Category: winter storm

Recap of the March 4-5, 2015 #MemSnow Winter Storm

March 6, 2015

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Erik Proseus

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event recap, snow, winter storm

A major late season winter storm, the last in a long string of winter weather events that started in mid-February, dropped significant amounts of sleet Wednesday evening before changing to snow Wednesday night. By the time most folks woke up Thursday morning, the Mid-South had become a winter wonderland with 2-6″ of snow on top…
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Tuesday night update on Wednesday night’s winter storm [video blog]

March 3, 2015

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, sleet, snow, video, winter storm

15 minute video blog embedded below with details on the Wednesday night winter storm as we see them as of 7pm Tuesday night. Details continue to come together, though some model solutions still seem to be a little questionable. Despite that, impacts are expected to be significant Wednesday night and Thursday. The main change from…
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Monday night details on Wednesday’s winter storm [video blog]

March 2, 2015

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, sleet, snow, video, winter storm

15 minute video blog embedded below with details as we see them as of 9pm Monday night. TIMING, PRECIPITATION TYPES, AND AMOUNTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. The general pattern seems to be coming together though. And for those that want the bottom line, first a graphic from the NWS and then our call on this storm…
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March comes in like a lion, or maybe a snow leopard

March 1, 2015

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, spring, winter storm

Welcome to the first day of meteorological spring! We in the weather business compile seasonal weather and climate stats according to “meteorological seasons.” March-May is considered “spring.” Unfortunately, the first week of March looks more like a continuation of winter (with a one day exception) than spring. Fe”brrrr”-ary recap First, a brief recap of the…
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Thursday evening update on Friday’s winter storm [video blog]

February 19, 2015

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, freezing rain, winter storm

Here’s our evening update on the winter weather expected on Friday via video blog (14 min). Watch for full details or see below for the bottom line. Total precipitation in west TN could exceed 2″ for the weekend. NAM model shown above. Graphic courtesy WxBell. Bottom line Scattered light sleet/snow showers Friday morning become primarily…
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Sunday afternoon update on President’s Day Winter Storm [video blog]

February 15, 2015

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, freezing rain, ice storm, snow, winter storm

I recorded a video update on the winter storm expected across the Mid-South tonight and tomorrow. This information is valid as of 2:30pm Sunday. Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for the entire Mid-South from 6pm tonight to 6pm Monday. Main period of precipitation will be 3am-3pm Monday with the heaviest between 6am-noon. Here are…
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Ten Things You Should Know About Winter Weather Forecasts

February 14, 2015

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Erik Proseus

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snow, winter storm, winter weather

All credit for this goes to Rick Smith of the NWS in Norman, OK and a personal friend. It applies not only to Oklahoma, but here as well. You can substitute “snow” for sleet or freezing rain throughout, depending on the particular scenario. We’ve said it before – winter weather forecasts in the south are…
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Valentine’s Day update on the President’s Day winter storm

February 14, 2015

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, snow, winter storm

It’s Valentine’s Day morning, the sun is shining, it’s in the 50s, and I’m typing a blog on the upcoming winter storm. To my wife: I love you and thank you for your patience and understanding! (She’s awesome y’all…) Now on to what you came here for! Watches/Advisories The NWS has issued a Winter Storm…
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Early look at winter weather potential – Sunday night through Tuesday

February 12, 2015

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, snow, winter storm

An uncertain weather pattern lies ahead, made more difficult by continuous shifts in the mid to long-range model data. The time period of concern is Sunday night through Tuesday evening. Short-term forecast We’ll start with the short-term though. Arctic high pressure has, once again, seeped into the region. If you walked outside this afternoon, you…
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Winter storm still on track – latest information from MWN

March 2, 2014

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Erik Proseus

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ice storm, winter storm

Auto-updating current temperatures across the metro. Auto-updating radar imagery. Click here for precip-typed loop from MWN (or here for mobile users). 9:15pm Sunday: Temps are finally starting to get to the freezing point in Shelby County, and as regional radar shows, there is still several hours of precipitation to go. The Storm Prediction Center issued…
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Winter Storm Warning posted as March comes in like a lion

March 1, 2014

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Erik Proseus

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ice storm, winter storm, winter weather

Computer model data continues to indicate the likelihood of a potentially significant winter storm late Sunday in the metro. As confidence increases and models remain in good agreement as to the potential, the Winter Storm Watch for most of the metro counties has been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning. The warning is issued when…
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Mother Nature ignores the calendar as the never-ending winter continues

February 28, 2014

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, winter storm

Meteorological spring begins tomorrow and astronomical spring is only 3 weeks away, but it appears our furry friend Phil may have been on to something a month ago! Another in a seemingly never-ending chain of Arctic outbreaks will push through the Mid-South late this weekend with yet another round of winter weather possible. So far…
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FAQ on this weekend’s winter weather

December 5, 2013

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Erik Proseus

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ice storm, winter storm, winter weather

Wow, we’ve been getting a ton of questions regarding tomorrow’s ice storm forecast. And with all the focus on tomorrow, most people seem to be overlooking round 2 on Saturday night. So, let’s answer some of the most frequently asked questions. 1. When is the ice going to start and how much will we get?…
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Details on Friday’s expected ice storm in the Mid-South

December 4, 2013

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Erik Proseus

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ice storm, winter storm, winter weather

As most people in the Memphis metro know by now, unless they haven’t had TV or radio on and haven’t looked at a forecast in the past few days, winter weather is taking aim on Friday. This is hard for many to fathom given that it’s 75 degrees today, thus there are plenty of doubters.…
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MWN Special Weather Statement – Tuesday, December 3, 2013

December 3, 2013

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Erik Proseus

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ice storm, special weather statement, winter storm, winter weather

MWN Special Weather Statement Cirrus Weather Solutions, LLC MemphisWeather.net 3:20pm CST, Tuesday, December 3, 2013 — WINTER STORM LIKELY TO BRING FREEZING RAIN TO THE METRO FRIDAY — SECONDARY STORM TO BRING ANOTHER ROUND SATURDAY NIGHT/SUNDAY Despite unseasonably warm conditions today and tomorrow, with temperatures into the 70s possible Wednesday afternoon, a potent weather system…
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Special Weather Statement from MWN – Icing Likely This Weekend

December 2, 2013

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Erik Proseus

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ice storm, special weather statement, winter storm, winter weather

Special Weather Statement Cirrus Weather Solutions, LLC MemphisWeather.net 1:55pm CST, Monday, December 2, 2013 — WINTER STORM COULD BRING SIGNIFICANT ICING TO THE MEMPHIS METRO FRIDAY — SECONDARY STORM MIGHT BRING ANOTHER ROUND SATURDAY NIGHT/SUNDAY Despite unseasonably warm conditions the next couple of days with temperatures well into the 60s during the day, a potent…
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Ice Impact Index – an experimental product from NWS-Memphis

November 23, 2013

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Erik Proseus

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ice storm, national weather service, winter storm

A new experimental ice index will be used at 10 NWS offices in Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas and Tennessee this winter. The Scaled Predictive Ice Storm Aftermath Index (SPIA Index, or just “Ice Impact Index”), which will assign a number from 1-5 to a forecast ice event, will gauge potential damage due to ice accumulations…
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On the naming of winter storms…

February 8, 2013

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Erik Proseus

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commentary, winter storm

We typically stick to forecast discussions, pertinent weather news, and the sort on this blog, but occasionally we feel the need to editorialize a bit and this is one of those times. I had a discussion with a fellow weather-lover and Twitter follower this morning about the naming of winter storms and since it’s a…
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Round 2 of “Winter Weather Week 2013” set for tomorrow

January 14, 2013

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, freezing rain, winter storm, winter weather

What likely was just round 1 of “Winter Weather Week 2013″ brought a whopping 0.04” of freezing rain and sleet this afternoon (with some snow flurries at times), but delivered a TKO to many in the metro as bridges and overpasses iced up and exposed surfaces glazed over. Even as I write this, some 5…
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Christmas night winter weather update – SNOW!

December 25, 2012

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Erik Proseus

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blizzard, Christmas, holiday, snow, winter storm

UPDATED 9:40pm CST Very little new information, though showers are developing in the metro and the rain/snow line is inching it’s way towards the area as the upper level low moves closer. Newest model data indicates that forecast snow totals may be on the conservative side, especially in the northern portion of the metro (northern…
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