Tony

This one could turn out to be interesting and some locales could cash in with some pretty good snow. This system seems fairly weak and with the cold air in place it will be hard for warm air to overtake this HP in place.

1mb deeper and at same location compared to 12z run so not much change

Just a farther north expansion in qpf but not in the low itself

Even a subtle shift means tons in a setup like ours.

18Z NAM not looking that bad so far

Looking better with these 12z runs so far. Was getting a little worried here in the western burbs of Chicago but with the recent SE trends it doesn't look half bad. SE trend is also helping other areas of this Sub.

Was actually talking about immediate city/downtown as there was a little improvement there. As far as movement it did trend SE from most of the other models today.

Just took a quick glance at it but yes slightly SE of the others.

At least the 12z Euro is bringing back some love for the Chicago folks and a few others.

Yep, not sure what influence the lake is going to have in the downtown/city area. Wrapping in the lake moisture will make for a tough forecast in this area with lake temps in the 30's I believe.

Here is a map of the Ensemble showing a better depiction of the upcoming storm. Still some variance but getting a little better

Ensembles always a good way to go this far out with this storm.

The lake warm waters could also be concerning with the lack of true artic air. Places close to the lake could see more rain than snow I would think in this setup unfortunately.

This could be the makings of something big, but it is 10 days out.

18z NAM looking more juiced and slightly north as well.

NAM putting out some crazy numbers there.

A 980 mb storm missing to the south. Not too often you see this happen but it's a new climate we are living in. Just the way this winter has gone. Now we will head into Spring with cold and chilly rain all the way into April...can't wait.

Best model EVER!! If Only!

Way too far south with the snow/sleet especially Illinois.

Where the Baroclinic Zone sets up will be a key player with this storm. Ice is definitely going to be a major problem for someone. At least something to track before March comes roaring in.

18Z NAM bumped up totals again. I think my 2" might just be too low...who would have thought. Tom you are starting to reel this one in. 6" might not be that far out of reach.

You look to be in the jackpot zone on this one. It's about time warning snows have arrived.

Agree and once March hits its 12" minimum otherwise not worth tracking.

Couple inches by us looks achievable with slightly more towards the border. Nothing to write home about or really get excited about for at least Chitown folks.

"Thread the Needle" type setup for No IL. Guessing maybe a couple inches for Chicagoland area and the counties closer to the cheeseland border might cash in on a couple more. The system next week is going to be very interesting for many on this sub forum. Good luck to you all to the west and north of Chitown.