weather 2/28/12

This storm that formed out in the Rockies also known as a Colorado low, will be the most significant storm for this entire winter. However, it appears that the worst of the storm will pass north of Eau Claire which is unfortunate for all of those, including myself who were hoping for classes to be cancelled tomorrow. The Eau Claire area is only expected to receive around 1-3 inches of snow, along with sleet, ice, and rain mixed in at times as well. There is also a small chance for there to be ice accumulating throughout the rest of Tuesday and into Wednesday morning. Regardless travel will be very hazardous and especially with the ice/sleet is not advised. As the low pressure system moves into the upper midwest moisture from the gulf will pump up into the region providiign the areas north where the system is moving with abundant snowfall, up to a foot in places or more. Areas to the south in the moist warmer air will recieve less snow, or just recieve rain/ice. Currently, the temperature is just above freezing and the winds are from the SE at 10mph. This is good news that there will be at least some snow in the afternoon. The graphics below illustrate the storm and its predicted track.