Monthly Archives: February 2012

Severe Weather Potential for Thursday Night

The snow totals for the system that affected Kentucky last weekend have been compiled and are below (Courtesy NWS Jackson):   Comparing the predicted values to the actual observations, it seems predicted amounts were pretty similar.  What can be noted is … Continue reading

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First Major Winter Storm To Affect Kentucky Imminent

With the above average temperatures the 2011-2012 winter season has been associated with, its been difficult to remember that it actually is winter.  Even with temperatures currently above average in the mid 50’s, the first major winter storm looks to … Continue reading

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Wet Start to the Weekend

A slightly wet start to today, but the rain will end around the mid-afternoon. Temperatures today will hover in the mid to upper 50’s while tonights low will dip down into the mid 30s. As for the rest of the … Continue reading

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Its been quite a change in scenery over parts of the southeast as “Old Man Winter” finally takes his toll. Temperatures have plummeted well below freezing in some parts of the country and as odd as it seems parts of … Continue reading

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Cooldown this weekend

Highlights Seasonal temps through Fri. with a small chance light precip Friday. Ridging in the Western U.S. to allow arctic air to invade the Eastern U.S. resulting in below average temps. this weekend Forecast High pressure at the surface and … Continue reading

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Drying to start the week, patern change on tap for the eastern U.S.

Highlights • Drying to continue, warmest temps on Tue. • Pattern change with a slight chance of drizzle/flurries late Tues. night Forecast The upper level low that has kept our weather cool and damp, will be moving off to the … Continue reading

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Rain Late Saturday and Early Sunday PLUS Pattern Seems to be Changing

Both the NAM and the GFS seem to be in better agreement for 36 hours out from the 12Z run. Both are forecasting a widespread rain event, with the only difference being the GFS is wanting to soak the Deep … Continue reading

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Abnormally Warm Winter Looks to Remain Warm

While the Winter of 2010-2011 had a La Niña, it also saw anomalously negative NAO and AO throughout much of its entirety.  Winter 2011-2012 has seen La Niña as well, only as anomalously negative as NAO and AO were last … Continue reading

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