Sunday, December 19, 2010

The Tree is up!

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611th Post

Supposed to be the 600th post, but it's the 611th now.

NEW GFS SNOW RUN!



INSANE SNOW TOTALS!!!
(from wxcaster)
Light Red: 12-15''
Red: 15-18''
Anything below light red is 2 inches down each color, except for dark green. then down by 1 inch.

PROS CONS Christmas Day Snowstorm

PROS
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*GFS Has been moving up in last 2 runs for storm track
*GFS has been increasing snow amounts w/ time.
*Weather community has been predicting storm for last at least 3 days.

CONS
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*NCEP Ensemble not having much confidence.
*SREF Ensemble with no confidence.
*Overall confidence somewhat low.

18z GFS Run (NCEP/EMC)


The below image is showing the track of the Christmas Storm. It has moved up farther north, enabling a bigger chance for snow for the Illinois/S. Wisconsin areas.