“I remember when I was a kid, we would get cold like this every few weeks. And it would stick around. Now it is more like every few months. and it only lasts a day or two.” Had someone stop me the other day and ask me when it was going to snow, given the colder temperatures. I said it… Read more →
The Climate Prediction Center is out with the February outlook and a look at Spring, too. While fEbruary is looking like cooler-than-average conditions may prevail, the long-term look suggests that temperatures may rebound in March and April – offering a better chance for above-average conditions. Quick local discussion For South Mississippi, our forecast was originally for “cooler and drier” conditions when… Read more →
Since the cold air has descended across parts of the South again, I wanted to break out my handy “Will it Snow?” graphic. And I wanted to walk through two quick examples showing why it can snow in these types of situations as well as why – most times – it can’t snow. This is a quick plinko-style guide to… Read more →
The threat for severe weather in South Mississippi continues to look meager. There is a chance that a few low-topped supercells may develop along the line, but these storms would pose only a marginal threat for severe wind and small hail. The tornado threat remains quite low. From the Storm Prediction Center: Mesoscale Discussion 0063 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman… Read more →
It’s that time again! via GIPHY For those of you who don’t remember the irreverent, and hilarious, show Animaniacs, at the end of nearly every show they would spin the “Wheel of Morality” to figure out what “today’s lesson” from the show actually was. Generally it was equally as nonsensical as the show. For our use, it is just a… Read more →
