We are going to see strong winds again around Wednesday. Also, it is going to get cold and possibly rain and snow(not much). But, can this really be the end of winter?
The long range forecast from the Climate Prediction Center is pointing toward warmer weather ahead. I think we will see another snow episode or two before June. We will see.
8-14 Day Outlook April 13, 2009
In Flagstaff it has snowed every day since Saturday, December 13.
This next storm looks to bring 8-16 inches of snow or equivalent. Timing of the cold air arrival is critical.
Here is how the last storm did:
STORM TOTAL SNOW REPORTS INCLUDE: FLAGSTAFF AIRPORT .............12 INCHES. FLAGSTAFF AREA..............10-13 INCHES. MUNDS PARK AREA..............8-14 INCHES. WILLIAMS........................9 INCHES. 5 MILES EAST OF WILLIAMS ......13 INCHES. GRAND CANYON NORTH RIM.........10 INCHES. NEAR PRESCOTT 6000 FOOT LEVEL...8 INCHES. CLINTS WELL ....................9 INCHES. HART PRAIRIE...................16 INCHES. FOREST LAKES...................13 INCHES. PARKS...........................9 INCHES. SELIGMAN........................3 INCHES. BELLEMONT......................10 INCHES. SUNSET CRATER...................5 INCHES. PAGE..........................1-2 INCHES. JACOB LAKE......................6 INCHES. STRAWBERRY......................6 INCHES. WINDOW ROCK.....................5 INCHES.
Looks like this weekend will bring the big change to winter. It appears this will be a longer term change with cold and wet weather off and on for a couple weeks. One can hope!
The weather should start some time Sunday. Looks like the first round will be light. The second round could be quite large with 1-2 feet of snow. We will see.
It was flaming red just before i grabbed my camera this morning(11-9-08). (I published this one late. Forgot and left it hanging in draft.
Red sky at morning
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Red sky at morning
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Red sky at morning
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Red sky at morning
Not really winter weather, but it should continue. I don’t see anything, precip wise, out to at least 10 days. Tonight or this weekend I’ll post some stuff about October. Compared to elsewhere, we had it pretty nice!!!
NOGAPS is starting to show some precip for Sunday and Sunday night. Still, it is only showing about 16mm of precip during this time frame. Maybe this isn’t the right model for this winter. Check the link to the right if you want to see the animation.
It’s not looking like we will see much in the way of moisture. Maybe on Monday, but it will be brief. Also, plenty of clouds on the way for the next few days.
The jet stream is still pushing the low’s to the north. We are only getting the fronts and troughs.
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