| MONTH | MONTHS TOTAL SNOWFALL |
MONTHS AVG SNOWFALL |
DEPARTUE FROM NORMAL |
SEASON'S ACCUM. SNOWFALL |
SEAONS'S AVG ACCUM. SNOWFALL |
DEPARTUE FROM NORMAL |
| OCTOBER | 0.00 | 0.4" | -0.4" | 0.00 | 0.4" | -0.4" |
| NOVEMBER | 0.2" | 0.7" | -0.5" | 0.2" | 1.1" | -0.9" |
| DECEMBER | 14.8" | 6.9" | +7.9" | 15" | 8" | +7" |
| JANUARY | 2.4" | 8.6" | +6.2" | 17.4" | 16.6" | +0.8" |
| FEBRUARY | 2.6 | 6.5" | +3.9" | 20" | 23.1" | -3.1" |
| MARCH (thru 6th) | 4.6" | 2.6" | +2" | 24.6" | 25.7" | -1.1" |
| APRIL | N/A | 0.2" | N/A | N/A | 25.9" | N/A |
Currently, 4.6" of snow this month has make it the snowiest March, in 7 years, since 2006. Here's total snowfall numbers for the past 10 months of March.
1) 2012: 0.7"
2) 2011: 1.5"
3) 2010: Trace Amounts of Snowfall
4) 2009: Trace Amounts of Snowfall
5) 2008: 2.3"
6) 2007: 0.9"
7) 2006: 5.5"
8) 2005: 1.2"
9) 2004: 3.9"
10) 2003: 2.6"
The biggest snowfall tallies from last nights storm comes from the Ft. Wayne and South Bend areas.
Columbia City: 11.1" (This is located in NE Indiana)
New Haven: 11"
Ft. Wayne: 9"
Mishawaka: 8" (this is located East of South Bend)
Other Snowfall totals around the sate:
Winchester: 9″
Muncie: 7.25″ (reported from a viewer)
Peru: 7″
Frankfort: 7″
Muncie: 7″ (reported at NWS)
Lafayette: 6.3″
Marion: 6″
Crawfordsville: 6″
Greenfield: 6″
West Lafayette: 5.5″
Brownsburg: 5.1″
Zionsville: 5″
Tipton: 5"
Kokomo: 5″
Greenwood: 5″
Westfield: 5″
Anderson: 5″
Sharpsville: 4.5″
Fishers: 4.5″
Lawrence: 4.5″
INDIANAPOLIS: 4.4″
Castleton: 4″
Kokomo: 4″
Plainfield: 4″
Avon: 4″
Speedway: 4″
Shelbyville: 4″
Martinsville: 3.5″
Knightstown: 3″
Pendleton: 3″
Edinburgh: 2″
Brownstown: 1.5″
This was the 5th storm system that has swept the state in the past 2 weeks. I've identified another 2 storms in the next 10 days. More Details On that later in the blog.
Are you ready for Spring Warmth?
9 out of the past 10 months of March has featured atleast 1 day with a high temperatures in the 70s. This is normal. The first 70 usually comes in Mid March. Its been 116 days since November 10th when we last saw a high in the 70s. High was 72°. 2 out of the past 10 months of March has featured atleast 1 day with a high temperatures in the 80s. This is very rare because typically the first 80 comes in April. By the way, the last time we hit 80 was September 13th (81°) which was 173 days ago.
DID YOU KNOW: March 2008 didn't see a 70° day
The latest 80° day over the past 10 years was April 24th, 2008. The earliest 70° day was March 6, 2009. The earliest 80° day was March 13th, 2007.
| YEAR | FIRST 70° DATE |
70° TEMP RECORDED |
FIRST 80° DATE |
80° TEMP RECORDED |
FIRST 90° DATE |
90° TEMP RECORDED |
| 2012 | MARCH 12 | 71° | MARCH 14 | 81° | MAY 26 | 90° |
| 2011 | MARCH 17 | 74° | APRIL 10 | 83° | MAY 30 | 90° |
| 2010 | MARCH 10 | 72° | APRIL 1 | 82° | JUNE 11 | 90° |
| 2009 | MARCH 06 | 70° | APRIL 24 | 84° | JUNE 19 | 91° |
| 2008 | APRIL 07 | 71° | APRIL 23 | 82° | JUNE 08 | 90° |
| 2007 | MARCH 14 | 77° | MARCH 13 | 80° | JUNE 07 | 90° |
| 2006 | MARCH 12 | 70° | APRIL 13 | 82° | JULY 02 | 90° |
| 2005 | MARCH 30 | 77° | APRIL 10 | 80° | JUNE 05 | 90° |
| 2004 | MARCH 24 | 70° | APRIL 17 | 82° | N/A | N/A |
| 2003 | MARCH 16 | 74° | APRIL 15 | 81° | JULY 03 | 90° |
TODAY
In wake of last nights snow storm, the state spent much of the day digging out from what just may have been our last significant snowfall event of the season. Again, 4.4" officially in Indianapolis was recorded over the past 24 hrs. The low this morning was 27° and the afternoon high failed to go above freezing. Thats a product of the snow coverage laid down in the midwest region. The cold pattern that has engulfed the state since after Valentines Day, has made today day 17 out of the past 20 with temps below normal. We should be narrowing down on avg temps in the 50s but yet we're still talking 30s. After nearly done with the first week, this is a month that is producing an average daily temp 7.5° (per day) below normal.
Since Midnight, we picked up 1.8" of snow today. This tied the days snowfall record with March 6, 2003. This means All other March 6th dates on record have recorded less than 1.8" (again except today and in 2003).
TONIGHT
The clouds stick around and should keep temperatures from slipping too far back. Expecting a low in the low to mid 20s. The average low is 30°.
TOMORROW
One last cloudy day here but I am remaining optimistic for some sunshine, especially late day. Clouds will limit the ability for temperatures to climb. Only expect to top out between 32°-34°. The average high is 47°.
FRIDAY-MONDAY
High Pressure will come in late Thursday clearing the clouds and setting the stage for a bright & sunny Friday. This will work on decreasing the snow pack as well. There will be some clouds streaming in from time to time on Saturday but the biggest story will be the milder air working in. 40s & 50s for the weekend will be some of the warmest temps since Valentine's Day but Sunday could be the bullseye. Nearing 60? Maybe or Maybe Not. The next storms system is coming and no, this isn't too much of a snowmaker. The event will come in as rain Sunday, Falling temps Monday, and the changeover from rain to some snow showers Monday Night/Tuesday Morning. No snow accumulations expected. Total Rainfall Accumulations could exceed an 1" in some parts of the state. Requires a little more monitoring though. Standby for further developments on that.
We are on the chilly side now thanks to a recent blocking pattern but I've talked about it for nearly 2 weeks now. The cold, wintry weather will ease up for a few days allowing the return of some 50° days. A little spring tease for you. But once again, NAO is in the negative so the weekend warmth will NOT stick around for a long period of time this month. We're in for some more cool days. Looking over a 15 year history, March is full of UPs and DOWNs in the temperatures and there is even some wild swings. The current trend will continue all month long, Cold then Warm, Cold then Warm. The good news though, April has a history of calming down a little bit. The weather begins to become just a little more consistent.
Here's a look at the NAO.
The NAO stays negative over the next 2 weeks. Notice the dip on the 14th/15th. This is our next storm system (a weak one?) which could bring some more rain to the area. More Details on that in the coming days. Starting the 16th it slowly goes up and almost positive on the 22nd. I think we are in for a seasonal start to astronomical spring, which starts March 20th. 50s and maybe even 60s is certainly possible. Standby for further updates on that in the coming days as well.
Until then, much of the next 2-3 weeks will continue to be below normal. Again, there will be some brief interruptions with mild air. First comes this weekend, and perhaps seasonal for the 1st official day of Spring. But I gotta tell you, this March is nothing like March 2012 and if Spring is delayed this year, will summer be delayed as well? Stay Tuned, I got you covered.
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RAIN LATE |
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| 36 | 44 | 50 | 55 | 52↓ | 43 | 40 | 42 | 41 |
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