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Saturday, March 22, 2008

Easter Storm Update and Long Range

Just a quick update on the Easter storm- after a few days of new model runs the forecast remains the same- out to sea and no snow or rain for us, only cold and dry conditions. Our Chief Meteorologist Tyler had this one forecasted perfectly from the beginning. Now onto the long range...

It appears to me that this storm was the last good chance at a significant snowstorm for the area. If this one were to come up the coast, we would be looking at a mostly snow scenario with some areas most likely receiving over a foot..but of course, that will not happen. Computer models are forecasting a relatively weak storm to affect the area later next week. That will be an inside runner and give some rain to the region. After that, there are no big storms on the horizon and temperatures will continually warm up. Therefore, at this moment, I am thinking that we may have come to the end of snow season (except for the mountains of VT and NH). Of course we may still see some very light snow and light snow accumulations for the next week or two, but I do not see anything major on the horizon.

The real area of concern now for me is the flooding potential for northern NH, VT, and ME, where there is still a massive snow pack. If April is warm and we have a few heavy rain storms, I see some potentially major and life-threatening flooding up in north country. More on that if and when it happens.
Have a safe and happy Easter everyone!