gabel23 Posted April 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 Say what?!?!?!? ...WINTER STORM TO IMPACT TRI-STATE REGION....Another couple rounds of moderate to heavy snow will begin toimpact the Tri-State Region starting tonight through Sundayevening. The first round will occur this evening, with the moreintense second round beginning after midnight. Widespread moderateto heavy snow is expected across most of the region, along withwind gusts of 40-60 MPH. The very strong winds and moderate toheavy snow will lead to whiteout conditions for most of the regionstarting late tonight through Sunday. The worst conditions areexpected to occur after midnight through Sunday morning.KSZ002>004-014>016-029-NEZ080-081-300615-/O.UPG.KGLD.WS.W.0002.170430T0000Z-170501T0000Z//O.NEW.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.170430T0000Z-170501T0600Z/Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Gove-Hitchcock-Red Willow-Including the cities of Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Colby, Hoxie,Hill City, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Culbertson, Trenton,Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook316 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM CDTMONDAY...The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a BlizzardWarning...which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to 1 AM CDTMonday. The Winter Storm Warning is no longer in effect startingthis .* Snow accumulation of 6 to 14 inches...with locally higheramounts possible.* Timing...Saturday evening through Sunday evening, with the worstconditions after midnight through Sunday morning.* Winds...North 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph, however afew gusts of 60 MPH cannot be ruled out.* Temperatures...In the low to mid 30s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 Say what?!?!?!? ...WINTER STORM TO IMPACT TRI-STATE REGION....Another couple rounds of moderate to heavy snow will begin toimpact the Tri-State Region starting tonight through Sundayevening. The first round will occur this evening, with the moreintense second round beginning after midnight. Widespread moderateto heavy snow is expected across most of the region, along withwind gusts of 40-60 MPH. The very strong winds and moderate toheavy snow will lead to whiteout conditions for most of the regionstarting late tonight through Sunday. The worst conditions areexpected to occur after midnight through Sunday morning. KSZ002>004-014>016-029-NEZ080-081-300615-/O.UPG.KGLD.WS.W.0002.170430T0000Z-170501T0000Z//O.NEW.KGLD.BZ.W.0001.170430T0000Z-170501T0600Z/Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Gove-Hitchcock-Red Willow-Including the cities of Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Colby, Hoxie,Hill City, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Culbertson, Trenton,Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook316 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM CDTMONDAY... The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a BlizzardWarning...which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to 1 AM CDTMonday. The Winter Storm Warning is no longer in effect startingthis . * Snow accumulation of 6 to 14 inches...with locally higheramounts possible. * Timing...Saturday evening through Sunday evening, with the worstconditions after midnight through Sunday morning. * Winds...North 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph, however afew gusts of 60 MPH cannot be ruled out. * Temperatures...In the low to mid 30s.I was waiting for someone to pull the trigger and issue a Blizzard Warning! I don't think I have ever seen one in late April! #NatureIsABeast 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 The NAM has done a real good job with placement of the heaviest rains. Huge slug of moisture heading into N IL. Hope my crawl space doesn't get flooded! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clintbeed1993 Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 30 inches with 40mph winds 40 miles West of me according to the RGEM. LOL Can you imagine? The numbers these short term models have been spitting out consistently are just insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 As they tend to do, models underplayed the moisture interception by the convection down south. We only got some light rain totalling 0.17". The NAM and HRRR have little additional rain through midday Sunday as the Missouri blob continues to prevent moisture transport into Iowa. 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 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Spoke to my friend back home and it's been pouring buckets over the last few hours with lots of ponding on the roadways as well as hydroplaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKwx2k4 Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 These storms have pretty much kept everyone on our toes down here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLIZZARD09 Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Tom I can tell you its been pouring the past 6 hours here---biggest rain I have seen in a long time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madtown Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Where's all the rain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Real cool GOES16 IR loop... http://rammb.cira.colostate.edu/templates/loop_directory.asp?data_folder=dev/lindsey/loops/29apr17_band13&image_width=1020&image_height=720&loop_speed_ms=60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabel23 Posted April 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 It's absolutely pouring buckets, also getting some thunder. Which by the way thunder snow being reported in grand island Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Snowfall totals thus far in W KS...snowfall rates of 1-3"/hr! http://www.weather.gov/images/ddc/wxstory/Tab2FileL.png Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Some webcam shots in NW KS where it is puking snow... This one is from last night around 5:00am... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKwx2k4 Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Some reporting from the Scenic River office here. Didn't think we'd beat the December 2015 storm so fast but here we are. Wasn't more rain overall but just fell in a much more compressed period of time. Full report from GRDA: Grand River Dam Authority1 hr · Illinois River Update (7:30AM, Sunday, April 30) from Ed Fite and the GRDA Scenic River Operations Office: This notice is provided to safeguard property and protect lives.Last evening’s precipitation, will exacerbate this weekend’s major flooding of the Illinois River Basin. Water levels and flows projected for Watts, Chewey and Tahlequah gage sites will rise to new record highs. THIS EVENT WILL EXCEED THE WATER LEVELS AND INFLOWS FROM THE ILLINOIS RIVER BASIN FLOOD OF RECORD ON DECEMBER 28, 2015. WHAT’S PROJECTED: Illinois River gage sites for the Watts gage site will crest near 30.5 feet later this morning; Chewey gage site should crest at approx. 34.4 feet late this evening extending into Monday; and, Tahlequah gage site is set to crest on Monday at 32.2 feet. The projected levels and flows will cause catastrophic damage to structures, roads and campgrounds located immediately adjacent to the river. Information on Barren Fork Creek and Flint Creek: Rainfall pushed the Barren Fork Creek to a crest of 25.2 feet early this morning at Eldon, OK (OK SH51 Bridge) gage site. Barren Fork Creek stream levels and flows presently falling. Flint Creek crested yesterday at 18.31 feet at the gage site near Kansas, OK (US412 Hwy Bridge). That gage site is reporting the stream level and flows continue to be falling. To pinpoint the exact placement of the heaviest rains in the Illinois River Basin over the course of this weekend has been a daunting challenge. Therefore, the exact stage of forecast crests may change. To report emergencies, please contact GRDA Law Enforcement Dispatcher at (918) 256-0911. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Paul Storm Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Total bust so far. We'll see if things pick up tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Looks like mid January in the OK Panhandle... Edit: Blowing and Drifting snow along with ground Blizzards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Local area rainfall in Chicago range from 2-5" with the most falling in the southern burbs... Oglesby…..4.44Peru…..3.88Ottawa….3.77Streator…..3.75Minooka….3.51Marseilles….3.21Seneca….3.18Plainfield…..3.08Channahon…..3.08Morris…..3.07Carbon Hill….3.05Wilmington…..3.02Joliet….2.97Yorkville…..2.91Lockport….2.87Sheridan…..2.83Lemont….2.80Coal City….2.80Oswego….2.79Rogers Park…..2.75Burr Ridge…..2.75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Midway Airport set a daily record with 2.29" of rain in 24 hours... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Looks like C NE getting heavy snow right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Windy day with the L approaching. Sustained 30mph gusts to 45mph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabel23 Posted April 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Looks like C NE getting heavy snow right nowLooks like a winter wonderland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabel23 Posted April 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 I'm sitting at 3" of rain and probably pretty much done. I don't think the deformation band will have much left when it swings through. Looks like the snow will stay mostly west of me by about 60 miles. Overall, I have to give Hastings NWS some credit, they actually did a really good job with this one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Looks like mid January in the OK Panhandle... Edit: Blowing and Drifting snow along with ground Blizzards! Unfreaking real! 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 May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 More wild pics out of KS...you can kiss your crops goodbye... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madtown Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 So far today picked up .08" of rain. Oh to be in Kansas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 0.94" today thanks to some heavy showers this evening. My final April total is 6.68". 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...
james1976 Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Checked gauge this morning. 1.3" from Sat pm til now plus 0.32" Friday. Still raining. Temp been locked in low 40s for a few days now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabel23 Posted May 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 I had 2.7" in my gauge this morning, bringing my rain total from this storm up to 3.4". I also got to see some snow this morning, that was a nice treat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 ORD picked up 2.24" through Sunday evening before the heavier rains moved back in. Waiting to see what the final tallies will be from this extremely wet system. Nonetheless, this has been a fascinating storm system from a Blizzard to tons of severe wx reports. Wonder what this storm will do in the next cycle by late June??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Hearing parts of W KS saw up to 18" of snow! Holy smokes...here are some more photos showing the damages done to trees/bushes... http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/hutchnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/58/d58c4522-8240-5cc8-90e1-eb931f3f4ce7/59068d1399e67.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C900 http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/hutchnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/67/0678c04b-d221-5bdc-aba8-fe37176e348f/590664406cd21.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C1599 http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/hutchnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/38/438ccebf-4409-58bc-9f97-5677ec37c8ea/59068d12e7a50.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C900 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Snow depth in SW KS...Impressive to say the least... April 30th... The latest snow depth... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Paul Storm Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Wind-whipped moderate snow falling. Happy May 1 all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Nice satellite snap shot of this past weekends snow storm in the Plains... Here is what it looked like in Colby, KS (NW KS)... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Thats a narrow band wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 2.04" of rain is my grand total Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEJeremy Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 1.55" of all rain in Omaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hole Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 How did your winter stack up this past cold season?Above average for me finally. My 95" is the most I've seen since moving to Utah...but I also am in a snowier location than I used to live. 2 Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hole Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 For the locations with the heavy snow, were there a lot of power outages? Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 For the locations with the heavy snow, were there a lot of power outages?Not only that, but I read that in W KS the wheat crop is a total loss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabel23 Posted May 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 Here is Hastings NWS summary of the event. It will go down in history for some parts of the CWA. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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