Weather Observations April 24th

High to mid-level status and cirrostratus clouds observed on my way to class this morning at 7:30AM.  Some sun peeking through here and there, cloud cover at about 70%.  Slight breeze out of the S-SE (0-3MPH).  Temperature as of 9AM CST was 54.7F.  High of 67F expected today as the barometric pressure continues to slowly drop off.  A chance of rain is observed in the forecast later for tonight, so I will be keeping an eye on the sky and cloud type/cover as it comes in today.  A stationary low is located just to our west in Minnesota currently.  This low is drawing up a lot of warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico and the state of Texas.  Here is a snapshot of the current conditions showing the development to our west.

As this low pressure develops or fades, we will know because it is headed west in our direction.  Winds should continue to be out of the South or East as this pressure moves.  Look for increasing winds and some developing clouds today in order to see if this small mid-latitude cyclone becomes larger.

Weather observed Phillips Hall, UW-Eau Claire, 54701