Water Vapor Imagery at 10:45 this morning. An approaching storm system could bring us a chance for winter weather early next week.
2011 winter season has left more to be desired. We've had our cold nights and patchy ice, but nothing as far as significant winter weather. I was just looking over the forecast for next week and it looks like the wait could be up. We're expecting more than just a few flurries for this one. Read on to learn more.
-Ben
A storm system currently located in southern CA will make it's way through our forecast area by Mon/Tuesday. This storm system will bring along with it a very cold air mass which will likely result in winter weather.
NAM showing temperatures at 1:00pm. For our forecast area it is around 22 degrees Fahrenheit.
As this storm system moves through it will cause N/NW winds sustained at 25mph. This will result in very low wind chill temperatures and possibly blowing snow.
Projected sounding for Wichita Falls, TX. The close dew points and temperature lines below the freezing isotherm is a good indication for snow/sleet.
SREF models are showing accumulations around 1-2 inches for our area.
Monday night 6pm: The freezing isotherm is expected to be right along and north of I-40 with chances of snow behind and along the front. The freezing line is forecast to reach our area by midnight Monday.
Monday night midnight-6am: Snow/Sleet for our area.
Tuesday looks like the big day for us. Snow and blowing snow.
It should be interesting to see what happens Monday night-Tuesday. If you are traveling please be careful and be sure to carry supplies (i.e. food, water, blankets) in your car. Nobody wants a repeat of 12/24/2010.
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