FORECAST DISCUSSION FEB. 27 2011

Models yesterday night had begun to replace tomorrow's storm with snow instead of rain in portions of the Midwest.

This Forecast Discussion also includes the morning model analyses.

ECMWF- The ECMWF model apparently did not change with the 0z run.

NOGAPS- The NOGAPS model has a two low solution. It holds back the rain/snow line to WI/IL border.

GEM- GEM is continuing to be very consistent, but is showing signs of aligning with the NOGAPS solution.

GFS- The GFS takes a one low solution potentially weaker, with the rain/snow line on WI/IL border.

WRF- The WRF is exactly aligned with the GFS solution.

SIHM In-house Model- NOGAPS/ECMWF blend.

Will watch system as it happens.