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December 12: Alternating between clear and snowy for the next week

Yesterday’s High This morning’s Low Current 38.9*F 14.0*F 14.5*F This morning, we have only a few clouds in the sky, but this will not last long. Cloud cover will increase throughout the day as a small mass of cold, humid air approaches us. It will be short-lived and not very much impact. Still, peak chances for precipitation are tonight into tomorrow morning. We have a series of small systems coming through the area over the next few days as we will have, clear skies on Saturday chance of snow on Sunday clear skies on Monday chance of snow on Tuesday clear skies on Wednesday After that, the rest of next week is looking pretty clear. ​

December 5: Inversions right now - clearing this weekend

Yesterday's High This morning's Low 47.5*F 18.0*F ​ We have had a high-pressure system sitting over us for about a week, causing clear skies and warming temperatures throughout the week. As a result, inversions have taken hold across the state. This is very noticeable in other valleys around the state as pollution buildup has been pretty severe. Here in San Pete Valley, we have not had to deal with it as much, but we have had an inversion here as well, it's just not as noticeable because of the lighter traffic here. This weekend, the high-pressure system will be weakened and will allow a mass of cold, humid air to come into our region. As a result, we are looking at some rain on Sunday turning into snow, Sunday evening and Monday. Tuesday, this will clear out and return back to clear skies, but without the high-pressure system. We will have clear skies and cold temperatures for the rest of next week. 

December 4: Clear and Moderate Temps - Precip this Weekend

Yesterday's High 48.7*F HDOM This morning's low 18.9*F ​ Yesterday was a clear day with very few clouds in the sky. We were able to reach a high of 48.7*F which is our highest temperature so far this month. We have been under a High Pressure ridge for a few days and will continue to be so for the rest of this week. As a result, we will be looking at similar weather for the next few days. With the cool morning temperatures, there may be some chances for fog in our area in the mornings later in the week, but otherwise we will have clear weather. A small system will dip down from the North. It will reach us on Sunday (forecasts keep changing from Sunday morning to Sunday evening). It should bring some rain and snow, turning into just snow on Monday. But this will be short lived, followed by more clear skies and very cold temperatures.

February 24 - Clearer skies today

Temperatures have been cool over the last couple of days. The winter system that hit us a couple of days ago has moved to the East. Lingering clouds will hang around today, however, with slight chances of snow flurries throughout the day. Reported Normal Yesterday’s High 28.2*F 43*F This morning’s Low 15.7*F 21*F Yesterday’s Precipitation 0.05" 0.05" Annual Accumulated Precipitation " " Even though the winter storm has moved on, another is on its heals. A low pressure is forming over the west coast, drawing humid air into our region. We can expect clouds and slight chances of precipitation through the weekend, primarily Sunday afternoon. Skies will remain cloudy after that for a couple days until yet another storm system arrives on Tuesday. Forecast NWS Normal Today’s High 35*F 31*F 44*F Tonight’s Low 17*F 13*F 22*F Tomorrow’s High 39*F 39*F 44*F Today’s Precipitation 30% 20% 0.04" -- Michael E. Olson

February 23 -

On campus yesterday, we measured 3-4" of snow on the ground, plus additional flurries throughout the day. This brough us up to a total of 0.20" of heated precipitation. Reported Normal Yesterday’s High 37.6*F 43*F This morning’s Low 1.9*F 22*F Yesterday’s Precipitation 0.20" 0.05" Annual Accumulated Precipitation " " The next couple of days will be a little clearer, though there are still clouds and a chance for precipitation. Temperatures will remain below freezing until this weekend. Forecast NWS Normal Today’s High 33*F 25*F 43*F Tonight’s Low 4*F 8*F 21*F Tomorrow’s High 37*F 32*F 44*F Today’s Precipitation 30% 100% 0.06" -- Michael E. Olson

February 22 - 4+ inches and rising

The National Weather Service has posted a  Winter Storm Warning  for our area through Wednesday, 11:00pm. The storm has arrived, bringing at least 4 inches of snow already, and the snow is still falling.  Reported Normal Yesterday’s High 43.4*F 44*F This morning’s Low 21.3*F 24*F Yesterday’s Precipitation 0.01" 0.04" Annual Accumulated Precipitation " " We can expect this storm to last through the day today, with sporadic storms through Saturday. Another system is moving into the southern part of the state, which will bring in some lighter storms on Sunday. Forecast NWS Normal Today’s High 29*F 25*F 43*F Tonight’s Low 9*F 3*F 22*F Tomorrow’s High 26*F 24*F 43*F Today’s Precipitation 100% 90% 0.04" -- Michael E. Olson

February 21 - WINTER STORM WARNING

The National Weather Service has posted a Winter Storm Warning for our area beginning tonight at 11:00pm through Wednesday, 11:00pm. We had a warm weekend, reaching into the 40's on Sunday and Monday.  Reported Normal Yesterday’s High 43.8*F 42*F This morning’s Low 13.9*F 21*F Yesterday’s Precipitation 0" 0.05" Annual Accumulated Precipitation " " We should have a nice morning with sunlight and some clouds. A major winter storm is entering the Sanpete Valley this afternoon, beginning late afternoon or early evening. The NWS is expecting 6"-8" of snowfall, with a 10% chance of getting even more than that. This will be a pretty serious storm, so stay safe. Temperatures will remain warm today, but will drop significantly in the middle of the night. We can expect high temperatures in the low 20's for the next few days. Forecast NWS Normal Today’s High 37*F 41*F 44*F Tonight’s Low 9*F 12*F 24*F Tomorrow’s High 23*F 16*F 43*F Today’s Precipitation 80% 6...