On the Horizon

The big news for today is the possibility for a large storm heading to our area.  This storm was mentioned in my previous blog entry.  The low pressure area that was on the west coast is moving toward us and is following the upper air data at the 500 mb level.



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Temperature: 42 degrees F
Wind: 5 mph from the North East
Real Feel: 43 degrees F
Dew point: 36 degrees F.
Cloud Cover:  100%
Precipitation: none
Barometric Pressure: 29.85 in.

The low pressure area is heading directly toward the Eau Claire area.  And the storm could follow the stagnant front.  That is to the South of Wisconsin and the low pressure area.

This is an image of the upper air data at the 500 mb level and the low pressure area could follow the streaks of air that are flowing at the level.

This is an image of the moisture associated with the storm that is approaching and how much potential it holds.  By the looks of it there is a great deal of moisture and precipitation that could result by this storm.

This jet stream shows the large trough which is associated with the low pressure area.

Better later than never...

Today was a little warmer than we are used to.  The sky was rather cloudy and today it did rain just a little bit ago.  The previous days were had some rainy weather especially on Saturday.  Before that though the weather was not too exciting.  The high pressure area was upon us and that led to clear skies and cooler temps.  Then the low pressure area entered the equation   This led to some rain on Saturday and some today with the moisture in the clouds to bring precipitation.    

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Temperature: 38 degrees F
Wind: 0 mph from the North
Real Feel: 43 degrees F
Dew point: 33 degrees F.
Cloud Cover:  100%
Precipitation: none
Barometric Pressure: 29.85 in.

The wind map below shows the wind blowing from the East compared to AccuWeather stating that the wind is blowing from the North.  

The low pressure area is directly overhead and the larger amount of moisture is coming along with it.

The winds at 500 mb are showing the system with rain moving from the West and its predicted direction in the next few hours at least.

Here is the jet stream and the latitudinal lines across the U.S. will bring only smaller storms to our area and nothing too exciting.  There is however, a large low pressure area in the West coast that we could see some impact from later on.

what the people of EC deserve!

As I was walking to class there was very little wind but the few bursts of air seemed to be coming from the West.  The clouds were wispy indicating cooler temperatures and the clouds were higher in altitude.      The weather for the next few days should be relatively similar to today.



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Temperature: 41 degrees F
Wind: 13 mph from the South West
Real Feel: 36 degrees F
Dew point: 30 degrees F.
Cloud Cover:  85%
Precipitation: none
Barometric Pressure: 30.03 in.




With the current maps posted below it seems that precipitation will be less likely as time passes.  The High pressure area is creeping down from Canada and the cold air along with it.

The map below shows the air flows at 500 millibars.  This map is great to use to forecast upcoming temps and where systems could travel to.  500 mb is a little closer to the surface than the jet stream.  The jet stream is roughly at the 300 mb mark.  Comparing the maps the high pressure should continue and there is also little moisture in our area for the time being.    

"This the end my only friend" - The Lizard King

Very few clouds with high cirrus clouds wispy across the sky.  The fuzzy clouds mean that there are cold temperatures in the area.  That makes sense with the high pressure are above.


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Temperature: 25 degrees F
Wind: 9 mph from the West
Real Feel: 23 degrees F
Dew point: 14 degrees F.
Cloud Cover:  0%
Precipitation: none
Barometric Pressure: 30.31 in. and increasing

what comes to pass...

The weather today was a little chilly but also the sun was shining.  The high pressure area was directly over head and allowed a great deal of sunlight in.  As I observed the clouds there were few to observe but many small humorous were scattered about the sky.


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Temperature: 28 degrees F
Wind: 12 mph from the West
Real Feel: 16 degrees F
Dew point: 13 degrees F.
Cloud Cover:  0%
Precipitation: none
Barometric Pressure: 30.19 in. and increasing


The current jet stream is not too exciting and showing some cooler air brushing by us.  

High pressure area overhead with the cold front down south currently.  Its like a large cool air mass from the North sweeping over the United States!

The radical wind map blowing cooler air from the West North West.

Where does the time go?

Today, it did snow for some of the day but not as much as predicted.  The snow mostly came around 1 for about ten minutes.  The temperatures were warmer as well.  Most of the day was partly cloudy with  bursts of sun shine.
This is also very strange experiencing rain one day and then the next day it snows.


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Temperature: 29 degrees F
Wind: 0 mph
Real Feel: 19 degrees F
Dew point: 20 degrees F.
Cloud Cover:  0% with dense fog visibility 0 miles
Precipitation: not even an inch
Barometric Pressure: 29.82 in. and increasing

 High pressure means that no snow likely tomorrow! or for the next few days.

O Rainy days

Todays weather fixated on the a great deal of precipitation.  Rained a good amount of the day and was quite foggy.  The low pressure area from the South was pushed North into our area and pushed the moisture as well.  The forecast for tomorrow could be very cold with a chance of flurries throughout the day.



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Temperature: 34 degrees F
Wind: 0 mph
Real Feel: 37 degrees F
Dew point: 32 degrees F.
Cloud Cover:  20% with dense fog visibility 0 miles
Precipitation: none today
Barometric Pressure: 29.82 in. and decreasing