Tom Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 It's that time of year when anticipation is brewing and the seasons are changing. One of my favorite times of year are on the horizon. When will we see our first flakes of snow??? We have never done this before so I figure...why not??? Given the size of this forum, in order to make this a bit more challenging and broad in coverage, I have chosen several big cities in various parts of our sub forum. Basically, it's pretty simple. Provide your best idea on when these cities below will have their official first flake of snow...down to the date and time of day. By the end of November, the winner will be whoever comes closest to any city that has recorded their first flake. If for some odd reason, no city achieves their first flake by then, we will extend it into December. I'm almost certain there will be a city in our sub forum that achieves their first flakes by end of November. Here are the list of cities: 1) Chicago, IL2) Minneapolis, MN3) Omaha, NE4) Des Moines, IA5) Oklahoma, OK6) Detroit, MI7) Milwaukee, WI If anyone else has any suggestions, I'm all ears.... Good luck! Deadline: Oct 15th 11:59 pm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Chicago: November 23, 9:34amMinneapolis: November 13 5:35amOmaha: November 16 10:15amDes Moines: November 16 6:59pmOKC: December 28, 2:01amDetroit: November 18 8:32amMilwaukee: November 14 3:57pm 2 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 October 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Chicago: November 23Minneapolis: November 13Omaha: November 16Des Moines: November 16OKC: December 28Detroit: November 18Milwaukee: November 14Can you edit your answers and put a time of day as well just in case somebody else chooses the same date. That way it is more specific. For instance, 12:00pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 1) Chicago, IL----------------Nov 15th, 5:00pm2) Minneapolis, MN--------- Oct 29th, 10-:00pm3) Omaha, NE----------------Dec 18th, 2:30am4) Des Moines, IA------------Nov 2nd, 12:05pm5) Oklahoma, OK------------ Dec 30th, 1:23pm6) Detroit, MI----------------- Nov 17th, 2:30PM7) Milwaukee, WI------------ Oct 30th, 8:00pm 1 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 October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 3) Omaha, NE----------------Dec 18th, 2:30amWhy do you hate us? 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 October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Why do you hate us? No offense...I hope I am wrong, but, gotta go with my gut here. Btw: If I am a winner, Tom should write me a nice check. 1 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 October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 For what it is worth here is my guess. By no way a forecast Chicago Nov 22 7:30 AMMinneapolis, MN Oct 27th 9 AM Omaha, NE Oct 15th 3AMDes Moines, IA NOV 20TH 6AMOklahoma, OK Dec 13th 2 PMDetroit, MI Nov 23rd 4AMMilwaukee, WI Nov 19th 5PM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted October 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 No offense...I hope I am wrong, but, gotta go with my gut here. Btw: If I am a winner, Tom should write me a nice check. It's something I will consider doing for the winner. It all depends on how my finances are at the end of the day... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstorm83 Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 Newbie is going to play! Chicago: Nov 14 (11:04 pm)Minneapolis: Oct 24 (10:32 pm)Omaha: Nov 10 (7:24 am)Des Moines: Nov 10 (6:10 pm)Oklahoma City: Dec 21 (10:33 am)Detroit: Nov 21 (11:47 am)Milwaukee: Nov 2 (10:46 pm) 2 Quote Snowfall in Lincoln, NE: 2017-18: 21.4" 2018-19: 55.5" 2019-20: 17.6" 2020-21: 49.4" 2021-22: 5.1" Average: 26" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 It's something I will consider doing for the winner. It all depends on how my finances are at the end of the day... Just joking with ya. Its all fun in this! 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 October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 ..and I normally shy away from these contests even though I love snow and winter. Nonetheless, gonna take a stab: Chicago: Nov 14 (11:04 pm)Minneapolis: Oct 24 (6:32 am)Omaha: Nov 7 (6:24 am)Des Moines: Nov 8 (6:10 pm)Oklahoma City: Dec 4th (3:33 am)Detroit: Nov 23 (3:47 am)Milwaukee: Nov 14 (11:46 pm) Oh, and with these being large metro areas, snow could fall in some parts and miss others. Might want to clarify the exact site locations as well as what "officially" qualifies as "first flakes". NWS recording of a "T", or social media photo posted of a car top duster, etc.. 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 October 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 ..and I normally shy away from these contests even though I love snow and winter. Nonetheless, gonna take a stab: Chicago: Nov 14 (11:04 pm)Minneapolis: Oct 24 (6:32 am)Omaha: Nov 7 (6:24 am)Des Moines: Nov 8 (6:10 pm)Oklahoma City: Dec 4th (3:33 am)Detroit: Nov 23 (3:47 am)Milwaukee: Nov 14 (11:46 pm) Oh, and with these being large metro areas, snow could fall in some parts and miss others. Might want to clarify the exact site locations as well as what "officially" qualifies as "first flakes". NWS recording of a "T", or social media photo posted of a car top duster, etc.. Edit: I like your technical thinking. Let's go with the first flakes being categorized as the official site recording station. It's more accurate in terms of pinning down the time of day with which flakes will fly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEJeremy Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 1) Chicago, IL----------------Nov 15th, 5:00pm2) Minneapolis, MN--------- Oct 29th, 10-:00pm3) Omaha, NE----------------Dec 18th, 2:30am4) Des Moines, IA------------Nov 2nd, 12:05pm5) Oklahoma, OK------------ Dec 30th, 1:23pm6) Detroit, MI----------------- Nov 17th, 2:30PM7) Milwaukee, WI------------ Oct 30th, 8:00pm Why do you hate us? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 @ NEJeremy, That reverse psychology I did might do the trick for you guys this Winter and give ya a lot of snow. 3 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 October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 Chicago: 10/28 3:08 amMinneapolis: 10/27 8:24 pmOmaha: 11/15 10:32 pmDes Moines: 11/10 4:25 amOklahoma City: 12/19 2:34 amDetroit: 11/2 9:45 amMilwaukee: 10/28 12:05 am 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaycee Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 Chicago: 11/02 7:04 a.m.Minneapolis: 11/01 10:28 p.m.Omaha: 03/01/2019 1 a.m. (a passing flurry)Des Moines: 11/24 11:12 a.m.Oklahoma City: 12/21 8:25 p.m.Detroit: 11/04 9 a.m.Milwaukee 11/02 12:30 a.m. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew NE Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 1) Chicago, IL : 11/07 4:18am2) Minneapolis, MN : 10/28 9:15pm3) Omaha, NE : 11/21 10:30pm4) Des Moines, IA : 11/21 11:50pm5) Oklahoma, OK : 12/13 8:30pm6) Detroit, MI : 11/03 6:18am7) Milwaukee, WI : 11/01 3:28am 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimmesnow Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 1) Chicago, IL: 11/282) Minneapolis, MN: 11/163) Omaha, NE: 12/84) Des Moines, IA 11/275) Oklahoma, OK: 12/186) Detroit, MI: 11/57) Milwaukee, WI: 11/27 Let the pessimism run through you 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlcater Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Gonna take a wild stab, these are just guesses, I've looked at literally 0 forecasts for this winter. 1) Chicago, IL : 11/15 11:15pm2) Minneapolis, MN : 10/27 6:15am3) Omaha, NE : 11/8 10:30pm4) Des Moines, IA : 11/9 8:00am5) Oklahoma, OK : 12/8 5:15pm6) Detroit, MI : 11/14 2:35am7) Milwaukee, WI : 11/4 7:30pm 2 Quote 2021-22 Snowfall: (Hiawatha) TOTAL: 10.2" (12/28: 3.0") (12/29: 0.8") (1/1: 6.4") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Hope Tom likes crunching numbers and sorting data! Gonna have his hands full sorting out the winner, he is.. 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 October 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Just a reminder, today is the deadline to submit your best guess for our contest. Might be a good idea to tweek your ideas if you feel that is necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Edit: I like your technical thinking. Let's go with the first flakes being categorized as the official site recording station. It's more accurate in terms of pinning down the time of day with which flakes will fly.Thinking about this again, since time of day is part of the criteria equation, will you be using the hourly (or sub-hrly) site data to determine who's closest? I know it's just for fun & a 6-pack, so we'll let you sort all that out. Oh, and I still like my calls for the record. 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 October 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Thinking about this again, since time of day is part of the criteria equation, will you be using the hourly (or sub-hrly) site data to determine who's closest? I know it's just for fun & a 6-pack, so we'll let you sort all that out. Oh, and I still like my calls for the record.TBH, I think we should just roll with the hourly reports. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted October 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 I'm expecting an early taste of Winter for many on here and you will see that in the dates below. Based on what I've looked at and my gut feelings about this season, Winter is coming early. So, with that being said, here are my dates: 1) Chicago, IL: 10/30 3:33am2) Minneapolis, MN: 10/27 7:47pm3) Omaha, NE: 11/6 5:55pm4) Des Moines, IA: 11/1 11:11pm5) Oklahoma, OK: 11/28 4:44am6) Detroit, MI: 10/31 6:00am7) Milwaukee, WI: 10/30 4:00am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 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 October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 I wonder who will win?! 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...
Craig-OmahaWX Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Wow lots of early predictions for Omaha! Bring it! Quote 2018-2019 Snowfall Totals So Far : 59.5" For More Winter Weather Forecasts for 2017-2018 : https://www.facebook.com/snowdayweather/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKwx2k4 Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 I think we all run 2 weeks early on snow but didn't want to try to pin the days down as I'm historically bad at that. Lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted October 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Here are everyone's Final answers: LNK-Weather Chicago: November 23, 9:34amMinneapolis: November 13 5:35amOmaha: November 16 10:15amDes Moines: November 16 6:59pmOKC: December 28, 2:01amDetroit: November 18 8:32amMilwaukee: November 14 3:57pm Niko 1) Chicago, IL----------------Nov 15th, 5:00pm2) Minneapolis, MN--------- Oct 29th, 10-:00pm3) Omaha, NE----------------Dec 18th, 2:30am4) Des Moines, IA------------Nov 2nd, 12:05pm5) Oklahoma, OK------------ Dec 30th, 1:23pm6) Detroit, MI----------------- Nov 17th, 2:30PM7) Milwaukee, WI------------ Oct 30th, 8:00pm WestMJim Chicago Nov 22 7:30 AMMinneapolis, MN Oct 27th 9 AM Omaha, NE Oct 15th 3AMDes Moines, IA NOV 20TH 6AMOklahoma, OK Dec 13th 2 PMDetroit, MI Nov 23rd 4AMMilwaukee, WI Nov 19th 5PM Snowstorm83 Chicago: Nov 14 (11:04 pm)Minneapolis: Oct 24 (10:32 pm)Omaha: Nov 10 (7:24 am)Des Moines: Nov 10 (6:10 pm)Oklahoma City: Dec 21 (10:33 am)Detroit: Nov 21 (11:47 am)Milwaukee: Nov 2 (10:46 pm) Jaster Chicago: Nov 14 (11:04 pm)Minneapolis: Oct 24 (6:32 am)Omaha: Nov 7 (6:24 am)Des Moines: Nov 8 (6:10 pm)Oklahoma City: Dec 4th (3:33 am)Detroit: Nov 23 (3:47 am)Milwaukee: Nov 14 (11:46 pm) NEJeremy Chicago: 10/28 3:08 amMinneapolis: 10/27 8:24 pmOmaha: 11/15 10:32 pmDes Moines: 11/10 4:25 amOklahoma City: 12/19 2:34 amDetroit: 11/2 9:45 amMilwaukee: 10/28 12:05 am NebraskaWx Chicago: 11/02 7:04 a.m.Minneapolis: 11/01 10:28 p.m.Omaha: 03/01/2019 1 a.m. (a passing flurry)Des Moines: 11/24 11:12 a.m.Oklahoma City: 12/21 8:25 p.m.Detroit: 11/04 9 a.m.Milwaukee 11/02 12:30 a.m. AndrewNE 1) Chicago, IL : 11/07 4:18am2) Minneapolis, MN : 10/28 9:15pm3) Omaha, NE : 11/21 10:30pm4) Des Moines, IA : 11/21 11:50pm5) Oklahoma, OK : 12/13 8:30pm6) Detroit, MI : 11/03 6:18am7) Milwaukee, WI : 11/01 3:28am Gimmesnow 1) Chicago, IL: 11/282) Minneapolis, MN: 11/163) Omaha, NE: 12/84) Des Moines, IA 11/275) Oklahoma, OK: 12/186) Detroit, MI: 11/57) Milwaukee, WI: 11/27 NWLinnCountyIA 1) Chicago, IL : 11/15 11:15pm2) Minneapolis, MN : 10/27 6:15am3) Omaha, NE : 11/8 10:30pm4) Des Moines, IA : 11/9 8:00am5) Oklahoma, OK : 12/8 5:15pm6) Detroit, MI : 11/14 2:35am7) Milwaukee, WI : 11/4 7:30pm Tom 1) Chicago, IL: 10/30 3:33am2) Minneapolis, MN: 10/27 7:47pm3) Omaha, NE: 11/6 5:55pm4) Des Moines, IA: 11/1 11:11pm5) Oklahoma, OK: 11/28 4:44am6) Detroit, MI: 10/31 6:00am7) Milwaukee, WI: 10/30 4:00am Let it Snow! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 and the winner is.......... 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 October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 I can't believe that Omaha may actually get the first flakes in this entire thread. 1 Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 I can't believe that Omaha may actually get the first flakes in this entire thread. Would be a great sign me thinks.. 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 October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 I can't believe that Omaha may actually get the first flakes in this entire thread.That would be great! I hope you guys out there score big-time this winter with tons of snow. 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...
Craig-OmahaWX Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 12z GFS showing Omaha's first snow next Friday! 1 Quote 2018-2019 Snowfall Totals So Far : 59.5" For More Winter Weather Forecasts for 2017-2018 : https://www.facebook.com/snowdayweather/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 I think this contest will be over come next weekend. Whether it be OMA, DSM, or MSP... We'll find that out later. 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 October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 I think this contest will be over come next weekend. Whether it be OMA, DSM, or MSP... We'll find that out later.Should be interesting to see who wins! 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...
gimmesnow Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 I have the best plan. If I'm wrong, I get snow early, and if I'm right, I win. I can't lose! And it looks like I might end up being very wrong, forecasts are already teasing first flakes next week for me in SE Wisconsin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted October 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 I have the best plan. If I'm wrong, I get snow early, and if I'm right, I win. I can't lose! And it looks like I might end up being very wrong, forecasts are already teasing first flakes next week for me in SE Wisconsin.No kidding, I may have to change this contest to the city that gets their 1st inch of snow! It's all good fun anyway but if the models continue with the trends they are showing, it may even be more wintry than I initially thought. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 Is it first city to get snow, or person who gets the most cities correct?? 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 October 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 Is it first city to get snow, or personal who gets the most cities correct??Good question. It will be whoever gets the most cities. More challenging. Edit: Part of the reason why I said by end of Nov is when the contest ends. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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