tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post1684295827436686915..comments2024-03-26T10:45:14.207-05:00Comments on The Minnesota Forecaster: Mid-April Blizzard: Historical or Hysterical?Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02905775514055182861noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-45016550225628214242018-11-08T05:18:44.355-06:002018-11-08T05:18:44.355-06:00I agree with you, Randy. I do look forward to the ...I agree with you, Randy. I do look forward to the start of our new season of discussions, though! :+) WeatherGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14741160280149154934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-33817482076008267442018-11-08T00:40:52.890-06:002018-11-08T00:40:52.890-06:00Seriously, there isn't much to talk about in r...Seriously, there isn't much to talk about in regards to winter precipitation. The Teleconnections like AO,EPO,NAO,and PNA continue to advertise below normal conditions, with the storm tack being suppressed well to south. I'm sure Bill is not interested in starting a new thread about the possibility of a dusting of snow now and then.randyinchamplinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07607833493422286368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-47310912919070848332018-11-06T10:54:30.339-06:002018-11-06T10:54:30.339-06:00Snowing here.Snowing here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-59167772581748050802018-11-05T20:37:16.208-06:002018-11-05T20:37:16.208-06:00@WeatherGeek, Novak has been off with his predicti...@WeatherGeek, Novak has been off with his predictions thus far regarding snow. He was totally surprised by the system that brought snow to southern MN a few weeks back and he said “winter returns this weekend(the one that just passed) and especially early next week(which is right now and tomorrow)” and all we’ve seen thus far is rain and more rain, perhaps some rogue snow showers tomorrow. And the late week system that he calls “impressive” is missing the metro perhaps again some more snow showers. If you see an inch of snow this week consider yourself very lucky.Timnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-80876489896232838982018-11-05T16:19:30.645-06:002018-11-05T16:19:30.645-06:00True. I was so looking forward to duplicating last...True. I was so looking forward to duplicating last year's snow photos with the grandkid yesterday, but it was just rain. Just brought in the shovel and ice melt from the garage... we will see what comes before the frigid temps Novak is talking about on his FB post. I still cannot believe noaa and their 'above normal temps' seasonal outlook that they had up for eons on their site. Brrrrrrrrr. It's going to be very, very cold later this week/during the weekend.WeatherGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14741160280149154934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-17942908179406258672018-11-05T11:35:56.946-06:002018-11-05T11:35:56.946-06:00Typical Minnesota(metro) weather! We got two “wet”...Typical Minnesota(metro) weather! We got two “wet” systems right before the real cold air arrives with rain then 10 days of real cold, cold enough for snow but all we got coming is token snow showers. If I was a betting person I bet the next storm comes in mixed bag or rain after the cold air is exhausted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-56287044277177891772018-11-03T17:10:07.641-05:002018-11-03T17:10:07.641-05:00I'd say go onto FB and message him. Some years...I'd say go onto FB and message him. Some years the blog hasn't started yet as of this date, but I hear you! We are chomping at the bit and the outlook is cold, cold, and cold. So much for 'above normal temps' outlook that noaa was pushing! I don't want to bug Bill again.WeatherGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14741160280149154934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-91891336009742596222018-11-03T08:26:41.597-05:002018-11-03T08:26:41.597-05:00Pretty disappointing that we have already seen sno...Pretty disappointing that we have already seen snow this fall/winter and snow is in the 7 day forecast and we are now in November and yet still no new thread. Bill you feeling alright?Snow birdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-58117377893216280102018-10-30T20:21:58.897-05:002018-10-30T20:21:58.897-05:00NWS says rain Friday thru Sunday why are we even d...NWS says rain Friday thru Sunday why are we even discussing/saying snow?Richnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-1848699181474156522018-10-30T17:49:30.573-05:002018-10-30T17:49:30.573-05:00What’s with all the snow comments? Do you not see ...What’s with all the snow comments? Do you not see the temps the next 7 days, 40’s. Your not getting anything significant with that or sticking, maybe flakes in the air that melt on contact or a token dusting on your car! Temps are not there yet to support accumulation Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-29503695767651972482018-10-30T13:13:16.039-05:002018-10-30T13:13:16.039-05:00Maybe its time Bill pass the torch.Maybe its time Bill pass the torch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-77031211486186305472018-10-30T10:29:08.288-05:002018-10-30T10:29:08.288-05:00Time for a new thread bill? Novak is sounding the ...Time for a new thread bill? Novak is sounding the bell for winters return this weekend and next week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-70133243092283185712018-10-30T10:26:07.711-05:002018-10-30T10:26:07.711-05:00can we get a new thread about the upcoming weekend...can we get a new thread about the upcoming weekend? thank youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09464686060064920662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-11630370306397648422018-10-28T23:53:18.414-05:002018-10-28T23:53:18.414-05:00A lot of snow chatter in Minnesota starting with l...A lot of snow chatter in Minnesota starting with late Thursday and again they the weekend. Oh boy it’s starting early this year!!Snow birdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-67249161610861447562018-10-26T20:33:11.545-05:002018-10-26T20:33:11.545-05:00Hmmmmmm......Jonathan Yuhas has 60% rain/snow chan...Hmmmmmm......Jonathan Yuhas has 60% rain/snow chance next Friday with “minor accumulations”. Maybe there is something interesting on the horizon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-20196338853922758822018-10-26T19:32:16.196-05:002018-10-26T19:32:16.196-05:00Today’s AFD from NWS:
There have been
indication...Today’s AFD from NWS:<br /><br /> There have been<br />indications of a more significant system occurring late next week<br />or next weekend somewhere nearby which could be accompanied by<br />snow. Consistency with the finer details of the pattern has been<br />poor, but the overall pattern does support such potential.<br /><br />I like the word potential when it pertains to snow, something to watch. Also Dr Novak is “intrigued” with next weeks setup, we will be turning colder so anything is possible. Maybe now with the new thread Bill?Samnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-61507180883831410242018-10-24T18:31:14.825-05:002018-10-24T18:31:14.825-05:00Well well well.....
Following the weekend system...Well well well.....<br /><br /><br />Following the weekend system, it looks like the overall trend<br />should be to drying and a little more sunshine Monday into<br />Tuesday. Then the models diverge on how it handles the west coast<br />energy late next week. The ECMWF appears to be more split flow<br />like with the main southwest energy lagging a bit. It lifts out<br />mainly next Thursday night/Friday and farther to the southeast.<br />The GFS is farther north, drawing in a more dynamic southwest flow<br />low pressure system into southern Minnesota on Halloween. It<br />looks blustery and wet with the rain changing over to wet,<br />accumulating snow late on the 31st to the west, and across the<br />rest of the CWA on November 1st. Models generally have a hard time<br />with phasing of any western trough energy. This has been in the<br />longer term models for about a week now, however. It will<br />definitely be something to monitor the next few days.Samnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-72096185743760383502018-10-22T07:43:33.742-05:002018-10-22T07:43:33.742-05:00From this morning’s CWA forecast discussion:
There...From this morning’s CWA forecast discussion:<br />There are some signs the pattern will become wavier and more<br />progressive from next week into early November. A number of EC<br />ensemble members and the CFS are bringing a stormier pattern to<br />much of the region, so something to watch for the next week to 10<br />days.<br />Can we have our first accumulating snowfall on Halloween since that fabulous day 27 years ago? BTW my app shows snow as well on October 31. Let’s see what happens!<br />Samnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-84033338112970359232018-10-19T13:38:15.140-05:002018-10-19T13:38:15.140-05:00@Bill, it doesn’t have to be winter to start a new...@Bill, it doesn’t have to be winter to start a new thread! How about starting one on the article last sent by @WeatherGeek. I’m sure that will stir up some thoughts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-5646395605451933422018-10-18T15:46:18.182-05:002018-10-18T15:46:18.182-05:00Let's remember THIS prediction as it snows thi...Let's remember THIS prediction as it snows this weekend and we continue going from the 60s to the 20s and vice versa......https://kstp.com/weather/warm-wet-winter-predicted-much-of-us-national-weather-service-el-nino/5113656/?cat=1WeatherGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14741160280149154934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-12353449626967999422018-10-18T03:55:14.127-05:002018-10-18T03:55:14.127-05:00Snow in the forecast again for Saturday morning!Snow in the forecast again for Saturday morning!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-81448670003510909102018-10-14T09:42:36.795-05:002018-10-14T09:42:36.795-05:00“We we are not in winter”, says the man living in ...“We we are not in winter”, says the man living in New Mexico. Need to keep up Bill! It’s snowing and heavily I might add in the metro and accumulations are happening. Just look at Facebook photos for proof!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-66404591229142274692018-10-13T17:36:55.969-05:002018-10-13T17:36:55.969-05:00Bill says his blog is alive and well. He's pro...Bill says his blog is alive and well. He's probably watching us chomping at the bit from afar. Be patient, everyone. I looked at previous years and most blogs started up mid Oct or thereabouts. Patience......... here is part of his reply to my FB inquiry: "The blog is not dead, just in non-winter hibernation. I've decided it's pretty much a winter-focused blog." We are not yet in winter, even if it feels enough like it at times........ patience, my winter-loving pals. :+)WeatherGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14741160280149154934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-23177799862991615062018-10-13T15:16:04.610-05:002018-10-13T15:16:04.610-05:00Still no Bill or new thread!?!?!?!?
We’ve had a fr...Still no Bill or new thread!?!?!?!?<br />We’ve had a frost and freeze in the metro already, we have snow snow as well. There was a snowstorm to our northwest that produced nearly 20” in Grand Forks and still none of this can get a new thread started. What gives Bill? Is the blog dead?Snow fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-34159515991439742212018-10-11T08:04:52.209-05:002018-10-11T08:04:52.209-05:00Called it! Flurries/light snow fell between 4 and ...Called it! Flurries/light snow fell between 4 and 6am this morning in west metro.bigdaddynoreply@blogger.com