Bret Walts – BAM Weather

17

Apr

4-17-25 AM Ag Weather Report: Heavy E. Ag Belt rain this weekend – warmer trends in the Plains into late April. B.

Good morning everyone, below is your latest AM Ag Weather Report: https://youtu.be/nGwSWUSGMLM Click Here for Hi-Res PDF: 4_17_25AMAg

16

Apr

By Bret Walts

4-16-25 AM Ag Weather Report: Wetter trends in the short-term for E. Ag Belt, monitoring drier trends in NW Plains. B.

Good morning everyone, below is your latest AM Ag Weather Report: https://youtu.be/PpRRAIG_kG4 Click Here to view Hi-Res PDF: 4_16_25AMAg

16

Mar

By Bret Walts

3-16-25 Week Ahead Outlook: Mild pattern slowly fades to close March. S/SW Plains continue to struggle for moisture. B.

Good evening everyone, below is your latest Week Ahead Outlook. Please read below for a text version and PDF forecast discussion through March 30th. Hi-Res PDF: 3_16_25WAO Week 1 Temperatures: This will be a very up/down period as a whole with big swings on the book-ends of storm systems. In…

07

Mar

By Bret Walts

3-7-25 AM Model Analysis: Data continues to roll forward warmer for Mid-March. B.

Good morning everyone, below is your latest AM Model Analysis: 3_7_25 AM Model Analysis

06

Mar

By Bret Walts

3-6-25 PM Model Analysis: EPS continues to trend warmer for mid-March. Latest thoughts here. B.

Good afternoon everyone, below is your latest PM Energy Report: 3-6-25 PM Model Analysis

Pattern drivers of Spring of 2025 resemble active severe weather seasons.

27

Feb

By Bret Walts

Pattern drivers of Spring of 2025 resemble active severe weather seasons.

https://youtu.be/LUKwISrMu4I?si=sBUYz_sYvDyt_fHK The 2025 severe weather season will ramp up in the first week of March and key pattern drivers indicate that not only will mid-late March be active - but the spring season as a whole will be very active with top analogs among the most active tornado seasons on…

How would NOAA cuts affect weather forecasting?

14

Feb

By Bret Walts

How would NOAA cuts affect weather forecasting?

Speculated cuts of NOAA funding and staff would have immediate impacts on NWS forecast information, weather data and subsequently trickle-down impacts into the private sector. By Bret Walts Former NOAA officials told CBS News last week to expect a 50% reduction in staffing and budget cuts of 30% to the…

14

Feb

By Bret Walts

Drought threats loom in the Plains.

Below normal winter snow combined with persisting La Niña conditions could enhance drought risks for the Plains into the growing season. By Bret Walts Abnormally dry conditions from late Summer through Fall caused soil moisture to drop substantially for areas across the North Central US into the Midwest and many…

Denver Commercial Property Services Harnesses Clarity for Safer, Smarter Snow Management.

31

Jan

By Bret Walts

Denver Commercial Property Services Harnesses Clarity for Safer, Smarter Snow Management.

Denver Commercial Property Services (DCPS), a company that specializes in snow removal and weather-dependent property management, operates in the heart of Colorado, where unpredictable weather is both a challenge and a critical component of their business. Serving over 300 commercial clients, DCPS goes beyond just clearing snow—they focus on proactive…

Record-breaking Gulf Coast Snow Headlines January. Volatile February ahead.

30

Jan

By Bret Walts

Record-breaking Gulf Coast Snow Headlines January. Volatile February ahead.

January 2025 will be remembered as the year that turned the sandy beaches on the Gulf Coast to bright white. By Bret Walts While the month kicked off with heavy snow, ice, major power outages and arctic cold across the lower Ohio Valley, the highlight of January 2025 will undoubtedly…