text: All the tension is still rising on what to expect later on this weekend. Don’t worry I haven’t forgotten about it, in fact its been on my mind since Wednesday. Let’s take a bit of a recap, remember Wednesday evening when I told you about the snow potential this system had?
  Notice that most of the higher snow totals has shifted further north, however GFS still gives us a chance of seeing some minor accumulations. Now let’s compare with what the NAM is spitting out..
  They both show the possibility of accumulating snow by Monday morning. The Key to knowing how much snow we’ll get depends on how this thing tracks.
  Latest models are trending more rain than snow for our region. The GFS shows the LOW tracking north into the state, and bringing snow showers behind it as a strong mass of cold air filters in behind it.
  The Canadian keeps the rain/mix line near Cincy’/Covington area, and also shows some light accumulating snow Monday morning as the LOW tracks along the coast.
  Now since snow accumulations are minor, even the lightest accumulation can cause for some travel issues. Here is a map on where I think areas may deal with the highest risks on travel.
  Now How is the School Watch Meter looking? Right now it’s sitting at a LOW-MODERATE chance for a SnowDay on Monday, keep in mind this is fairly good for the School Watch Meter to be here, especially when we are looking two days in advance. Check back with me Sunday evening to see if it goes up or down. 🙂
  Good late evening everyone, I’ve been monitoring those snow chances tonight, and here is what I think so far..
  Snow showers will swing from Northwest to Southeast and does have a chance of only putting down some light accumulations, could cause some travel issues, the School Watch Meter is putting a LOW chance for a SnowDay. A Low- Moderate chance for a school delay central Kentucky students.Check back with me tomorrow morning to see if there are any changes.
  One thing i still continue to monitor is Sunday’s system, latest runs continue to show mostly the same data. I’ll hopefully have a better idea on how this pans out by Friday evening. 🙂
  Hello folks! I’ve been closely monitoring this weekend’s weather potential, forecast still isn’t set in stone because its about 100 hours away. However, all models have been putting the chance of a messy set-up set to take aim at the bluegrass in the coming days. I first want you to look at the GFS run by Sunday afternoon.
  Good Tuesday evening, while i’m sitting here enjoy my “snowless” SnowDay, i think to myself, will there ever really be a SnowDay with lots of fun snow? Well…that thought stuck with me, actually it still sticks with me as i monitor the potential for winter weather this weekend, however there are two scenarios to think about.
  Lets take a look at Scenario A. In order or Kentucky to get the bulls-eye for snow, the Low must track south of the state.
  Scenario B. I don’t really like Scenario B, but that doesn’t mean its not in question. The Low tracks around the Midwest, may give us plain rain, and light snow showers as the Low exits the region.
  In the field of forecasting there are endless possibilities, i will be watching closely, at this point, models are trending the Low tracking south of the Bluegrass. 🙂
  Good early morning gang, we’re watching for the possibility of slick travel this morning as snow moves across parts of the region this morning. Here is a current look at the Radar from Intellicast. What you’re seeing is the low-level wrap around moisture as the LOW tracks east.
  This isn’t a widespread snow, but lets check and see how those temps are this morning. Any temps at or below freezing is something to be concerned about, several areas could see some ICY spots on the roads this morning.
  Since road conditions look to have deteriorated and temp are subfreezing, The School Watch Mete is under a LOW-MODERATE chance for a closing, there is an increased risk however of a school delay.
  Here is my last shot at snow, most may expect a Trace to maybe a possible localized inch, while places north has a better shot of seeing at least an inch or two.
  SCHOOL WATCH METER remains LOW, however the timing of the snow may bring a few school delays. I recommend you do your homework tonight!
  A Low pressure system will move through the Ohio Valley bringing rain, sleet, and snow, I don’t anticipate much snowfall accumulations here in our region, northern and eastern zones may see a general 1-3″, As of now, I think its best ans safe to say a light coating to an inch for our area.
  The School Watch Meter continues to put at a LOW-MODERATE chance for a SnowDay, I think northern counties and eastern counties may have a better chance of seeing a delay or cancellation.
  The sun is out the sky is blue, some snow may melt later on this afternoon, that’s the end of this chapter, we may have another fresh start coming up later this weekend.
  Another wave of energy will move along the Ohio valley, setting the stage for rain, sleet, and snow. However, I don’t anticipate this to be like yesterday’s winter storm. Temps Sunday afternoon will likely make a surge around 40 degrees from the west, then the cold air takes a dive by Sunday night, bringing light snow, freezing rain, and sleet, and it may stick around for the morning commute Monday morning, which could cause some travel issues. Since this is light snow, It may put down a few minor accumulations in our region.
  1-2″ Can’t be ruled out, there may be higher snow totals in eastern Ky. I’ll have the final shot coming up later.
  The SCHOOL WATCH METER is putting a LOW-MODERATE chance for a SnowDay on Monday for central Ky students.
  Rise and shine, many has dealt with a snowy surprise, there’s roughly 3-4″ of snow at my house, and i’m living it! It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a good snow, it it certainly was one yesterday. Forecast highs where 6 degrees off, and temps stayed much cooler allowing for more cold and snow to take territory.
  As of yesterday, I may have received some complaints, but I want you to take into consideration the analysis a forecaster goes through before determining snow totals.
  The Friday-Saturday snow event was a marginalized event, some got rain, some got sleet before it transitioned to all snow. In order to determine the type of precip i must know if the temperature will get low enough.
  I must check the latest soundings, they help tell me whether part of the atmosphere is dry,the type of precip, and if there is snow, the flake size. Another thing to check is the wet-bulb temperature, which lets me indicate the amount of water evaporation,which cools the atmosphere. and it tells me the lowest thermodynamic temp possible, or the lowest energy driven temp possible.
  Number 3:How Potent is the System? I check the Vorticty, which measures the strength of the storm, that can sometimes be helpful for predicting the location of snow squalls.
  Number 4:How fast is the snow going to fall? Check the Vertical Velocity, That’s also helpful for predicting locations that could see snow squalls or higher snow totals.
  Number 7: Any Advisories or Warnings I don’t issue Advisories and warnings, so I Check the Local government agency forecasting offices, and compare your analysis, also stay posted to see if any Warning or Advisory has been issued.
  Speaking of which, here are my first thoughts concerning Sunday Night-Monday Morning’s snow. This is not the final deal, check back with me later this evening to see if there are any changes, I’ll have the SCHOOL WATCH Meter up later. ALSO make sure i’m not your only source for weather, continue to check with other sources as well. 🙂
  Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for the greater Lexington area through 5am tomorrow morning. This includes areas along Bluegrass Parkway, and areas in eastern Kentucky along I-64.
  The Federal Government has committed $1.35 million for the National Wild Dog Action Plan to be implemented over the next two years. The plan is a national strategy that aims to get better co-ordination between stakeholders working on wild dog control across the country. National wild dog management facilitator, Greg Mifsud, said part of the funding would go towards employing an action plan implementation officer.
  “Someone to provide additional support to roll out some of the activities,” he said. “Those activities include maintaining that national governance and keeping those national committees and groups together so we continue to get the input from stakeholders into the direction of wild dog control. “We will also be looking at improving and developing training for pest animal controllers or wild dog controllers. “We will also continue to develop our landholder extension and training program. “They are just some of the issues we are looking at.”
  The National Wild Dog Action Plan was drafted in 2013. “It is a high level document and it is basically looking at identifying and keeping stakeholders firmly involved and entrenched in the decision making when it comes to state regulations, wild dog management plans and ensuring the tools we are currently using will be available and used more effectively going forward,” he said. Mr Mifsud said the plan was also used to influence government policy and funding.
  “In my discussions with Minister Joyce last week, the fact that he has got a plan, he can look at the objectives, he can see how additional funding will be utilised, gives him much greater confidence that any funding, such as the money that has just been put up through the drought funding, will actually be delivered on the ground and get effective outcomes for stakeholders,” he said.
  “The action plan gives a bit of commitment around how those funds could be utilised and how landholders would be able to access them and deliver them on-ground outcomes in the long term.” Jim McKenzie, a grazier in south-west Queensland, is involved with the National Wild Dog Action Plan Implementation Committee. He welcomed the funding announcement but hoped funding would keep coming. “We hope it doesn’t go away. We hope this is not a one-off and it is ongoing this sort of attention and money that is coming,” Mr McKenzie said. “This gives us a great chance to get out there and do better baiting programs and do better trapping programs. “It is all gathering momentum to actually help us get ahead of the dog problem.”