Tom Posted September 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 We are living in an extraordinary period of history in Chicago:From the NWS: Dating back to 1871, Chicago's never seen a heat wave of this duration/intensity this late in year, 3 days in row in mid 90s & 4 days >=92F! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 The cooldown next week is getting less and less impressive. Also, short lived as well. The 80s return once again, but nothing like what we are getting now. 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...
Niko Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 We are living in an extraordinary period of history in Chicago:From the NWS:Crazy stuff! 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...
Minny_Weather Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 The cooldown next week is getting less and less impressive. Also, short lived as well. The 80s return once again, but nothing like what we are getting now.The Euro is cool still, but now it's showing the prophetical warmup to begin October. Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Btw: yesterdays record was an incredible 98.4F smashing the old record of 88F set back in 1922. It neva got this hot all Summer. Although, the humidity was not too bad. This is one uncommon heatwave. 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...
westMJim Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 The record high of 96° at GRR on September 23rd not only set a new record high for the date it is now the latest’s that it has gotten that hot here in Grand Rapids. And it was the hottest day here in Grand Rapids since July 19th 2013. In the recorded weather history at Grand Rapids that goes back to 1892 there has only been 8 times it has gotten to 96° or better at Grand Rapids (3 locations over the years) In September. With the last time it got this hot in September was on September 6th 1960. With the all time record high being 98° on September 2nd 1913. Here at my house I had a high of 98° but of course that is not official and will not count. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 The Euro is cool still, but now it's showing the prophetical warmup to begin October.It looks like October will feature a warm beginning. Hopefully, this will lead to a cold November and set us all up for a cold, snowy Winter. 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...
Niko Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 The record high of 96° at GRR on September 23rd not only set a new record high for the date it is now the latest’s that it has gotten that hot here in Grand Rapids. And it was the hottest day here in Grand Rapids since July 19th 2013. In the recorded weather history at Grand Rapids that goes back to 1892 there has only been 8 times it has gotten to 96° or better at Grand Rapids (3 locations over the years) In September. With the last time it got this hot in September was on September 6th 1960. With the all time record high being 98° on September 2nd 1913. Here at my house I had a high of 98° but of course that is not official and will not count. Maybe, that's a hint of a potential 2013-14' Winter coming. 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...
Niko Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Currently @ 87F. 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...
westMJim Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Another new record high. For the 4th day in a row GRR has set a new record high temperature. The latest reading at GRR is 92° breaking the old record set in 2007. The current temperature here at my house is 94° so that official reading could go higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Temp is at 94F so far with a RF of 102F and a DP of 64F. 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 September 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Chitown does it again! 5 in a row! NWS ChicagoVerified account @NWSChicagoFollowMore#Chicago-O'Hare has reached as high as 92° so far, breaking previous record high for 9/24 from 1891. 5th straight record high for CHI! #ilwx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Absolutely pissed rain here about 20 minutes ago. Drove to Western Iowa today. The drive back was terrifying- Heaviest rain I have ever driven thru, and I'm from Houston! 2 Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew NE Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Cold front is getting closer, can't wait for a soaker tonight and tomorrow and some more fall like weather. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Haven't checked my old record, but, definitely smashed a new record today. 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...
St Paul Storm Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Hit 90 again today. Unprecedented for late September. Highs only in the 60s this week. PWATs tomorrow approaching a record 1.75” for September. A nice soaker in store before the cooler temps set in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 As has been the case for the past few fronts, this front is about to pass by us. That would make it about 6 hours ahead of schedule. Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 We hit 90 again today, although came up a couple degrees shy of the last few days. We have one more very warm day tomorrow(upper 80s), but then get the refreshing air. I'm very much done with this hot stuff. 1 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...
Minny_Weather Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 In about 45 minutes, it went from being 78.8* to 72.9* on my patio. Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted September 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 In about 45 minutes, it went from being 78.8* to 72.9* on my patio.Your in a good spot to get some training storms... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted September 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 Good luck to you guys out west in the Plains and Northwest (MN)... Latest HRRR looks good for LNK area and just west of OMA... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 Your in a good spot to get some training storms...I just came on to say that training storms are setting up here! 1 Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Paul Storm Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 The Twin Cities just set a record this weekend for the latest stretch of consecutive days above 90F (3 days). Previous record was Sept 21-23, 1891. Historical stuff for sure. Now give me some 60s! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 Haven't checked my old record, but, definitely smashed a new record today.The Twin Cities just set a record this weekend for the latest stretch of consecutive days above 90F (3 days). Previous record was Sept 21-23, 1891. Historical stuff for sure. In all my life, I've never seen so many boaters in Lake Michigan! At every launch site empty trailers were parked up and down both shoulders. On the river in Grand Haven where you'd normally see 30-40 boats a quick count gave me at least 100 craft of every size. I guess after a cool August and frigid start to Sept, everybody was taking this last chance to get out one more time. No official stats that I'm aware of kept by the Coast Guard, but this had to be a record of some kind! Especially for Sept, but likely for any month. I'll be remembering this for a long time.. 3 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...
Niko Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 In all my life, I've never seen so many boaters in Lake Michigan! At every launch site empty trailers were parked up and down both shoulders. On the river in Grand Haven where you'd normally see 30-40 boats a quick count gave me at least 100 craft of every size. I guess after a cool August and frigid start to Sept, everybody was taking this last chance to get out one more time. No official stats that I'm aware of kept by the Coast Guard, but this had to be a record of some kind! Especially for Sept, but likely for any month. I'll be remembering this for a long time..This weather is absurd and its not like its a day or two of heat, its a long lasting heatwave which never occurred all Summer long. Never broke or tied so many record high temps in a row and I mean neva. Go figure. 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 September 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 The record setting stats will continue yet again today for Chitown...this graphic explains it all... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 I think the rainfall deficit for the month is going to be made up for, no? 3 Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 The heat continues today with temps reaching 90-95F with more records likely once again. Unreal. 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...
Niko Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 The record setting stats will continue yet again today for Chitown...this graphic explains it all... Crazy! 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...
Niko Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 Yesterdays record high was 95.1 and broke the old record of 86F set back in 1986. It destroyed yesterdays record!!!!! 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...
NEJeremy Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 Had a little under an inch of rain from a couple of brief storms yesterday afternoon and then overnight last night. Radar shows a nice area of moderate to heavy rain getting ready to move in for today 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted September 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 You guys out in NE are making up on your rain deficits quickly! Nice plume of moisture over your state and more to come. Send some here... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 Had a little under an inch of rain from a couple of brief storms yesterday afternoon and then overnight last night. Radar shows a nice area of moderate to heavy rain getting ready to move in for todayWish I can same the same for my area. My radar looks as dry as it can get. Not even an echo showing. 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...
Niko Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 You guys out in NE are making up on your rain deficits quickly! Nice plume of moisture over your state and more to come. Send some here...Is this the hottest Chicago has ever gotten this late in the season?! I hear all kinds of records being broken there. 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...
gabel23 Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 I think the rainfall deficit for the month is going to be made up for, no? 2.pngThis is now at least the 4th straight month of no rain at the beginning of the month, and a lot at the end! The LRC shows itself again! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted September 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 Boy, models are really struggling on what the pattern next week will look like. CFS/CFSv2 has been most consistent. Maybe after Maria kicks out later in the week we will see better consistency. GEFS have been going back and forth for the opening days of Oct but of late, they are starting to paint a trough swinging through the central Rockies and into the Plains which was not seen at all before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted September 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 Is this the hottest Chicago has ever gotten this late in the season?! I hear all kinds of records being broken there.Neva eva in the history of Chitown's record keeping have we baked this late in the season. Not the records I like to see happen but it's fun to know this is a historic run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 Neva eva in the history of Chitown's record keeping have we baked this late in the season. Not the records I like to see happen but it's fun to know this is a historic run.I agree! If its gonna be historical, then, might as well go all the way! 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...
Niko Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 Already approaching 88F. Wow! 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 September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 This weather is absurd and its not like its a day or two of heat, its a long lasting heatwave which never occurred all Summer long. Never broke or tied so many record high temps in a row and I mean neva. Go figure. I thought you were in MI during March of 2012? Pretty sure we had more records broken than this current streak. Neva eva in the history of Chitown's record keeping have we baked this late in the season. Not the records I like to see happen but it's fun to know this is a historic run. Well, this what happens when arctic blasts happen "out of season". Augtober and Septvember were totally uncalled for, lol. Pretty strange that we had those weeks in an over-all warm regime. This is totally like the scorcher Dec of 2014 after that November chill to remember. Just gimme cold outbreaks in winter - PLEASE! And I'm with Hawkeye; had my day at the beach yesterday and I'm done with it. 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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