This episode discusses some of the details about the origins of this probable monster weekend storm. It discusses how the system is in the process of changing and becoming more characteristic of a wobling bowling ball that ends up a strike. In fact I found 2 Nws's that are actually calling it a "bowling ball" low. It discusses at what point this becomes a classic setup to bring heavy snow to Denver and mentions some of the reasons why. It then goes on to speak about how and why this system is unique. It speaks about some of the uncertainties (but not all) that exist that is making it difficult to pinpoint the exact snowfall accumulations and difficult to determine exactly where the heaviest snow will fall. I also make my forecast in an unscientific way, and explain how I arrived at my conclusion. Since it is only because of my audience that a forecast was made and expressed, the word "we" is preferred. If my audience would do a chant to help the storm out, the word we is more justified. In regards to our forecast you will see that when it comes to storms with Gulf moisture we love the number 6, and for each additional variable that will be enhancing the snow the number 6 is added. We start off with a 6 inch base. Our forecast only discusses the large cities that are outside the main mountains. This podcast discusses Denver and Cheyenne, but more of an emphasis on Denver. There is one variable that can enhance snowfall which none of the NWS or articles mention. This variable is included in the forecast. It is this final variable that is of greatest interest to monitor whether it happens or not.
The final couple minutes discuss the affects(effects?) this system might have in Chicago. In this discussion as well there is 1 variable that is not currently included in the NWS forecast discussion. It will be interesting to see whether this variable eventually is included.