Category: arctic cold

Special Weather Statement from MemphisWeather.net

January 14, 2009

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Erik Proseus

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arctic cold, special weather statement

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENTNWS-MEMPHIS TN / MEMPHISWEATHER.NET650 AM CST WED JAN 14 2009 …VERY COLD TEMPERATURES EXPECTED ACROSS THE MID SOUTH WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING… AN ARCTIC COLD FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS THE MID SOUTH THIS EVENING AND OVERNIGHT HELPING TO USHER IN A VERY COLD AIRMASS. TEMPERATURES ARE FORECAST TO DROP QUICKLY BEHIND THE…
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No snow, but plenty of cold

January 13, 2009

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Erik Proseus

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arctic cold, forecast

So we didn’t get any flurries this morning, but part 1 of the Arctic cold has definitely arrived. Temps have fallen since the cold front moved through around 4am this morning and are currently sitting in the mid 30s. I expect the temperatures to stay put between 33-37 today with clouds departing by early afternoon.…
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Arctic cold blast ready to pounce on Mid-South

January 11, 2009

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Erik Proseus

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arctic cold, forecast

Like the Memphis Tiger basketball team’s nationally-ranked defense, Arctic cold is poised to pounce on the Mid-South later this week. We all know it’s coming, but how fierce will it be? This could be the coldest air of the season, and will rank right up (or down) there with Dec. 22 when the high was…
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I have a great job! (and proof of it)

January 9, 2009

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Erik Proseus

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arctic cold, best jobs

According to a study and subsequent article by CareerCast.com and re-printed by the Wall Street Journal among others, Meteorologists have the 15th best job among a list of 200! Factor weighed include Stress, Work Environment, Physical Demands, Income and Outlook. See the full article and rankings here. I know there are several fellow Mets out…
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Welcome Winter!

December 21, 2008

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Erik Proseus

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arctic cold, forecast, winter

As the winter solstice occurred this morning at 6:04am CST, winter was ushered in with unreasonably (in my opinion) cold temperatures as Arctic high pressure settles overhead. The high today occurred at midnight as cold air poured into the Mid-South behind a strong front that pushed through last evening. Mid-day highs are running around 30…
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