Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Summary of Semester
This semester has been extremely eventful for weather happenings. There were many different winter storms to hit our area over the months of January to even early May. These weather conditions were much more normal for our area than that have occurred in the previous year. One event that wasn't typical for our area was the snow storm we received in early May that brought us over 7 inches of snow. What made that storm so different was not only the timing of it, but the fact that it came only a few days after temperatures were in the 70s. Looking back I should have posted more often during the first part of the semester to gather data that would be more useful to this summary. Overall, the weather data I gathered showed typical winter conditions for winter and early spring, but we did receive some above average snow and precipitation numbers.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
May 9, 2013
Current Conditions
Rain
Temperature: 47 degrees F
Dew Point: 45 degrees F
Wind Speed: 13 MPH
Wind Direction: NNE
Humidity: 93 %
Pressure: 29.99 in and stable
Today was overcast the entire day with blanket of low stratus clouds. There was also a steady light rain shower for most of the day with the showers intensifying later in the afternoon. The wind completely switched directions from yesterday and is now coming out of the northeast which is typical when there are storms approaching or upon our area. This cold front and precipitation should pass by later tonight and we should see slight warming going into the weekend. To our west there is a large pocket of low pressure and more precipitation forming, but I predict that the jet stream should carry that to our north and this rain will be the last that we will see for the weekend.
Rain
Temperature: 47 degrees F
Dew Point: 45 degrees F
Wind Speed: 13 MPH
Wind Direction: NNE
Humidity: 93 %
Pressure: 29.99 in and stable
Today was overcast the entire day with blanket of low stratus clouds. There was also a steady light rain shower for most of the day with the showers intensifying later in the afternoon. The wind completely switched directions from yesterday and is now coming out of the northeast which is typical when there are storms approaching or upon our area. This cold front and precipitation should pass by later tonight and we should see slight warming going into the weekend. To our west there is a large pocket of low pressure and more precipitation forming, but I predict that the jet stream should carry that to our north and this rain will be the last that we will see for the weekend.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
May 8, 2013
Current Conditions
Partly Cloudy
Temperature: 72 degrees F
Dew Point: 49 degrees F
Wind Speed: 1 MPH
Wind Direction: Southwest
Humidity: 43%
Pressure: 30.01 in. and stable
Temperatures this morning remain very comfortable in the low 70's, but you can tell by the blanket of stratus clouds that have moved in that there will be a chance for rain later today and tonight. Earlier this morning we saw scattered cumulus clouds in the sky and in the last hour the overcast stratus clouds have moved in. There is a line of precipitation to our west that appears to be heading in our direction with winds coming out of the southwest. For later today I would expect temperatures to drop at least 10 degrees Fahrenheit and later this afternoon we should see some vertical development in clouds which should bring scattered rain showers with a chance of thunderstorms overnight. Air pressure should continue to drop as the day goes on as well. This storm if it does develop at all should pass within the next 24 hours though, but don't expect temperatures to return to the 70's until the weekend.
Partly Cloudy
Temperature: 72 degrees F
Dew Point: 49 degrees F
Wind Speed: 1 MPH
Wind Direction: Southwest
Humidity: 43%
Pressure: 30.01 in. and stable
Temperatures this morning remain very comfortable in the low 70's, but you can tell by the blanket of stratus clouds that have moved in that there will be a chance for rain later today and tonight. Earlier this morning we saw scattered cumulus clouds in the sky and in the last hour the overcast stratus clouds have moved in. There is a line of precipitation to our west that appears to be heading in our direction with winds coming out of the southwest. For later today I would expect temperatures to drop at least 10 degrees Fahrenheit and later this afternoon we should see some vertical development in clouds which should bring scattered rain showers with a chance of thunderstorms overnight. Air pressure should continue to drop as the day goes on as well. This storm if it does develop at all should pass within the next 24 hours though, but don't expect temperatures to return to the 70's until the weekend.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
May 7, 2013
Current Conditions
Clear
Temperature: 72 degrees F
Dew Point: 38 degrees F
Wind Speed: 4 MPH
Wind Direction: WSW
Humidity: 30%
We couldn't have asked for much better weather today in Eau Claire. The skies were mostly blue for a great deal of the day with scattered cumulus clouds. There is very little moisture in the air and a soft breeze coming from the southwest creating an extremely comfortable conditions. The high pressure has diminished as the day has gone on and we should see a cold front accompanied by pockets of low pressure within the next day or so. This should bring some spotty precipitation for the next couple days and temperatures dropping into the 50s and 60s. A little bit of rain would be good to support the beginning of the growing season for most agriculture as long as the temperatures do not get too low during the overnight hours and creating frost, which could be devestating to yields this year.
Clear
Temperature: 72 degrees F
Dew Point: 38 degrees F
Wind Speed: 4 MPH
Wind Direction: WSW
Humidity: 30%
We couldn't have asked for much better weather today in Eau Claire. The skies were mostly blue for a great deal of the day with scattered cumulus clouds. There is very little moisture in the air and a soft breeze coming from the southwest creating an extremely comfortable conditions. The high pressure has diminished as the day has gone on and we should see a cold front accompanied by pockets of low pressure within the next day or so. This should bring some spotty precipitation for the next couple days and temperatures dropping into the 50s and 60s. A little bit of rain would be good to support the beginning of the growing season for most agriculture as long as the temperatures do not get too low during the overnight hours and creating frost, which could be devestating to yields this year.
Monday, May 6, 2013
May 6, 2013
Current Conditions
Sunny
Temperature: 60 degrees F
Dew Point: 45 degrees F
Wind Speed: 4 MPH
Wind Direction: West
Humidity: 57%
After receiving over 7 inches of snow last Thursday and even more rain after that over the weekend, temperatures have warmed up again to normal for this time of year. Over the weekend I traveled to St. Louis, Missouri for a wedding and it seemed the cloudy and rainy weather followed me there. Over the weekend it rained for a majority of the time and temperatures were colder than even here in Eau Claire. Currently there is a stationary front over much of Wisconsin and a large pocket of high pressure. This should mean that the sunny warm conditions should remain for the next couple days at least. The area of high pressure is causing a divergence in the jet stream right over Minnesota. Areas of low pressure and a stationary front over the Rockies right now should form a line of precipitation that could reach us later in the week. For now we will enjoy the beautiful weather in our area.
Sunny
Temperature: 60 degrees F
Dew Point: 45 degrees F
Wind Speed: 4 MPH
Wind Direction: West
Humidity: 57%
After receiving over 7 inches of snow last Thursday and even more rain after that over the weekend, temperatures have warmed up again to normal for this time of year. Over the weekend I traveled to St. Louis, Missouri for a wedding and it seemed the cloudy and rainy weather followed me there. Over the weekend it rained for a majority of the time and temperatures were colder than even here in Eau Claire. Currently there is a stationary front over much of Wisconsin and a large pocket of high pressure. This should mean that the sunny warm conditions should remain for the next couple days at least. The area of high pressure is causing a divergence in the jet stream right over Minnesota. Areas of low pressure and a stationary front over the Rockies right now should form a line of precipitation that could reach us later in the week. For now we will enjoy the beautiful weather in our area.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
May 1, 2013
Current Conditions
Light Rain
Temperature: 37 degrees F
Dew Point: 34 degrees F
Wind Speed: 12 MPH
Wind Direction: NNW
Humidity: 87%
Temperatures dropped drastically between yesterday and today! Yesterday we were nearing temperatures of 80 degrees F and today we did not even get above 50 degrees F. Today has been overcast all day with low stratus clouds blanketing the sky. We did not see any precipitation until late this afternoon and this precipitation should continue for the next day or so with the possibility of snow showers overnight. A winter storm in May is usually extremely rare, but with the long cold winter that we have had this year it could be expected almost. We are at about the northern most point of this storm which stretches all the way down into Kansas and Oklahoma. This cold front should move through in the next few days though and later this week we should see conditions return to around normal for this time of year.
Light Rain
Temperature: 37 degrees F
Dew Point: 34 degrees F
Wind Speed: 12 MPH
Wind Direction: NNW
Humidity: 87%
Temperatures dropped drastically between yesterday and today! Yesterday we were nearing temperatures of 80 degrees F and today we did not even get above 50 degrees F. Today has been overcast all day with low stratus clouds blanketing the sky. We did not see any precipitation until late this afternoon and this precipitation should continue for the next day or so with the possibility of snow showers overnight. A winter storm in May is usually extremely rare, but with the long cold winter that we have had this year it could be expected almost. We are at about the northern most point of this storm which stretches all the way down into Kansas and Oklahoma. This cold front should move through in the next few days though and later this week we should see conditions return to around normal for this time of year.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
April 30, 2013
Current Conditions
Cloudy
Temperature: 56 degrees F
Dew Point: 38 degrees F
Wind Speed: 7 MPH
Wind Direction: NNW
Humidity: 52%
Pressure: 29.92 In. and stable
Today was a beautiful day for the most part! Clear skies and a lot of sun for the majority of the day. The clear skies turned into scattered cumulus clouds with vertical development around 7 PM this evening. We saw some spotty showers throughout the evening and overnight we might see some scattered thunderstorms. There is also a couple strings of cold fronts over us and directly south of us which is bringing the precipitation because of the warm weather we saw the last few days. The front of precipitation stretches all the way to the Rockies where people in Colorado and Wyoming are seeing snow showers. Over the next day or two we should see lower temperatures with the chance of some snow showers coming on Thursday, but that should not stick on the ground. The rest of the week we should see precipitation on and off. Hopefully we should see the jet stream shift into an Omega High within the next week to bring more consistent warm temperatures and stable weather.
Cloudy
Temperature: 56 degrees F
Dew Point: 38 degrees F
Wind Speed: 7 MPH
Wind Direction: NNW
Humidity: 52%
Pressure: 29.92 In. and stable
Today was a beautiful day for the most part! Clear skies and a lot of sun for the majority of the day. The clear skies turned into scattered cumulus clouds with vertical development around 7 PM this evening. We saw some spotty showers throughout the evening and overnight we might see some scattered thunderstorms. There is also a couple strings of cold fronts over us and directly south of us which is bringing the precipitation because of the warm weather we saw the last few days. The front of precipitation stretches all the way to the Rockies where people in Colorado and Wyoming are seeing snow showers. Over the next day or two we should see lower temperatures with the chance of some snow showers coming on Thursday, but that should not stick on the ground. The rest of the week we should see precipitation on and off. Hopefully we should see the jet stream shift into an Omega High within the next week to bring more consistent warm temperatures and stable weather.
Monday, April 29, 2013
April 29, 2013
Current Conditions
Mostly Cloudy
Temperature: 72 degrees F
Dew Point: 53 degrees F
Wind Speed: 10 MPH
Wind Direction: South
Humidity: 52%
This morning began to look like we were going to be seeing rain all day long with overcast dark stratus clouds, but that cleared up in the mid afternoon. Currently there is scattered cloud cover. We are seeing some vertical development in the cumulus clouds though which means we will probably receive precipitation overnight and into tomorrow. The 500 mb map shows a leveling off in the upper atmosphere that shows a leveling off which means that if we do receive some inclement weather and lower temperatures it should be short lived. The area of low pressure over the Rockies should bring us some rain or even a little snow mix by later this week.
Mostly Cloudy
Temperature: 72 degrees F
Dew Point: 53 degrees F
Wind Speed: 10 MPH
Wind Direction: South
Humidity: 52%
This morning began to look like we were going to be seeing rain all day long with overcast dark stratus clouds, but that cleared up in the mid afternoon. Currently there is scattered cloud cover. We are seeing some vertical development in the cumulus clouds though which means we will probably receive precipitation overnight and into tomorrow. The 500 mb map shows a leveling off in the upper atmosphere that shows a leveling off which means that if we do receive some inclement weather and lower temperatures it should be short lived. The area of low pressure over the Rockies should bring us some rain or even a little snow mix by later this week.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
April 24, 2013
Current Conditions
Cloudy
Temperature: 46 degrees F
Dew Point: 27 degrees F
Wind Speed: 7 MPH
Wind Direction: West
Humidity: 47%
Temperatures are beginning to rise and we should see actual spring weather within the next couple of days. Most of today was clear skies with temperatures reaching into the low 50's. Currently we have seen more cumulus clouds roll into the skies with a great deal of verticle development. This should mean that we will be seeing some rain showers overnight and possibly into tomorrow morning. Currently we are seeing one cold front with areas of low pressure head through the Eau Claire area, but behind that is a very large pocket of high pressure that should bring some good weather in the next couple days. We are also currently seeing the jet stream finally level out allowing maritime tropical air to move towards us and hopefully finally raise temperatures to a normal level.
Cloudy
Temperature: 46 degrees F
Dew Point: 27 degrees F
Wind Speed: 7 MPH
Wind Direction: West
Humidity: 47%
Temperatures are beginning to rise and we should see actual spring weather within the next couple of days. Most of today was clear skies with temperatures reaching into the low 50's. Currently we have seen more cumulus clouds roll into the skies with a great deal of verticle development. This should mean that we will be seeing some rain showers overnight and possibly into tomorrow morning. Currently we are seeing one cold front with areas of low pressure head through the Eau Claire area, but behind that is a very large pocket of high pressure that should bring some good weather in the next couple days. We are also currently seeing the jet stream finally level out allowing maritime tropical air to move towards us and hopefully finally raise temperatures to a normal level.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
April 23, 2013
Current Conditions
Mostly Cloudy
Temperature: 42 degrees F
Dew Point: 22 degrees F
Wind Speed: 11 MPH
Wind Direction: North
Humidity: 43%
It was overcast for most of the day with stratus clouds. Currently there is scattered cumulus humilis clouds that should predict little precipitation within the next 24 hours. The cold front seems to have passed leaving areas of high pressure to our west. The trough in the jet stream continues to rise farther north, which hopefully means we will be seeing spring weather by the weekend. There is a possibility of precipitation again in the next couple days as an area of low and high pressure come together and head in our direction. For the rest of the night and most of tomorrow though conditions will be relatively the same with broken cumulus clouds, mild temperatures, and possibly even a little more sunlight tomorrow morning and afternoon.
Friday, April 19, 2013
April 19, 2013
Current Conditions
Cloudy
Temperature: 32 degrees F
Dew Point: 22 degrees F
Wind Speed: 17 MPH
Wind Direction: NNW
Humidity: 65%
Today was a strange day in weather happenings. It seemed like conditions were changing every couple minutes. It would snow for a few minutes and then the sun would come out for a few minutes. That process repeated throughout the day. The sky is filled with scattered stratus clouds that hide the sun and then let it shine every so often. Wind speeds were very high today reaching gusts of over 30 MPH. Currently it is well below the average temperature this year, hovering right around freezing. For tonight there may be a few more scattered snow flurries, but it could also stay dry with temperatures dipping down into the teens. Tomorrow we should see sun for the most part with temperatures not that much warmer. The jet stream simply seems to be getting worse so we might be looking at chilly temperatures for the next week.
Cloudy
Temperature: 32 degrees F
Dew Point: 22 degrees F
Wind Speed: 17 MPH
Wind Direction: NNW
Humidity: 65%
Today was a strange day in weather happenings. It seemed like conditions were changing every couple minutes. It would snow for a few minutes and then the sun would come out for a few minutes. That process repeated throughout the day. The sky is filled with scattered stratus clouds that hide the sun and then let it shine every so often. Wind speeds were very high today reaching gusts of over 30 MPH. Currently it is well below the average temperature this year, hovering right around freezing. For tonight there may be a few more scattered snow flurries, but it could also stay dry with temperatures dipping down into the teens. Tomorrow we should see sun for the most part with temperatures not that much warmer. The jet stream simply seems to be getting worse so we might be looking at chilly temperatures for the next week.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
April 16, 2013
Current Conditions
Fair
Temperature: 42 degrees F
Dew Point: 26 degrees F
Wind Speed: 3 MPH
Wind Direction: North
Humidity: 53%
For most of the day today the skies were completely overcast, but it did clear up this afternoon. The sun finally came out again. Blue skies mixed with some cumulus clouds currently are the conditions. The wind has shifted a little bit since this morning from west to north. That will continue throughout the night and tomorrow winds should be coming out of the east which should mean that clouds and rain will move in sometime in the afternoon. The jet stream trough is currently right in our direction, so until that changes sunny warm weather will be delayed. Instead we should see cloudy and rainy conditions for the next couple days. Hopefully spring comes sooner rather than later.
Fair
Temperature: 42 degrees F
Dew Point: 26 degrees F
Wind Speed: 3 MPH
Wind Direction: North
Humidity: 53%
For most of the day today the skies were completely overcast, but it did clear up this afternoon. The sun finally came out again. Blue skies mixed with some cumulus clouds currently are the conditions. The wind has shifted a little bit since this morning from west to north. That will continue throughout the night and tomorrow winds should be coming out of the east which should mean that clouds and rain will move in sometime in the afternoon. The jet stream trough is currently right in our direction, so until that changes sunny warm weather will be delayed. Instead we should see cloudy and rainy conditions for the next couple days. Hopefully spring comes sooner rather than later.
Monday, April 15, 2013
April 15, 2013
Current Conditions
Cloudy
Temperature: 38 degrees F
Dew Point: 27 degrees F
Wind Speed: 12 MPH
Wind Direction: West
Humidity: 65%
Today was the first completely dry day in quite a while and the sun even popped out for a little bit this morning and evening. Most of the day although was overcast with temperatures still well below normal for this time of year. Believe it or not we may still get one more snow storm before we finally hit spring. There is a huge pocket of low pressure stretching from north Texas all the way to Nevada that will most likely head in our direction in the next few days. Directly west of us there is a line of precipitation hitting parts of southeastern Wisconsin and Michigan. Tomorrow should actually be a nice day with temperatures in the high 40s and mostly sunny skies. That won't last long though if this snow storm developing over the Rockies heads in our direction.
Cloudy
Temperature: 38 degrees F
Dew Point: 27 degrees F
Wind Speed: 12 MPH
Wind Direction: West
Humidity: 65%
Today was the first completely dry day in quite a while and the sun even popped out for a little bit this morning and evening. Most of the day although was overcast with temperatures still well below normal for this time of year. Believe it or not we may still get one more snow storm before we finally hit spring. There is a huge pocket of low pressure stretching from north Texas all the way to Nevada that will most likely head in our direction in the next few days. Directly west of us there is a line of precipitation hitting parts of southeastern Wisconsin and Michigan. Tomorrow should actually be a nice day with temperatures in the high 40s and mostly sunny skies. That won't last long though if this snow storm developing over the Rockies heads in our direction.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
April 10, 2013
Current Conditions
Cloudy
Temperature: 39 degrees F
Dew Point: 26 degrees F
Wind Speed: 6 MPH
Wind Direction: ENE
Humidity: 60%
Waking up this morning and seeing snow on the ground again definitely wasn't what I wanted to see. Winter storm Walda has finally moved in and it appears that the snow hasn't ended yet. A snow storm is forming again over the Dakotas and will probably reach us again by later tonight. There is also a major storm forming over Missouri right now that will bring severe thunderstorms to much of the lower Midwest and Southeast regions. Another storm is also going to be hitting the Northeast with thunderstorms and a possibility of snow in the farther north regions. Tomorrow should be about the same as today with a couple inches of snow accumulation and overcast skies. Hopefully this is the last snow storm of this long winter season.
Cloudy
Temperature: 39 degrees F
Dew Point: 26 degrees F
Wind Speed: 6 MPH
Wind Direction: ENE
Humidity: 60%
Waking up this morning and seeing snow on the ground again definitely wasn't what I wanted to see. Winter storm Walda has finally moved in and it appears that the snow hasn't ended yet. A snow storm is forming again over the Dakotas and will probably reach us again by later tonight. There is also a major storm forming over Missouri right now that will bring severe thunderstorms to much of the lower Midwest and Southeast regions. Another storm is also going to be hitting the Northeast with thunderstorms and a possibility of snow in the farther north regions. Tomorrow should be about the same as today with a couple inches of snow accumulation and overcast skies. Hopefully this is the last snow storm of this long winter season.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
April 9, 2013
Current Conditions
Cloudy
Temperature: 40 degrees F
Dew Point: 33 degrees F
Wind Speed: 14 MPH
Wind Direction: NE
Humidity: 74%
Over the course of today we have accumulated over a third of an inch of rain, and that is just the beginning of the inclement weather we are going to experience over the next two days. There is already a winter storm warning that is going to take effect at 1 AM tomorrow morning and go through the entire day Wednesday and Thursday. We are directly between two stationary fronts and winter storm Walda has reached the southwestern corner of Minnesota and is heading in our direction. I do not predict that the storm will last all the way through Wednesday and Thursday, but we will see a decent amount of snowfall. The snow may not stick on the ground, but it will add to the already rising level of the Chippewa River.
Cloudy
Temperature: 40 degrees F
Dew Point: 33 degrees F
Wind Speed: 14 MPH
Wind Direction: NE
Humidity: 74%
Over the course of today we have accumulated over a third of an inch of rain, and that is just the beginning of the inclement weather we are going to experience over the next two days. There is already a winter storm warning that is going to take effect at 1 AM tomorrow morning and go through the entire day Wednesday and Thursday. We are directly between two stationary fronts and winter storm Walda has reached the southwestern corner of Minnesota and is heading in our direction. I do not predict that the storm will last all the way through Wednesday and Thursday, but we will see a decent amount of snowfall. The snow may not stick on the ground, but it will add to the already rising level of the Chippewa River.
Monday, April 8, 2013
April 8, 2013
Current Conditions
Cloudy
Temperature: 42 degrees F
Dew Point: 36 degrees F
Wind Speed: 3 MPH
Wind Direction: NNE
Humidity: 79%
Today was a very gloomy and somewhat rainy day. It was basically completely overcast all day with mild temperatures and decently high humidity. There is a large pocket of low pressure that is heading in our direction that is likely to bring snow again, if not more rain for the rest of the week. This storm that is forming has been given the name winter storm Walda. Looks like for most of the rest of the week were in for temperatures in the 40s with overcast skies and a great chance for precipitation whether its rain or snow.
Cloudy
Temperature: 42 degrees F
Dew Point: 36 degrees F
Wind Speed: 3 MPH
Wind Direction: NNE
Humidity: 79%
Today was a very gloomy and somewhat rainy day. It was basically completely overcast all day with mild temperatures and decently high humidity. There is a large pocket of low pressure that is heading in our direction that is likely to bring snow again, if not more rain for the rest of the week. This storm that is forming has been given the name winter storm Walda. Looks like for most of the rest of the week were in for temperatures in the 40s with overcast skies and a great chance for precipitation whether its rain or snow.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
April 4, 2013
Current Conditions
Sunny
Temperature: 45 degrees F
Dew Point: 24 degrees F
Wind Speed: 15 MPH
Wind Direction: WNW
Humidity: 44%
Spring is finally on its way it seems. Today was a beautiful day with highs nearing 50 degrees and barely any cloud cover throughout the day. Even though the temperatures feel warmer than normal we are sitting directly on a cold front currently. There is a low pressure system over Wyoming right now and that will head our way in the next couple days likely bringing with it some gloomy weather with low clouds and a good chance for precipitation. For most of the day tomorrow we should see temperatures in the mid to high 40s with clouds and precipitation possible later in the day.
Sunny
Temperature: 45 degrees F
Dew Point: 24 degrees F
Wind Speed: 15 MPH
Wind Direction: WNW
Humidity: 44%
Spring is finally on its way it seems. Today was a beautiful day with highs nearing 50 degrees and barely any cloud cover throughout the day. Even though the temperatures feel warmer than normal we are sitting directly on a cold front currently. There is a low pressure system over Wyoming right now and that will head our way in the next couple days likely bringing with it some gloomy weather with low clouds and a good chance for precipitation. For most of the day tomorrow we should see temperatures in the mid to high 40s with clouds and precipitation possible later in the day.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
April 2, 2013
Current Conditions
Fair
Temperature: 33 degrees F
Dew Point: 14 degrees F
Wind Speed: 11 MPH
Wind Direction: West
Humidity: 47%
Today was again much like yesterday. Temperatures were below average for this time of year, but the sun was shining for most of the day. Throughout the day there was scattered cloud coverage with most of it having dissipated by now. The storm that was over the Rockies yesterday has moved south and we will most likely not see any precipitation here within the next 24 hours. There is another storm forming over Colorado right now and that storm has the possibility to hit us later this week. Tomorrow should be much of the same in terms of very little cloud coverage, but now that the cold front has passed we can expect to see some warmer temperatures for tomorrow.
Fair
Temperature: 33 degrees F
Dew Point: 14 degrees F
Wind Speed: 11 MPH
Wind Direction: West
Humidity: 47%
Today was again much like yesterday. Temperatures were below average for this time of year, but the sun was shining for most of the day. Throughout the day there was scattered cloud coverage with most of it having dissipated by now. The storm that was over the Rockies yesterday has moved south and we will most likely not see any precipitation here within the next 24 hours. There is another storm forming over Colorado right now and that storm has the possibility to hit us later this week. Tomorrow should be much of the same in terms of very little cloud coverage, but now that the cold front has passed we can expect to see some warmer temperatures for tomorrow.
Monday, April 1, 2013
April 1, 2013
Current Conditions
Sunny
Temperature: 29 degrees F
Dew Point: 13 degrees F
Wind Speed: 16 MPH
Wind Direction: West
Humidity: 42%
It stayed cool as it was yesterday, but overall it was a beautiful sunny day! We only reached a high of 30 degrees F today and the wind was somewhat breezy throughout the day. There is a gigantic cold front that is currently stretched out from Washington to Maine and dipping as far south as Texas and Georgia. We can expect temperatures to be on the cooler side for the next day or so, but it should remain clear and sunny. Behind the cold front is a large pocket of low pressure stretching north to south across the entire Rockies. If that moves in our direction we can expect some precipitation by later this week.
Sunny
Temperature: 29 degrees F
Dew Point: 13 degrees F
Wind Speed: 16 MPH
Wind Direction: West
Humidity: 42%
It stayed cool as it was yesterday, but overall it was a beautiful sunny day! We only reached a high of 30 degrees F today and the wind was somewhat breezy throughout the day. There is a gigantic cold front that is currently stretched out from Washington to Maine and dipping as far south as Texas and Georgia. We can expect temperatures to be on the cooler side for the next day or so, but it should remain clear and sunny. Behind the cold front is a large pocket of low pressure stretching north to south across the entire Rockies. If that moves in our direction we can expect some precipitation by later this week.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
March 27, 2013
Current Conditions
Fair
Temperature: 42 degrees F
Dew Point: 13 degrees F
Wind Speed: Calm
Wind Direction: Calm
Humidity: 32 %
There has to be some sort of storm coming soon because Eau Claire can't have this many nice days in a row. Once again it was beautiful and mild in Eau Claire allowing for a good amount of snow to melt. Scattered cloud coverage around the area consisting mostly of cirrus clouds. We are currently sitting in an area of high pressure which means we should have good weather for the next 24 hours. The rest of the country is experiencing much of the same weather with a possible storm forming over Colorado and Wyoming that could head this way in the next couple days. Another not so spectacular day for weather happenings, but I'm sure most are starting to get spring fever and more of these days are welcomed.
Fair
Temperature: 42 degrees F
Dew Point: 13 degrees F
Wind Speed: Calm
Wind Direction: Calm
Humidity: 32 %
There has to be some sort of storm coming soon because Eau Claire can't have this many nice days in a row. Once again it was beautiful and mild in Eau Claire allowing for a good amount of snow to melt. Scattered cloud coverage around the area consisting mostly of cirrus clouds. We are currently sitting in an area of high pressure which means we should have good weather for the next 24 hours. The rest of the country is experiencing much of the same weather with a possible storm forming over Colorado and Wyoming that could head this way in the next couple days. Another not so spectacular day for weather happenings, but I'm sure most are starting to get spring fever and more of these days are welcomed.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
March 26, 2013
Current Conditions
Cloudy
Temperature: 36 degrees F
Dew Point: 21 degrees F
Wind Speed: 4 MPH
Wind Direction: North
Humidity: 54%
As I predicted yesterday, today was another beautiful mild day with some cloud coverage. Currently it has become overcast with cumulus fractostratus clouds. With very little wind coming from the north and the temperatures in the mid to high thirties today made for a very comfortable day. The forecast for tomorrow looks like much of the same as well. The clouds tell us that there is a possibility of precipitation tonight, but a stationary front over the Rockies should prevent that from turning into much more than a few flurries. The jet stream should move an area of high pressure into our area sometime tomorrow which should make for some more favorable conditions such as what we had today.
Cloudy
Temperature: 36 degrees F
Dew Point: 21 degrees F
Wind Speed: 4 MPH
Wind Direction: North
Humidity: 54%
As I predicted yesterday, today was another beautiful mild day with some cloud coverage. Currently it has become overcast with cumulus fractostratus clouds. With very little wind coming from the north and the temperatures in the mid to high thirties today made for a very comfortable day. The forecast for tomorrow looks like much of the same as well. The clouds tell us that there is a possibility of precipitation tonight, but a stationary front over the Rockies should prevent that from turning into much more than a few flurries. The jet stream should move an area of high pressure into our area sometime tomorrow which should make for some more favorable conditions such as what we had today.
Monday, March 25, 2013
March 25, 2013
Current Conditions
Partly Cloudy
Temperature: 36 degrees F
Dew Point: 19 degrees F
Wind Speed: 12 MPH
Wind Direction: North
Humidity: 50%
Well at least its not snowing... After spending a week on the beaches of Panama City, Florida I have returned to the crisp air of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Weather conditions were not all that bad today with highs getting up into the mid thirties with a brisk wind coming from the north. We are currently in the high upswing of a trough reaching down into Texas which means clear skies for the most part and fair weather conditions. Right now we have scattered cloud coverage with many cumulus humilis clouds. For tomorrow and in the coming days expect much of the same conditions with partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures in the thirties. Hopefully a few days like this will melt most of the snow so I can hit the links soon!
Partly Cloudy
Temperature: 36 degrees F
Dew Point: 19 degrees F
Wind Speed: 12 MPH
Wind Direction: North
Humidity: 50%
Well at least its not snowing... After spending a week on the beaches of Panama City, Florida I have returned to the crisp air of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Weather conditions were not all that bad today with highs getting up into the mid thirties with a brisk wind coming from the north. We are currently in the high upswing of a trough reaching down into Texas which means clear skies for the most part and fair weather conditions. Right now we have scattered cloud coverage with many cumulus humilis clouds. For tomorrow and in the coming days expect much of the same conditions with partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures in the thirties. Hopefully a few days like this will melt most of the snow so I can hit the links soon!
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
March 13, 2013
Current Conditions
Sunny
Temperature: 25 degrees F
Dew Point: 3 degrees F
Wind Speed: 12 MPH
Wind Direction: NW
Humidity: 31%
Beautiful sunny day for today's weather. Temperatures will continue to rise throughout the day most likely topping off around the mid to low thirties. Winds coming out of the northwest make it seem a little colder then 25 degrees, but the constant sun is counteracting that. Cloud cover is minimal with a few high cirrus clouds. Weather across the country is relatively the same with high pressure systems to our west and a stationary front still sitting over the Rocky Mountains. Winds coming from the northwest will bring a patch of precipitation currently sitting over the middle of Canada our way tonight and there is a slim chance that we could see a few snow showers overnight. After that possible snowfall tonight we should see more clear conditions for the rest of the week with temperatures continuing to rise. Below are the current weather, wind, and water vapor maps.
Sunny
Temperature: 25 degrees F
Dew Point: 3 degrees F
Wind Speed: 12 MPH
Wind Direction: NW
Humidity: 31%
Beautiful sunny day for today's weather. Temperatures will continue to rise throughout the day most likely topping off around the mid to low thirties. Winds coming out of the northwest make it seem a little colder then 25 degrees, but the constant sun is counteracting that. Cloud cover is minimal with a few high cirrus clouds. Weather across the country is relatively the same with high pressure systems to our west and a stationary front still sitting over the Rocky Mountains. Winds coming from the northwest will bring a patch of precipitation currently sitting over the middle of Canada our way tonight and there is a slim chance that we could see a few snow showers overnight. After that possible snowfall tonight we should see more clear conditions for the rest of the week with temperatures continuing to rise. Below are the current weather, wind, and water vapor maps.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
March 7, 2013
Current Conditions
Sunny
Temperature: 27 degrees F
Dew Point: 13 degrees F
Wind Speed: 5 MPH
Wind Direction: SSE
Humidity: 47%
It was a beautiful day in Eau Claire today! The sunny conditions and warm temperatures melted a lot of the snow and this will most likely continue until Saturday. Currently we have a warm front heading in our direction followed by a series of low pressure systems. This will most likely bring a rain and snow mix for the weekend. There was minimal cloud cover all day and most clouds in the sky were high cirrus clouds. Other than that there is really not a whole lot to report. It was a boring day for weather happenings, but it was very enjoyable!
Sunny
Temperature: 27 degrees F
Dew Point: 13 degrees F
Wind Speed: 5 MPH
Wind Direction: SSE
Humidity: 47%
It was a beautiful day in Eau Claire today! The sunny conditions and warm temperatures melted a lot of the snow and this will most likely continue until Saturday. Currently we have a warm front heading in our direction followed by a series of low pressure systems. This will most likely bring a rain and snow mix for the weekend. There was minimal cloud cover all day and most clouds in the sky were high cirrus clouds. Other than that there is really not a whole lot to report. It was a boring day for weather happenings, but it was very enjoyable!
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
March 5, 2013
Current Conditions
Light Snow Showers
Temperature: 26 degrees F
Dew Point: 22 degrees F
Wind Speed: 9 MPH
Wind Direction: North
Humidity: 80%
Hopefully the last snowfall of the winter season brought us a solid 5+ inches today. This morning was rather cold and windy, but temperatures continued to rise throughout the day and wind speeds slowed somewhat also leaving us with a very comfortable current temperature of 26 degrees. Current cloud cover is overcast with nimbostratus clouds. The weather should start to clear up the rest of the week with very little weather activity to the west. There is a small system over Nevada right now that might be carried our way by the jet stream, but if the storm does continue in our direction it won't be here for a few days. Overall, we should be looking forward to clearer skies and warmer temperatures for most of the week.
Light Snow Showers
Temperature: 26 degrees F
Dew Point: 22 degrees F
Wind Speed: 9 MPH
Wind Direction: North
Humidity: 80%
Hopefully the last snowfall of the winter season brought us a solid 5+ inches today. This morning was rather cold and windy, but temperatures continued to rise throughout the day and wind speeds slowed somewhat also leaving us with a very comfortable current temperature of 26 degrees. Current cloud cover is overcast with nimbostratus clouds. The weather should start to clear up the rest of the week with very little weather activity to the west. There is a small system over Nevada right now that might be carried our way by the jet stream, but if the storm does continue in our direction it won't be here for a few days. Overall, we should be looking forward to clearer skies and warmer temperatures for most of the week.
Friday, February 22, 2013
February 22, 2013
Current Conditions
Cloudy
Temperature: 27 degrees F
Dew Point: 21 degrees F
Wind Speed: 5 MPH
Wind Direction: NW
Humidity: 76%
Winter Storm Q finally arrived early this morning bringing with it a good amount of snowfall. In total we got nearly 6 inches of snow throughout the day. The snow should continue lightly tonight, but we should have already seen the worst of this snow storm. Now that this storm has passed for the most part, weather conditions are going to mellow out for the next few days. Temperatures should remain in the teens and high twenties. Hopefully this is one of the last snow storm we will have this season and we start to see spring like conditions in the beginning of March.
Cloudy
Temperature: 27 degrees F
Dew Point: 21 degrees F
Wind Speed: 5 MPH
Wind Direction: NW
Humidity: 76%
Winter Storm Q finally arrived early this morning bringing with it a good amount of snowfall. In total we got nearly 6 inches of snow throughout the day. The snow should continue lightly tonight, but we should have already seen the worst of this snow storm. Now that this storm has passed for the most part, weather conditions are going to mellow out for the next few days. Temperatures should remain in the teens and high twenties. Hopefully this is one of the last snow storm we will have this season and we start to see spring like conditions in the beginning of March.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
February 21, 2012
Current Conditions
Mostly Cloudy
Temperature: 20 degrees F
Dew Point: 9 degrees F
Wind Speed: 7 MPH
Wind Direction: ENE
Humidity: 56%
The warmer temperatures have arrived which can only mean one thing. Winter Storm Q is heading our way quickly. The storm is currently pounding most of the lower Midwest and is heading in our direction. There is a low pressure system right over Texas right now with an occluded front directly north of it. These two should push north in our direction bringing with it some snow fall for early tomorrow morning and most of the day. Wind speeds should increase throughout tonight and stormy conditions should start around 3 AM tomorrow. The second map below shows the water vapor in the atmosphere and there is a lot of it right now over Minnesota and most of Wisconsin. Cross your fingers for heavy snowfall and class cancellations tomorrow so we can start our weekend early!
Mostly Cloudy
Temperature: 20 degrees F
Dew Point: 9 degrees F
Wind Speed: 7 MPH
Wind Direction: ENE
Humidity: 56%
The warmer temperatures have arrived which can only mean one thing. Winter Storm Q is heading our way quickly. The storm is currently pounding most of the lower Midwest and is heading in our direction. There is a low pressure system right over Texas right now with an occluded front directly north of it. These two should push north in our direction bringing with it some snow fall for early tomorrow morning and most of the day. Wind speeds should increase throughout tonight and stormy conditions should start around 3 AM tomorrow. The second map below shows the water vapor in the atmosphere and there is a lot of it right now over Minnesota and most of Wisconsin. Cross your fingers for heavy snowfall and class cancellations tomorrow so we can start our weekend early!
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
February 20, 2013
Current Conditions
Clear
Temperature: 11 degrees F
Dew Point: 2 degrees F
Wind Speed: 5 MPH
Wind Direction: WNW
Humidity: 61%
I jumped the gun a little bit on the warmer weather forecast yesterday. It was frigid walking to class this morning at 8 AM. Also I was a little early on the snow prediction, the low pressure system is just forming over the Rockies right now, so that means we probably won't see snow till late tomorrow night. It did warm up slightly during the day and the sunny conditions along with a very light wind made it feel a great deal warmer. I expect the temperatures to dip down below zero again tonight and hopefully followed by some warmer temperatures tomorrow during the day. Hopefully this storm hurries up a little bit so there isn't a huge storm over the weekend!
Clear
Temperature: 11 degrees F
Dew Point: 2 degrees F
Wind Speed: 5 MPH
Wind Direction: WNW
Humidity: 61%
I jumped the gun a little bit on the warmer weather forecast yesterday. It was frigid walking to class this morning at 8 AM. Also I was a little early on the snow prediction, the low pressure system is just forming over the Rockies right now, so that means we probably won't see snow till late tomorrow night. It did warm up slightly during the day and the sunny conditions along with a very light wind made it feel a great deal warmer. I expect the temperatures to dip down below zero again tonight and hopefully followed by some warmer temperatures tomorrow during the day. Hopefully this storm hurries up a little bit so there isn't a huge storm over the weekend!
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
February 19, 2012
Current Conditions
Clear
Temperature: 9 degrees F
Dew Point: -6 degrees F
Wind Speed: 12 MPH
Wind Direction: Northwest
Humidity: 43%
After all that beautiful weather over the past week or so it has finally gone back to bitter cold conditions. The temperature may read 9 degrees F right now, but with a brisk wind coming out of the northwest it makes it feel like -6 degrees F. The low pressure system for winter storm Q is forming over the Rocky Mountains right now and it will continue to head in our direction over the next couple days. This winter storm will bring a good amount of snow, but nothing compared to what is going to get dumped on Nebraska and the lower Midwest. There is hope in sight for warmer temperatures though for the rest of the week, or at least warmer then today. The second map below shows how little water vapor is in the air as well which makes it feel even more bitterly cold. Today was a boring and miserable day for weather, but as the week goes on we will begin to see more exciting weather happenings in our area and throughout most of the Midwest!
Clear
Temperature: 9 degrees F
Dew Point: -6 degrees F
Wind Speed: 12 MPH
Wind Direction: Northwest
Humidity: 43%
After all that beautiful weather over the past week or so it has finally gone back to bitter cold conditions. The temperature may read 9 degrees F right now, but with a brisk wind coming out of the northwest it makes it feel like -6 degrees F. The low pressure system for winter storm Q is forming over the Rocky Mountains right now and it will continue to head in our direction over the next couple days. This winter storm will bring a good amount of snow, but nothing compared to what is going to get dumped on Nebraska and the lower Midwest. There is hope in sight for warmer temperatures though for the rest of the week, or at least warmer then today. The second map below shows how little water vapor is in the air as well which makes it feel even more bitterly cold. Today was a boring and miserable day for weather, but as the week goes on we will begin to see more exciting weather happenings in our area and throughout most of the Midwest!
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
February 13, 2013
Current Conditions
Light Snow Showers
Temperature: 33 degrees F
Dew Point: 28 degrees F
Wind Speed: 6 mph
Wind Direction: South
Humidity: 82%
Another beautiful day in Eau Claire. The high temperatures have removed more snow and ice in one day than the city snow removal have removed in the past week! This won't last for long though because we have snow showers moving into our area tonight. A low pressure system to our west will continue to move toward us due to the jet stream behavior. Temperatures will remain around freezing creating slippery conditions on the roads and sidewalks.
Light Snow Showers
Temperature: 33 degrees F
Dew Point: 28 degrees F
Wind Speed: 6 mph
Wind Direction: South
Humidity: 82%
Another beautiful day in Eau Claire. The high temperatures have removed more snow and ice in one day than the city snow removal have removed in the past week! This won't last for long though because we have snow showers moving into our area tonight. A low pressure system to our west will continue to move toward us due to the jet stream behavior. Temperatures will remain around freezing creating slippery conditions on the roads and sidewalks.
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