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Took a walk over to the beach at lunch cuz it was like mid-summer here in St. Joseph. Even some peeps on the beach getting April rays. SO nice! Figured I'd better get in on it before the flip/crash sets in.. :(

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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

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This would be so epic. I say let's do it.

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It's weird because the long (and late) season of 2013-14 didn't bother me half as much as these past 2 have. Because when it got cold, we got nice beautiful storms and a fresh blanket of plowable snow

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I couldn't tell ya how much I don't miss that gloomy weather! Been sunny and in the upper 70s'/80's here everyday. Today may top out near 90F. I'm burnt up and was thinking of going to hike Camelba

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Took a walk over to the beach at lunch cuz it was like mid-summer here in St. Joseph. Even some peeps on the beach getting April rays. SO nice! Figured I'd better get in on it before the flip/crash sets in.. :(

Those are the type of days you def need to soak it all in!  I'm sure it's Spring Fever in St. Joe!  Btw, that place is on my bucket list.  Hopefully this summer.  

 

I don't have any plans on coming back home anytime soon. The weather out hear has been stunning.  It hasn't been to hot which I'm glad but I think that changes in the Week 1-2 range as a big ridge may fire up and usher in our first 100's of the season.

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Took a walk over to the beach at lunch cuz it was like mid-summer here in St. Joseph. Even some peeps on the beach getting April rays. SO nice! Figured I'd better get in on it before the flip/crash sets in.. :(

Ive been there once. Very cool area! Although the weather wasnt too nice that day lol.
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I picked up a surprise 0.50" of rain overnight, boosting my system total to 0.74".  Models never had a particularly good handle on this system for my area.

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"

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Reports of snow flurries in E IA this morning.

Let's see if this year is another very short period between the Last Flake of Snow vs next seasons First Flake of Snow.  Wasn't there some record short period set in 2013 in the Midwest in terms of Last Flake vs First Flake of the following season???

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Let's see if this year is another very short period between the Last Flake of Snow vs next seasons First Flake of Snow. Wasn't there some record short period set in 2013 in the Midwest in terms of Last Flake vs First Flake of the following season???

Im not sure about a record but IMBY 2013 it was May 2nd for last flake and Sept 27 for first flake!
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00z Euro through end of the month...parts of OK/AR/MO looking likely for major flooding...

Starting to look pretty bad for my neighborhood. I'm glad the drought is over but when it rains it literally pours I guess. Lol. I'm also really glad the long term repeating ridging over my area is giving away nicely in the very early part of the warm season. I think this summer is going to be just fine for me.

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Those are the type of days you def need to soak it all in!  I'm sure it's Spring Fever in St. Joe!  Btw, that place is on my bucket list.  Hopefully this summer.  

 

I don't have any plans on coming back home anytime soon. The weather out hear has been stunning.  It hasn't been to hot which I'm glad but I think that changes in the Week 1-2 range as a big ridge may fire up and usher in our first 100's of the season.

 

Ive been there once. Very cool area! Although the weather wasnt too nice that day lol.

 

Yeah, nice wx can really make a huge difference on the "3rd Coast", hopefully you'll scout a good time to check it out. Early September has some of the nicest late summer days, but after Labor Day, the summer vacation flavor is waning, so it gets pretty quiet at the tourist areas. But, I honeymooned in Chicago in July of 2009 and Skilling's forecast for that Saturday was sunny and 80º two days before. Ended up it was 55º and strato-rain all afternoon! Ofc, we've come a long ways in verification accuracy since way back then.. ;) 

 

You'll just have to roll the dice.. :P

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

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28 for a low this morning. A few records were set in N IA.

It's snowing in parts of IA this morning...

 

Current conditions at Denison (KDNS)Lat: 41.98°NLon: 95.38°WElev: 1273ft.
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34°F

1°C

Humidity 87% Wind Speed E 10 mph Barometer 29.89 in Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C) Visibility 4.00 mi Wind Chill 26°F (-3°C) Last update 28 Apr 9:15 am CDT
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Snowing in NE also...

 

 

Current conditions at Norfolk, Stefan Memorial Airport (KOFK) Lat: 41.98°NLon: 97.44°WElev: 1572ft.
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Light Snow Fog/Mist

33°F

1°C

Humidity 92% Wind Speed NE 13 mph Barometer 29.82 in (1010.8 mb) Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C) Visibility 2.50 mi Wind Chill 24°F (-4°C) Last update 28 Apr 8:56 am CDT
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The clouds held off a bit longer than expected last night and allowed us to fall to 33 or 34.  More rain is about to move in... expecting about 0.20" from this initial disturbance.

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"

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Aprils mean temperature of 51.9° (if it becomes official) will make April 2017 the 7 warmest April in Grand Rapids record weather history. Here are the top ten 1. 1915 (53.8°) 2. 2010 (53. 6.7°) 3. 1896 (53.6°) 4. 1955 (52.8°) 5. 1921 (52.7°) 6. 1977 (52.0°) 7. 2017 (51.9°) 8. 1899 (51.8°) 8. Tie 1925 (51.8°) 10. 1941 (51.3°) there are several more Aprils with means in the low 50’s the coldest April on record is 37.6° in 1907.

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Aprils mean temperature of 51.9° (if it becomes official) will make April 2017 the 7 warmest April in Grand Rapids record weather history. Here are the top ten 1. 1915 (53.8°) 2. 2010 (53. 6.7°) 3. 1896 (53.6°) 4. 1955 (52.8°) 5. 1921 (52.7°) 6. 1977 (52.0°) 7. 2017 (51.9°) 8. 1899 (51.8°) 8. Tie 1925 (51.8°) 10. 1941 (51.3°) there are several more Aprils with means in the low 50’s the coldest April on record is 37.6° in 1907.

 

Top-10 (& top shelf) April ftw! :D  Now that's how April's done in my book anyways. :lol:  I know 1907 was known in the UP as "the backwards spring" with snow OTG well into May. Um, no thanks.

 

Edit: I see from GRR's April round-up that Lansing just up the road from Marshall had their 2nd warmest April ever and their records go way back to like 1860 so it's safe to say that Marshall just had about as good an April as we could ever expect around these parts. 2010 was great as well, they both deserve a standing ovation in my book! :D

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

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