Weather Observations 2/15

Overcast conditions yesterday improved somewhat today.  Large stratocumulus clouds observed at 6PM; Cloud cover at 50 to 60% this afternoon on the UWEC campus.  Very mild weather, some people even walking around in just sweatshirts and no jackets today.  Temperature as of 6PM is 38.5F. 

Here is a current surface weather map showing the continental United States.  As you can see there are quite a few disturbances in the southern states and alot of precipitation to the north and east of these fronts.  Barometric pressure has remained steady during the day (29.94 inches in Hg). 

Here is the current Infrared Satellite view from about 5:40 CST on the Weather Channel's website.  It shows there is slight cloud cover in Eau Claire.  Cloudier conditions are found nearer to Chicago and southern Great Lakes states.   

Observed 5:30pm TO 6pm, Phillips Hall - UWEC