This forecast discussion will focus on the pending major
winter storm to plow the area this weekend.
Models have come in agreement on the track of a major winter
storm that is forecasted to hammer the area starting Saturday night and lasting
through a good part of Sunday. Still a few minor details to work out, however
those really won’t affect the snowfall forecast….Will have to watch where the
deformation zone sets up and how long it will sustain it’s self….Dry slot will
remain in Southwestern MN and push Eastwards, hence the reason for lesser snow
amounts through Southern MN and Southern WI…..
A low pressure system is forecasted to move into Northern NE,
then into Southern MN through Central WI then over to the Northwestern part of MI….This
track will put the FA in the prime area for heavy snow Saturday night through
Sunday….I have all my FA in the range from 4 to 12 inches of snow, all but far
Southern/ Southeastern Eau Claire County were 2 to 4 inches will be possible….Also
a strong cold front will be blasting through the area on Sunday….This will
cause wind to increase to 15 to 20 MPH with gusts up to 25 to 30 MPH….This will
lead to blowing and drifting snow, as well as whiteout conditions at times.Temps
will also start to drop like a rock in the afternoon…
Travel throughout the FA will become difficult Saturday
night into early Sunday morning….Sunday travel conditions could become impossible…..Anyone
playing to travel this weekend should listen to NOAA Weather radio or your
local News Media for the latest updates….Also make sure you have a winter
weather safety kit in your vehicle …Also let someone know your leaving times
and time of arrival, along with the path you will be taken…..If you should
become stranded stay with your vehicle and call for help….
This could be the first major winter storm to hit the area,
and it could be dangerous one…Snow/blowing snow/and dangerous wind chills……
First map Shows the track of the storm system….Second map
shows our snowfall forecasted amounts….
