January 2015 archive

Monday Evening Snowstorm Video Update:

Our going snowfall forecast stands, brought to you by the fine folks at the Indiana Sports Report (indysportsreport.com):

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IndyWx.com was featured on WIBC today with Ray Steele.  You can listen here:

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Winter Storm Arrives Tonight…

First, here’s a look at our updated snowfall forecast….we’ve tried “honing in” on where we think banding may set up and create heaviest totals.  As stated last night, snowfall rates…

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Monday Night-Tuesday Snow Event: First Call Map

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I apologize for the lack of posts today.  My wife and I took time to get away for the weekend before the busy winter weather invades.  As a side note- it takes a special woman to put up with someone like me who has to check each and every model run through the day (and night).  I have an internal clock that causes me to wake up for the European run between 1a – 2a every night this time of year (pathetic, I know).  At any event, here are some of the quick-hitting bullet point highlights of what’s ahead into mid week:

  • Plowable Snow: Snow arrives into central IN by mid to late evening Monday and falls fast and furious for a few hours during the overnight.  Thinking here is that the majority of accumulating snow will fall after the evening rush Monday and before the morning rush Tuesday.  That said, it’ll be tough for snow removal companies and plows to keep up during the heart of the storm as snowfall rates will likely top 1″/hr during the overnight Monday.  Tuesday’s rush to and from work won’t be fun.  The snowfall map above is our best educated idea at this point, but we also think a localized band of 7″ – 8″ totals can’t be ruled out and we’ll use tomorrow to fine tune that band (early thinking is just north of the city).
  • Strong Winds: We’re still expecting wind and cold to become a huge story and concern Tuesday afternoon into mid week.  Northwest winds will become strong and gusty Tuesday and result in considerable blowing and drifting of snow (especially by afternoon).  Travel will likely remain difficult because of the combination of blowing, drifting, and the bitterly cold air.  Wind speeds will top 20-30 MPH Tuesday afternoon and night as the arctic front blows through.
  • Dangerous Cold: Temperatures will plummet Tuesday afternoon as the arctic air hits like a “wall.”  This will set the stage for dangerously cold air Tuesday night through Thursday, including below zero temperatures (5-10 below zero) and wind chill values that approach 30 degrees below zero.  Temperatures Wednesday will struggle to make it much above zero for the high (not a typo).

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Cold With Developing Snow For Colts v. Bengals

Colts v. Bengals Forecast Prepared For:
The Indiana Sports Report
01.04.14

Happy game day Colts fans and welcome to the start of the 2015 NFL Playoffs! (Hard to believe)! Today will feature quite a few weather changes when we compare this morning to tonight, but the main message we want to pass along is “get ready for winter!” While temperatures this morning are relatively mild, readings will fall rapidly this afternoon and we forecast left over moisture to transition to light snow and snow showers this afternoon into the evening. Additionally, winds will be strong and gusty. Tailgaters should prepare for cold conditions with rain showers mixing with and transitioning to snow by afternoon. Bundle up and GO COLTS!

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Kickoff Weather

Heading Home

Light rain mixing with light snow Snow showers and windy Snow showers and windy
Temp: 32-35 Temp: 32-35 Temp: 24-27
Wind:  SW 10-20 MPH Wind: W 10-20 MPH Wind: NW 15-25 MPH
Precip: 0.05” Precip: Trace Precip: 0.50”

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Snow Showers Arrive Sunday; More Snow And Dangerous Cold Ahead…

Lots to discuss through the upcoming 7 days so please be sure to click the video and hear our latest thinking.  Have a great Saturday!

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Stretch Of Severe Winter Weather Next Week.

Just wanted to touch on a couple of bullet points for the upcoming week before a more extensive forecast update a bit later this afternoon.  A period of severe winter…

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Friday Evening Video Weather Brief…

Tonight’s video update covers the freezing rain threat early Saturday morning and looks ahead to a busy week of winter weather!

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Friday Evening Rambles; Busy Winter Pattern…

*Your complete and updated 7-day will be posted later tonight.  As always, please click on the images below to enlarge.

1.) Early freezing rain will give way to a moderate to heavy rain event Saturday.  Widespread 1″-2″ rainfall amounts can be expected.  If traveling during the predawn hours across central Indiana, be aware for possible light glazing from freezing rain.  Forecast radar shows freezing rain potential shortly after midnight.  This should transition to all rain between 2a-4a across central Indiana, but if your travels take you north, northern parts of the state will hang on to a wintry mix a few hours longer.

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2.) We’re eyeing an accumulating snow event as a clipper system and associated arctic front blow in Monday night and Tuesday.  Still early to talk specific snow amounts, but it’s the type event that could deposit a “few” inches.  More in the days ahead.  Wind and brutal cold will accompany this snow.

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3.) Dangerous cold invades next week and reaches coldest levels Wednesday into Thursday. Wind chill values may approach 30 degrees below zero.  Definitely a dangerous scenario if you plan to be outdoors for any length of time period.

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4.) Additional wintry mischief awaits later next week…

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Wintry Mix To Rain Saturday; Snow And Bitter Air Next Week…

Tonight’s video update covers the upcoming 7-day period.  A very brief shot of mild air will result in a change from early morning freezing rain Saturday to an all rain event before switching back to light snow Sunday as colder air moves in.  This is only the beginning of a very cold week ahead, complete with the chance of accumulating snow Monday night into Tuesday.

Forecast radar suggests a brief period of freezing rain can be expected during the wee morning hours Saturday.

Forecast radar suggests a brief period of freezing rain can be expected during the wee morning hours Saturday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensemble data shows temperatures more than 20 degrees below normal by mid week as a brutal shot of arctic air invades the region.

Ensemble data shows temperatures more than 20 degrees below normal by mid week as a brutal shot of arctic air invades the region.

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Lots Of Winter Next Week….

Quick post during halftime of the Auburn/ Wisconsin game (WAR EAGLE)!!! A full 7-day forecast will be posted later tonight. Just wanted to touch on the bitter shot of air…

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