Yesterday, the Louisville National Weather Service posted an image illustrating how the snowfall from Sunday night into Monday can be seen on visible satellite imagery. This is a common occurrence all across the country during the winter months and the big question is how can we distinguish snow cover from clouds on visible satellite images? […]
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Update on Buffalo Snow
All eyes have been on Buffalo, NY as heavy lake-effect snow pounds the snowbelt. Up to 65 inches of snow (that’s over five feet!) have fallen in Buffalo suburbs so far, and more is unfortunately on the way. Andrew Cuomo, the Governor of New York, has issued a state of emergency for 10 of the snowbelt […]
Accurately Measuring Snowfall
With the first snowfall of the season quickly approaching, there isn’t a better time than now to help improve your snowfall measuring skills. Many feel like this is a fairly simple procedure, much like measuring rainfall. However, it isn’t as simple as one might think. Rain is easy to measure compared to snow! Learn […]
Latest Details Regarding Snow Potential
Real-Time Bowling Green Weather Radar: Today – Rain – High 42º / Tonight – Rain to Snow – Low 32º 6am 32º – 9am 35º – 12pm 40º – 3pm 42º – 6pm 37º We’ll start off the day cloudy and cold, with rain chances moving into the area by mid morning. Don’t be surprised if some sleet mixes in. […]
Snow Climatology
Now that colder temperatures are sweeping the country and we are getting our first real taste of winter, let’s talk snow in southern Kentucky. Even though there were some unofficial reports of sleet and snow flurries on Halloween night, the first official snowfall of the season has yet to be recorded at the Bowling Green […]
Earliest Snowfall on Record for Rapid City
While the autumnal equinox is still over a week away, Rapid City, South Dakota, received its earliest snowfall on record yesterday. As of Thursday morning, about an inch of snow had fallen in East Rapid City, becoming the earliest snowfall on record since 1888 (Capital Weather Gang). This snowfall is a result of the strong […]
September Snow in Continental U.S.
Here is a word you probably haven’t heard in a while…snow. Even though it is way too early to begin thinking about snow in Kentucky, portions of Montana may get an early-season snowfall tonight. A winter weather advisory has been issued for portions of northern Montana along the Canadian border. This advisory is in effect […]