2008.10.24
An underwhelming rain event
Earlier this week, parts of northwest Kansas were under blizzard warnings as this same large upper-level low affecting us now threatened to spin a band of heavy, wind-blown snow over them. But the blizzard fizzled into some rain/snow mix that barely accumulated. We didn't have a blizzard fizzle, but obviously, this rain storm is not going to be what it looked to be a day or two ago. Heavier storms to our south and east have cut off much of the moisture flow, and the main upper-level atmospheric dynamics are going north and west. As a result, we're only getting light rain and drizzle, enough to make it nasty but not enough for meaningful drought relief. Overnight, as main area of atmospheric lift moves in, some additional rain will likely develop. But I think we'll be lucky to get to half an inch. It loooks like a chilly week is coming up, especially after a reinforcing shot of Candian air about Monday.
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Yep, this turned out to be another massive dud of a storm. It rained pretty good here in the NRV for a couple hours late this afternoon into early evening then went to fog and drizzle.
Comment by Other John — October 24, 2008 @ 11:07 pm
Funny thing ... rain has actually picked up here since I posted this ... appears to be developing along the Blue Ridge and moving over us ...
Comment by kevinmyatt — October 24, 2008 @ 11:12 pm
If it pulls this consistently over the winter then I'm moving to the upslope regions.
Comment by Brandon R. — October 24, 2008 @ 11:58 pm