Late-Changing Models Have Some Local Forecasters Upping Snow Totals

As of 10:30 p.m., most forecasters had adjusted their predicted snowfall totals a little higher. KARE continues to stand out from the rest with the prediction of 1-3 inches. The majority of forecasters are now predicting 4-7 inches of snow.

It seems that we may have a situation on our hands. In what seems to be a fast-evolving storm scenario, some local weathercasters are scurrying to up their forecast snow totals in light of new data.

As of 7 p.m., KARE was predicting 1-3 inches at the low end and the Strib was predicting 4-8." Here were the latest forecasts (the progressive forecast can be viewed here):

A mighty colorful late winter/early spring radar looks like a work of art.

WCCO: 4-6 inches (updated from 2-4 inches)
KSTP: 3-5" south metro to 6-10" north metro
FOX: 3-5 inches (updated from 2-4 inches)
KARE: 1-3" of slushy snow
Strib: 4-7 inches (from 4-8 inches)
NWS: 4-7 inches (from 3-6 inches)

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