March 2017 Observations and Discussion

[Tom]

Is March rolling in like a Lion or Lamb this year???  Lamb sounds delicious right about now but nature suggests a storm system to roll through the Lakes region on the 1st.

 

What will this month entail??  Another above normal month??  Will there be several severe weather outbreaks??  Let's discuss...

 

 

12z NAM suggesting some dingers and heavy rainfall around these parts tomorrow night...

 

 

http://www.tropicaltidbits.com/analysis/models/namconus/2017022712/namconus_ref_frzn_ncus_38.png

 

 

 

Might it end as some snow???

 

http://www.tropicaltidbits.com/analysis/models/gfs/2017022712/gfs_mslp_pcpn_frzn_ncus_9.png

 

 

RPM suggests back end snow from N IL on north....

 

12z GFS...snowfall...

 

http://www.tropicaltidbits.com/analysis/models/gfs/2017022712/gfs_asnow_ncus_12.png

 

[Tony]

Back-end snow????  We can't even get front-end snow so you know the chances of this happening are non-existent plus who really wants it!

[Tom]

Back-end snow????  We can't even get front-end snow so you know the chances of this happening are non-existent plus who really wants it!

I could care less just pointing out what the models are showing!  Believe me, I want 70's and sunshine...

[Tony]

I could care less just pointing out what the models are showing!  Believe me, I want 70's and sunshine...

I hear you....

[Tony]

I just hope March will be a warm month and not the usual roller coaster ride we all hate.

[gosaints]

GEFS has 13 out of 16 days above normal.  Good start to the month on the horizon

[jaster220]

I just hope March will be a warm month and not the usual roller coaster ride we all hate.

 

The Lakeshore is always teased by early warm spells that can't overcome the cold water, but this year the lake isn't the big ice cube it normally is. That should help nicely. As Tom said, looking for 70's in March, 80's in April, 90's in May, 100's in June..where will it end? Will we be tossed a below normal month in the middle somewhere like last April?

[Niko]

Well, if its going to snow, I want a sizable snowstorm, otherwise, not interesting. Anything past mid March is not welcomed in my books.

 

Tbh: I am in a Spring mode now. All that warmth really hyped me up for warmer weather. Spring is in the air. It has been since January. Lets see what next winter brings. Until then, lets all enjoy the sunshine and warm temps. 

[Money]

Still looking like some snow for WI opening up March.

 

12z GFS:

 

http://maps1.pivotalweather.com/maps/models/gfs/2017022712/066/snku_acc.us_mw.png

 

18z NAM:

 

http://maps1.pivotalweather.com/maps/models/nam/2017022718/060/snku_acc.us_mw.png

 

 

Euro came in with more snow as well (4-5 inches) 

[WBadgersW]

Ew. I hope not

[jlp]

Bring it. I hope March brings at least 15", it's to early for spring.

[WxGuest]

Bring it. I hope March brings at least 15", it's to early for spring.

Lol dude, look at the 0z GFS. You're more likely to see temps in the 80s than a few inches of snow.

[gimmesnow]

One last slap in the face, snow that's not enough to do anything with and wont' be sticking around for long. Why has winter forsaken us?

[jlp]

Lol dude, look at the 0z GFS. You're more likely to see temps in the 80s than a few inches of snow.

Because the GFS has been so accurate this winter?? I'll believe it when its 80.lol

[Money]

0z Euro bumped up totals even more and showing 7-8 inches of snow in southern WI for Wed. 

[gimmesnow]

0z Euro bumped up totals even more and showing 7-8 inches of snow in southern WI for Wed.

After this winter of disappointment I'm skeptical to say the least.

[WxGuest]

Because the GFS has been so accurate this winter?? I'll believe it when its 80.lol

You're not going to see snow again until December. Sorry!

 

And don't worry, the GFS isn't the only model showing an anomalous warm pattern.

[WxGuest]

0z EURO with a massive blowtorch in the central CONUS. Temps in the 90s possible for the Nebraska peeps?

[Money]

6z NAM/GFS with an uptick in snowfall

 

NAM:

 

http://maps1.pivotalweather.com/maps/models/nam/2017022806/084/snku_acc.us_mw.png

 

GFS:

 

http://maps1.pivotalweather.com/maps/models/gfs/2017022806/078/snku_acc.us_mw.png

[BrianJK]

Hopefully this nuisance system doesn't interrupt our snow record. Would like to stretch it through next winter if possible.

[gosaints]

Total thread the needle.  Dont buy where the snow band sets up until you see it on radar.

 

Also will have convection to the southeast with the potential to rob moisture from the cold sector.

[Accu35mike]

You guys have nothing to complain about with snow,lol. I'm a southernwx member,and from Alabama. Been thinking about taking a trip to webber city Iowa, for vacation is the reason I became a member on here. Been lurking for about 2 weeks. Hopefully within the next couple of weeks I will be headed up.only way I see snow is from great GOM with a low rider, or clippers.

[Tom]

You guys have nothing to complain about with snow,lol. I'm a southernwx member,and from Alabama. Been thinking about taking a trip to webber city Iowa, for vacation is the reason I became a member on here. Been lurking for about 2 weeks. Hopefully within the next couple of weeks I will be headed up.only way I see snow is from great GOM with a low rider, or clippers.

Welcome!  When are you planning on going to Webber city, IA?

[Money]

NAM upped the totals even more for tomorrow and have nearly 10 inches of snow in parts of southern WI

[Money]

Rgem is even more impressive and have totals reaching 12 up towards gb

[Tom]

Rgem is even more impressive and have totals reaching 12 up towards gb

Wonder if we should start a thread for this event.  Looks dynamic in terms of severe weather and possible snow.  March rolling in like a Lion??

[Money]

I think we should

[Tom]

Started a thread for today/tomorrows spring-like storm system...

 

http://theweatherforums.com/index.php/topic/1522-228-31-spring-storm/

 

 

[Accu35mike]

Welcome! When are you planning on going to Webber city, IA?

couple weeks hopefully, well actually prob around 6/7 march

[NEJeremy]

0z EURO with a massive blowtorch in the central CONUS. Temps in the 90s possible for the Nebraska peeps?

What are you talking about? 90s?? I took a look at 850s and you're looking at 80 tops out in the panhandle.

[WBadgersW]

NAM upped the totals even more for tomorrow and have nearly 10 inches of snow in parts of southern WI

Little talked about snowfall for sure!

[james1976]

You guys have nothing to complain about with snow,lol. I'm a southernwx member,and from Alabama. Been thinking about taking a trip to webber city Iowa, for vacation is the reason I became a member on here. Been lurking for about 2 weeks. Hopefully within the next couple of weeks I will be headed up.only way I see snow is from great GOM with a low rider, or clippers.

Awesome! I live only bout 45mins east of there.

[gosaints]

The EURO is showing a top notch weekend period

[indianajohn]

since both my snowblowers have full tanks of gas you guys have any tips/tricks to how to remove the gas? Or do you guys just use a stabilizer?

[gimmesnow]

since both my snowblowers have full tanks of gas you guys have any tips/tricks to how to remove the gas? Or do you guys just use a stabilizer?

I drain it all either with a siphon tube or by tipping it over if it's small enough. It's nice not to have stinky gas in the garage all summer long. Fuel goes bad really quickly now thanks to ethanol and other horrible additives in fuel.

[Tom]

CPC just updated their March outlook...

 

 

[Niko]

I drain it all either with a siphon tube or by tipping it over if it's small enough. It's nice not to have stinky gas in the garage all summer long. Fuel goes bad really quickly now thanks to ethanol and other horrible additives in fuel.

Good tips. I usually empty out my gas with a siphon as well. Works like a charm. Its good to have clean, fresh gas put in at the beginning of each season, whether its a snowblower, lawnmower or etc.

[Niko]

since both my snowblowers have full tanks of gas you guys have any tips/tricks to how to remove the gas? Or do you guys just use a stabilizer?

Be careful how you disposed the gas, since its a hazard type. I usually bring it to a good friend of mine that works in a gas station and he dumps it somewhere safe.

[WxGuest]

What are you talking about? 90s?? I took a look at 850s and you're looking at 80 tops out in the panhandle.

Uh 20 c 850s would support temps approaching 90...

[gimmesnow]

Good tips. I usually empty out my gas with a siphon as well. Works like a charm. Its good to have clean, fresh gas put in at the beginning of each season, whether its a snowblower, lawnmower or etc.

I don't mean to be too off topic, but I syphon it out into another gas tank and just use it in something else. Just have to keep the pre-mix two strokes and the non-mixed separate.