Description: Join us as we revisit one of St. Louis's most legendary weather events: the Thundersnow of January 18, 1996. What started as a forecast for cold rain transformed into a sudden, intense blizzard, dropping 8 inches of snow in just a few hours and catching everyone off guard. We'll explore the meteorological factors, the dramatic forecast shift, and the lasting impact of this unforgettable day, complete with lightning and thunder amidst the heavy snowfall.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the January 1996 St. Louis Thundersnow

01:04 Meteorological Setup: The Texas Panhandle Low

02:05 The Forecast Bust: From Snow to Rain and Back Again

03:06 The Morning of January 18th: Rain to Thundersnow

04:08 The Thundersnow Phenomenon and its Impact

05:13 Aftermath and Why the Forecast Went Wrong

06:15 Lessons Learned and Lasting Memories

07:16 Remembering the Thundersnow #

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