The remainder of yesterday did continue the way that was previously predicted. Temperatures remained in the twenties and thirties, with an average temperature of 28°F. There were mixed rain and snow flurries through the day and Eau Claire received 0.01 inches of precipitation and 0.6 inches of snow. The snow depth in Eau Claire is now 9 inches. In Figure 1 it can be seen that April is the snowiest month of the past 4 winter months by over 3 inches of snow and the month is not over yet.
Figure 1. Total snow inches count for past 4 months and current April standings.
Temperature: 30°F Feels Like: 22°F
Humidity: 66%
Wind Conditions: NW 9 mph
Precipitation: 10%
Sky Conditions: overcast with mixed clouds
Visibility: 10.0 miles
Today in Eau Claire is expected to be a nice pleasant day with the possibility of some sunshine coming into the Eau Claire area. The warmer temperatures and sunshine should melt a significant amount of snow. Temperatures are predicted to reach forties today. In the surface map in Figure 2 shows the calm weather predicted over Eau Claire. There are rain and snow events predicted to the north and south of Eau Claire.
Figure 2. Surface map of the United States for today.
Tomorrow's Forecast:
I believe the weather conditions currently being experienced in Eau Claire will last for the rest of the day with some added sunshine and temperatures warming. It can be seen in Figure 3 that the counties to the south of Eau Claire county are under winter storm watch today. More clouds should move into the area on Wednesday and some wintry precipitation will come into the area from the west. Eau Claire is expected to receive a few inches of snow through Wednesday until the storm moves out o the area Wednesday night. After the storm on Wednesday there should be a long period of warming and drier weather in Eau Claire.
Figure 3. Local weather alerts in western Wisconsin counties today.
Daily National Holiday:
Today is National Haiku Poetry Day! Today is designated to the creative writing style of poetry the Haiku. Here's one I found online that describes my current feelings on this extended winter:
Days getting longer
But snow keeps coming down
Nowhere to put it.
Nowhere to put it.
Write or look up a favorite Haiku and share it with a friend today to celebrate!
