
2) The front deck with a black squirrel eating the sunflower seed beneath the bird feeder. Black squirrels are not a separate species, but a color phase of a grey squirrel. Same squirrel, different hair dye. I heard mutterings as I grew up that black squirrels are mean and something different... not true! The black squirrel at my feeder is a welcome visitor and is very friendly.3) A picture showing the front deck, the bird feeder, the same black squirrel, and some of the trees next to the deck.
Winter almost over in Oshkosh??
This clip (above) is OSNW3's comment from my post yesterday. By the definition we are toying with, winter might be over in a few days at Oshkosh.
Sorry to say that spring is still a few weeks away up here in the Northwoods, but this is normal, I haven't gotten my hopes up yet (unlike Derek) that spring is here. I'll be looking forward to the end of the snow pack in April.
We could see 2-3" Thursday night.
ReplyDeletePrior to Jan 2007 I didn't have temperature data. I went back and documented the temps from December 2006 via wunderground. Turns out, with our definition, Winter at OSNW3 for the 2006-2007 did not start until January 15. Which puts the length of Winter at a measly 61 days. I do not feel that this is a misconception. December had a warm spell that lasted most of the month. January had a warm start with the bulk of snow falling during February and early March.
ReplyDeleteNow about this Winter ending. OSNW3 only received a trace of snow from the clipper overnight, and with the high temp today reaching 47.7F, things were feeling quite Spring-like. It was windy as well, which helped any remaining snow, out back by the station, quickly melt. The Hourly Weather Forecast Graph suggests Oshkosh will see about 2" through Friday morning with temps holding at or below freezing. It is possible this could prolong Winter a few more days... if it happens.
It's great that you referenced CoCoRaHS! You can also get a state wide daily synopsis from the NWS COOP of observers... graphically and in text form. I am sure you are aware, but if not I can point you in the right direction!
I just checked your Forecast Model Animations link and the NAM and GFS are not in total agreement, but are both bringing some precip to the Oshkosh area Thur/Fri. Like I tell most everyone that asks me my thoughts on the forecast... I do not predict the weather I simply observe it. :)
ReplyDeleteCouple things OSNW3, you've reminded me of a couple things:
ReplyDelete1) Is there something you would change about the definition of winter that we were playing with? I do view it as a work-in-progress, and it might need tweaking for different locations.
2) I've looked at COOP data but been disappointed with Duluth's, it seems like the text list is only Missing Data. I'm jealous of Minneapolis' maps at http://www.crh.noaa.gov/mpx/Coop/Observations.php
Are there other maps like this? Other lists or maps?
3) I completely agree with you about observing the weather. But I do like keeping an eye on the possibilities by watching the models, reading the NWS discussions, and monitoring the SPC/HPC outlooks. I know my limits and will never attempt my hand at forecasting.
And finally, feel free to email me at the address I have posted in the right-hand column of my blog.
- Nathan
1) I have lifted the "4" days back to "several" to be used with discretion. In Wisconsin, Winter is Winter, and I believe our "actuality" definition is fitting. Other states outside of our climate zone would most likely have different criteria.
ReplyDelete2) COOP data. You can find all the links I know of, for WI from the NWS, on the home page of the OSNW3 site. Click on "Wisconsin COOP Network" in the upper left hand corner for a complete text listing, or click on the links associated with "Previous 24hrs (All of WI)" at the bottom of the page. I like the MPLS maps. All on one page. GRB's are on separate pages, but offer plenty of data.
3) I enjoy seeing into the future as well. I certainly do not mind sharing my humbled opinion on such information and think forecasting weather would be a sweet profession!
eMail noted! Thanks! Also, I put a Cbox on our golf site for easier communication. We'll see if it works. Nice find.
The definition of Winter that we are playing with is indeed a work-in-progress. Currently I am satisfied. You?!
ReplyDeleteI'll let you know what I think when I reach the definition's criteria, hopefully it will line up well with what's going on outside. So far I like what we've been talking about.
ReplyDeleteWinter is over! it's spring here in Polk county, birds are coming back the Crocus are leafing out and the snow is nearly gone, and warn temps will continue thoughout this week with no chances of any large snow! so I think that spring is here
ReplyDeleteTemperatures will be around 45-50 degrees next week!
ReplyDeleteSo far the forecast looks like upper 30s and lower 40s across the north. Monday and Tuesday look pretty wet.
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