2/26/2001 Message of the Day
Christopher Duvall, Rutgers University Meteorologist cduvall@rci.rutgers.edu
http://climate.rutgers.edu/stateclim/

Precipitation:

Howdy! Lots of snow is expected to begin falling in parts of Colorado and Kansas by this evening and through tomorrow. Southern California and portions of Nevada and Arizona will likely see rain, with snow in the mountains. Some snow may occur around the Great Lakes and Northeast, as well. Expect a broad area of precipitation from Arizona across the Plains to Illinois on Tuesday.

Temperature:

The Northern Plains will see high temperatures today below 20 deg. F, however as the fog dissipates in Florida their high temperatures will approach 80 deg. F. Notice how far south the cold air is, out of Canada, when you see any rain/snow lines develop near Kansas, through tomorrow.

Challenge Questions:

Can you see any snowcover on the visible satellite images today? (hints: 1. clouds move, 2. snow doesn't accumulate on lakes/rivers)

CD 2/26/2001