Notification

Snow day predictions will begin after the season's first snow, probably september-october.

Model Runs

The GFS is pointing towards a period of rain tonight into tomorrow morning, then chances for showers tomorrow night into Thursday night.

The NAM is forecasting storms to come through the area tonight, then a very intense storm system to go through the region Thursday Night.

Level of similarity: Poor.

No Model Runs today

OFFICIAL WINTER FORECAST ISSUE II

This is an update to the official winter weather forecast in the Midwest area.

Heavier snow is forecast to occur in the Lower Great Lakes, including the local region.
A degree or so of cooler weather in that area as well.

Model Runs

NAM: Rain on Wednesday but ending shortly after when it begins. An enlarged storm system will affect the area on Thursday, continuing for at least another day after.

GFS: Hours 33 - 48 will contain rain, aka tomorrow morning until midnight Wednesday. The GFS says a small, weak system will come through approximetally Wednesday afternoon or so into Thursday and ending sometime early Thursday.

Summary: The GFS stated the storm system coming through in a few days will be much weaker coming through and will stick slightly north to the region. It will also exit the region quickly. The NAM says a storm system will come in the area stronger, larger, and farther away in the run.

The models differ largely in the few days