Title: The January 1996 Thundersnow: A St. Louis Forecast Bust

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 Thundersnow01:04 Meteorological Setup: The Texas Panhandle Low02:05 The Forecast Bust: From Snow to Rain and Back Again03:06 The Morning of January 18th: Rain to Thundersnow04:08 The Thundersnow Phenomenon and its Impact05:13 Aftermath and Why the Forecast Went Wrong06:15 Lessons Learned and Lasting Memories07:16 Remembering the Thundersnow #Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha