Is it possible that the infamous "Babes on Sleds" snow dance has really started to work? Or did they finally stop dancing, and now it snows?
This was a huge surprise. I fully expected a rapid change over to rain and temps into the 40's by noon. CLA is correct about the heavier precip pulling down the cold air. That is what happened. Quite frankly, I thought the air above would be warm, not cold. I believe that is where the NWS is likely to find the issue with their forecast.
The forecast trend is colder with each new discussion. Great news for the derby and other winter activities we have this time of the year. It will be mid-winter weather this weekend and into next week.
Get this snow up quickly. It is heavy now, but it will be impossible to move when it freezes. It is very wet!
R2B