January 2017 Observations and Discussion

[Niko]

Very foggy outside ...visibility in my area now has ta be near zero. That is a very dense fog out there. Drivers venturing out tonight betta watch out and keep their distance from cars ahead of them and also use low beams.

[Niko]

I'm ready for spring! Woke up to sunny sky's and the birds singing! Felt like spring.

After February, I am ready for Spring also. No doubt. After seeing this gorgeous day today, makes me wanna set up my outside patio now.

[jaster220]

After February, I am ready for Spring also. No doubt. After seeing this gorgeous day today, makes me wanna set up my outside patio now.

I remember 2012, people dining on the street downtown Kzoo at St. Patrick's day without a heat lamp or jackets and they were very comfortable! Ofc, the bad side to that was April ended up cold and damaged all kinds of early tree blooms and sensitive vegetation. I got tired of dragging the heat lamp out and covering my wife's rose bushes night after night to preserve the early buds.

[Niko]

I remember 2012, people dining on the street downtown Kzoo at St. Patrick's day without a heat lamp or jackets and they were very comfortable! Ofc, the bad side to that was April ended up cold and damaged all kinds of early tree blooms and sensitive vegetation. I got tired of dragging the heat lamp out and covering my wife's rose bushes night after night to preserve the early buds.

That can be annoying. That is why you don't want cold in the Spring. Unfortunately, mother nature sometimes decides ta bring the cold in April and last into May as well. I remember one Easter year, I think it was 2010, not sure, anyways, we had a very early Orthodox Easter in April and you would think its gonna be mild, but instead, we had snow. That sucked tremendously. The Lam had ta be cooked inside the garage for crying out loud wearing gloves and scarfs. Btw..it takes at least 4+ hours for the whole entire Lam to get cooked. Its delicious.

[Niko]

Currently heavy fog and holding @39F in SMI. Bad night ta be driving, that's for sure.

[Niko]

Foggy conditions still occurring in SMI. Dense at times, along with wet roads. Temp @ 36F. UGH!

[Niko]

Fog is slowly lifting away, finally. Temp @ 45F. Very dismal outside though.

[Money]

Foggy conditions still occurring in SMI. Dense at times, along with wet roads. Temp @ 36F. UGH!

 

How's the conditions looking in WI??

[jaster220]

How's the conditions looking in WI??

Is this a joke? You're in Wisconsin aren't you?

[Tony]

I'm guessing January will come in as one of the least snowiest for ORD in quite some time.

[Tom]

I'm guessing January will come in as one of the least snowiest for ORD in quite some time.

I think ORD is sitting at 0.4" if I'm not mistaken.  Abysmal.  Unless we see some snow within the NW Flow pattern to close out the month, I think it may very well make the list as the least snowiest January.

[jaster220]

I think ORD is sitting at 0.4" if I'm not mistaken.  Abysmal.  Unless we see some snow within the NW Flow pattern to close out the month, I think it may very well make the list as the least snowiest January.

 

Iiuc, currently it's tied for 4th or 5th place. 1989 was the only recent worse January with 0.3 and 1st and 2nd place go way back. Iirc, 1893 or 94 is #1 with (drum roll) 0.2"   (arrow thru head emoticon goes here)

[Niko]

Raining today and no fog to report for a change. So far snowfall this month is 4.8". Lets see if we can add to that by months end.

[Tom]

Iiuc, currently it's tied for 4th or 5th place. 1989 was the only recent worse January with 0.3 and 1st and 2nd place go way back. Iirc, 1893 or 94 is #1 with (drum roll) 0.2"   (arrow thru head emoticon goes here)

Your prob going to score on some LES before month's end so I think you will escape Top 5 least snowiest.  

[jaster220]

@ Niko

 

Yep, SEMI getting swiped by this "snowstorm" LOL @ #Ninoridesagain

 

 

[jaster220]

Your prob going to score on some LES before month's end so I think you will escape Top 5 least snowiest.  

 

Sorry for confusion, those were numbers for Chicago, not mby. I've had 5.6" during that 7 day cold period, including 2" of synoptic so "Tag - you're it!" chasing futility records.

 

I've tracked daily snowfall for 4 yrs here, and this will be the least snowy January of the last 4 yrs. Each has gone lower from the record 42.8" of 2014. I doubt I hit dbl digits this month.

[Tom]

Sorry for confusion, those were numbers for Chicago, not mby. I've had 5.6" during that 7 day cold period, including 2" of synoptic so "Tag - you're it!" chasing futility records.

 

I've tracked daily snowfall for 4 yrs here, and this will be the least snowy January of the last 4 yrs. Each has gone lower from the record 42.8" of 2014. I doubt I hit dbl digits this month.

Ah, ha...gotcha!

[Niko]

@ Niko

 

Yep, SEMI getting swiped by this "snowstorm" LOL @ #Ninoridesagain

 

20170123 GL's radar 12pm.PNG

I wish...what we need is a crippling snowstorm to make up for January's loss and I mean crippling, to the point, where I will have to climb outta my window to get outside. Now, that's what I'm talking about.

[jaster220]

I wish...what we need is a crippling snowstorm to make up for January's loss and I mean crippling, to the point, where I will have to climb outta my window to get outside. Now, that's what I'm talking about.

 

Your only hope then (sorry to say) is a time machine back to April 1886

[Niko]

Your only hope then (sorry to say) is a time machine back to April 1886

Ok, can ya make it happen.....I'll accept that.

[Niko]

Currently cloudy and dry, but mild with temps @ 44F.

[Niko]

Family member from NYC recently just informed me of updated info on this strong Nor'easter they are having. Winds are gusting to 65mph and along with broken branches and roof damage in parts of the area. Snow in inland counties might be a possibility and substantial. This storm might be able ta draw cold air further south. 

[Niko]

More rain coming for SMI later this evening. Kinda lost count on how many rainstorms I've had this month.

[Snowshoe]

Interesting post from NWS Marquette

 

Here are some impressive stats from the ongoing extended mild-stretch:

- A January record of 8 consecutive days above freezing at NWS Marquette (records began in 1961).

 

- 5th occurrence (1/19) of a ≥50F day in January for Ironwood since records began in 1902.

 

- Record lowest snow depth (3") for 1/22 in Marquette (records began in 1948).

 

- 9 consecutive days without snow in the Houghton area after only 3 snow-free days between 12/1 and 1/14.

[Tom]

Interesting post from NWS Marquette

 

Here are some impressive stats from the ongoing extended mild-stretch:

- A January record of 8 consecutive days above freezing at NWS Marquette (records began in 1961).

 

- 5th occurrence (1/19) of a ≥50F day in January for Ironwood since records began in 1902.

 

- Record lowest snow depth (3") for 1/22 in Marquette (records began in 1948).

 

- 9 consecutive days without snow in the Houghton area after only 3 snow-free days between 12/1 and 1/14.

Wow, that is pretty sad to see only 3" OTG up that way...

[jaster220]

Wow, that is pretty sad to see only 3" OTG up that way...

Guessing that's down in town at the lake front. NWS is on high ground inland and always has a ton more snow.

[hlcater]

Another thing of note: GFS continues to advertise scattered snow showers after this upcoming storm, shouldn't amount to much, but its being hinted at.

[Niko]

Models are now hinting at a bit colder than normal for next week. Perhaps not getting outta the 20s for highs for a change and lows in the teens. Now, that is more of a typical January to say the least.

[Niko]

Another gloomy day in SEMI. Holding @36F. No sunshine is expected until maybe ova the weekend.

[Niko]

Montreal, Canada and its surrounding cities are having a nice snowstorm today, thanks to the moisture from the Nor'easter that pounded the i-95 corridor.

[Niko]

@ Italian

 

Are you getting some snow in your neck of the woods? I heard cities in SE Canada are getting a nice snowstorm today.

[Niko]

Here is a radar loop through duration of the event ..........January 31st to February 2nd 2015 Major SnowStorm:

 

http://www.weather.gov/images/lot/pastevents/Feb2015/15jan31feb02regionalloop.gif

 

SEMI got pounded!!!!   Blizzard Warnings were issued in Chicago!

[Tom]

Here is a radar loop through duration of the event ..........January 31st to February 2nd 2015 Major SnowStorm:

 

http://www.weather.gov/images/lot/pastevents/Feb2015/15jan31feb02regionalloop.gif

 

SEMI got pounded!!!!

Nice find! That was a great daytime Blizzard IMBY with added lake moisture. Would love to see something like this in Feb.

[Niko]

Nice find! That was a great daytime Blizzard IMBY with added lake moisture. Would love to see something like this in Feb.

I remember that storm as if it was yesterday. Beautifully defined and also provided me with tons of snow. You probably received more with the enhancement off the lake. Hopefully, we can get another one soon.

[westMJim]

We are now back in Grand Rapids after going on a 8 day cruise. We drove down so it was a nice long 12 days in the warmth of the south. And yes we had a lot of rain on both the trip down and back. We took an eastern route there and back so missed on the big tornadoes but did have a big wind storm in Savannah, GA on the way back.  Right now here IMBY I have clouds and a temperature of 42°  For anyone who is missing the snow here is the web cams from the UP of Michigan

http://www.exploremunising.com/web-cams/

[jaster220]

Here is a radar loop through duration of the event ..........January 31st to February 2nd 2015 Major SnowStorm:

 

http://www.weather.gov/images/lot/pastevents/Feb2015/15jan31feb02regionalloop.gif

 

SEMI got pounded!!!!   Blizzard Warnings were issued in Chicago!

 

18-20" across SWMI - 30 hr storm - as solid as it gets w/o the "B-word" which as you said, Chicago seems to have an easier time reaching. Who knows when we'll see anything close again?

[jaster220]

We are now back in Grand Rapids after going on a 8 day cruise. We drove down so it was a nice long 12 days in the warmth of the south. And yes we had a lot of rain on both the trip down and back. We took an eastern route there and back so missed on the big tornadoes but did have a big wind storm in Savannah, GA on the way back.  Right now here IMBY I have clouds and a temperature of 42°  For anyone who is missing the snow here is the web cams from the UP of Michigan

http://www.exploremunising.com/web-cams/

 

Welcome back to da Mitt!  Just in time for winter's return too.

 

Couple runs/maps showing the LES adding up for us through Sunday. Let's see how it goes. KBUF is pretty bullish like GRR and have analog events to back it up fwiw. I like their talk of good moisture and cold temps @ 700mb.

 

 

 

 

[Niko]

Welcome back to da Mitt!  Just in time for winter's return too.

 

Couple runs/maps showing the LES adding up for us through Sunday. Let's see how it goes. KBUF is pretty bullish like GRR and have analog events to back it up fwiw. I like their talk of good moisture and cold temps @ 700mb.

 

 

20170123 GFS 18z 126hr snowfall.png

20170124 GFS 6z 120hr snowfall.gif

Not a bad looking snowfall for ya Jaster. Enjoy!

[Niko]

18-20" across SWMI - 30 hr storm - as solid as it gets w/o the "B-word" which as you said, Chicago seems to have an easier time reaching. Who knows when we'll see anything close again?

I received 16.6inches. Lets hope February delivers.

[Niko]

Currently cloudy and it seems a tad colder under dry conditions. A few rainshowers on and off.