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Freezing Rain/ Sleet/ Snow Video January 28th, 2010.

Music and Ice January 28th, 2010 Oklahoma Wow!

Excellent Coverage of Ice in Norman, Oklahoma by Tornado Videos.net Meteorologist:)
It’s Snow and Wind in Enid, Oklahoma north northwest of Oklahoma City!!

Comparing Seattle Television Extended Forecasts in Seattle/4th Week

1ST Week 01/04-01/08             1st)  Q-13  -17 points     2nd) KOMO -23      3rd)  KING, -24      4th)  KIRO -26.   Q had a great week of Forecasting.

2ND Week 01/11-01/15             1st) KIRO -30                 2nd)Q-13 -31            3rd)KOMO -32      4th) KING  -38.

3RD Week 01/19-01/22              1st) KOMO -32,             2nd) Q-13  -36         3rd) KING  -43       4th) KIRO  -47.

4TH Week 01/26-01/30             1st)KIRO  -25,                2nd) KOMO -26      3rd)  KING -27        4th) Q-13   -29. (This was almost a 4 way tie).

Since Monday the 4th of January, 2010 I have been comparing OFFICIAL low temperatures and high temperatures to the 4 television stations in the Seattle market.   I simply look at the highs & the lows & match them with the Official Reading.  I will continue posting the weekly results.  Good Luck to all forecasters:)  Below is the 4th week in progress.

Tuesday’s Official reading on the 26th for Seattle 38/48 & No Rainfall///Q-13:  38/52  Dead on for the low, -4 high= -4/// KIRO: 38/51 Dead on for the low, -3 high= -3///KING 37/50 Dry -1 low, -2 high= -3///KOMO: 39/48 Dry -1 low, Dead on for high= -1

Wednesday’s Official reading on the 27th for Seattle 35/49 & No Rainfall///Q-13: 38/54, -3 low, -5 high= -8///KIRO: 38/52, -3 low, -3 high = -6///KING: 39/50, -4 low, -1 high=-5///KOMO: 36/50, -1 low, Dead on for high= -1

Thursday’s Official reading Jan. 28th for Seattle  41/55 & Dry Again///Q-13: 38/57, -3 low, -2 high= -5/// KIRO7: 40/53, -1 low, -4 high= -5///KING: 40/51, -1 low, -4 high=-5///KOMO4: 37/49, -4 low, -6 high = off by -10

Friday’s Official reading Jan. 29th for Seattle  44/56 .02″ of Rain///Q-13: 42/53 -2 low, -3 high= -5///KIRO: 42/50 -2 low, -6 high= -8///KING: 40/49 -4 low,-7 high = -11///KOMO4   40/48 -4 low,-8 high= -12

Saturday’s Official reading Jan. 30th for Seattle  43/48 .18″ of Rain ///Q-13:  40/52  -3 low,-4 high= -7///KIRO:  41/49 -2 low, -1 high = -3 ///KING:  41/49  -2 low, -1 high= -3 ///KOMO4:  42/47 -1 low/-1 high= -2

Warmest January on Record, 2010 ?

It has been very wet in Western Washington January 2010(5.89″ of Rain in Seattle so far-Normal is 4.33″), and the area has experienced warm temperatures.  January 2010 may very well go down as the WARMEST on RECORD for Many Locations.

Sea-Tac Airport(Records kept since 1945)

January 2010 through the 25th we have an average of 47.2 degrees.  1) 46.6 in 2006  2) 46.4 in 1995  3) 45.7 in 2003  4) 44.9 in

Record Warmth in January in the Pacific Northwest !!

1983  5th) 44.9  in 1994

Olympia(Records kept since 1948)

January 2010 through the 25th 43.9 degrees as an average so far  1) 44.0 in 1953  2) 43.3 in 2003   3) 42.9 in 1994  4th) 42.8 in 2006  5th) 42.7 in 1958  (Quillayute has an average of 46.7 through the 25th, and that is a record so far) (Bellingham has an average of 45.9, and that is a record so far) (Hoquiam has an average of 46.9 so far and that is a record so far)

The warmer than normal temperatures are largely attributed to El Nino.   Even though the snow level in the mountains has been low enough for a great snow pack so far.

Severe Winter Storm 01/28-29 Oklahoma, Part of Texas, New Mexico, AK, MO & KY

Winter Weather Alerts 01/27 in Pink/Blue & Purple/Utah/Kentucky/NM/OK/N.TX/AR/TN

Winter Storm Warnings in Pink on 01/29 from E. OK to Virginia !

A strong winter storm is developing for the southern plain states Thursday the 28th into Friday January 29th.   Freezing rain will accumulate on power lines and elevated surfaces during the day Thursday in the Texas Panhandle and all of Oklahoma, including Oklahoma City and Tulsa.  Ice accumulations could be 1/4″ to 1″ along with sleet and snow on top of the ice. The heaviest snow and sleet will occur from the Texas Panhandle  into north central Oklahoma where 6-12″ is expected with a gusty N to NE wind blowing and drifting the snow.  Oklahoma City on Jan. 28th has Freezing Rain and Sleet 31 for the high and wind gusts over 30 miles per hour with more on the night of the 28th ICE accumulations, then snow.  The snow ends before noon on Friday the 29th, but the gusts continue. Sunny Saturday, Cold 30.   Everyone in these areas should have a Winter Storm plan.  Avoid or delay travel so you are not caught in a dangerous situation.  Even small amounts of freezing rain or drizzle, sleet or snow can cause significant travel problems.  A Winter Strom SAFETY KIT will be critical should you lose your power and/or water service.  A 3-Day supply of water and food for all people in the apartment/condo/house is a great idea. Don’t forget the pets!  Batteries/flashlights and medical supplies should also be in place and checked.  Keep a kit in your vehicle if you attempt travel.

By the way, New York State is also seeing a lot of Lake Effect Snow Again!

As of Jan. 28th-The Blue(Watches) are now Pink(Warning for ICE & SNOW)

Dallas/Ft. Worth Heavy Showers and Thunderstorms on Thursday, then possible freezing rain Thursday Night into early Friday and Gusty wind.  COLD on Friday only near Freezing.  Sunny & Chilly over the weekend  with highs in the 40s.

ICE Accumulations in Oklahoma 01/28

Mainly Snow in Missouri & Illinois 01/28

Blizzard Warning in MN & Des Moines, Iowa 01/25

Snow in the Mountains :) January 25th, 2010 -West Coast

WhistlerBlackcomb 20 cm New in 24 hours
Mt. Baker: A FOOT of New Snow in 24 hours
Snoqualmie Pass: 8″ New in 24 hours
Stevens Pass: 8″ in 24 hours
Crystal Mtn. WA A FOOT in 24 hours
Lake Tahoe: 3″ New in 24 hours

Boston Weatherman Makes Unfortunate comparison to Snowfall Measurement

Boston Weatherman Makes UNFORTUNATE comparison to SNOWFALL MEASUREMENT! Oh No He didn’t ! Did He Really? 

Strong Winds & Heavy Rain in New York City/Long Island/CT/N. NJ 01/25

What a WINDY & RAINY day in Manhattan 01/25/10!!!   A very tight pressure gradient set up ahead of an approaching cold front on Monday January 25th, 2010.  Heavy rainfall was a problem with numerous Flash Flood WARNINGS in upstate New York.  The heavy rainfall mixed down stronger winds from aloft mostly in the late morning and into the afternoon and intensity diminished by  evening after the passage of the cold front.  Rainfall confirmed 01/25 Danbury CT 2.40″, Ridgewood, NJ 1.93″, Ramsey, NJ 1.85, East Orange, NJ 1.50″, Brooklyn 1.46″, Central Park 1.22″, LGA 1.03″, Suffern, NY 1.97″,  White Plains 2.01″, Rye, NY 1.27″.

Wind Gusts on the 25th of January: Bridgeport, CT 43 miles per hour, Teterboro, NJ 54 mph, Newark 41 mph, Brooklyn 50 mph, LGA 55 mph, JFK 52 mph, Islip, NY 52 mph, Westhampton Beach 44 mph, White Plains, NY 62 mph.

There was a High Wind WARNING in effect until 6 pm for New York City, extreme NE New Jersey, Long Island, A 5 Bouros, Most of Connecticut, RI, and SE MA for a sustained south wind of 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 60 to 70 miles per hour.

High Wind Warning in Orange/Flood Watch in Green/Flooding in Red

Flash Flood Warnings in Red/Heavy Rain & Snow Melt=Flooding Upstate NY

Winter Weather Advisory-West Slopes of the Cascades until 6am on 01/25

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the West Slopes of the North and Central Cascades until 6am Monday, January 01/25/10.  A cold front is moving across W. Washington and the snow level is around 3,000 ft.   6 to 9″ of new snow is expected to accumulate overnight.  2 to 5″ has already fallen as of 7pm January 24th, Happy Birthday Dad

Snoqualmie Pass Sunday evening January 24th

Winter Weather Advisory in Purple until 6am on Jan. 25th.

Flash Flood Watch for New York City Late on 01/24/10 to 01/25/10

A Flash Flood Watch is up for S. Connecticut, NE New Jersey and SE New York including New York City & Long Island from Sunday evening January 24th through Monday Afternoon.  1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain is expected across the Tri-State with locally higher amounts possible.  Showers and Thunderstorms are likely!  The primary threat across the region is Flash Flooding of quick responding streams and small rivers and URBAN areas including New York City.

A strong Southerly flow ahead of a strong storm system moving into the Great Lakes Sunday night will PUMP a ton of moisture into the region.

1.5 to 2.5" of Rain is Forecast as an average in the Watch Areas

Monday Jan. 25th, 2010 Fronts and Low Pressure