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January 2012 General Discussion/Obs Part 2


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After dipping to 18 just before midnight, we're already back up near freezing. Low 50s look likely later today.

Same here, temp fell pretty quickly last evening, but rose all night. Our 850 mb temp has soared from -3C last evening to +10C this morning. Des Moines is already in the 40s this morning so 60 looks very possible over there. How warm Cedar Rapids gets is a bit of an unknown because we're just inside the snowcover area. The forecast is for upper 40s, but the latest Euro has bumped us to mid 50s. Regardless of the exact temp, our 5 inches of snow should disappear fast this afternoon.

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Just like with every other torch day this winter, all local mets and nws forecasts for today were not warm enough. Here in CR we are in the mid 50s despite the snow cover. Our snow is actually melting fairly slowly, despite the torch, because it is loaded with water. Des Moines is now in the mid 60s for the second time this month.

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For those in the Toronto area, snow is on the doorstep. A couple of inches is expected. Here's the Special Weather Statement from Environment Canada:

WOCN11 CWTO 301949

Special weather statement

Issued by Environment Canada

At 2:49 PM EST Monday 30 January 2012.

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Special weather statement for:

=new= City of Toronto

=new= City of Hamilton

=new= Halton - Peel

=new= York - Durham

=new= Innisfil - New Tecumseth - Angus

=new= Ottawa North - Kanata - Orléans

=new= Gatineau

=new= Prescott and Russell

=new= Renfrew - Arnprior - Calabogie

=new= Petawawa - Pembroke - Cobden.

Snow slowing down evening commute for the greater Toronto area this

evening and freezing rain for the National Capital Region starting

Tuesday evening.

---------------------------------------------------------------------

==discussion==

A low pressure system over the Canadian prairies will track into the

Great Lakes region on Tuesday and reach Eastern Ontario by Wednesday

morning. A warm front associated with this low pressure system is

expected to bring snow and freezing rain to Southern Ontario before

temperatures rise to above freezing. Areas expected to have the

Most impacts are:

Greater Toronto area.

An area of snow ahead of the warm front is expected to move into

The area late this afternoon. Total snowfall amounts of 5 cm are

likely before the snow tapers off overnight. With temperatures

remaining below the freezing mark, untreated roads are expected to

become snow covered and slippery by early this evening. Motorists

are advised to drive with caution and allow extra time to reach

Their destinations.

National Capital Region and Ottawa river Valley.

Snow associated with the warm front will move into the area Tuesday

morning. Snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm are likely before the snow

transitions to freezing rain Tuesday evening. With temperatures

expected to slowly rise Tuesday night and reach the freezing mark

Wednesday morning, an extended period of freezing rain lasting 6 to

12 hours is quite possible.

Environment Canada will continue to monitor this developing

Situation closely.

The public is advised to monitor future forecasts and warnings as

warnings may be required or extended.

Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment

Canada at www.weatheroffice.gc.ca

END/OSPC

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For those in the Toronto area, snow is on the doorstep. A couple of inches is expected. Here's the Special Weather Statement from Environment Canada:

WOCN11 CWTO 301949

Special weather statement

Issued by Environment Canada

At 2:49 PM EST Monday 30 January 2012.

---------------------------------------------------------------------

Special weather statement for:

=new= City of Toronto

=new= City of Hamilton

=new= Halton - Peel

=new= York - Durham

=new= Innisfil - New Tecumseth - Angus

=new= Ottawa North - Kanata - Orléans

=new= Gatineau

=new= Prescott and Russell

=new= Renfrew - Arnprior - Calabogie

=new= Petawawa - Pembroke - Cobden.

Snow slowing down evening commute for the greater Toronto area this

evening and freezing rain for the National Capital Region starting

Tuesday evening.

---------------------------------------------------------------------

==discussion==

A low pressure system over the Canadian prairies will track into the

Great Lakes region on Tuesday and reach Eastern Ontario by Wednesday

morning. A warm front associated with this low pressure system is

expected to bring snow and freezing rain to Southern Ontario before

temperatures rise to above freezing. Areas expected to have the

Most impacts are:

Greater Toronto area.

An area of snow ahead of the warm front is expected to move into

The area late this afternoon. Total snowfall amounts of 5 cm are

likely before the snow tapers off overnight. With temperatures

remaining below the freezing mark, untreated roads are expected to

become snow covered and slippery by early this evening. Motorists

are advised to drive with caution and allow extra time to reach

Their destinations.

National Capital Region and Ottawa river Valley.

Snow associated with the warm front will move into the area Tuesday

morning. Snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm are likely before the snow

transitions to freezing rain Tuesday evening. With temperatures

expected to slowly rise Tuesday night and reach the freezing mark

Wednesday morning, an extended period of freezing rain lasting 6 to

12 hours is quite possible.

Environment Canada will continue to monitor this developing

Situation closely.

The public is advised to monitor future forecasts and warnings as

warnings may be required or extended.

Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment

Canada at www.weatheroffice.gc.ca

END/OSPC

Should be our biggest snowfall of the season. And it'll all be gone by tomorrow morning. :lol:

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