Category: winter storm

Winter storm wrap-up, colder than #StupidCold, and one more shot at winter precip

January 16, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, winter storm, winter weather

Quick blog this evening… We made it through the MLK winter storm with a pretty solid 4-6″ thick blanket over the area (some […]
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MLK Day Winter Storm Q&A (with lots of pictures and GIFS)

January 13, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, snow, winter storm

I’ve written many a blog post ahead of winter storms over the years. The format that seems to work best is Q&A style, […]
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“Arctic Blast” – Video Forecast Discussion – December 20, 2022

December 20, 2022

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Erik Proseus

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arctic cold, forecast discussion, video, winter storm

As the coldest December air in 33 years prepares to infiltrate the Mid-South just ahead of the busy holiday weekend, we review the […]
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Wednesday afternoon Q&A on Thursday’s potential ice storm

February 2, 2022

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, winter storm

Happy Groundhog Day… here we go again! Another very challenging forecast for winter weather, this time dealing with ice instead of snow or […]
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Tuesday evening video update on Thursday’s winter storm

February 1, 2022

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, video, winter storm

This 13 minute video was recorded at 7pm Tuesday and covers what you need to know ahead of Thursday’s winter storm! Images and […]
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A rollercoaster week ahead – very warm, then winter shenanigans?

January 29, 2022

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, winter storm

As the Memphis area goes on 10 days since our last precipitation, a full-blown blizzard / Nor’Easter / “Bomb Cyclone” (yes, that is […]
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Temperatures and snowfall records set during the recent Arctic Outbreak

February 20, 2021

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Erik Proseus

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event recap, record temps, snow, winter storm, winter weather

Now that we are back above freezing (at least during the day) and the #StupidCold Arctic Outbreak is receding, we can look back […]
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One last gasp of #StupidCold as winter storm #3 arrives Wednesday

February 16, 2021

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, winter storm

The #StupidCold Arctic Outbreak of 2021 continues to set records locally, while Mid-Southerners wearily look ahead to one more winter storm that hopefully […]
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Valentine’s Mid-Day Update on incoming #memsnow storm

February 14, 2021

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, video, winter storm

I did a Facebook Live detailing what to expect over the next 24-36 hours, and peeked at the rest of the week. Here’s […]
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Winter Storm Warning for the Memphis metro

February 13, 2021

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Erik Proseus

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snow, winter storm

A Winter Storm Warning has been issued from noon Sunday through midnight Monday night. In addition, a Wind Chill Advisory has been issued […]
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First take on President’s Day winter storm

February 12, 2021

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, snow, winter storm

For all of you who have been begging for winter – whether you wanted really cold temperatures, ice (why would you want that?), […]
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Friday’s winter weather event – our first call at the details

January 10, 2018

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Erik Proseus

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winter storm, winter weather

The best chance of wintry precipitation so far this year arrives this Friday. While (most) everyone looks forward to “snow days,” if you […]
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On “busted” forecasts, building trust, and expectations

January 22, 2016

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Erik Proseus

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commentary, forecast, winter storm

Have you ever tried to predict the final score of a sports game – basketball, football, or even low-scoring games like soccer – […]
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Thursday afternoon update on Friday’s winter storm

January 21, 2016

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, snow, winter storm

It’s the day before a major winter storm and it’s been chaotic. But enough about Kroger… Here’s the latest information you need to […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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.” […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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