The remainder of yesterday did remain warm, but temperatures dropped over night and now temperatures are relatively cold again. Over the past two days with warmer weather conditions, 2 inches of snow were melted. Overnight temperatures reached below freezing, temperatures today started off cool but are continuing to rise as the day continues.
Current Conditions:
Temperature: 11°F Feels Like: -1°F
Humidity: 45%
Wind Conditions: WSW 8 mph
Precipitation: 0%
Sky Conditions: sunny with clear skies
Visibility: 10.0 miles
Today in Eau Claire there is colder than the weather the past few days. Temperatures are low, in single digits this morning, but have been slowly rising through the day with a southwest wind blowing in the area. The surface map below in Figure 1 shows a prediction of snow for later today.
Figure 1. Surface map of the United States for today.
Tomorrow's Forecast:
The Eau Claire area is currently experiencing temperatures that are cooling. I believe these conditions will hold for the rest of the day today, and a snow will begin in the evening according to the surface map in Figure 1.
A follow up on Cyclone Gita in the Atlantic Ocean is that it is now expected to hit New Zealand and the area is preparing for the hit. In Figure 2 the predicted scenarios of Cyclone Gita can be seen.
Figure 2. Predicted paths of Cyclone Gita in the Atlantic
Daily National Holiday:
Today is National Caregivers Day! Thank those around you who look after those in need! This day is for them!