Saturday, December 12, 2009

Variable Temperatures, Little or No Snowfall Dec 12-22

The jet stream has settled into its midwinter quiet pattern, and the storm track is well to our south. Although predictability is rather low beyond a few days, I do not expect snowfall for several weeks, aside from perhaps an occasional dusting.

Temperatures will be quite variable over the next 10 days, with highs struggling to reach zero on Sunday (Dec. 13). Temperatures will also be cold on Tuesday Dec. 15, but then a warming trend will begin. Expect average to slightly above average temperatures to prevail by Dec. 18.

Southern Minnesota will see a 2-3" snowfall on Monday (Dec. 14), which should bring natural snow depth to a skiable level in the Twin Cities area. Southeastern Minnesota has up to 12" depth now, and northwestern Wisconsin near Lake Superior has snow depth in excess of a foot in places.

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