August 8, 201511 yr I thought it would be nice to look at some of the first winter weather outlooks for this upcoming winter. Now this is just an outlook and not a prediction. Most, if not all, experts are comparing this year's El Nino to the one back in 1997-98. They are saying this will beat that record El Nino quite handily. In February of 1998 parts of Kentucky had around 2ft of snow on the ground. Let me say this. I'm not saying we'll get that much snow. It is way too early to predict any accumulations but if past history is any indicator and most experts are saying it is. We are in for a bad winter here in Kentucky. 2015-2016 Winter Weather Outlook February 1998 Snow Accumulations
August 8, 201511 yr So----if one were trying to plan a vacation for the summer of 2016, one would be safe to plan in July, as the kids will be in school all of June for snow day make-ups?
August 8, 201511 yr I thought it would be nice to look at some of the first winter weather outlooks for this upcoming winter. Now this is just an outlook and not a prediction. Most, if not all, experts are comparing this year's El Nino to the one back in 1997-98. They are saying this will beat that record El Nino quite handily. In February of 1998 parts of Kentucky had around 2ft of snow on the ground. Let me say this. I'm not saying we'll get that much snow. It is way too early to predict any accumulations but if past history is any indicator and most experts are saying it is. We are in for a bad winter here in Kentucky. 2015-2016 Winter Weather Outlook [ATTACH]51743[/ATTACH] February 1998 Snow Accumulations [ATTACH=CONFIG]51742[/ATTACH] :dancingpa
August 9, 201511 yr Author I was looking at one outlook this morning. It says that this winter will start out mild. December temps could be warmer than usual. It also shows at least 1, maybe2, major ice storms in January. Then February the temps will turn to colder than normal. It also is saying that snowfall totals look to be higher than normal for the entire state. Now don't forget we still have several months to go and the outlooks will change as we get closer.
August 9, 201511 yr So based on the map nWo, it looks like Nky and Cincy should be spared a bit compared to the rest of Ky?? Also, how about Indianapolis? I have a daughter there...
August 9, 201511 yr So based on the map nWo, it looks like Nky and Cincy should be spared a bit compared to the rest of Ky?? Also, how about Indianapolis? I have a daughter there... Are you looking at the 1998 map?
August 9, 201511 yr Author So based on the map nWo, it looks like Nky and Cincy should be spared a bit compared to the rest of Ky?? Also, how about Indianapolis? I have a daughter there... Indianapolis weather really depends on the southern jet stream. The outlook says for that area you may see weather warm enough to go with no coat then a couple of days later shoveling ice and snow. Cincinnati and southern Ohio are in an interesting spot for this upcoming winter. Those in that area maybe in for a big snow and ice season. This looks to begin around late January with a chance for ice storm then or early February. February looks to be the snowiest month.
August 9, 201511 yr Author Another interesting note. I've been checking the monthly average snowfall for various cities in Kentucky. February comes up in just about each one as the snowiest month.
August 9, 201511 yr Indianapolis weather really depends on the southern jet stream. The outlook says for that area you may see weather warm enough to go with no coat then a couple of days later shoveling ice and snow. Cincinnati and southern Ohio are in an interesting spot for this upcoming winter. Those in that area maybe in for a big snow and ice season. This looks to begin around late January with a chance for ice storm then or early February. February looks to be the snowiest month. Thanks nWo. I was looking at the 1998 map too:)!
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