shakjen Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Visibility is down to less than a 1/4 mile here. Snowing harder and blowing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Yeah its hard to get an accurate snowfall measurement. Always gotta worry about compaction and any breeze. I think my 5.9" measurement might be a bit shy of what actually fell but Ill stick with it.I'm at 26" solid for the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone8 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Pretty intense banding coming together in Chicago metro area... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaycee Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Wow. Models are really trying to get something going here, could we really be the ones pulling something finally? RGEM: HRRR: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstorm83 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Grids are 2-4" so I would expect an advisory anytime now, but then again, it's not snowing and accumulating yet LOL. Flurries right now. 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...
Hawkeye Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 So far this morning, the GFS still has nothing falling here tonight/tomorrow/Sunday, the UK has taken it away, and the ICON has taken it away. The Canadian and NAM still have some falling, but at this point I'm not believing any bullish models. 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...
bud2380 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Euro with only .13" for Iowa City for tonight. That's down from closer to 1/4" last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sciascia Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Flakes are small here, but there's a lot of them. Funny to see scattered large flakes mixed in. Almost like it's trying to become something more. 1 Quote ...The Artist Formerly Known as RJSnowLover... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud2380 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Euro then has another .1" for Saturday night. So at best we'd be looking at a couple of 1-2" waves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westMJim Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Had moderate snow fall here from 8 am until 12:30 PM now its down to light snow falling the last reading I took was 5.7" of snow for this event and now have 11.4" on the ground. No wind so no drifting at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 12z euro is depressing... looking like the end result of all of this energy is going to be the forked-tongue worst-case scenario for my backyard. 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...
FV-Mike Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Gosh, just getting pounded right now. down by I-80 looks good too. Having flashbacks to 13-14 NYE storm 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman1 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Getting absolutely dumped on right now. WSW back on. A little late, don't you think DVN? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianJK Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Downpouring right now. Gorgeous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlcater Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Yup this is going about as bad as it possibly could’ve for the 20-80 corridor. What a joke. Why is it every time there’s a worst case scenario, it just HAS to pan out. I’m expecting nothing from tonight or Saturday. Both will go south of here. 4” for this whole shebang, perfect. 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...
Iowawx Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 HRRR actually does bring the snow right through CR tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakjen Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Gosh, just getting pounded right now. down by I-80 looks good too. Having flashbacks to 13-14 NYE storm yes, coming down pretty hard. hardest we have had all storm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 What are your snow totals down in the S/SW burbs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 A really hvy band getting ready to pound my area. Radar looks great for a long, duration of snow today into the evening. Great spot to be in for this storm (probably best spot). So far at 4.1" and counting. 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...
BrianJK Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Think the back edge just got here. What's on tap for later? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sciascia Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Snow just about done in the ORD area as the snow moves ESE Quote ...The Artist Formerly Known as RJSnowLover... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabitha Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Continues to snow here; albeit lightly at the moment...with a temperature of 3 F...as we approach sunrise within the hour. Since 1 AM; there has been additional accumulation; but not a large addition thus far. Periods of snow should continue here throughout the day...and the rapidly strengthening February sun should foment a bit of convective activity with those very cold heights...850's near -20 C...so the closer to noon; the heavier the snow...I would guess. We had a nice snow burst here shortly before Noon MDT; 2 inch per hour snow...though it only lasted about 20 minutes. So far the storm has yielded 3.8" new snow here. It is snowing more lightly now; with a temp in the single digits and very light winds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Paul Storm Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Yup this is going about as bad as it possibly could’ve for the 20-80 corridor. What a joke. Why is it every time there’s a worst case scenario, it just HAS to pan out. I’m expecting nothing from tonight or Saturday. Both will go south of here. 4” for this whole shebang, perfect.That sucks. We’ve all been there unfortunately. I’ll never forgot 3 months after I moved to St Paul we were forecasted to get 12-18” from a storm in early November, but there was a very small chance a warm tongue would sneak into the area. We ended up with 4” of slop and pingers. That one still burns me. Appreciate what ya got and move on to the next. This hobby is a cruel joke sometimes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone8 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Guys rooting for all this snow must not have to shovel sidewalks or clear driveways. At any rate, got 5.5" by LaPorte, IN, snow is falling at a moderate steady rate. Just waiting for the heavy stuff to move east... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Think the back edge just got here. What's on tap for later?12z Euro shows .20-.30qpf across the area from tonight into Sunday....prob another 3-5 on the way for ORD...deduct 1-1.5" from this map near ORD, more so the farther S/SE you go to get an idea on whats lurking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Nothing impressive in Marshall yet. Took mby 13 hrs to scrounge up 4" via small flakes and very modest rates. Now the 94 corridor seams split by better bands N and S of me. Detroit magnet in full effect. Maybe this blob comes just far enough north to snag me. It is a winter wonderland look outside tho! Let it snow let it snow let it snow :-) 2 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 February 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Here is a list of snowfall totals which are darn close to what was expected: O’Hare 7.3 inches Midway Airport 6.8 inchesPell Lake WI 8.0 inchesBatavia 6.2 inchesNaperville 8.0 inchesArlington Heights 7.0 inchesNorth Aurora 10.0 inchesSomonauk 8.0 inchesCarol Stream 6.5 inchesJoliet 7.0 inchesCrown Point 7.5 inchesChicago Heights 8.4 inchesEvanston 6.0 inchesHobart 6.5 inchesOrland Park 6.5 inchesRoscoe 6.0 inchesBolingbrook 7.0 inches 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Some spots down in the S/SW burbs are going to see those lolipop 12-15"+ totals through Sunday so I would have to say the NAM/GFS were not off their rockers it looks like. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud2380 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 18z NAM showing a narrow stripe of 2-4" from highway 30 to I80 corridor give or take 10-15 miles either side tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westMJim Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Nothing impressive in Marshall yet. Took mby 13 hrs to scrounge up 4" via small flakes and very modest rates. Now the 94 corridor seams split by better bands N and S of me. Detroit magnet in full effect. Maybe this blob comes just far enough north to snag me. It is a winter wonderland look outside tho! Let it snow let it snow let it snow :-)I have been sick with a bad case of bronchitis so I have not kept up on snow fall amounts. But today I am feeling a little better and I took the best readings I could from the driveway (that had been cleared off before last night) and came up with a snow fall of 5.7" on new snow and now have 11.4" in the yard. My main surprise was all of the school closings that we had today. Even being sick I did clear off part of the drive way with just a shovel the snow is not a wet heavy type so it was easy to move. Oh well I guess kids today just don't have to attend school like when I was a kid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 18z NAM through Sat 6:00pm... http://maps1.pivotalweather.com/maps/models/nam/2018020918/030/snku_acc.us_mw.png Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Heavy snow now and radar is looking superb. So far 4.5". 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 February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Nothing impressive in Marshall yet. Took mby 13 hrs to scrounge up 4" via small flakes and very modest rates. Now the 94 corridor seams split by better bands N and S of me. Detroit magnet in full effect. Maybe this blob comes just far enough north to snag me. It is a winter wonderland look outside tho! Let it snow let it snow let it snow :-) 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...
Tom Posted February 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Man, 18z NAM a bit more juicy for the Sat pm into Sunday wave...atta boy NAM...keep it up! http://maps1.pivotalweather.com/maps/models/nam/2018020918/048/snku_024h.us_mw.png 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Man, 18z NAM a bit more juicy for the Sat pm into Sunday wave...atta boy NAM...keep it up! http://maps1.pivotalweather.com/maps/models/nam/2018020918/048/snku_024h.us_mw.pngThis looks very similar to what the 12z Euro control showed today.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Man, 18z NAM a bit more juicy for the Sat pm into Sunday wave...atta boy NAM...keep it up! http://maps1.pivotalweather.com/maps/models/nam/2018020918/048/snku_024h.us_mw.pngMaybe we can get this thing to warning criteria next run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosaints Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Some spots down in the S/SW burbs are going to see those lolipop 12-15"+ totals through Sunday so I would have to say the NAM/GFS were not off their rockers it looks like.They were showing those totals on one wave scenarios. So how they got there was different.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabitha Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 We had a nice snow burst here shortly before Noon MDT; 2 inch per hour snow...though it only lasted about 20 minutes. So far the storm has yielded 3.8" new snow here. It is snowing more lightly now; with a temp in the single digits and very light winds. About 4.0" of snow here from the biggest storm of the season. It's actually kind of nice outside; though the temp is in the vicinity of zero. I like the cold. Probably around 5 or 6 inches of snow on the ground; depending where you look. The 4" bring the seasonal total to 21.2"; which is at least moving in the right direction. Despite the small annual total; the ground has been well-covered with snow on 50 days this winter season. This was the 22nd measurable event here. In my previous venue; some other weather people considered the possibility that I had a tendency to under-measure; as though they lived nearby, they often came in with better snow totals. Since the topography (and other considerations) were far more uniform there than here; the discrepancies seemed less understandable than any that might manifest in these parts. It is still snowing very lightly here at 1:30 PM MDT. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Maybe we can get this thing to warning criteria next run.I'd be happy with a WWA...lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 I'd be happy with a WWA...lol...Gotta keep reaching for the stars Tom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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