New Years Eve 2008 Weather Outlook

Wednesday, December 31st Weather Outlook; Northeast System, Plains/West System

12:00PM

On Wednesday, a system will continue to push through the Northeast, while a system continue to push through the West and into the Plains. Snow will be likly in the Northeast through the day, as a sytem moves along the coast. Accumulations are likely, with some areas getting over 6 inches. In the northwest and Northern Plains, a clipper system will be moving through, bringing snow to the area. Accumulations are likely, especially in the higher terrain in the Northwest. Below is the thunderstorm and snowfall outlook for Wednesday.

December 29-31st 2008 Plains/Midwest/Great Lakes/Northeast Clipper

Monday-Wednesday Plains/Midwest/Great Lakes/Northeast Clipper

12:00PM

A clipper system will quickly move through the region, Monday-Wednesday. A swath of snow will be likely on the north side of the system, from the Dakota’s to the Northeast. Heavy accumulations of 9-12 inches will be possible from North Dakota into Wisconsin, and 6-9 inches possible in portions of the Northeast, as the system wraps up along the coast. Below is the snowdall forecast for this system.

Tuesday, December 30th 2008 Weather Outlook

Tuesday’s Weather Outlook; Plains/Midwest/ Great Lakes System, West System

8:45PM

On Tuesday, a system will continue to push through the Plains, Midwest, and Great Lakes, while another system pushes into the West. Snow will be likely from the Dakota’s into the Great Lakes through the day, as a clipper system moves through the area. Accumulations are likely, with some areas picking up around 6 inches. In the Northwest, a new system will begin to push onshore with raina nd snow likely. Below is the thunderstorm and snowfall otulook for Tuesday.

Monday, December 29th 2008 Weather Outlook

Monday’s Weather Outlook; West/Plains/Midwest System, Great Lakes System

11:00PM

On Monday, a fast moving clipper will move through the Great Lakes, while another clipper system moves through the Northwest and into the Northern Plains. snow will be possilbe early int he day across the Northern Great Lakes, as a clipper system moves through. 1-3 inches of snow may be possible. In the Northwest and Northern Plains, snow will be likely, as yet another clipper system moves through the area. Accumulations over 6 inches will be likely. Below is the thunderstorm and snowfall outlook for Monday.

Sunday, December 28th 2008 Weather Outlook

Sunday’s Weather Outlook; Great Lakes/Northeast/Southeast System, West System

8:00PM

On Sunday, a system will continue to push eastward, into the Northeast and Southeast, while a new system continues to affect the Northwest. Showers and storms will be possible across the Southeast and Northeast through the day. Snow will be possible in the reat Lakes, on the northern side of the storm. In the West, a system will continue to push onshore, with snow and rain. accumulations are likely. Below is the thunderstorm and snowfall outlook for Sunday.

Saturday, December 27th 2008 Weather Outlook

Saturday’s Weather Outlook; Plains/Midwest/Great Lakes/Mississippi Valley System

10:30PM

On Saturday, a system will continue to push through the Central U.S. Showers and storms will be likely in the great Lakes and Mississippi Valley, and a front moves through. There is a moderate risk for severe storms in Missouri, Illinois, and Arkansas. With avaliable instibility, and good dynamics, storms will become severe. The main threats will be damaging winds, hail,a nd some tornadoes. On the north side of the system, snow and ice will be likely, as cold air is brought intot eh system. Accumulations are likely. Below is the severe weather and snowfall outlook for Saturday.

Friday, December 26th 2008 Weather Outlook

Firday’s Weather Outlook; West/Plains/Midwest/Great Lakes/Mississippi Valley System

9:00PM

On Friday, a system will continue to push east into the Plains. Showers and storms will be likely in the Plains and Great Lakes, as warm air moves in from the south. There is a slight risk for severe storms in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. With limited instibility, and a strong system moving through, storms are expected to become severe, with the main threats being damaging winds and hail . In the West and Northern Plains, cold air will wrap into the system, snow will be likely with several inches of accumulation likely. Below is the severe weather and snowfall otulook for Friday.

Christmas Day 2008 Weather Outlook

Thursday, December 25th Weather Outlook

12:00PM

On Thursday, a system will continue to push through the West, as it begings to affect the Plains and Midwest. A mix of snow and ice will be possible in the Northern Plains and Midwest, as warm air advection sets in. In the West, snow will be possible across much of the region, with rain likely in the Southwest. accumulations of snow are likely. Below is the Christmas Day Outlook.

Christmas Eve 2008 Weather Outlook

Wednesday, December 24th Weather Outlook

12:00PM

On Wednesday, a storm system will continue to push through the Great Lakes, Northeast, and Southeast. As a system continues to push into the West. Snow will be possible in the Great Lakes and northern portions of the Northeast, on the north side of a system. Ice will be possilbe on the southern edge of the snow in the Northeast. In the Ohio Valley and Southeast, showers and storms will be possible. Some storms may be severe in the Southeast, with the main threats being damaging winds and hail. In the West, a system will continue to push into the area. Rain will be possible in the Southwest, while snow will be likely in the higher and lower elevations elsewhere. Below is the Christmas Eve Forecast.

December 22-24th 2008 Plains/Midwest/Great Lakes Winter Storm

Monday-Wednesday Plains/Midwest/Great Lakes Winter Storm

6:00PM

Yet another Winter storm will be moving through the region, Monday into Wednesday. Heavy snow will be possible from the Plains and into the Great Lakes, while ice will be possible on the southern edge of the snow. Snow will likely continue into Christmas Eve across the Great Lakes, as the system pulls out of the region. Snow accumulations may reach 6-9 inches from Northern Illinois up into Michigan. From Central Illinois to the Northeast, ice will be possible, until the precipitation turns to rain. Below is the snowfall outlook for this system.