Monday, March 2nd 2015

Temperature: 25

Real Feel: 16

Wind: S 9 mph 

Precipitation: 0%

Humidity: 33%

The first couple days of March have been mildly reassuring in the sense that temperatures seem to be increasing. As I predicted, when considering the past couple days with south winds, temperatures have gone up in comparison to last week. Even though temperatures are still below freezing, its hopeful to see an increase over several days.

Today, just like the last several days, has been exceptionally sunny. As far as I know, there has not been a single cloud in the sky, every time I had the chance to look. Of course with blue sunny skies, there has been no precipitation today. A high pressure system is active near our area which can help explain the clear skies, as well has the fairly calm winds. Winds are still coming from the south bringing in tropical continental air, and causing temperatures to rise.

Strong South Winds to the West of Eau Claire
and High Pressure 

Considering winds are coming from the south, and are exceptionally strong to the west of Eau Claire, I can confidently assume temperatures will increase even more and possibly rise above freezing. With temperature rising above freezing, or just around it, chances in precipitation will most likely increase as well. When looking at the water vapor present in the air, it is clear that moist air to the south west will make its way into the area, increasing our chance for snow.     

Moist Air to the South West, Brings Possible Fuel
For a Snow Fall