As mentioned in yesterday’s post, when predicted QPF values are in the 0.10 range or less from a clipper-type system, the trend can be for the precip to become negligible.
Such is the case with today’s NAM where QPF values have fallen to 0.01 inches water and the GFS 0.03.
A flurry, at best for Friday afternoon/evening. Cancel that 1 inch snowfall.
[su_box title=”Forecast Update For Friday Snow” box_color=”#defcdc” title_color=”#000000″]QPF values remain in the 0.10 inch range. An earlier start for the light snow on Friday (3-5 PM) suggests the snow will fall before temperatures drop, especially within the city limits.
So little accumulation expected in the city, just outside the city, north and west, about a coating to 1 inch of snow possible.
When dealing with QPF values in this low range, this light snow could easily disappear in the coming model runs. [/su_box]
Winter is maintaining a presence well into March. A fast moving clipper type system will move across our area late Friday afternoon into evening. The QPF with this system is 0.13 inches water.
About 1-1.5 inches of snow will accumulate Friday evening and end about 2 AM Saturday morning.
A warm up late Saturday with rain into Sunday is the current outlook. Then a return to somewhat below average temperatures.