bud2380 Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 We have very light snow falling here in North Liberty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 It's gonna be one helluva wild ride for The Mitt this winter if the past 3.5 wks are any indication. Absolutely wowza'd by the way things have trended stronger at game-time with several events, and now this from GRR UPDATE...Issued at 825 PM EST Thu Nov 8 2018The forecast is largely on track with not much changed inexpectations over the next 24-36 hours. No changes to headlineswill be introduced for the evening update. However, there are afew things we are monitoring closely:1). The potential for a north/south oriented band of heavy lakeeffect snow to come ashore around the noon hour with associatedimpacts. Should this occur, quite a bit more snow may fall westof US-131 Friday than currently reflected in our forecast beforethe well-advertised lake- effect snow event begins Fridayevening. Note that the latest few runs of the HRRR would be aworst-case scenario with such a band making it through nearly ourentire area of responsibility.2). The potential for areas of blowing snow and significantlyreduced visibilities Friday night as the lake-effect snow ramps upand westerly winds gust upwards of 40-45 mph, especially alongthe lake shore.We will obviously be taking a closer look at the aforementionedconcerns for the 3:30 AM forecast package. Updated products willbe sent out soon.&& Dang, I'm getting 70's flash-backs! 2 Quote Winter 2023-24 Snow Total = 52.8" (89% Normal Season) Largest Storm: 12" (1/12-13) Oct: 0.1 Nov: 2.9 Dec: 7.5 Jan: 31.7 Feb: 6.0 Mar: 4.1 Apr: 0.0 Avg = 59.2" (Harrison): 2023-24 = xx.x" Avg = 45.0" (KDTW): 2022-23 = 33.5" 2021-22 = 35.6" Avg = 49.7" (KRMY): 2020-21 = 36.2" 2019-20 = 48.0" 2018-19 = 56.1" 2017-18 = 68.3" 2016-17 = 52" 2015-16 = 57.4" 2014-15 = 55.3" 2013-14 = 100.6" (coldest & snowiest in the modern record!) 2012-13 = 47.2" 2011-12 = 43.7" Legit Blizzards (high winds and dbl digit snows): Feb 2011, Dec 2009, Jan 2005, Dec 2000, Jan 1999, Mar 1998, Nov 1989, Jan 1982, Jan 1978, Jan 1977, Apr 1975, Mar 1973, Jan 1967, Feb 1965, Jan 1918 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Expecting High-end gales to 45 kts (52 mph) on Lake Michigan, just below Storm Force winds. Here's GRR's previous map posted early afternoon which may be updated overnight per their AFD This is Oct 20th all over again, except in frozen version. Somebody in Allegan and Van Buren counties prolly sees bliz conditions, if only for a short period. Might have to do a local chase Friday evening.. 1 Quote Winter 2023-24 Snow Total = 52.8" (89% Normal Season) Largest Storm: 12" (1/12-13) Oct: 0.1 Nov: 2.9 Dec: 7.5 Jan: 31.7 Feb: 6.0 Mar: 4.1 Apr: 0.0 Avg = 59.2" (Harrison): 2023-24 = xx.x" Avg = 45.0" (KDTW): 2022-23 = 33.5" 2021-22 = 35.6" Avg = 49.7" (KRMY): 2020-21 = 36.2" 2019-20 = 48.0" 2018-19 = 56.1" 2017-18 = 68.3" 2016-17 = 52" 2015-16 = 57.4" 2014-15 = 55.3" 2013-14 = 100.6" (coldest & snowiest in the modern record!) 2012-13 = 47.2" 2011-12 = 43.7" Legit Blizzards (high winds and dbl digit snows): Feb 2011, Dec 2009, Jan 2005, Dec 2000, Jan 1999, Mar 1998, Nov 1989, Jan 1982, Jan 1978, Jan 1977, Apr 1975, Mar 1973, Jan 1967, Feb 1965, Jan 1918 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacsh Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Expecting High-end gales to 45 kts (52 mph) on Lake Michigan, just below Storm Force winds. Here's GRR's previous map posted early afternoon which may be updated overnight per their AFD 20181108 GRR Snowfall.png This is Oct 20th all over again, except in frozen version. Somebody in Allegan and Van Buren counties prolly sees bliz conditions, if only for a short period. Might have to do a local chase Friday evening.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacsh Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 UPDATE ISSUED AT 825 PM EST THU NOV 8 2018 THE FORECAST IS LARGELY ON TRACK WITH NOT MUCH CHANGED IN EXPECTATIONS OVER THE NEXT 24-36 HOURS. NO CHANGES TO HEADLINES WILL BE INTRODUCED FOR THE EVENING UPDATE. HOWEVER, THERE ARE A FEW THINGS WE ARE MONITORING CLOSELY: 1). THE POTENTIAL FOR A NORTH/SOUTH ORIENTED BAND OF HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOW TO COME ASHORE AROUND THE NOON HOUR WITH ASSOCIATED IMPACTS. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, QUITE A BIT MORE SNOW MAY FALL WEST OF US-131 FRIDAY THAN CURRENTLY REFLECTED IN OUR FORECAST BEFORE THE WELL-ADVERTISED LAKE- EFFECT SNOW EVENT BEGINS FRIDAY EVENING. NOTE THAT THE LATEST FEW RUNS OF THE HRRR WOULD BE A WORST-CASE SCENARIO WITH SUCH A BAND MAKING IT THROUGH NEARLY OUR ENTIRE AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY. 2). THE POTENTIAL FOR AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW AND SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED VISIBILITIES FRIDAY NIGHT AS THE LAKE-EFFECT SNOW RAMPS UP AND WESTERLY WINDS GUST UPWARDS OF 40-45 MPH, ESPECIALLY ALONG THE LAKE SHORE. WE WILL OBVIOUSLY BE TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AT THE AFOREMENTIONED CONCERNS FOR THE 3:30 AM FORECAST PACKAGE. UPDATED PRODUCTS WILL BE SENT OUT SOON. Potential is there for our first snow to be quite the surprise. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 UPDATE ISSUED AT 825 PM EST THU NOV 8 2018 THE FORECAST IS LARGELY ON TRACK WITH NOT MUCH CHANGED INEXPECTATIONS OVER THE NEXT 24-36 HOURS. NO CHANGES TO HEADLINESWILL BE INTRODUCED FOR THE EVENING UPDATE. HOWEVER, THERE ARE AFEW THINGS WE ARE MONITORING CLOSELY: 1). THE POTENTIAL FOR A NORTH/SOUTH ORIENTED BAND OF HEAVY LAKEEFFECT SNOW TO COME ASHORE AROUND THE NOON HOUR WITH ASSOCIATEDIMPACTS. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, QUITE A BIT MORE SNOW MAY FALL WESTOF US-131 FRIDAY THAN CURRENTLY REFLECTED IN OUR FORECAST BEFORETHE WELL-ADVERTISED LAKE- EFFECT SNOW EVENT BEGINS FRIDAYEVENING. NOTE THAT THE LATEST FEW RUNS OF THE HRRR WOULD BE AWORST-CASE SCENARIO WITH SUCH A BAND MAKING IT THROUGH NEARLY OURENTIRE AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY. 2). THE POTENTIAL FOR AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW AND SIGNIFICANTLYREDUCED VISIBILITIES FRIDAY NIGHT AS THE LAKE-EFFECT SNOW RAMPS UPAND WESTERLY WINDS GUST UPWARDS OF 40-45 MPH, ESPECIALLY ALONGTHE LAKE SHORE. WE WILL OBVIOUSLY BE TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AT THE AFOREMENTIONEDCONCERNS FOR THE 3:30 AM FORECAST PACKAGE. UPDATED PRODUCTS WILLBE SENT OUT SOON. Potential is there for our first snow to be quite the surprise. Yeah, and you look to be in a great spot up there. Both the HRRR and the RGEM show that line swinging in off S Lk Michigan on the nose of the arctic punch. With the lake still mild, this could be impressive, even further inland. 2m temps plummet to the upper teens by 4 am all the way to Detroit. Should be a wild one. Good luck up there! Quote Winter 2023-24 Snow Total = 52.8" (89% Normal Season) Largest Storm: 12" (1/12-13) Oct: 0.1 Nov: 2.9 Dec: 7.5 Jan: 31.7 Feb: 6.0 Mar: 4.1 Apr: 0.0 Avg = 59.2" (Harrison): 2023-24 = xx.x" Avg = 45.0" (KDTW): 2022-23 = 33.5" 2021-22 = 35.6" Avg = 49.7" (KRMY): 2020-21 = 36.2" 2019-20 = 48.0" 2018-19 = 56.1" 2017-18 = 68.3" 2016-17 = 52" 2015-16 = 57.4" 2014-15 = 55.3" 2013-14 = 100.6" (coldest & snowiest in the modern record!) 2012-13 = 47.2" 2011-12 = 43.7" Legit Blizzards (high winds and dbl digit snows): Feb 2011, Dec 2009, Jan 2005, Dec 2000, Jan 1999, Mar 1998, Nov 1989, Jan 1982, Jan 1978, Jan 1977, Apr 1975, Mar 1973, Jan 1967, Feb 1965, Jan 1918 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacsh Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Yeah, and you look to be in a great spot up there. Both the HRRR and the RGEM show that line swinging in off S Lk Michigan on the nose of the arctic punch. With the lake still mild, this could be impressive, even further inland. 2m temps plummet to the upper teens by 4 am all the way to Detroit. Should be a wild one. Good luck up there!Didn’t see you beat me to it lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Didn’t see you beat me to it lol yep .DISCUSSION...(This evening through next Thursday)Issued at 249 PM EST Thu Nov 8 2018 The main challenge in the forecast deals with the potential impactsfrom the storm system Friday into Saturday. Models are in relative agreement in tracking and deepening asurface low from Central Appalachians northward into OntarioFriday into Saturday. This is an unusual track for the region.This system will provide the region with several opportunities forprecipitation, most of which will be snow. Initially with warmand moist air advection arriving later tonight then through themorning commute...some snow is expected. Overall the lift is shownto remain weak, but the moisture is forecasted to be relativelydeep, through the DGZ. So it looks like light snow will occurthat moves in just before or during the morning commute. Withsurface temperatures starting the day near or just below freezing,this is expected to support a period of slick conditions for themorning commute, especially on elevated surfaces. If surfacetemperatures end up a few degrees warmer, not much in the way ofimpacts would occur. Guidance has lately been showing a strongerband of snow over Lake MI during the morning that moves onshorearound noon. It appears that temperatures during the middle partof the day will be above freezing...but any steadier/heavier bandof snow could lower values back down to near freezing. We willkeep the headlines going. After this band tracks eastward throughthe region...a lull in the snow may occur mid to late afternoon. The second round of snow develops most likely Friday evening. Thisis when the shortwave that digs down into the area evolves into arather deep mid level low. Beneath this feature deep cyclonicflow with temperatures supportive of lake enhancement suggestswidespread snow showers some of which could be heavy. Couple thatwith deeper mixing and stronger wind fields not too far off theground and you have impacts. We may need to extend the Fridaynight advisory further inland if these strong winds do draw thesnow bands into the central part of Lower MI. Can't remember the last time I saw such an interesting read on the Aviation portion! .AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Friday evening)Issued at 743 PM EST Thu Nov 8 2018 There is little question a significant winter storm will movethrough the Great Lakes tonight into Saturday. The first phasewill be the warm advection precipitation event. That will be fromaround 09z to around 18z. For the most part this should be snowbut in the I-94 TAF sites it may be mixed with rain when theprecipitation is not moderate or greater. Once this moves outthere may be a period of drizzle or mixed flurries or drizzle.Finally the cold air comes in by mid afternoon and that will pusha band of heavy snow showers on shore. The band will weaken as itmoves on shore but MKG and possibly GRR will see 1 to 2 hours ofheavy snow as that moves through. Clearly this means IFR conditions across the TAF sites fromaround 09z on into Saturday. There will be very strong windsFriday evening, gusting over 35 knots so expect considerableblowing snow on landing in GRR or MKG after 03z Saturday. Given this will bring snow into the area expect moderate in cloudicing tonight through Saturday morning. Also expect moderateturbulence above 9000 ft tonight into Friday. K, gotta get some sleep. Adios 1 Quote Winter 2023-24 Snow Total = 52.8" (89% Normal Season) Largest Storm: 12" (1/12-13) Oct: 0.1 Nov: 2.9 Dec: 7.5 Jan: 31.7 Feb: 6.0 Mar: 4.1 Apr: 0.0 Avg = 59.2" (Harrison): 2023-24 = xx.x" Avg = 45.0" (KDTW): 2022-23 = 33.5" 2021-22 = 35.6" Avg = 49.7" (KRMY): 2020-21 = 36.2" 2019-20 = 48.0" 2018-19 = 56.1" 2017-18 = 68.3" 2016-17 = 52" 2015-16 = 57.4" 2014-15 = 55.3" 2013-14 = 100.6" (coldest & snowiest in the modern record!) 2012-13 = 47.2" 2011-12 = 43.7" Legit Blizzards (high winds and dbl digit snows): Feb 2011, Dec 2009, Jan 2005, Dec 2000, Jan 1999, Mar 1998, Nov 1989, Jan 1982, Jan 1978, Jan 1977, Apr 1975, Mar 1973, Jan 1967, Feb 1965, Jan 1918 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 @ Tom NAM says to globals "follow my lead boys". I didn't have time to post it, but a loop of the GFS and NAM are now almost identical. It's some crazy fuji-wara stuff going on right over the GL's and it's just the kind of neat and exciting pattern I've been hoping for amigo! 2 Quote Winter 2023-24 Snow Total = 52.8" (89% Normal Season) Largest Storm: 12" (1/12-13) Oct: 0.1 Nov: 2.9 Dec: 7.5 Jan: 31.7 Feb: 6.0 Mar: 4.1 Apr: 0.0 Avg = 59.2" (Harrison): 2023-24 = xx.x" Avg = 45.0" (KDTW): 2022-23 = 33.5" 2021-22 = 35.6" Avg = 49.7" (KRMY): 2020-21 = 36.2" 2019-20 = 48.0" 2018-19 = 56.1" 2017-18 = 68.3" 2016-17 = 52" 2015-16 = 57.4" 2014-15 = 55.3" 2013-14 = 100.6" (coldest & snowiest in the modern record!) 2012-13 = 47.2" 2011-12 = 43.7" Legit Blizzards (high winds and dbl digit snows): Feb 2011, Dec 2009, Jan 2005, Dec 2000, Jan 1999, Mar 1998, Nov 1989, Jan 1982, Jan 1978, Jan 1977, Apr 1975, Mar 1973, Jan 1967, Feb 1965, Jan 1918 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Light snow falling here. Deck is getting white! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralNebWeather Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 You don’t typically see this in November. Should be a frigid day. From NWS Hastings: ..Cold Wind Chills along with Gusty Winds and Blowing Snow Today ... An Arctic cold front will cross the area today ushering in areinforcing shot of very cold air for early November. Temperatureswill remain in the teens and 20s ...and northwest winds willincrease to 20 to 30 MPH ...with gusts of 35 to 40 MPH at times.This will result in unusually cold wind chills for November ...withreadings in the single digits over south central Nebraska ...andin the teens over north central Kansas. In addition ...the strong winds will result in blowing snow wheresnow fell yesterday. This could result in localized slick spots onarea roads ...including Interstate 80. Anyone venturing outside should dress for winter weather ...andthose driving should be alert for slick spots and use caution. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan1117 Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 The “weenie band” of moderate to heavy snow with the cold front passage is lining up right over the Omaha metro this morning. Already snowing out my window with some pretty sizable flakes coming down... nice surprise after yesterday’s miss. Looks like we will pick up 1-2 inches of snow from this quick hitting band, followed by wind gusts of up to 50 mph and falling temperatures with the front passage. Winter has arrived! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted November 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Wow, you guys near the shores of LM are going to get shallacked! Very impressive to see in early November that's for sure. Just as impressive, is the cold hitting the Plains today and the rest of us over the weekend. It's exciting to wake up and see my first coating of snow this season. I've had some moderate bursts but only accumulating on my deck and elevated surfaces. I prob have about 1/2" on my deck which ain't much but still sets me in the mood. Good luck to you guys in the Mitt! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted November 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 The “weenie band” of moderate to heavy snow with the cold front passage is lining up right over the Omaha metro this morning. Already snowing out my window with some pretty sizable flakes coming down... nice surprise after yesterday’s miss. Looks like we will pick up 1-3 inches of snow from this quick hitting band, followed by wind gusts of up to 50 mph and falling temperatures with the front passage. Winter has arrived!Ya, I'd say this system is the one that really kicks off Winter for many of us around the Plains/MW/GL's who haven't seen the snow yet. The cold coming post system is darn impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted November 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Does anyone know how much KC got from this system?? Or parts of N MO??? @ Clinton, where ya at bud? This will be an interesting system in future cycles.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Woke up to the tail end of that clipper weenie band that Bryan mentioned earlier. We picked up a dusting from that. Whoopie. Onto December. 28.0*F. Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Money Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 1-2, inches of snow here so far Still coming down 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Does anyone know how much KC got from this system?? Or parts of N MO??? @ Clinton, where ya at bud? This will be an interesting system in future cycles.... KC got a dusting to 2 inches. I got 4 inches at my house, I am about an hour east of KC. It was my biggest snow in 3 years! If we could have been 2 or 3 degrees colder it would have really piled up. I'm excited for this system in future cycles. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted November 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 KC got a dusting to 2 inches. I got 4 inches at my house, I am about an hour east of KC. It was my biggest snow in 3 years! If we could have been 2 or 3 degrees colder it would have really piled up. I'm excited for this system in future cycles.I'm glad you scored my friend! Its going to be a fun season and your in a prime location that'll see many opportunities. I still can't believe this is your largest snowfall in 3 years! Crazy to think. Hope you make it up yuuge this season. Meantime, I'm getting clipped by the back edge of this system with mod snowfall. Nice 1st snow of the season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 I picked up a half inch. Looking at the radar loop, it appears much of that fell in one burst around 6am. I was still sleeping, though. 2 Quote season snowfall: 34.8" '22-23: 30.2" '21-22: 27.1" '20-21: 52.5" '19-20: 36.2" '18-19: 50.2" '17-18: 39.5" Average snowfall: ~30" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralNebWeather Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 18 degrees with a wind chill of 3 at 7:30 this morning. I drove in some blowing and drifting snow on my way to school this morning. It feels and looks like January. The high may only make it into the low to mid 20’s. Insane. Had several people measure over 9 inches yesterday here, NWS had us at 8”. Either way, what a way to start. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman1 Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Snowed overnight here in Central IL, and we woke up to a nice 2 inches covering the ground. Nothing sticking to pavement, but a pretty unique sight to see the white stuff covering a few trees with red and orange leaves underneath. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westMJim Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Wow, you guys near the shores of LM are going to get shallacked! Very impressive to see in early November that's for sure. Just as impressive, is the cold hitting the Plains today and the rest of us over the weekend. It's exciting to wake up and see my first coating of snow this season. I've had some moderate bursts but only accumulating on my deck and elevated surfaces. I prob have about 1/2" on my deck which ain't much but still sets me in the mood. Good luck to you guys in the Mitt!This is from this AM discussion from GRR A BRIEF PERIOD OF QUIET CONDITIONS IS EXPECTED DURING THE EARLY OVERNIGHT PERIOD BEFORE A SECONDARY FRONT SURGES SOUTHEAST ACROSS LOWER MICHIGAN AROUND MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. IN THE WAKE OF THE FRONT, IMPRESSIVE LAKE-INDUCED INSTABILITY APPROACHING 1000 J/KG, INVERSION HEIGHTS TAPPING NORTH OF 12,000 FT, AND DEEP/STRONG LOW-LEVEL LIFT THAT CROSSES INTO THE DENDRITIC GROWTH ZONE SCREAM THE POTENTIAL FOR INTENSE LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND/OR MESOLOWS. THE MAIN DETRIMENT TO SNOW INTENSITY WILL BE STRONG WESTERLY WINDS GUSTING UPWARDS OF 35-45 MPH INLAND, AND PERHAPS AS HIGH AS 50 MPH ALONG THE LAKESHORE, WHICH WILL TEND TO FRACTURE SNOWFLAKES INTO "BLOWABLE DUST." ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING THE SIGNAL IN MODEL GUIDANCE FOR MESOLOW DEVELOPMENT (IN WHICH SNOWFALL AND WIND INTENSITIES WOULD BE ENHANCED), OUR PRIMARY CONCERN WITH THE ACTIVITY TONIGHT WILL ACTUALLY BE BLOWING SNOW AND SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED VISIBILITIES/HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS FOR FRIDAY NIGHT FESTIVITIES. NONETHELESS, ANOTHER 2-4" OR SO OF ACCUMULATION IS POSSIBLE FAVORING AREAS WEST OF US-131 AS WELL AS BETWEEN THE I-94 AND I-96 CORRIDORS. EQUALLY-IMPRESSIVE (AND NON-COINCIDENTAL) SUBSIDENCE ALONG THE BACKSIDE OF THE FRONT WILL PUT A SQUASH TO ALL LAKE-EFFECT SNOW AROUND DAYBREAK SATURDAY MORNING. BY SATURDAY MORNING, TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 4-7" ARE EXPECTED ALONG AND WEST OF US-131 AS WELL AS BETWEEN THE I-96/I-94 CORRIDORS WITH 2-4" ELSEWHERE. HOWEVER, IT'S BEST TO FOCUS ON EXPECTED IMPACTS RATHER THAN TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted November 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Snowed overnight here in Central IL, and we woke up to a nice 2 inches covering the ground. Nothing sticking to pavement, but a pretty unique sight to see the white stuff covering a few trees with red and orange leaves underneath.I thought the same thing during my walk around the neighborhood. Some of the maples have vibrant yellow colors that stand out quite dramatically with the freshly fallen snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Currently, a Winter Wonderland out there w moderate snow and approaching an 1". Even the roads are covered. Its a heavy wet snow. Temp at 32F. 1 Quote Snowfall for Winter 2023 -24 for Metro Detroit Area Oct 2023: 0.2" AN Nov 2023: 2.2" AN Dec 2023: 0.5" BN Insane! Jan 2024: 17.0" AN Feb 2024: 1.9" BN Mar 2024: 4.9" BN April 2024: Season So Far: 26.7" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Another surprise weenie band of snow is coming this way. Areas North and East of here that have already received over an inch are under a WWA now, I am under a SPS. 27.1*F and brutally windy. Literally feels like January. 1 Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Another surprise weenie band of snow is coming this way. Areas North and East of here that have already received over an inch are under a WWA now, I am under a SPS. 27.1*F and brutally windy. Literally feels like January. That's the band the euro had moving through my area for several runs, but was totally wrong. Quote season snowfall: 34.8" '22-23: 30.2" '21-22: 27.1" '20-21: 52.5" '19-20: 36.2" '18-19: 50.2" '17-18: 39.5" Average snowfall: ~30" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Good winter morning to ya! Edit- NOT a forecast you see every day, let alone early November! Winter Weather AdvisoryURGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Grand Rapids MI304 AM EST Fri Nov 9 2018MIZ037-038-043-044-050-056-057-064-065-071>073-091615-/O.CON.KGRR.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-181110T1200Z/Mason-Lake-Oceana-Newaygo-Muskegon-Ottawa-Kent-Allegan-Barry-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Including the cities of Ludington, Baldwin, Hart, Fremont,Muskegon, Grand Haven, Jenison, Grand Rapids, Holland, Hastings,South Haven, Kalamazoo, and Battle Creek304 AM EST Fri Nov 9 2018...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM ESTSATURDAY...* WHAT...Snow expected. Light snow this morning will transition tobrief heavy snow this afternoon, and then to periods of heavysnow between midnight and 7 AM Saturday. Total snowaccumulations of 4-7 inches are expected west of US-131 andbetween I-96 and I-94. Wind gusts in excess of 35 mph will leadto areas of blowing snow this afternoon and tonight. Wind gustsmay exceed 50 mph along the lake shore leading to near zerovisibility at times tonight.* WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest and west centralMichigan.* WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions and lowvisibility. The hazardous conditions may impact the Fridaymorning and evening commutes.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow willcause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roadsand limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.&&$ 1 Quote Winter 2023-24 Snow Total = 52.8" (89% Normal Season) Largest Storm: 12" (1/12-13) Oct: 0.1 Nov: 2.9 Dec: 7.5 Jan: 31.7 Feb: 6.0 Mar: 4.1 Apr: 0.0 Avg = 59.2" (Harrison): 2023-24 = xx.x" Avg = 45.0" (KDTW): 2022-23 = 33.5" 2021-22 = 35.6" Avg = 49.7" (KRMY): 2020-21 = 36.2" 2019-20 = 48.0" 2018-19 = 56.1" 2017-18 = 68.3" 2016-17 = 52" 2015-16 = 57.4" 2014-15 = 55.3" 2013-14 = 100.6" (coldest & snowiest in the modern record!) 2012-13 = 47.2" 2011-12 = 43.7" Legit Blizzards (high winds and dbl digit snows): Feb 2011, Dec 2009, Jan 2005, Dec 2000, Jan 1999, Mar 1998, Nov 1989, Jan 1982, Jan 1978, Jan 1977, Apr 1975, Mar 1973, Jan 1967, Feb 1965, Jan 1918 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 I picked up only a dusting but still enough to make the ground white. At work there's bout half inch. Nice lil mood snow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabel23 Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 18 degrees with a wind chill of 3 at 7:30 this morning. I drove in some blowing and drifting snow on my way to school this morning. It feels and looks like January. The high may only make it into the low to mid 20’s. Insane. Had several people measure over 9 inches yesterday here, NWS had us at 8”. Either way, what a way to start.I was just going to ask you whether or not the snow you received yesterday was getting blown around. We didn't get much here; interestingly enough though we received a trace of snow this morning and it's blowing around like crazy. I can't imagine what things look like in Omaha with just 1-2" of snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 @Jaster How much ya picked up so far? Its snowing moderate to heavy here. I am forecasted to pick up couple of inches. Quote Snowfall for Winter 2023 -24 for Metro Detroit Area Oct 2023: 0.2" AN Nov 2023: 2.2" AN Dec 2023: 0.5" BN Insane! Jan 2024: 17.0" AN Feb 2024: 1.9" BN Mar 2024: 4.9" BN April 2024: Season So Far: 26.7" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 I'm worried about missing out on the band. It's fizzling West to East. It'll be close here. Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 @Jaster How much ya picked up so far? Its snowing moderate to heavy here. I am forecasted to pick up couple of inches. Measured 1/2" on my deck rail when I stepped out this morning and the snow was just steady. Had a nice commute thru the snowy countryside. Wasn't deep but all the fields were white and the snow was sitting on all the tree branches. Very scenic 1st snowfall. Glad to see yby and SEMI weren't left out of the first snow party! 1 Quote Winter 2023-24 Snow Total = 52.8" (89% Normal Season) Largest Storm: 12" (1/12-13) Oct: 0.1 Nov: 2.9 Dec: 7.5 Jan: 31.7 Feb: 6.0 Mar: 4.1 Apr: 0.0 Avg = 59.2" (Harrison): 2023-24 = xx.x" Avg = 45.0" (KDTW): 2022-23 = 33.5" 2021-22 = 35.6" Avg = 49.7" (KRMY): 2020-21 = 36.2" 2019-20 = 48.0" 2018-19 = 56.1" 2017-18 = 68.3" 2016-17 = 52" 2015-16 = 57.4" 2014-15 = 55.3" 2013-14 = 100.6" (coldest & snowiest in the modern record!) 2012-13 = 47.2" 2011-12 = 43.7" Legit Blizzards (high winds and dbl digit snows): Feb 2011, Dec 2009, Jan 2005, Dec 2000, Jan 1999, Mar 1998, Nov 1989, Jan 1982, Jan 1978, Jan 1977, Apr 1975, Mar 1973, Jan 1967, Feb 1965, Jan 1918 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabel23 Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Holy cow things aren't going good in Omaha! I guess I-80 is a mess and traffic is at a stand still. Here is a picture I took off DOT. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 I'm worried about missing out on the band. It's fizzling West to East. It'll be close here. Didn't zoom in on yby, but over all radar seems to be blossoming in SENE. Good luck Quote Winter 2023-24 Snow Total = 52.8" (89% Normal Season) Largest Storm: 12" (1/12-13) Oct: 0.1 Nov: 2.9 Dec: 7.5 Jan: 31.7 Feb: 6.0 Mar: 4.1 Apr: 0.0 Avg = 59.2" (Harrison): 2023-24 = xx.x" Avg = 45.0" (KDTW): 2022-23 = 33.5" 2021-22 = 35.6" Avg = 49.7" (KRMY): 2020-21 = 36.2" 2019-20 = 48.0" 2018-19 = 56.1" 2017-18 = 68.3" 2016-17 = 52" 2015-16 = 57.4" 2014-15 = 55.3" 2013-14 = 100.6" (coldest & snowiest in the modern record!) 2012-13 = 47.2" 2011-12 = 43.7" Legit Blizzards (high winds and dbl digit snows): Feb 2011, Dec 2009, Jan 2005, Dec 2000, Jan 1999, Mar 1998, Nov 1989, Jan 1982, Jan 1978, Jan 1977, Apr 1975, Mar 1973, Jan 1967, Feb 1965, Jan 1918 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabel23 Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Bumper to Bumper from west omaha all the way to downtown! What a nightmare. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Measured 1/2" on my deck rail when I stepped out this morning and the snow was just steady. Had a nice commute thru the snowy countryside. Wasn't deep but all the fields were white and the snow was sitting on all the tree branches. Very scenic 1st snowfall. Glad to see yby and SEMI weren't left out of the first snow party! Awesome. Cheers to many more snow systems this season. Round2 coming later tanite into Saturday am. Another 1" or so possible from that as Arctic air that filters in. 1 Quote Snowfall for Winter 2023 -24 for Metro Detroit Area Oct 2023: 0.2" AN Nov 2023: 2.2" AN Dec 2023: 0.5" BN Insane! Jan 2024: 17.0" AN Feb 2024: 1.9" BN Mar 2024: 4.9" BN April 2024: Season So Far: 26.7" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Bumper to Bumper from west omaha all the way to downtown! What a nightmare. Gee I wonder why they're widening that portion? That stretch of the 80 looks like that always with or without snow. It's ridiculous. Light snow falling here. Should be getting heavy here in a bit. 28.2*F. 1 Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud2380 Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Picked up a solid inch overnight. Nice to see on the ground. Amazingly the NAM nailed this storm from almost the first time it came into it's range. The Euro was back and forth and in the end was pretty far off for Eastern Iowa anyways. Definitely missed the secondary wave today that is now hitting the Omaha area. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlcater Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 I got about 1” give or take in IC.(I’ll be in between CR and IC often which will make measuring in 1 location difficult) we were in a nice band all last evening 1 Quote 2021-22 Snowfall: (Hiawatha) TOTAL: 10.2" (12/28: 3.0") (12/29: 0.8") (1/1: 6.4") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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