Snow, Baby. Snow.

Tuesday, January 29 -- 7:00PM

What a crazy day. At noon, it was 73 degrees (the new record high for this date), and by 4:30PM the temperature had plummeted to 23. For all of you math-impaired types out there (like the wife), that's a 50 degree drop in a little over 4 hours. That's not a record temperature drop, but that's still just plain nutty. And did you get a load of this freaking WIND? All I can say is WOW!

This bodes well for the upcoming winter storm that will effect the region Thursday night into Friday. Plenty of cold air in place...plenty of Pacific moisture combining with Gulf moisture headed our way...All indications are that this storm will have a heavy band of 8-10 inches of snow somewhere in the region....the million-dollar question is, "where will that happen?"

Answer: I have no freakin idea. 50 miles north or south of a given line could be the difference between a ton of snow, and just a few flakes.

But...I said it yesterday, and I will say it again: if I was a betting man, I would lay odds on widespread school closings in the STL metro area for Friday. I'd throw a buck down on that!

When I know more, I will post an update.

Til next time.....Think Snow!

-WD

Gear Up, Suckas! Winter is Comin' back with a Vengeance

Monday, January 28 -- 6:00PM

All models are pointing to a major winter storm for late this week. This storm, if it materializes, will be a "Southern Storm," capable of bringing heavy snow to our area. Oh, YEAH!

With cold air up over Alberta headed our way, precipitation from this storm (still currently over the Pacific) should fall as all-snow.

Batten down the hatches! If I was a betting man, I would lay 50/50 odds that schools will be cancelled Friday. That's what you wanted to hear, wasn't it?!?

Stay tuned.

-WD