Tom Posted April 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 Yeah, there has been a lot of rain and small hail this evening. The first flash flood warning of the season was issued for my local area. It has been thundering for hours.Glad you finally scored on some storms! I love those stormy nights after a warm and delightful day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted April 16, 2017 Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 I picked up 2.23" of rain last evening. We could use a break from the rain, but we won't be getting one. 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...
Tom Posted April 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 I picked up 2.23" of rain last evening. We could use a break from the rain, but we won't be getting one.The deluge of above normal precip looks to continue in the extended... http://www.tropicaltidbits.com/analysis/models/gfs-ens/2017041600/gfs-ens_apcpn_us_64.png Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 Happy Easter everyone! Hope ya'll enjoy your day with family and friends! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKwx2k4 Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Man, if I had all the rain or even half of what models have shown here since October, I wouldn't be in a drought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Man, if I had all the rain or even half of what models have shown here since October, I wouldn't be in a drought.Worried about your area and points east if nothing of substance falls through May. By June, the heat dome will start building from TX on north/east and if the ground is dry...no bueno! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 Happy Easter everyone! Hope ya'll enjoy your day with family and friends! Hope your holiday was a good one as well. Enjoying some splendid 65-70º spring days. Lawns are getting cut, flowers are in bloom in gardens (and even along the freeways), summer birds are singing up a storm, and the flowering trees and bushes of every color are so full, it's simply stunning! Mid-April to Mid-May is by far my fave (4) weeks of the calendar year in Marshall and SWMI in general. 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...
Tom Posted April 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 00z EPS 6-10 day... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 12z EPS is wet, wet, wet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabel23 Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 This would be interesting...... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 This would be interesting......I believe the Euro is colder also and may be snowing for some parts of your region next week! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 Farmers may have to take advantage of the "window of opportunity" during these coming few days to plant their crops in the Midwest/Plains. Not much has been planted thus far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 Just came back from a 10day trip to New York City. Celebrated Easter there. Weather was kinda coolish with 50s for highs and 30s and 40s for lows. Only 2 full sunny days occurred the whole time I was there. The rest were mostly cloudy with peeks of sunshine. Overall, not bad weather. Had a great time. Hope everyone had a good Easter. 2 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...
Thunder98 Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 There is a potential brief opportunity of snow in the forecast in Stevens Point, WI on Thursday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Paul Storm Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 This would be so epic. I say let's do it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 00z EPS Week 2... Too much of a good thing for our farmers... The storm system for later this weekend is looking massive. April looks to finish off with a Bang! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Paul Storm Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Over the weekend the GEM was showing some big-time snows around these parts. Now the GFS is jumping on board. Still a little ways out but the possibility of a decent snow in late April/early May is increasing. Nothing like a fresh few inches of snow on the recently planted garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 00z Euro showing another strong cutter-like system in the Day 9-10 period. What in the world has happened??? http://www.tropicaltidbits.com/analysis/models/ecmwf/2017042500/ecmwf_mslp_uv850_us_10.png http://www.tropicaltidbits.com/analysis/models/ecmwf/2017042500/ecmwf_mslp_uv850_us_11.png http://www.tropicaltidbits.com/analysis/models/ecmwf/2017042500/ecmwf_mslpaNorm_us_11.png 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Over the weekend the GEM was showing some big-time snows around these parts. Now the GFS is jumping on board. Still a little ways out but the possibility of a decent snow in late April/early May is increasing. Nothing like a fresh few inches of snow on the recently planted garden.00z Euro on board! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Paul Storm Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 00z Euro on board! Dang! I'm game for this, but it would cause me to go into scramble mode to save a lot of vegetation in the yard. Interesting times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Dang! I'm game for this, but it would cause me to go into scramble mode to save a lot of vegetation in the yard. Interesting times.BTW, what is MSP sitting at in terms of snowfall for the season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Started a May Thread...can't believe we are already at the end of April...time is flying on by... http://theweatherforums.com/index.php/topic/1557-may-2017-observations-and-discussion/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Paul Storm Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 BTW, what is MSP sitting at in terms of snowfall for the season?MSP is officially at 32" for the season.....22.1" below normal and about 5" less than last year. The trend over the last 3 years is not good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 MSP is officially at 32" for the season.....22.1" below normal and about 5" less than last year. The trend over the last 3 years is not good.Wow, that is brutal! The last 2 years are probably a "hickup" in the pattern as far as the cold season goes. I think it's a matter of time before we start seeing some good winters stack up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 00z EPS 6-10 day... This meets with my stamp of approval...red > purple when it's the end of April and everything's in bloom. Keep the white stuff out west and have fun boys-n-girls 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...
Tom Posted April 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 This meets with my stamp of approval...red > purple when it's the end of April and everything's in bloom. Keep the white stuff out west and have fun boys-n-girlsAlthough, this map has trended the other way Jaster! Looking chilly over the next 2 weeks with possible Frost/Freeze in the region. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Although, this map has trended the other way Jaster! Looking chilly over the next 2 weeks with possible Frost/Freeze in the region. Tom, what'd I miss on this? Map says 4/26 - 4/30. Later maps may be different, but my local for Marshall still looks like April during that stretch. Certainly not snow, and not really what I'd call "cold" per se..shrugs shoulders.. (fyp - later maps may NOT meet with my app'l ) 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...
Tom Posted April 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Tom, what'd I miss on this? Map says 4/26 - 4/30. Later maps may be different, but my local for Marshall still looks like April during that stretch. Certainly not snow, and not really what I'd call "cold" per se..shrugs shoulders.. 20170425 Marshall 5-day.PNGToday and tomorrow look great! Your lucky to squeeze out some warmer days to close out the month. Folks from Chitown on westward not so much. Storm track is favorable for you to be in the warm sector. Not sure if that holds heading into May. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Get your snow shovels back out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabel23 Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Get your snow shovels back out! Can you expand that down to the southwest so I can see if it's showing anything for us?? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Low 50s and wind and rain expected all weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Paul Storm Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 35 with a wind chill of 27 this morning. Pouring rain as well. About as ugly as you can get for April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 35 with a wind chill of 27 this morning. Pouring rain as well. About as ugly as you can get for April.And LATE April at that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Paul Storm Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 And LATE April at that!Exactly! And if the models are right, I guess it could get even uglier.... in early May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Saw this tweet...location: Mt. Gassan, Japan... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Can't believe its in the mid/upper 20's with snow falling in the Arrowhead of MN...folks up there couldn't buy a snowflake all winter long... Current conditions at Bigfork, Bigfork Municipal Airport (KFOZ) Lat: 47.78°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 1348ft.http://forecast.weather.gov/newimages/large/sn.pngLight Snow25°F-4°CHumidity 86% Wind Speed N 14 G 21 mph Barometer 29.70 in Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C) Visibility 1.00 mi Wind Chill 13°F (-11°C) Last update 26 Apr 9:52 am CDTMore Information:Local Forecast OfficeMore Local Wx3 Day HistoryMobile WeatherHourly Weather ForecastExtended Forecast for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Can't believe its in the mid/upper 20's with snow falling in the Arrowhead of MN...folks up there couldn't buy a snowflake all winter long... Current conditions at Bigfork, Bigfork Municipal Airport (KFOZ) Lat: 47.78°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 1348ft.http://forecast.weather.gov/newimages/large/sn.pngLight Snow25°F-4°CHumidity 86% Wind Speed N 14 G 21 mph Barometer 29.70 in Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C) Visibility 1.00 mi Wind Chill 13°F (-11°C) Last update 26 Apr 9:52 am CDTMore Information:Local Forecast OfficeMore Local Wx3 Day HistoryMobile WeatherHourly Weather ForecastExtended Forecast for Which would truly suck! Glad that's not mby - ugly, ugly, ugly 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...
james1976 Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Crazy stuff. Frost Advisories W IA and NE. Des Moines in low 40s currently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 12z Euro is wet to close out the month... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 12z Euro is wet to close out the month... Gonna be a wet weekend! Hope we get some wind with it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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