The remainder of yesterday did continue the way that was previously predicted. Temperatures continued to warm through the day and the Eau Claire area reached the forties. However no snow depth was melted and there is still 9 inches of snow depth on the ground.
Current Conditions:
Temperature: 31°F Feels Like: 23°F
Humidity: 76%
Wind Conditions: NE 9 mph
Precipitation: 30%
Sky Conditions: overcast
Visibility: 10.0 miles
Today in Eau Claire there are cold temperatures much like yesterday. There is a weak high pressure system is causing the cold temperatures in Eau Claire this morning. It can be seen in the surface map in Figure 1 that Eau Claire should be on the edge of some rain and snow events entering western Wisconsin today. This will be brought in by the low pressure system seen in the surface map moving in from the south. Due to this approaching storm clouds will increase and temperatures will be in the twenties during the day today.
Figure 1. Surface map of the United States for today.
Tomorrow's Forecast:
I believe the weather conditions currently being experienced in Eau Claire will not last for the rest of the day. Cloud cover will increase during the day and temperatures will drop. The forecast map in Figure 2 predicts that ice will move into the Eau Claire area. Snow will begin in the later afternoon. Only light snow accumulation is predicted for Eau Claire with only an inch or less of accumulation predicted. This has the chance to be the last of the wintry weather to occur this season, or at least for the next few days. A large high pressure system is predicted to move into the west bringing a lot of sunshine and temperatures to rise to the forties. Friday temperatures may reach fifties.
Figure 2. Weather forecast for the United States for 2 PM today.
Daily National Holiday:
Today is National Animal Crackers Day! Bears, tigers, and lions oh my! Do you eat the head, legs, o rump first? Admit you have thought about it! Enjoy some animal crackers today to celebrate.
