Two storm chances next week–changes likely in forecast!!

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The models have been hinting at two large storms next week–or, what we are really seeing is the likelihood of one large storm in multiple waves, split up like two separate storms.   These are generally impulses that spin up off of the main low pressure center—so we usually see multiple waves.  This is fairly common of large storms of this nature.

The ECMWF runs yesterday were pulling the brunt of the storm over MN near Halloween, with a preliminary part of the storm on Tuesday.  Now, the normally reliable ECMWF seems to pull it further away on Halloween and after.

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Outlook for MN: First Snow Chances

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You have probably been hearing of snow chances on your local news forecasts… and yes, it is looking more and more likely.

Change happens quickly in Minnesota this time of year.  We can go from late season severe weather to early season snowfall like the flip of a light switch.  For those of you that didn’t know, South Dakota and Wyoming have already been blasted by some early season snowfall–measured in FEET.  Some places got upwards of 4 or 5 feet, with drifts that buried homes, and killed over 100,000 animals/cattle.  We won’t see anything like that, but the first couple of snowfalls always seem to generate some buzz–and certainly some unwanted excitement on the roads.

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October 1st through October 6th: MSP Forecast

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I am back to blogging here.  There has been a long gap due to my busy schedule.  I will try to stay on top of this more.

This is a blog you need to read!  Chances for Tornadoes, Severe weather, and SNOW?!?

We have a diverse storm system moving in this week, and it looks like it will be a very large one.  Severe weather, strong tornadoes, damaging winds, and early season snowfalls are all a part of this storm that looks like it will approach our area Wednesday Evening and last through Saturday/Sunday.

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