Minny_Weather Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 My adventures today have taken me to Western Iowa. Bentley to be specific. 50° and very windy right now. If you looked at the sky, you'd think it was April. 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 January 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Absolutely gorgeous out there. Brilliant sun and low (to hopefully mid) 50s. If this doesn’t get you excited for spring, not sure what will. In a normal winter (what’s that?), days like today would really bum me out watching the snowpack (huh?) take a beating. Certainly don’t have that problem this year.Thinking of sitting by the pool in AZ on a day like today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEJeremy Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 When we had our "huge" 3 inch blizzard the other day, I did have a fairly large drift across my driveway where other parts of the driveway and sidewalks had been blown off with the 50 MPH winds. I got my snowblower out for the first time since February 1st, 2016 when we had our massive blizzard, 18 inches with large drifts. I don't ever recall with all the bad winters we've had over the years, an almost 2 year span of not at least using a snowblower once in a year. Hopefully I will have a few more opportunities to use it this year. I've been tempted to buy and even had an offer to buy one from our neighbor across the street that was moving, but in the end I never do buy one and am always glad I don't. First off I don't have any room for one, but more importantly I don't feel the cost would justify the amount of times I would have used one. This climate in our area for the most part doesn't justify spending that much money on something you might use 2-3x a year, and lately not even that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 It's sunny and 56 over here. 3 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...
CentralNebWeather Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 I've been tempted to buy and even had an offer to buy one from our neighbor across the street that was moving, but in the end I never do buy one and am always glad I don't. First off I don't have any room for one, but more importantly I don't feel the cost would justify the amount of times I would have used one. This climate in our area for the most part doesn't justify spending that much money on something you might use 2-3x a year, and lately not even that much.I got a good deal on it in 2009. I would typically use it 2-3 times a year. I would not buy another one. I think when it needs to be replaced I will just call someone and pay them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEJeremy Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 I got a good deal on it in 2009. I would typically use it 2-3 times a year. I would not buy another one. I think when it needs to be replaced I will just call someone and pay them.Of course the next time we get a 6+" snowfall, I'll be cursing and wishing I had one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKwx2k4 Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 What are your thoughts for Feb? The pattern is going to be loaded with cold but my concern for areas farther south is the ridge the keeps is trying to fighting back. I'm pretty sure the cold will try to overwhelm the pattern at times next month and that's when it'll be your best opportunity.At this juncture, cold and dry or warm-up and rain continues to be what I'm seeing until maybe after mid-February. It's just difficult to get all the pieces in place at the same time right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwxguy Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 Of course the next time we get a 6+" snowfall, I'll be cursing and wishing I had one there won't be a next a time 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 For there to have been "a next time"; did there not need to be a first time? This board has been dead the last 72 hours; even my trolling cannot get a rise out of it.That's what boring weather does here. 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 January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 there won't be a next a timeSo much for all the pretty maps shown on here ....never take any of those seriously. 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 January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 So much for all the pretty maps shown on here ....never take any of those seriously. Cuz they're all 384 hr 18z GFS maps. 1 Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwxguy Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 dont go anywhere tabitha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstorm83 Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 Noooo tabitha come back! 1 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 January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 Cuz they're all 384 hr 18z GFS maps.Even the ones that are 84 hrs away or earlier. 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 January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 Currently @ 46F at this hour...just incredibly mild. Average H/L is 30/17 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 January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 http://i65.tinypic.com/qx8hn9.jpg If only, this was a guaranteed! 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 January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 It gets very active on the EC next week w multiple snow chances. 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 January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 It gets very active on the EC next week w multiple snow chances.Good! They're snow starved. They need it. Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 28.0*F on my balcony. Wind is completely still, but it is humid to make it a bit colder. Every car is extremely frost covered. I'm glad I don't have class today, cuz that would be a pain in the a** to scrape. Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacsh Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 Well on our way to near 50 today. A local golf course is open. Going to play 9 holes for my first time ever in January in Michigan. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Paul Storm Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 We hit 47F here yesterday. 12” snowpack took a massive hit. I’d say I’m down to about 4-5” OTG. Fortunately that isn’t going anywhere anytime soon with the cold coming in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 The lake I live by is closed to ice skating for the first time since Christmas. Hopefully it refreezes tomorrow and Monday. Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 NAM is pretty for tomorrow (2" for my balcony) but I think it's cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs. 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 January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 Good! They're snow starved. They need it.I wouldnt say snow starved...they have actually gotten more snow than you and some others on here, including my area. 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 January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 Currently 50F and gorgeous outside w sun and clouds. 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 January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 I wouldnt say snow starved...they have actually gotten more snow than you and some others on here, including my area.I was being sarcastic. 1 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 January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Cedar Rapids put another 50 on the board this afternoon... the third in the last week. My last bit of snow/ice on a shady part of the patio is finally gone. 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...
jaster220 Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 I was being sarcastic.I think he got it. Swiss Alps are getting slammed too. But that's another place I don't live so I can't get excited about them getting snow either. Nice spring day, got some yard work done. 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 January 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Saw this graphic from WGN and it takes us back into the late 70's when the "Superbomb" paralyzed the region... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted January 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Earlier this week, the ICON model was picking on a short wave tracking across the area today/tomorrow but trending weaker as we got closer. Nonetheless, some snow is falling across the LSE are and moving towards MKE with decent DBZ returns. I'm interested to see how this will effect us here in N IL later today thru tonight as the LES may organize overnight tonight into NE IL. There has been a lot of ice melt on Lake Michigan during this stretch of warm weather which has led to below normal ice coverage. I hope the inversion heights don't cut back on this potential like it did back in December when we had a great opportunity. All the higher rez models are picking up on a lake band developing tonight into Monday....let's see what today brings... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Currently 28F w sunny skies. Not looking forward to this colder air coming, as this will be a cold, bare ground combo. Cant wait for Spring! 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 January 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 S Wisco peeps getting some good returns ATM...quick 1-2"??? @ Madtown, how's the scene? Snow knocking on Money's door... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madtown Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 snowy....looks like a late fall snow...little flakes mixed with some big. pavement covered but a ways before grass disappears 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted January 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 snowy....looks like a late fall snow...little flakes mixed with some big. pavement covered but a ways before grass disappearsThe heaviest of the band looks to be coming through soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madtown Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 not sure if anyone knows what I mean by late fall, but just seems like frantic flakes......flale size increasing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 2" amounts now in my local grid-cast for overnight, early morning 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...
Madtown Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 bout a half inch total Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Splendid day today as I spend the day w friends at a party outdoors w temps on the very mild side. Dint get a chance to see my high for today, but it felt great. Just amazing weather for this time of the year. 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...
Niko Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Big woop...a little snow for tomorrow. That is Nashville, TN winter weather, not MI. 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 January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Kzoo to Marshall special in the works. 80% Snow likely in my local. Monday mornings have been gold this winter over here.. 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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