One mess of a system Tuesday. Some places got Moderate rain while others got up to 5" of snow!

Heavy snow that fell right after we got moderate rain November 29th.


We had one heck of a messy system in the area Monday and Tuesday, going from rain to snow. A strong winter storm system moved across the Upper Midwest bringing significant snows to Northern Minnesota while the warm side hit Western Wisconsin. The low past pretty much directly over the area, as it did it drew up warm air, temperatures remained steadily in the mid to upper 30s even at night! when preicp started to fall it came down as primarily rain over most of the area, but far Northwest sections of the area mainly on Western Burnett County had enough cold air to work with near the end of the storm that they got up to 5 inches!

Moderate rain November 29th


although at my location it went exactly in this order. It was 39.F and started off as moderate rain Monday afternoon then changed to heavy snow for about 45 minutes when the temp dropped to 34.F it quickly accumulated to a quarter inch, then went back to moderate rain for the remainder of Monday night when the temp rose back up to 35.F I got 0.21" of rain.

Moderate snow early the 30th

After the moderate rain preicp then made a transition back to heavy snow once again early Tuesday morning around 12AM when the temp was 35.F before dropping. It remained snow after this change-over, I picked up a storm total of 2.50" During the rain and warm temperatures the snow shrunk from 5.50" on Friday to 3" with brown spots showing up in parts of the lawn. There were many times when I thought the snow would completely melt, but Tuesday morning cold air came back in just in time and snow began re filling those spots and we never lost our snowcover completely. At the end of the snow the snowpack was back up to 4 inches. Finally arctic fluff continued to fall through Tuesday and Wednesday this accumulated to about 1.50" of my snow total. I remember talking to Josh of the Oshkosh,WI blog how we both thought the that my snow would melt off and it would not be the sticking winter snowpack, but so far we've had a steady completely snowcover at least over 3" since November 13th!


Snow totals varied greatly over the local area, from up to 5 inches in Western Burnett county where Grantsburg and Danbury reported 5 inches, to a Trace in Menomonie in Dunn county. There was a sharp cut off in the snow totals, where is seems like an around south of a line from Osceola to Clayton to Cameron barely had anything at all for snow

Rain and Snow likely for Monday some places could get up to 6" Also much colder and windy by Tuesday.

Regional View

Yet another complex winter storm system is on the way for the Upper Midwest for this week. It appears to be following nearly the same path as the last one, bringing significant snowfall possibilities to Western and Northeastern Minnesota, and far Northwest Wisconsin a chance at significant snow. South of the Minor snowfall accumulations are possible on Northwest Iowa, Central Minnesota and Western and Central Wisconsin. Rain is likely south of this area. Much colder weather will follow the storm on Tuesday bringing 20 degree highs and blowing snow into the picture.

Local View


Note this forecast is subject to significant change. The forcast models are having trouble pinpointing the exact location of the heaviest snow, and a slight shift north of south could mean the difference from 2-4" to and easy 6-8" if the low center tracks a bit father south.

We've got another mess of a winter system ahead for us this week. This is what it's looking like at this point. Rain or sleet will start around the afternoon Monday, after highs in the mid 30s, colder air will work in, as it does it will change to preicp snow, this will first occur in the northwest areas, then spread southeast. Some of the snow could be heavy at times Monday Night. By Tuesday it will be much colder and windy, highs will be in the mid 20s, and it will be all snow at all locations. Wind will be blowing quite strong from the Northwest causing blowing and drifting and cold wind chills. Lows Tuesday will be in the mid 10s. Wednesday there will be a chance at flurries, and it will be chilly with highs in the low 20s and lows in the low 10s to upper 1s

Accumulations.


Again this storm could still change, but right now it appears Northerly locations will have the best chance of snow will out rain mixing in, and could have enough snow to possible produce the lower end of Winter Storm snowfall totals. place in Burnett and Washburn counties will have the potential to have 3-6" with up to 8" not out of the question Farther south more rain or sleet will likely mix in, making for minor accumulations 2-4" looks likely for most places in Polk, Barron. St Croix and Northwest Dunn Counties, with the rest of the area getting 1-3"


Monday, Cloudy and Mild, then rain or sleet starting in the afternoon changing to snow by late evening. Some snow could be heavy at times. Highs in the mid 30s. Monday Night, Snow, some could be heavy at times. Breezy with lows in the mid 20s

Tuesday, Much colder with a good chance of snow, Windy with cold wind chills, and highs in the mid 20s. Storm total snowfall accumulations 3-6" up to 8" for Northern locations 1-4" for Central and Southern areas. Tuesday Night, a chance of Flurries, windy with lows in the mid 10s


Wednesday, Chilly a, chance of flurries otherwise partly sunny with highs in the low 20s Wednesday Night, Partly Cloudy lows in the low 10s to upper 1s


Looking Ahead

Were looking at a short dry period after this next storm system which will last from Thursday through Friday, highs look on the chilly side. Saturday a storm system passed to the North but enough cold air looks to stick around for an all snow event. Minor accumulations will be possible. Then Arctic Air dives south behind a clipper-like system Monday December 6th, following this a push of mild air looks to develop to the west, the a storm system passes over us the 11th, it looks like a good snow producer for the area behind it a quick surge of cold air then a clipper system right behind it the 13th. So were looking at an active weather pattern continuing with lows of snow potential

A taste of January. Cold tempeture report.

Real Palm tree, last day uncovered November 24th

A winter weather storm system spread arctic air behind it and gave us our first taste of January this weekend. The Temperature fell quickly from 32.F at my location Wednesday Night, to middle 6.F with in hours of the passing of the cold front. Daytime highs were in the 30s on Thanksgiving Day, but that was at taken midnight just before the cold front passed. Actual highs during the daylight hours were in the low to mid teens, with wind chills Thursday as cold as -15.F. Local news stations said it was the coldest Thanksgiving we've had in 17 years! Thanksgiving this year felt more January then it would November. Average high is 31.F and the Average low is 16.F

Here are a few lows that occurred on Thursday

Minong 4.F
Grantsburg 5.F
Baldwin 5.F
St Croix Falls 6.F
Clayton-My Sta. 6.F
Osceola 7.F
Siren 8.F
New Richmond 8.F
Rice Lake Airport 10.F

Snow Wednesday, Accumulating snow likely. Cold! Arctic Air comes down for Thanksgiving.

Regional View

A Winter Storm system will cause travel difficulties as it moves through Northern Minnesota. The model did shift it north from where I saw it last weekend, but it will still bring significant snowfall to our north. Significant snowfall accumulations are possible in Northern Minnesota and Far Northwest Wisconsin. South of there for West central and Northern Wisconsin, as well as Southern Minnesota minor accumulations are likely. South of this freezing rain will be most likely. Arctic air will move south just in time for the Thanksgiving Holiday, making for very cold conditions Thursday and Friday.

Local View

Note: I've added Saturday and Sundays forecasts in preparation for the holiday Weekend.

Today is a huge travel day for many people, as we begin the Thanksgiving holiday Weekend. Snow will start on Wednesday afternoon, and could make for difficult travel conditions across our local area. Warm air may wrap in enough to cause freezing rain or sleet for a short time before turning back to all snow, which could further complicate the problem, and with so many people on the roads, the weather will likely be impacting many people.

Early Wednesday will be fine, its Wednesday afternoon when weather will start to decline. By Wednesday evening after turning to all snow, a band of precip will likely bring heavy snow at times and quickly accumulating snow. Even with a shift north it still appears this storm could still bring the low end of winter storm value accumulations to the North with 3 to as much as 6 inches in Northern areas. with 2-4" in the central areas, and finally 1-3 inches for southeast areas, where more freezing rain may mix in. I would not be surprised to hear of thunder snow on Wednesday. Arctic air will plunge down behind this storm for Thanksgiving Day, Highs will be lucky if we struggle out of the middle teens for highs, with Lows Thursday night in the low single digits! Winds will also be gusty with wind blown flurries in Thursday, wind chills will likely be below zero at times. Friday is another huge travel day, and it it will be dry for it but cold temps and sunny skies. Upper teens will be the highs on Friday and the lows will be in the upper single digits. Saturday and Sunday will bring warmer temperatures and some sunshine, highs by Sunday will be back into the low 30s, with lows in the teens.

Wednesday, Cloudy then Snow developing in the afternoon. Some could be heavy at times. Highs in the low 30s. Wednesday Night, Snow, some could be heavy at times. Snow quickly accumulating to 3-6" in the North to 1-4" in the Central and Southern areas. lows in the mid teens.

Thanksgiving, Cold!! Windy, wind blown flurries with wind chills below zero at times. Highs in the low to mid 10s. Thursday night, Cold!! cloudy to partly cloudy skies with lows in the low single digits.

Friday, Cold! partly cloudy with highs in the middle to upper 10s. Friday Night, Cold! partly cloudy with lows in the upper single digits.

Saturday, Warmer, partly cloudy with highs in the mid 20s. Saturday Night, Partly cloudy with lows in the mid 10s.

Sunday, Warmer partly to mostly cloudy, highs in the low 30s. Sunday Night, Cloudy lows in the upper 10s.

Looking Ahead

Monday Immediately following the weekend looks like we could have a small snow system bring several inches of snow. Behind it Arctic Air makes a come back for Tuesday the 30th, and it appears that thins will not warm up significantly for quite some time after this date. Friday the 3rd of Dec, a snowy system passes to our north, dragging another blast of cold air behind it. Flurries are possible Sat/Sun the 4th/5th. Then then the models are hinting at a major storm system pulling out of the southern part of the country, and pulling across the Central U.S This will have to be watched closely, it could be a major snow storm if things play out in the right conditions. Dec 9th the models show cold air continuing with off and on chances for flurries.

November 21-22 ice event.

Ice accumulation November 21st.

A complex weather system brought freezing drizzle and snow across the area this past weekend making for very dangerous travel. Some news outlets mentioned it was the worst for ice accumulations in quite a few years. The storm came off guard to some late Saturday Night as rain started to fall from the sky. At my location rain around 11PM Saturday Night the 20th, even though the temperature was well below freezing at 27.F, Freezing Drizzle, heavy at times accumulated up too a tenth of an inch of ice on everything, making roads and sidewalks very slippery, even our gravel road was slick and I slipped and nearly fell while taking the photos above.

Ice on White Pines Nov 21st.

The freezing drizzle continued into the 21st before eventually things warmed up enough for rain. This ice storm was not damaging, but glazed everything in ice and very bad driving conditions is how this effect people quite a few car accidents were reported. As many knew my graduation part was on this date and was significantly effected by this ice, quite a few people ended up canceling because of bad road conditions. 1 1st responder truck left the building next door to the one we rented for the party with it's lights flashing and distance sirens could be heard as we first got to the building. Monday the 22nd more freezing rain fell early when the temps were near 30, then things finally turned to snow during the late morning hours. Snow accumulated to near an inch at my location, which was just enough to make brown spots that formed on the lawn over the past week white again. By 11pm winds picked up out of the NW and temps lowered to 18.F with wind chills near 7.F, which is quite a drop in temps.

Freezing Rain Sunday may cause problems and then cooler with minor snow accumulation Mon, turning Cold Tuesday

Regional View.

An active weekend is setting up in the Upper Midwest, A system will spread a variety of weather causing problems with Freezing Rain and slick roads for Eastern MN and Northern WI, North of there in Minnesota, minor snow accumulations will be seen. South of both areas will mainly be a rain event in southern WI and Iowa. Monday colder air will push in allowing for snow to fall in Southern MN and WI, which may allow for minor accumulations. Much colder air will make it's way south by Tuesday.

Local View.

Note: There will be no update to this forecast Sunday as I tend our Graduation Party.

Locally we can expect light rain to begin falling very early Sunday Morning, with with temps in the upper 20s to low 20s it will freeze on contact. This will cause very slick roads by Sunday Morning by the time the sun comes up. Road conditions should begin to improve by 11AM. For traveling to Clayton tomorrow for our Graduation Party should hopefully expect Fair road conditions by 11AM. Sunday afternoon any freezing rain/drizzle will be plain old rain as temperatures warm to the upper 30s. Monday Colder air will begin to wrap in and forecast model show there will still be enough preip around to drop minor snowfall accumulations across the area. I'm going with 1-2 inches at this time, Highs will likely be there warmest early in the day. Tuesday will be much cooler and will likely be mainly cloudy with maybe some flurries, highs will only likely remain in the mid 20s,m which is would be the coolest highs of the season so far, lows after this will fall into the low teens.

Sunday, Freezing Rain in the morning, little ice accumulation possible, Slick Roads! Then Rain in the afternoon with improving road conditions. Highs in the upper 30s. Sunday Night, Cloudy, chance of snow late lows in the upper 20s.

Monday, A good chance of snow, Minor accumulations possible 1-2" Cooler with highs in the low 30s, Monday Night, Flurries Possible, lows in the upper teens.

Tuesday, Cold, A chance of flurries, otherwise mostly cloudy. Highs in the low to mid 20s. Tuesday Night, cool, lows in the low to mid teens.

Looking Ahead

The time frame just beyond my 3 day forecast looks very interesting and needs to be watched closely. At this time A good snowfall event with wind still appears possible right around the Thanksgiving Holiday Significant Snow Accumulation is still a possibility for Thanksgiving. Just after the passing of this storm system, our first real punch of Arctic Ait dives south, highs may struggle to reach the low to mid 10s, and lows could be as cold as the mid to lower single digits! Warmer air looks to make a come back by Saturday the 27th The models show a dry pattern setting up from the 27th to December 1st. Then the models show Much colder air with multiple chances at snow by the 6th of December.

A significant Winter Storm System is possible for Thanksgiving, Please look to Future forecasts for updates.

Post on Celebrating My Graduation.

Myself November 17th

This is a post showing everyone that I am Celebrating my graduation from WITC-New Richmond this Sunday November 21st. I'm actually not really quite finished with my HS-GED but were having the graduation party now because were having one for My brothers and I which is more convenient, My my brother is leaving for Marquette,MI in January and my other brother Bryan is going to school in Eau Claire,WI. So because my brother is leaving in January, we decided to have the celebration now, and I am very near completion of my HS-GED anyway after working of it for nearly a year at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical Collage in New Richmond,Wis.

Currently I work as a Dishwasher at a local restaurant were I've been working for 4 months while I earns funds I need to currently support my needs while I live in the town I grew up in. My potential further plans are to continue my studies in plants which I've always had an interest in. I hopefully will get the chance to study agriculture for landscaping/plant study at Wisconsin University-River Falls next fall. I would like to someday own or manage a successful greenhouse of my own, However I do also want the opportunity to further my education in Meteorology as well.