Finally… Snow December 30, 2006

Everyday we go without getting snow, we set another record for the latest ever to not get measurable snow in a winter. The last record was around Christmas, which we broke. It looks like that streak will come to an end tomorrow if everything works…
More Rain FirstWe’re still in line to get more rain over [...]

Rain Rain Rain Rain Rain December 29, 2006

It looks like we’re still on target for rain here in the metro. I think the really good moisture and rain will get here tonight.
TonightThe rain should really get going across the area early Saturday morning. I think anytime after Midnight and definitely after 3am, the rain should get going in our area. If you [...]

Watching the Dryslot December 29, 2006

In a big winter system like this, you’ll get something called the dryslot. Basically, it’s a punch of very dry air and it can ruin a forecast… especially a snow forecast.
This time, we’ll watch for the dryslot in our area, because it could ruin the rain chances. I have a feeling we’ll see [...]

Tricky Travel.. December 28, 2006

If you’re like many people, you’re wondering the forecast because you’re heading somewhere over the next couple of days. I’ve got good and bad news for you. We’ll start with the good news first.
Good News: Heading East/South?If you’re traveling locally Friday through Sunday, most everything should be rain. However, it will be a lot of [...]

A Storm Update December 27, 2006

The entire system which will impact the area for the end of this week and the weekend is slowing down. What does that mean? Well, much of Thursday will remain dry and the rain won’t change to snow until Sunday…
The New TimingNow that the storm is on the west coast, I trust the model data [...]

Follow-Up to Tuesday’s 6pm Newscast… December 27, 2006

Look below for the latest information on the possible storm for this week.
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Now, years later, they own a small gallery [...]

Watching the Storm… Again… December 26, 2006

It was only a few days ago we were watching a similar system take shape across the southwest and bring rain and snow to much of the nation. Now we’re doing it again…
Poor DenverIf you’re heading to Denver or leaving Denver or considering Denver as a destination… then be ready for more delays… more slow [...]

A Storm Takes Aim & Winter Awakens? December 26, 2006

A post from meteorologist Roger Schwarz.
This will be a quick posting, but I wanted to alert folks that confidence is growing in a storm system that will start as another cut-off low in the southwest U.S. and move into the plains sometime Thursday. The models are in good agreement on a more favorable track for [...]

Flakes for Christmas? December 24, 2006

If you’re hoping to see snowflakes for Christmas, you’ll have to stay up tonight and hope to catch a flurry. That’ll be it.. and the possibility of seeing a flurry is pretty small. I’m putting it at 20%. Christmas is looking breezy and chilly. However, I think we’ll see some blue sky on Christmas… Especially [...]

Where’s Winter… December 23, 2006

Winter came so close to the area, but never really showed up. Oh well. Now we’ll just have to deal with what we’ve got coming for Christmas Eve and Christmas. First of all, if it’s not going to snow, I would like 50s and sunshine. Unfortunately, that won’t happen.
Christmas EveLooks like we’ll start with quite [...]