Sunday, February 22, 2009

Weather Big Picture for February 23-March 1

Thursday AM update:
Wow! The storm system snuck north a bit. Light snow will continue today and end by this evening. Accumulations will range from an inch in the far northern part of the area with several inches near Brainerd. Snows will be heavier in southern Minnesota with some local 8"+ likely in the Twin Cities. Temperatures will be below average late this week and into early next week.

Get your skiing in this week. At this time of year, melting conditions could arrive at just about any time. The numerical weather prediction models indicate a possibility of rain by March 4/5. Before then, conditions will be great for skiing.

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There will be no major weather pattern changes this week. The temperature will warm to near freezing on Tuesday and then cool off by the end of the week with highs in the teens and lows below zero. Occasional light snow will occur during the week as we will be in the "zone" where temperature contrast is largest (subzero weather just across the border in Canada, above freezing in southern Minnesota on Tuesday). However, there are no major storms looming. Overall, additional light snows on top of the refreshed snow pack we have in place now should make for some excellent skiing this week.

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