WINTER SENDS AN EARLY MESSAGE....
The white gold was flying over the weekend, much earlier than usual. Virtually all of Iowa experienced at least a trace of snow with some places well over an inch, especially in the NW where some 6" totals were recorded.
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This picture was taken by the Iowa Storm Chase Network in central Iowa.
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The heaviest amounts in my area fell in NE Iowa where New Hampton and Charles City both measured 1.5 inches.
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Rochester, Minnesota picked up 1.6" which was the largest snow ever for so early in the season. It was the 7th earliest date for a measurable snow.
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La Crosse, WIsconsin had its 8th earliest measurable snow of record.
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If Monday's EURO EPS weeklies are correct the trend is there for more early season cold and snow. This is the 46 day temperature forecast ending November 30th.
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The 46 day EPS control shows this for snowfall ending November 30th.
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The 46 day EPS ensemble mean has this for snowfall over the same period.
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Short term there's nothing that would indicate any additional snow (or rain) in the next 7 to perhaps 14 days. You can see below the northwest flow that restricts the moisture necessary for precipitation. It will also keep temperatures below normal.
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This is the 10 day precipitation forecast from the GFS. Zip!
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These are the EURO temperature departures in 5 day increments the next 15 days.
Day 0-5
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Day 5-10
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Day 10-15
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Finally, it looks like we'll get the weather October is noted for. Crisp dry conditions until further notice. Roll weather...TS