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and now we re back to another boring weather period for the rest of the week. lol.

I still want to know if the darkish skies are due to rain or the DOW falling over 700 points. :)

If anyone is interested and actually wants to drive a few hours down to Norman, Ok. This looks like it would be really worth it. I myself will probably be there.

The National Weather Festival is set for November 8th from 9am until 1pm at the National Weather Center in Norman. This free event features activities for the entire family, weather balloon launches, presentations, etc.

One of the highlights of the festival is the storm chaser car show, and we are looking for chasers/spotters who would like to enter their vehicle in this year's show. There will be a variety of prizes and it's a great way to show off the hard work you've put into your vehicle and to help educate people about what chasers/spotters do.

For more information about the car show and the festival, visit http://www.norman.noaa.gov/events/nwf08/ (the registration link will be added soon).

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Now that's a car show I'd like to attend :)

Jeremy

thats a big IF on clouds for wed, jeremy...

i dont think this week will be boring at all.  there will be a couple fronts to keep an eye on.  

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PVT...I was listing possible things that can impact a big change in the forecast.  I was not saying there would be cloudy skies on Wednesday.  Right now clouds don't look to be an issue for Wednesday.  It will be cool though.  I think the biggest question is late in the week and next weekend how a trough in the Great Lakes tracks/digs/etc.  It could easily temper our thinking of a warmer forecast by next weekend.

Jeremy

Randy, I prefer the Severe Storm Workshop in Norman in Late Feb/early March.  Much more bang for the buck.  This will be my third/forth time this upcoming year...pretty insightful - and often you see the same people with the same chase vehicles.  LOL.

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If I ever had a free couple of days I'd love to go.

Jeremy

Most people might disagree with me, but I'm ready for some snow!

i dont disagree! i want snow too, but let me have one or two more thunderstorms first to get that out of my system.

I want snow to, don't like it when thehighs are this close to 70, no Heating or A.C.

FIRST SNOW!! Jeremy...That was a total tease!

I want snow, but I don't want to see the Hummingbirds leave! :(

October 27th for the first snow

i wasnt suggesting you were saying clouds on wednesday jeremy, i was pointing out the possibility of there actually being some cloudcover....although the dewpoints are getting squashed pretty far south/east...it may be difficult to get some clouds afterall.  there could be enough left over moisture from the green grass, fields, etc. to get some clouds going on wed, doubt it though.

at least it would likely lead to slightly cooler nights the next few days.  get rid of those mosquitoes.  so far the coolest i have gotten was 44 degrees a couple weeks ago.  i am pretty sure we will beat it by thursday morning, even at kci. ***************** Thursday looks pretty chilly in the morning. Probably upper 30s near the MO/IA border. Low 40s in the metro. Next weekend looks tricky right now. Jeremy

oh goodness I sure hope rain does not get added to the forecast on Saturday. Its my favorite festival day. Sure hope that its a nice cool fall day.

sure don't like the words warm airs tries to move in and could cause storms :(

Jeremy, you have come along way.  Your first blog entries were...well..even your own standards, perhaps simplistic.  Lately, I have commented on how well your blogs have progressed.  They are a pleasure to read.  This one tops them all.

We get good analysis, you dropped in a nice tease, and more subtle, but not overlooked, the nice link to drive traffic to the web story.  You covered all your bases with this.  Very nice.  In addition, the depth and method of writing looks very Gary-esque.  You certainly are a quick study and have done a tremendous job...

Just thought I would drop that out there.  Now, we will push you to commit more on your thoughts of the LRC.  First, you wouldn't as you wanted to see it...fair enough, but enough time has gone by, you have indicated that it is something that the team uses to forecast...and you are part of the team, so I must assume you accept it...so now, perhaps a bit more of Jeremy's thoughts on the LRC...

Not necessarily now..but soon I hope to hear your thoughts.  Keep up the good work, Jeremy. **************** Thanks...when I fill in for Gary the second half of October I will give more thoughts... Jeremy

KansasPatriot said:
October 27th for the first snow


Where and how much?

Odd, I haven't seen any hummingbirds today, or yesterday for that matter.  Anyone seen any the past 2 days?
As to the snow... it & the cold can wait til the holidays.  Has anyone noticed how much MGE raised their gas prices?  I need to stock up on blankets and cocoa, cause that furnace may go into mothballs this winter.  Yikes.

speaking of snow when does the snowflake contest start? ******************** I would ask Gary about the snowflake contest. I would expect it to start before he leaves for a couple of weeks in mid-October. Jeremy

Leawood's first inch.


did the contest start yet?

Well light scattered frost in St Joseph.  My tmp 38.2 degrees.

45 this morning...not too bad at all i thought...until stjoeattorney reported frost with a temp in the 30's.  now i feel slighted. ;/

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Looks like KCI was 47.  Was the frost in the freezer in St. Joe?  Just kidding.

Jeremy

I just found the wooliest caterpillar I have ever seen!!!!!  YAY!!!!!!!!  Bring on lots and lots of snow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Wouldn't that mean cold if you buy the caterpillar theory?  Cold, but maybe not snowy:)

Jeremy

momof3

Last year I found two caterpillars playing in the first snow!

Does anybody know where I can find 3 weather Articles that deal with power - who has it, who lacks it, what they do with it, and/or how it affects them? I'm doing a Literary Analysis.

I think that it does mean cold but I will take it a little further and say that lots of cold air will bring lots of snow!!!  Juba-how neat is that!

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I'd rather not hear 'lots' in the same sentence as cold or snow:)

Jeremy

I am SO ready.  Bring on LOTS of snow!

Me too!! YAY SNOW!!!!  Boo on Jeremy for not wanting to hear 'lots' in the same sentence as 'cold' or 'snow'.  Come on, Jeremy! You know you want a dastardly cold winter, don't lie to us.  :)  I am really liking this fall weather, finally FINALLY got to turn the A/C off.   Let's hope we've seen the last of temps in the 80s.

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With the low dropping into the Rockies or Southwest we should see a warm-up this weekend.  There is a chance at 80 or better.  We went upper 70s one day right now.

Jeremy

I'm with you Jeremy.  All the devastation that snow causes, car accidents, people falling, heart attacks from those shoveling who shouldn't.  I am definitely not hoping for lots of snow.  The cold is just as bad, people dying that can't afford to properly heat their homes, exposure for the homeless, exposure for mistreated pets, high energy bills...the list goes on and on.  No, I dont' hope for lots of cold and snow.  Everything in moderation...and when it comes to cold and snow, I could personally skip it all.  
Hoping for endless summer ....
--deb

HAPPY OCTOBER!
I guess it's September Statistics day now! ***************** Nick, We'll show the September numbers on the newscasts tonight! Jeremy

Well it is just too early to say exactly how it will play out, but the energy that looks to slam the west part of the country this weekend into next week looks to be a real game changer. It will be interesting to see how it sets up.

I want lots of wet lasting snow!