All of the river gauges north of Memphis are showing rapid falls in water levels (1-2'/day) that should have river heights at the Carrollton gauge below 11 feet by the first week in May. Models are not indicating widespread heavy rains up north during the next 1-2 weeks and that should mean the ACE (Army Corps of Engineers) will not have to open the Spillway this year. Satellite views do show the muddy waters created by last week's heavy rains in Lakes Pontchartrain & Maurepas plus the waters of the Mississippi flowing on either side of the River.
Today's northerly winds have blown the brown water away from the North Shore with the South Shore seeing the really muddy look. Note also the brighter browns on the east side of the River due to water flowing through the Mardi Gras cut.
As you can see, we are already down over a foot from the crest on April 16th.
Today's clear skies will give way to some clouds by late Thursday as Gulf moisture will stream northward on the backside of surface high pressure over the Plains.
Low level moisture will rapidly return on Friday, but most of the daylight hours should stay dry. Friday night into Saturday morning will be our best rain chances with a slight possibility for some strong storms.
The top graphic is valid for Friday, the middle valid for Saturday and the bottom showing the heaviest rainfall staying across north Louisiana eastward into central MS/AL. In fact, amounts over us are less than one inch for the South Shore with 1-2" north of Lake P.
Brisk north winds are keeping us comfy cool this afternoon and that will continue over night into Thursday. Late Friday sees our next rain threat extending into Saturday morning. Most of the weekend looks dry. And Finally...
Look what has happened at my son's (Rob) house in Longmont, CO. The top view is Tuesday morning while the bottom is this afternoon. Due to the higher sun angle, most of the 6-8" of the white stuff has melted. I heard Denver's April snow total has topped 40" !!! Not for me! Stay tuned!
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