Snowfall not close to breaking records yet

Rain, snow are possible Thursday

By MEGAN DOYLE

H&N Staff Writer

February 6, 2008

   Despite a series of storms that dumped more than 2 feet of snow around the Klamath Basin , this winter isn’t as snowy as it was in 1992-93 and 1995-96 — yet. 

   Weather observers at Kingsley Field reported 30 inches on the ground in December and January. So far this month, observers recorded about 10 inches of snow. 

   The records don’t show how much snow was on the ground at any given time, said Mike Stavish, with the National Weather Service. Snow could have melted in between storms, he said. 

   The snow so far is well below snow accumulation reported to the National Weather Service during winters of 1992-93 and 1995-96. 

   The snowfall in December and January of 1995-96 was about 51 inches. In the same months in 1992-93 snowfall accumulation was nearly 68 inches, more than double what was reported this year. 

   Residents may see a few more inches of snow this week. High temperatures today should hit 32 degrees. A slightly warmer front is expected to move in Thursday with a possibility of rain and snow. 

   The weekend is expected to be dry with temperatures in the low 40s during the day and dipping below freezing at night.

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