For the remainder of yesterday the temperatures did remain constant in the twenties. Around 5 pm snow began to fall and continued into this morning. The total accumulation accounted for 2.2 inches inches. For today the snow has stopped and the Eau Claire area is experiencing the same conditions experienced yesterday morning with heavy cloud cover.
Current Conditions:
Temperature: 28°F Feels Like: 17°F
Humidity: 81%
Wind Conditions: W 14 mph
Precipitation: 10%
Sky Conditions: cloudy skies
Visibility: 8.0 miles
Today in Eau Claire there is weather with heavy cloud cover and temperatures in the twenties. The surface map in Figure 1 shows that the Eau Claire area is currently under a mild low pressure system. There is no significant weather events occurring today. Today's weather conditions are mild in temperature and activity.
Figure 1. Surface map of the United States for today.
Tomorrow's Forecast:
The Eau Claire area is currently experiencing cloudy skies and temperatures in the twenties. I think these conditions will hold into tomorrow with little to no temperature drop this evening. There has been a winter storm watch issued for Eau Claire county beginning 3pm on Saturday and going until 6am on Sunday. I expect snow to begin to fall tomorrow late afternoon. In Figure 2 are the weather predictions for 4 pm Saturday evening showing a big snow mass approaching the Eau Claire area.
Figure 2. Weather predictions for 4 pm tomorrow evening.
Today is National Banana Bread Day! Gather up those black and spotted bananas you no longer want to eat and make some delicious banana bread! Don't forget to add chocolate chips!
