The remainder of yesterday did remain cold in a high pressure system and during the night clouds moved into the area bringing temperatures up to more mild temperatures.
Current Conditions:
Temperature: 20°F Feels Like: 12°F
Humidity: 58%
Wind Conditions: E 6 mph
Precipitation: 10%
Sky Conditions: cloudy
Visibility: 10.0 miles
Today in Eau Claire there is warmer weather than yesterday because the Eau Claire area has moved out of the high pressure zone. Cloud cover has moved into the Eau Claire area bringing in more mild temperatures. The eastward wind being experienced today is going to bring in snow events later today as shown in Figure 1. The surface map sows Eau Claire falling between freezing precipitation and snow, so there is almost guaranteed to be some precipitation today.
Figure 1. Surface map of the United States for the rest of today
Tomorrow's Forecast:
The Eau Claire area is currently experiencing temperatures in the twenties and is expecting a chance of late day snow. The Eau Claire area as shown in Figure 2 is expected to get 2 to 5 inches of snow between tonight and tomorrow. Eau Claire has a winter weather advisory scheduled to begin at 6 pm today an end at 9 am tomorrow.
Figure 2. Snow forecast map for the Twin Cities and surrounding areas for Thursday afternoon and Friday morning.
Today is National California Day! If you are from the golden state be sure to celebrate! I am sure everyone in the Eau Claire area is jealous of you and your 50°F weather with no chance of snow!
