Snowfall checkup & first meteor shower of the year

Hope your 2020 is off to a great start. We are just a few weeks away from reaching the halfway mark of meteorological winter. That may seem a bit confusing considering the official start to winter was only two weeks ago, but the months of December, January, and February are the main months for snow and cold.

Look where we stand with respect to snowfall since October 1st:

Much of the state continues with lower than normal snowfall and it won't likely change soon. 

What's happening right now is more of a westerly storm track that delivers fronts and fast moving low pressure systems that DON'T have much moisture. So as they track into our area, we get clouds and wind. Best rain chances will stay off to the south and east of Kansas. This will happen again later next week when a cold front comes through on Thursday.

Temperatures won't be changing much over the next 7 or 8 days. Some of the chilliest weather may come through around Tuesday, but it's NOT Arctic air for Kansas AND when you get down to it, it will still be above normal.

First meteor shower of 2020: Quadrantids

This should be a good one to check out late Friday night and early Saturday morning. The moon will be setting around midnight, so right as we go into prime viewing there won't be any extra light to wash away meteors. It is suggested that looking toward the northeast and about half way up off the horizon should give one a chance at seeing more meteors than looking in any other direction.

Have a great weekend!