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Afternoon update on snow potential

Winter Weather Advisory in effect into Wednesday morning for the viewing area!  Watch NBC Action News HD for the latest on forecast snow totals!

Good afternoon bloggers,

Let's keep things in perspective here.  We just had a small icing event over parts of the viewing area.  There were accidents and peoples lives were affected. One of the accidents had mulitple fatalities.  It was not a good day for many people.  So, please understand how the weather can impact peoples lives.  This icing event is now close to being over as temperatures are still rising.  Please be careful around your decks, driveways, parking lots, and untreated roads.  Conditions are improving for the next few hours, but then here comes the snow.

I know a lot of you are frustrated at seeing all of these big snowstorms around the nation and all we have had are small ones so far.  Well, this next one will be fast moving and likely will miss some of the viewing area.  But, we live in Kansas City, not Minneapolis, Madison, or Boston.  Most of our snowstorms end up in the 1 to 3 inch range.  So, again, keep this in mind as this storm approaches.

The latest data is coming out and for snow lovers I like what I see.  There could be a well organized wave that tracks perfectly for someone to get more than 3 inches of snow late tonight into Christmas Eve.  I am working on some special graphics so watch NBC Action News in HD at 5, 6, and 10 PM tonight.  I will be updating the blog this evening.

There is no chance of snow before midnight tonight, so get your shopping done and have a safe day!

Gary

Published Tuesday, December 23, 2008 2:03 PM by glezak

Comments

 

xman4214 said:

I look at the GFS model and it looks good to be also, I have my hopes way up there that were going to have a fantastic white Christmas eve and Christmas day!.
December 23, 2008 2:28 PM
 

emcat said:

Thanks for the update.  Looking forward to your "new data!"
December 23, 2008 2:28 PM
 

FlakeFan said:

Just sent my Mini Ice-Storm pictures to you and Jeremey!

************************

Make sure to send pictures to Gary.  I'm on vacation:)

Jeremy
December 23, 2008 2:29 PM
 

ShawneeMike said:

Thanks Gary for the big picture. It just became a very tough Christmas for a few families. So sad.

How about we get more of the white stuff instead of the freezing stuff! M'kay? K.

Thanks mother nature!
December 23, 2008 2:30 PM
 

FlakeFan said:

Total Icing today of 1/10th of an inch to 1/4th of an inch. Scary on the pavement, it's slipperier than and ice-skating rink! Be careful everyone!
December 23, 2008 2:31 PM
 

Emmysmom said:

Thanks, Gary!!  The "icing event is now close to being over" was my favorite part! : )
December 23, 2008 2:34 PM
 

FlakeFan said:

What Gary's email, it says I typed his wrong.
December 23, 2008 2:39 PM
 

stormlover said:

I imagine we couldn't be lucky enough to be the "someone" that gets the snow.  I'd much rather have snow than ice!
December 23, 2008 2:40 PM
 

MikeTrainor1 said:

does anyone know how fast the precip is moving out, and how quick the temps are moving up? thanks!
December 23, 2008 2:42 PM
 

ericasmom888 said:

thank you gary.... i was worried about driving to go pick up my daughter....you just made me a fan of your weather reports... :)
December 23, 2008 2:43 PM
 

PilotS77 said:

Temperature here at Stilwell at 34.3 and the crews have treated the roadways so there are no slick spots - but the sidewalks and other exposed areas are covered with ice.

John
December 23, 2008 2:43 PM
 

Adam Penney said:

"Most of our snowstorms end up in the 1 to 3 inch range.  So, again, keep this in mind as this storm approaches."

That statement has been needed to be said for a long time now. I love big snows, but all of those models showing more than a foot at 120 hours, people NEED to understand that just doesnt happen around here.

Wait, it does happen, maybe once every 10 years?? Maybe???
December 23, 2008 2:46 PM
 

okstatefan said:

Gary what does it look like for tomorrow morning?  I really want to drive to Oklahoma to be with family for Christmas.  
December 23, 2008 2:46 PM
 

A dogg said:

the wwa has been extended until 6 pm. Gary, does the snow look to be taking the same path as others this year, or do we down here in drexel have a good chance of a couple inches? Thanks and Merry Christmas
December 23, 2008 2:47 PM
 

W0XDL said:

34.9 in Independence.  Ice on the trees and some spots on the deck and on the driveway.  I'm looking forwarded to tonight's forecast and graphics!

DL
December 23, 2008 2:49 PM
 

KansasPatriot said:

When does the next meteor shower come around?
December 23, 2008 2:52 PM
 

weatherfreak01 said:

What is funny about all those who are hoping for lots of snow. Our first snow fall here in Missouri was the "big one" in Dec. of 05. My husband was so excited (at least he was until I made him plow the long driveway. He has not plowed it since :-)  ) Now whenever it snows he hopes that it will be another big snow storm. He is just nuts about the snow. He still doesn't want to accept that the storm in 05 was unusual for us. :-)
December 23, 2008 2:55 PM
 

mattmaisch said:

This looks a little more promising!!  18Z NAM Snowfall...

http://wxcaster4.com/nam/CONUS1_MESO-ETA212_SFC_ACCUMSNOWFALL-KUCHERA_24HR.gif
December 23, 2008 3:00 PM
 

K10K7 said:

Sorry to jump the gun here, but how is the storm on Saturday setting up compared to tonight's/tomorrow's?

J.
December 23, 2008 3:00 PM
 

scouter1900 said:

Gary -

My thoughts and prayers to those who lost loved ones today.  Thank you for keeping things in perspective.  Even though I have been out of work for 9 months (for the first time ever in 28 years of Professional Employment), there are always those who have it worse than my family and me.  God Bless You . . .

May 2009 be the best ever for you and your family.

A loyal viewer and blogger - and believer in the LRC,

Jeff Cook
December 23, 2008 3:04 PM
 

juba said:

Does anybody know gary's email. (diddo flake fan)
December 23, 2008 3:23 PM
 

RickMckc said:

mattmaisch ... that 120 hours includes the forecast snowfall for Fri/Sat.
December 23, 2008 3:29 PM
 

Ross said:

@juba: lezak@nbcactionnews.com
December 23, 2008 3:33 PM
 

MelissaLG said:

lezak@nbcactionnews.com

It's under the Contact Us page from the main NBC news site.
December 23, 2008 3:35 PM
 

mattmaisch said:

Rick...  That is only a 24 hour map.  The NAM does not even go to 120 hours, it only extends to 84.

Matt
December 23, 2008 3:36 PM
 

Tim in Waldo said:

Where is my HD tv????  If you can't afford to buy one, what good is sending the signal out in HD. Will some rich person plese get me a HD tv......... I will be holding my breath........ I was goodthis year.   Santa....... can you hear me?
December 23, 2008 3:41 PM
 

Suburban Sam said:

The highlight of my day is watching nbcaction news and Gary's most accurate forecast!

Heck I was 5, 6 and 10 even if it is just a re-hashing of previous info... the banter between Gary and Alex is worth the price of cable!

Sam
December 23, 2008 3:45 PM
 

radman22 said:

Be very careful out there!!!    Just watched a older neighbor fall and break her pelvic bone.    She was in alot of pain but I told her to be glad it was not her hip as the EMS was working on her.    I had to be very careful myself not to fall.      The main roads seem fine with side streets slushy or some ice.   Any untreated surface is very icy and dangerous.    It is 33 here in OP and the ice seems to be slowly melting away.

Just noticed points to the west are under a WWA, should fill in around us soon.   I am glad a nice coat of snow will cover the ice if it does not melt.
December 23, 2008 3:54 PM
 

mamaof3girls said:

I just got back from a trip to Fort Scott, KS. Temps down here are around 33-34 degrees. Roads are good BUT I got out of my van here at home and nearly bit it....I skated for about 3 feet trying not fall. I did not fall but I pulled nearly every muscle in my legs and arms trying not too.....LOL, site to see I am sure. That is too bad to hear about all the accidents, totally different scene up north of me. Be safe, Merry Christmas and may the new year bring you all health, jobs (if needed) and happiness!!
Monica
Pleasanton, KS
December 23, 2008 3:58 PM
 

LibertyB said:

Nothing here in Liberty. Well, at least my neighbourhood then...
December 23, 2008 4:00 PM
 

JeriCorrell said:

I took 435 up to KCI with no problems. I came back 29/635/35 to 87th St Pkwy and traffic was moving along fine with no problems or accidents noted as of 1530.
December 23, 2008 4:00 PM
 

5kckmartins said:

what a visual Monica.. thanks for the laugh..   I'm glad u stayed vertical tho.. great skating..

Hope you get ur white Christmas.. I'm crossing all things crossable here myself.

Stacy
December 23, 2008 4:02 PM
 

LRCfan said:

We may not be dreaming of a white christmas it just may happen.
December 23, 2008 4:03 PM
 

5kckmartins said:

very glad u are back safe Jeri..
December 23, 2008 4:03 PM
 

simplykristi said:

Joe, so sorry to hear about your neighbor. :(

Monica,
OUCH!  Stay safe!

Jeri,
Glad you made it safely to KCI and back! :)

Kristi
December 23, 2008 4:07 PM
 

LRCfan said:

I was at work when I heard about all the accidents I'm sorry to hear about whoever was involved in the accidents but on my way home temperatures were 34 and at leavenworth when I got home it was 35 and it seems everything has melted or is meling nicely .  Looks like we will have a little snow event tomorrow morning. Happy Holidays everyone and be careful.
December 23, 2008 4:07 PM
 

mamaof3girls said:

Thanks Stacy...I was hoping to lighten the mood for some. After I stopped skating I caught my breath and then did the "look around" to see if someone was watching me. To my knowledge no one was...LOLOL!! It was a moment. Did I say my arms were full of walmart bags.....that probably helped me to be honest. Hee hee!!
Monica
December 23, 2008 4:09 PM
 

LRCfan said:

winter wx advisory metro area is getting ready to be issued shortly nws is expecting 2-4 Be safe!!!!!
December 23, 2008 4:13 PM
 

JeriCorrell said:

Thanks for the good wishes. But now I am so bummed about Sean moving that I don't even care about spring. I am so going to pout for a few months now. I will not chase alone and I don't know anyone else that takes ride alongs. I am majorly depressed.
December 23, 2008 4:18 PM
 

GaryB said:

Around 9:30 this morning the driving conditions were extremely bad.  It only lasted an hour, but was pretty bad.  It rained most of the morning from 9  to 11 as freezing rain. (Lee's Summit)
Meteor showers will be fun to watch just after the new year- the first week in Jan.
GaryB
December 23, 2008 4:19 PM
 

radman22 said:

SNOW WILL BEGIN TO DEVELOP ACROSS NORTHEAST KANSAS AND NORTHWEST
MISSOURI DURING THE LATE EVENING HOURS BUT SHOULD NOT BECOME
WIDESPREAD OR HEAVY UNTIL AFTER MIDNIGHT. THE SNOW WILL BE HEAVY AT
TIMES LATE TONIGHT THROUGH DAYBREAK...WITH AT LEAST 3 INCHES OF SNOW
POSSIBLE BY MORNING. SOME LOCATIONS MAY SEE HEAVIER BANDS OF SNOW SET
UP...WHICH MAY RESULT IN 4 OR 5 INCHES OF SNOW OCCURRING. THE SNOW
WILL TAPER OFF WEDNESDAY MORNING.

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW WILL
CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED
ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.A
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW WILL
CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED
ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

*****************************

Thanks for the message...

Jeremy
December 23, 2008 4:23 PM
 

simplykristi said:

Jeri,
I am bummed too :(  I want to go on a day chase in the spring with an experienced chaser.  Hopefully will have money to do it.  I think that it was Andrew was looking into it but all's he has found are week-long ones.  

Kristi
December 23, 2008 4:30 PM
 

Adam Penney said:

Very agressive wording out of the EAX office this afternoon concerning the weekend potential.


IN ALL METEOROLOGICAL FIELDS...PREFERRED THE 00Z/12Z ECMWF FOR THE
END OF THE WEEK...REGARDING A SLOWER FRONTAL PROGRESSION THROUGH THE
AREA (FRIDAY NIGHT VS. LATE FRI AFTERNOON IN THE GFS)...AS WELL AS A
MORE DISTINCT SRN STREAM WAVE REMAINING MORE DISCONNECTED FROM A NRN
STREAM WAVE. GIVEN THIS SCENARIO...AM CONCERNED ABOUT SIGNIFICANT
SNOW EVENT FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY. AT LEAST TWO SIMILAR EVENTS
OCCURRED 2 WINTER SEASONS AGO...WHERE HEAVY SNOW FOCUSED ALONG THE
PATH OF THE SRN STREAM WAVE AND JUST NORTH OF THE ACTIVE BAROCLINIC
ZONE.


I was a little surprised at the agressive wording, being that this is Tuesday...

-----------------

Adam,

I hope they are right.  It is just too early to tell, and this season we haven't seen one close off south of Kansas City.....yet.

Gary

December 23, 2008 4:34 PM
 

5kckmartins said:

Jeri.. never fear we can go together.. ya riight this big chicken..  who knows tho..may grow some backbone by then
December 23, 2008 4:35 PM
 

Andrew_Stafford said:

yah, Jerri I am too! I don't want to pay $1K a week!!
December 23, 2008 4:36 PM
 

MrSteve said:

1912: Residents of Kansas City, Mo., began to dig out from a storm that produced 25 inches of snow in 24 hours. The snowfall total was nearly twice that of any other storm of modern record in Kansas City before or since that time.

Not very good odds for deep snow lovers.

December 23, 2008 4:38 PM
 

Andrew_Stafford said:

Those maps from weathercaster.com use this:

http://www.wxcaster.com/gfssnow.txt

Using  Mr. Evan Kuchera algorithm
December 23, 2008 4:38 PM
 

weatherfreak01 said:

From what my neighbor (who is a native midwesterner) has told me, driving in the snow is a whole lot better than driving on the ice. He gave me the tip that if you are driving on icy roads and the shoulder is snowy, try to have at least a couple of your wheels on the snow. He said that there is a whole lot more traction in the snow than the ice.

I'm in a quandry, I REALLY want to get out of the house (I'm tired of waiting for repair people) and I need to go grocery shopping. But I can't leave, sigh. I guess my husband will have to do it on the way home, that worries me because he is not the best driver and everyone is saying that the roads are slippery. I guess I just have to trust a higher power to keep everyone safe.

Audra in Lee's Summit
December 23, 2008 4:42 PM
 

ethalo said:

GARY,
WHERE WAS THE FATALITY ACCIDENT THAT YOU MENTIONED?

----------------------

I believe it was in Holt.  That first band of freezing rain went right through there.

Gary

December 23, 2008 4:44 PM
 

Emmysmom said:

Any fear of refreeze this evening?  My husband doesn't get off work until 9:30.
December 23, 2008 4:48 PM
 

radman22 said:

Thank you Jeremy for checking in on your vacation out of town.   You are truly dedicated to your job!    

Hope you and your family have a great holiday vacation and a safe return home.  

Joe
December 23, 2008 4:50 PM
 

radman22 said:

Most roads are in good shape Emmysmom, just the side streets and esp sidewalks and driveways are icy.    The traffic and road treatment should prevent any freezing by 10pm on main roads and highways.    

GL and hope he has a safe journey
December 23, 2008 4:54 PM
 

juba said:

Yey! The ice is melting. Thats good unless your under it when it comes crashing down! I've seen more people out and WLKING today than ever before in my life. Thats good for the enviroment, but today?!?!?!
December 23, 2008 4:54 PM
 

justnora said:

Oh the big one will hit Friday in to Saturday...  I know this because my son's big birthday party is Saturday.
December 23, 2008 4:55 PM
 

RickMckc said:

I-35 North accident ... http://www.kansascity.com/384/story/949566.html
December 23, 2008 4:58 PM
 

juba said:

NWS uped the snowfall totals to 2-4: in Johnson County. Not getting my hopes up cuz they're going down everywhere else. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year. (a new theory for all you christians alike says the year Jesus was born was 6 B.C., making the current year 2013.)
December 23, 2008 4:59 PM
 

JeriCorrell said:

Oh someone will need to shovel my driveway in the morning so I can go to work. I cannot bring myself to get up earlier than the 4:55am I already do. And if anyone has ever worn scrubs in the cold...well, you might as well be naked out there.

I would never go on a week long chase, not just because of the cost, but because you may pick a bad week and see nothing, Sean has a knack for figuring out where the best cells are and being in the middle of them. The chasers on the blog also do not take riders from what I gather. So I guess I will just sit home and wither away come April. I'd cry over him moving if it wasn't for the fact the tears would freeze to my face. :)
December 23, 2008 5:03 PM
 

HillsdaleBruce said:

We have a very high likelihood of a major snow 10 inches + this season.  I sold my atv and blade this fall...  that is why.
December 23, 2008 5:07 PM
 

jules7373 said:

My friend and fiance and I chase. Somedays we go out for a few hours (depending on where the storms are), sometimes it's a couple days. We usually plan one week to go but you are right, if you pick the wrong week it's alot of wasted time. Never thought about taking along riders, I guess my fear would be that they would freak out on me.....
December 23, 2008 5:34 PM
 

juba said:

I hope the EAX office is right about what they forecasted today of the Sat snow. To bad we couldn't have the snow like we did in 2000.
December 23, 2008 5:42 PM
 

jules7373 said:

One very good thing about taking a rider or two though is any extra set of eyes can help.....

Julie
December 23, 2008 5:43 PM
 

simplykristi said:

Julie,
This rider wouldn't.  I would even help pay for gas. :)  I would bring my camera along so I could take a bunch of pics. :)  How long have you been chasing?

Kristi who watches Storm Chasers on Discovery Channel
December 23, 2008 5:51 PM
 

simplykristi said:

Jeri,
I know I will be shoveling my drive tomorrow.  I did it for the first time this past Tuesday.  

Kristi
December 23, 2008 5:52 PM
 

JeriCorrell said:

Smooth signature Kristi LOLOL I think I have been enough times I would not freak out. I have searched online and it's about $2200 for a week of chasing with all the other tour groups. Yikes!
December 23, 2008 6:03 PM
 

KSCityKitty said:

I was just out and about doing some shopping in Lenexa and the streets seem to be in really good shape!
December 23, 2008 6:09 PM
 

simplykristi said:

Jeri,
Yeah way too much for me.  That's why I want to do a day chase.  Much less cost :)

I really like that show.  I get excited when they spot the tornadoes.  I also get sad when they see damage.  I watched the episode where the team drove thru one of the EF2 tornadoes in Kearney.  

Kristi
December 23, 2008 6:17 PM
 

JPnKC said:

Hi Kristi- its good to see you back on the blog!

JP
December 23, 2008 6:27 PM
 

Brocksmama said:

All this "chasing" talk is making me pine for spring *sighs heavily*  I had always dreamed of getting to go on a Blown Away tour chase and had even asked my hubby and kids to give me a chase as a b-day present, but alas it never happened and now it's too late- WAAA!  If anyone hears of a good chase crew let us tornado aficionado's know! Dea
December 23, 2008 6:41 PM
 

WinterTracker said:

Gary really didn't seem very confident with the powercast accumulations. He kept saying "this could change", "a shift south is possible"(emphasis on possible), "this is just a computer", etc... I am hoping for a good 4" here by the j.c.exec. airport because I have relatives coming from minnesota, where the snow pack is about 8 inches.
December 23, 2008 6:42 PM
 

heavysnow said:

I would love to see 4 inches of snow tonight.  Maybe I will get lucky and get into a few of the heavier bands.  

I can't wait and see what happens on Friday Night into Saturday

**************************
heavy,

I'm with you!  I hope this is a huge snow for the viewing area.  Enjoy whatever you get!  I'm in Milwaukee where there is close to 2 feet of snow on the ground!  I'll post some pictures next week.  4-7" more here on Wednesday.

Jeremy
December 23, 2008 6:42 PM
 

marlina10 said:

Even though it is above freezing here in Mission, there are still some slick spots on the sidewalks and in parking lots. The steps of my building at work were slick also, I guess a couple people fell on them since they only looked wet, not slick.

Adam Penney: That is some exciting wording that you posted about Friday into Saturday's snow potential. Now let's just hope it doesn't go "poof"!
December 23, 2008 6:54 PM
 

marlina10 said:

I think going on a chase would be exciting, too. However, for me it would be excitement but at the same time also facing my fears. I am very afraid of tornadoe. I have kind of a love hate relationship with them. They fascinate me and scare me at the same time.
December 23, 2008 6:54 PM
 

Greg said:

119th & Ridgeview in Olathe 35 deg. with mist. So approximately what time can we expect this to go POOF!
December 23, 2008 6:55 PM
 

spotter said:

good evening gary watch you on the weather at 6pm and you said as of right now st joseph was the bull-eye of heavy snow tonight well if i remember right last year when you made the same comment we got it.so i am taking this its time to get the shovels out tie down the sled get santa ready its going to be a white christmas!!!gary you stormy breezy have a merry christmas.
December 23, 2008 7:03 PM
 

cstowell said:

Gary
Forgive me as I am new to this blog, (but love it) but that Vort X you were talking about (hope I got that right) is it still tracking south or did it move and are you still expecting the snow to be jsut north of that.
Chris in Oak Grove
p.s. sorry if I got the terms wrong as I am just good for watching not talking weather lol.
December 23, 2008 7:04 PM
 

Fire Dog said:

Radar is not looking that impressive right now.  Are you expecting it to build as it moves east out of wc kansas?
December 23, 2008 7:05 PM
 

Kcchamps said:

fire Dogg;

give it another hour and i think it should start to fill in ;)
December 23, 2008 7:10 PM
 

Kcchamps said:

if you look down near the TX panhandle you can alreadt see a area of precip developing
December 23, 2008 7:13 PM
 

heavysnow said:

SNOW!!!!!!
December 23, 2008 7:23 PM
 

cstowell said:

So what do you think it will do to the KC Metro Kcchamps?
December 23, 2008 7:24 PM
 

juba said:

Wich area of precip is heading our way? The Texas one ore the NE Kansas one.
December 23, 2008 7:25 PM
 

marlina10 said:

I hope the heavy snow decides to go a little further south so those of us in Johnson County, KS can enjoy it!
December 23, 2008 7:25 PM
 

chfs327 said:

http://wxcaster.com/gis-gfs-snow-overlays.php3?STATIONID=EAX

For snow lovers the Link above

Today has been stressful. My uncle Died last Night in Illinois. We had to drive on I-70 Today. Through all the Rain and Freezing rain. We came up apon a 15 car pile up with atleast 7 Fatalities. A Semi was Jacknifed. many cars were flipped and a car wqs stuck underneith another Semi involved in the wreck.

It was raining and freezing rain most of the trip. I write to you in Illinois. Hopefully.. Us in KC will get the big snowstorm On Saturday. Cause Sunday im driving back. and I dont want a slow communite
December 23, 2008 7:30 PM
 

Kcchamps said:

cstowell;

boy, that is a tough question, but my best educated guess is 4-5" for the metro area. but also remember this  , a little further south and you can add a lil more snow to that
December 23, 2008 7:32 PM
 

Fire Dog said:

  chfs327
I wish that were true for the snow Fri/Sat, but I know it will change.  Hopefully putting the entire kcmetro area in the pink!
December 23, 2008 7:35 PM
 

Greg said:

I think I see a dry-slot in S.W. Kansas...
December 23, 2008 7:51 PM
 

Andrew_Stafford said:

 
heavysnow said:
I would love to see 4 inches of snow tonight.  Maybe I will get lucky and get into a few of the heavier bands.  

I can't wait and see what happens on Friday Night into Saturday

**************************
heavy,

I'm with you!  I hope this is a huge snow for the viewing area.  Enjoy whatever you get!  I'm in Milwaukee where there is close to 2 feet of snow on the ground!  I'll post some pictures next week.  4-7" more here on Wednesday.

Jeremy


*-*-*-*-*-*--*-*-*-*--*-*--*--*-**-*-*-
Jeremy!

U are lucky! And I can't believe u actually agree with us snow lovers! You're are becoming on of us!! <<Evil Laugh>> :)
December 23, 2008 7:52 PM
 

snowclue said:

Anyone know how the weather is in La Cygne??  Was there a loss of power??  Do not want my pipes to freeze.
December 23, 2008 7:55 PM
 

kb0rpj said:

http://www.ssec.wisc.edu/modis-today/index.php?satellite=a1&product=true_color&date=2008_12_22_357&overlay_sector=false&overlay_state=true&overlay_coastline=true&sector=USA3&resolution=1000m

just wanted to share that AMAZING satellite picture with everyone..

have a safe and merry christmas
glen - trenton mo
December 23, 2008 7:56 PM
 

Adam Penney said:

Greg,

There can be no dryslot if the low or vort max travels south of us...

It must travel to the north to receive any dryslot.
December 23, 2008 7:57 PM
 

David Sanders said:

NAM is giving KC Metro significantly less snow this model run.
December 23, 2008 7:58 PM
 

Andrew_Stafford said:

Look at this...

 
http://www.rap.ucar.edu/weather/radar/displayRad.php?icao=KUEX&prod=n0r&bkgr=black&endDate=20081224&endTime=-1&duration=0
December 23, 2008 8:01 PM
 

KansasPatriot said:

snowclue looks like you may need some candles to heat those pipes if they are copper.  



That really is an amazing satellite picture of the snow.  I have never seen anything like that before.  


Really...REALLY hoping that the heavy snow pushes south into Johnson County tonight.  I am going to be up till at LEAST 3am so im going to be watching!  I will send a snowfall total from my location at 124th and State line on the snowfall should things get exciting around 4am.
December 23, 2008 8:02 PM
 

KansasPatriot said:

Oh, forgot


If only a liiiiiiittle bit further south....


http://weather.unisys.com/gfs/24h/gfs_pres_24h.html
December 23, 2008 8:03 PM
 

Greg said:

That low looks like its drifting a little too far north to me!
December 23, 2008 8:12 PM
 

juba said:

Looks like there may be a dry slot already forming between the two bands of moisture.
December 23, 2008 8:14 PM
 

juba said:

Don't looks at the snow until its almost over or the snow people get mad. they like surprises, icecubes, and greensleeves. :-)(-:
December 23, 2008 8:17 PM
 

weather export said:

Gery,

Please let the kids and parents in kansas city get the good news tonight at 10. I know that they want a white christmas and so do i. I sure hope that the snowfall sags south so we can get into the bullseye of the storm, that will hopefully keep the ground white till christmas and also if the tempuratures keep low all day tomorrow.

brad

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Brad,

The temperatures will be very low on Wednesday. The snow may be tougher to achieve.  I am still hopeful, but the amounts look less.

Gary

December 23, 2008 8:18 PM
 

A dogg said:

I sure hope I wakeup to at least 2 inches tomorrow here in Drexel!! I know I probably wont, but one can always dream....
December 23, 2008 8:20 PM
 

PilotS77 said:

The temperature here in Stilwell has reached 37 degrees! It is almost nice outside - things are melting and slushy - tomorrow morning might be a different story but what is up with these warm evening temperatures? I have been here for 11 years and do not remember this happening before!
December 23, 2008 8:26 PM
 

John T said:

Gary started a new blog and it does not sound good for snow.  :(
December 23, 2008 8:30 PM
 

WinterTracker said:

The NAM gives me 2.5" to 3" of snow, while the gfs gives me 3.5" to 4.5" of snow. Very misleading, but encouraging as each run pushes everything just slightly farther south. I wonder what the team's take on this is(hint,hint).
December 23, 2008 8:36 PM
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