I agree with J.B., the models are coming into much better agreement now, so that should throw some much needed water on the aforementioned coals, thankfully.
This morning's AFD from BOU has some interesting thoughts in regard to the potential storm:
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/product.php?site=BOU&product=AFD&issuedby=BOU
If the models continue to be as consistent as they were for this morning's run over the next couple days, it would be a fair assumption to say a significant snowstorm will hit the Front Range, High Plains and Central Plains beginning Wednesday afternoon and lasting into Thursday afternoon. It's too early to be precise on accumulation amounts, but given the amount of moisture this storm will have to work with and the forecast favorable upper air dynamics, I think localized storm totals in excess of a foot are a distinct possibility. The area that is appearing to be favored by the models to see this type of heavy accumulation is the plains of northeastern CO, eastern WY, and the NE Panhandle, and then areas north of I-80 further east. This could be a major headache for holiday travelers trying to fly out of Denver or Omaha or drive on I-80, I-25, I-70 or I-76 in the Wednesday/Thursday timeframe.
I'm REALLY hoping this pans out, as we need the moisture VERY badly. We've only had a measly 5 inches of snow since October.
And besides, I love a white Christmas as much as the next guy.
All I can say is this: Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow...
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