Niko Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Absolutely gorgeous today. Springlike weather. Looking forward to some thunderstorms tomorrow and some could be severe. 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 Insane! Mar 2024: 4.9" BN April 2024: Trace Season So Far: 26.7" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Those who have FB, check out these videos Reed Timmers posted from Truckee, CA....just incredible snow banks! https://www.facebook.com/reedtimmerAccu/posts/10155105332784169 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 It's currently 23F with a stiff NW breeze and some flurries in the air. Quite the shock to the system. Kinda miss the 70's and being outside in the sunshine. Had a light dusting of snow over night which is the first sign of snow I have seen since late January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westMJim Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 It is 29° here at my house, its snowing (light snow) the grass and roofs have about 1/4" of snow. But the road and driveway is just wet. One more item it is also rather windy out there. We will have to see how much the next couple of days knock down the mean temperature here at GRR as of this morning the mean was 34.4° (+8.1°) if that were to hold (it wont) that would be a new record all time record for February. The question now is just how much will the mean drop between now and Tuesday? Looks like the high for today will be 36° (reached at midnight)the foretasted low is 24, tomorrow the high is foretasted to be 38/29, Monday 43/35 and Tuesday 52/38. Can any math people come up what the mean would end up at if that plays out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 NE IL radar is lighting up with heavier bursst of snow shower activity. It's nice to see fluffy flakes falling from the sky and surprisingly not melting on the roadways. Overnight temps in the 20's did the trick and refroze the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 A little past 6:00pm and there is still some light as the sun sets. Signs of Spring on this cold late Winter day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Paul Storm Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 With very little chance of measurable snow through Tuesday, it's almost a lock that MSP will finish February with a total of 0.3". That will be the second lowest total in Feb since records started in 1891. Coincidentally that year no snow was recorded and is the record. Let's turn the page. Either give me snow or let's torch into Spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 I started a March thread... http://theweatherforums.com/index.php/topic/1520-march-2017-observations-and-discussion/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 I started a March thread... http://theweatherforums.com/index.php/topic/1520-march-2017-observations-and-discussion/ Good riddens to this month! Quote Winter 2023-24 Snow Total = 53.1" (90% Normal Season) Largest Storm: 12" (1/12-13) Oct: 0.1 Nov: 2.9 Dec: 7.5 Jan: 31.7 Feb: 6.0 Mar: 4.3 Apr: 0.1 Avg = 59.2" (Harrison): 2023-24 = 53.1" 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 February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 This is what we dealt with in the month of Feb. in south-central nebraska. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEJeremy Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 We're going to have our 2nd warmest February on record. Had 5 inches of snow over the 2x it snowed this month. What a joke.We're up to 11.1" at the airport for the season, although they are usually a bit lower than everyone else in town for some reason. I'd say I've had 13-14" total IMBY. We've been above normal every month too. I keep thinking back to what the models showed for snow and cold this winter and think WTH happened?!!Next year, no matter what the models are showing, I am not going to believe any of it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Sunny and 50 after work. Keep reminding myself it's just Feb not April. Grass got noticeably green after the T-storm last week. Quote Winter 2023-24 Snow Total = 53.1" (90% Normal Season) Largest Storm: 12" (1/12-13) Oct: 0.1 Nov: 2.9 Dec: 7.5 Jan: 31.7 Feb: 6.0 Mar: 4.3 Apr: 0.1 Avg = 59.2" (Harrison): 2023-24 = 53.1" 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...
OKwx2k4 Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Sunny and 50 after work. Keep reminding myself it's just Feb not April. Grass got noticeably green after the T-storm last week.It's pretty green down here too! I could actually mow a little bit but I refuse to simply because it's winter. Lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianJK Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Looks like 1 more potentially record setting day to end the month around here today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Large area of Enhanced Risk has spread farther west and north today...I'm actually looking forward to some storms later tonight. http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk-overview.gif http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/activity_loop.gif ...East of the surface cyclone into IL this afternoon/evening...A few near-surface-based storms could form this afternoon andpersist into this evening immediately east of the surface cyclone,along the warm front into central/northern IL as boundary layerdewpoints increase to near 60 F beneath steep midlevel lapse rates.Cloud breaks will dictate the degree of surface heating intonortheast MO, with potentially moderate buoyancy (MLCAPE 1000-1500J/kg) along the north edge of the warm sector into central/northernIL. If storms form within the north edge of the warm sector, strongdeep-layer and low-level shear will favor supercells with all severehazards possible. http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/activity_loop.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosaints Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Large area of Enhanced Risk has spread farther west and north today...I'm actually looking forward to some storms later tonight. http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk-overview.gif http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/activity_loop.gif http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/activity_loop.gifYou could be in for a surpise.... Stuff is sneaking north Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Training storms are on the table for N IL/N IN and parts of S MI. Might see a Severe Storm Watch issued later today. Need the clouds to break down south to heat up the surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westMJim Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 It now looks like this February will set a new record for the month in Grand Rapids and Lansing. In Muskegon, we will not know until tomorrow. As of this morning the mean in Grand Rapids is 34.3° the current record is 34.1° set in 1998. In Lansing they now stand at 35.0° the current record is 33.9° set in 1882. In Muskegon, the current record is 35.0° set in 1998 and they now are at 34.9° Other locations around the state Detroit is now at 37.6° the record there is 39.5° set in 1882 that record will stand. In Flint the record is 34.5° in 1998 they are now at 34.1° Alpena currently at 27.7° record is 29.7° 1998 that will stand. At the Sault the record is 29.1° in 1998 currently 25.0° the record there will stand. At Marquette, currently they are at 21.7° Their record is 32.6° way back in 1878. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Storm Thread for today/tomorrow storm system... http://theweatherforums.com/index.php/topic/1522-228-31-spring-storm/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 In other news, Mt. Etna in Italy is erupting... http://www.express.co.uk/news/science/773141/Mount-Etna-volcano-BLOWS-Sicily-eruption Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 In other news, Mt. Etna in Italy is erupting... http://www.express.co.uk/news/science/773141/Mount-Etna-volcano-BLOWS-Sicily-eruptionWonder if that plays a role on our weather for next winter, perhaps, cooling off the atmosphere more. 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 Insane! Mar 2024: 4.9" BN April 2024: Trace Season So Far: 26.7" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxGuest Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Wonder if that plays a role on our weather for next winter, perhaps, cooling off the atmosphere more.Lol, you can't be serious... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEJeremy Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 It looks like we have a new virus to ignore. Everyone ignore the troll and he'll go away...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westMJim Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 We just had our warmest February on record here in West and south centeral Michigan. Here is a recap of this past February. In Grand Rapids the average high was 43.1 the average low as 26.3 the highest reading was 66° on the 22nd Record highs of 59° and 62° were set on the 18th and 19th the coldest low for the month was +4° on the 4th the mean for the month was 34.7° the old record was 34.1° set in 1998. There was 2.05” of precipitation, with 2.4” of snow fall. Over in Lansing a new monthly record was also set there with a mean of 35.5° there the average high was 44° and the average low was 27° they had 2.63” of precipitation and they also had 2.4” of snow fall. At Muskegon the new February record of 35.3° was set there the average high was 42.9 and the average low was 27.8 they had 2.67” of precipitation and 3.1” of snow fall. All in all a very warm month with little snow fall in West and South Central Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westMJim Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Wonder if that plays a role on our weather for next winter, perhaps, cooling off the atmosphere more.It don't look to be big enough to have a lot of influence on next winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 It don't look to be big enough to have a lot of influence on next winter. I remember some while ago (several years back) there was a big volcano in Hawaii or the Philippines and it sure did affect our weather back then. I will do some research if time permits me. 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 Insane! Mar 2024: 4.9" BN April 2024: Trace Season So Far: 26.7" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 A February to Remember... http://www.hprcc.unl.edu/products/maps/acis/Last1mTDeptUS.png Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Considering it was a snowless and mild February, man, if felt nice though. 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 Insane! Mar 2024: 4.9" BN April 2024: Trace Season So Far: 26.7" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 A February to Remember... http://www.hprcc.unl.edu/products/maps/acis/Last1mTDeptUS.pngI tend to forget torch winter months. If March torches I will remember that, lol since 2012 is emblazoned on my brain! 1 Quote Winter 2023-24 Snow Total = 53.1" (90% Normal Season) Largest Storm: 12" (1/12-13) Oct: 0.1 Nov: 2.9 Dec: 7.5 Jan: 31.7 Feb: 6.0 Mar: 4.3 Apr: 0.1 Avg = 59.2" (Harrison): 2023-24 = 53.1" 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...
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