OSNW3 | OSHKOSH-NORTH

Rather tranquil winter weather bestowed the area after the blizzard last weekend. Cloudless skies with bright sunshine reflected off the fresh snowpack providing a serotonin overload. A system skirted to our south bringing some clouds late in the week giving a break to the eyes and senses. Currently we are below the December means for temperature and precipitation, but are above in snowfall. As for what is in our near future, the CPC forecasts a 'near median' period regarding temperature and 'slightly above median' period regarding precipitation. ( OSNW3 Weather Brief ) ( OSNW3 December Observations ) (OSNW3 December 2010 Summary) (click on graph for the month summary data - it will open a new tab/window) ---- Blizzard Aftermath: Ice Shoves & Freezing Fog Early this week Steven posted a satellite image from the MODIS Today website. It is a very intriguing view of our landscape. During my ride to work the morning of Dec 13, the day after the storm, I noticed ic...

We have to give a big hand to the 12 beginning days of December 2009. In these 12 days we here at OSNW3 have experienced a plethora of seasonal firsts. First accumulation (Dec 3), first inch (Dec 7), our first snowstorm and the first day of winter (Dec 12) have all taken place. The first snowfalls came a week or two late, but the first snowstorm and winter were near "normal" according to archived data observed at OSNW3 ( Firsts & Lasts ). ( OSNW3 December Observations ) (OSNW3 December 2009 Summary) (click on graph for the month summary data - it will open a new tab/window) ---- Weekly Snowfall The past week was an exciting one for snowfall. The beginning of the week we were still wishing for snow. As of today we've got a fairly fresh base, seven inches deep. As for what is to come next in Oshkosh, follow these guys ( Tim , Derek , & Chris ) and you'll have an idea of the days ahead. If what they're reporting sparks an interest then check the OSNW3...