Current Conditions
Overcast and Breezy

14° Overcast and Breezy

Today
Light Snow and Temps Falling 30° 16°

Light Snow and Temps Falling

Tuesday
Windy and Very Cold 23°

Windy and Very Cold

Wednesday
Still Very Cold 26°

Still Very Cold

Thursday
Slowly Moderating 32° 10°

Slowly Moderating

Friday
Partly Cloudy 34° 17°

Partly Cloudy

Saturday
More of the Same 36° 19°

More of the Same

Sun: 7:20am / 5:50pm

Moon: 3:44am / 12:58pm

Sun: 7:19am / 5:52pm

Moon: 4:34am / 1:53pm

Sun: 7:18am / 5:53pm

Moon: 5:16am / 2:52pm

Sun: 7:17am / 5:54pm

Moon: 5:53am / 3:51pm

Sun: 7:16am / 5:55pm

Moon: 6:24am / 4:51pm

Sun: 7:15am / 5:56pm

Moon: 6:51am / 5:50pm

Blog: Lawrence Weather Watch

What? More Snow? Yes, and soon

Friday, February 5

After a rather heavy, wet snowfall across our region Friday, which accumulated to roughly 3.5 inches in Topeka and Lawrence (and up to 7 inches just to our east over Johnson County, KS), another storm is on its heels. Several more inches are likely Sunday night and Monday.

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Monday, February 8

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Precipitation Totals for Lawrence Municipal Airport (February 8)

February to date: 0.49"
Normal February to date: 0.24"

2010 to date: 0.76"
Normal year to date: 1.49"

Pollen report (October 26)

Ragweed: 121

Alternaria (mold): 558

(other) Mold spores: Light

Source: Topeka Allergy & Asthma Clinic

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Today's forecast

Monday Night: Temperatures will continue to fall as our overnight low drops to 8° with a strong northwest wind between 10-20 with gust near 30. That will keep our wind chill values near -10°. Temperatures will remain bitter with a daytime high of 23° with a few flurries possible. A northwest wind will continue out of the northwest wind 10-20 mph with gusts of 30 mph. Skies will try to partially clear for the evening as our low dips to 6°.

Commuter Forecast for Feb. 8, 2010

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The snow is tapering off, but temperatures are dropping quickly and there may be icy spots on the area roads.


Weather news
Weather-related cancellations
February 8, 2010
Here are the events canceled or postponed because of Monday’s winter weather.
‘Historic’ snow strands countless in Mid-Atlantic
February 8, 2010
Planes were grounded, trains stood still and Greyhound buses weren’t rolling in the Mid-Atlantic on Sunday, leaving stranded travelers wondering when they’ll be able to escape the icy, gray mess created by a major snowstorm.
Winter storm warning canceled; snow still likely
Douglas, surrounding counties included in advisory
12:00 a.m., February 7, 2010 Updated 11:58 a.m.
The National Weather Service has canceled a winter storm warning for Douglas County and surrounding counties, but an advisory is still in effect for Sunday evening through 6 p.m. Monday.
Heavy snowfall likely tonight
4 inches to 8 inches of precipitation expected
February 7, 2010
Winter in Lawrence took a break Saturday, but it’ll be back before the weekend’s over.
‘Snowmageddon’ buries Mid-Atlantic under white
February 7, 2010
Skiers lapped the Reflecting Pool along the National Mall; others used the steps of the Lincoln Memorial for a slope.
Mid-Atlantic shuts down ahead of huge snow warning
February 6, 2010
Life in the nation’s capital ground to a halt Friday as steady snow fell, the beginning of a storm that forecasters said could be the biggest for the city in modern history.
Snow snarls traffic; Ice, heavy snow predicted for Sunday, Monday
02:06 p.m., February 5, 2010 Updated 04:24 p.m.
The snow that fell on northeast Kansas Friday is not expected to stick around into Saturday, but the area could soon be in for more winter weather.
Weekend winter weather cancellations
12:30 p.m., February 5, 2010 Updated 02:16 p.m.
Here are the events canceled or postponed because of Friday’s winter weather.
Winter weather advisory expires as snowfall tapers off
12:00 a.m., February 5, 2010 Updated 12:19 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a winter weather advisory for parts of northeast Kansas beginning at noon Thursday and continuing through noon Friday.
Snow begins falling overnight in Douglas County
January 29, 2010
Areas south of Lawrence in Douglas County have experienced light snowfall.

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