ToastedRavs Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 Easily approaching 1.5"/hr, maybe even more with sadly the last main band about to push through DSM. Hoping can still get some wrap around for both us and for shafted Omaha! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud2380 Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 Full changeover to Snow here. Just a dusting so far. Coming down decent but flakes are small. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 Ripping here. Bout an inch down 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 Backside seems to be growing: OMA may get more from the consolation side: 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...
bud2380 Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 4.5” report south west of Des Moines. So far the highest reported total in Iowa. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwxguy Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 up to 4" but pixy dust now 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 Eyeballing atleast 2". Absolutely ripping 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToastedRavs Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 11 minutes ago, bud2380 said: 4.5” report south west of Des Moines. So far the highest reported total in Iowa. I'm guessing highest will be from Winterset up 169 or 17 up to Webster County. Radar was lit up like a Christmas tree. Dallas, Boone, Story and Hamilton counties probably won out on this one, based on watching the radar. Of course this all depends on accurate measurements. See too many people that are not doing it properly, i.e. on their driveway or deck etc... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmahaSnowFan Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 Models keep verifying on the 2 foot totals they spit out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmahaSnowFan Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 Also noticed Jim’s page is already gone. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwxguy Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 schools cancelled here in fremont. i guess the ice and sleet then 4" of snow was too much for them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwxguy Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 Quote .UPDATE... Issued at 338 PM CST Wed Jan 18 2023 Key Messages: - Heavy snow will fall this evening and overnight in northeast Nebraska. The heaviest snow will affect areas from Albion through Norfolk, Wayne, and Tekamah. Travel will be very hazardous in these areas. - South of a David City to Fremont to Harlan line, much of the heaviest precipitation will fall as a mix of sleet, freezing rain, rain, and snow. For several areas including Omaha, Council Bluffs, and Lincoln, this will result in lighter snow amounts than previously forecast. Travel will be hazardous in these areas due to ice and snow. Regarding the first point above, the forecast for northeast Nebraska remains largely on track. Have reduced snow amounts slightly from the previous forecast owing to a bit of infiltrating dry air, but still anticipate a lot of snow to pile up with the heaviest amounts from Albion through Norfolk, Wayne, and Tekamah...and into west central Iowa north of HWY 30. Bottom line, very difficult travel with 6-12 inches of snow likely and a few areas potentially getting a bit more. It`s worth noting too that parts of central NE are now approaching 18 inches. Now for the area near and south of a David City to Fremont to Harlan line: Sometimes mother nature throws a curveball. Today the curveball is in the form of warmer-than-expected temperatures aloft. While the heavy precipitation is indeed falling in the locations where it was expected, the fact is that locations near and south of a line from David City to Fremont to Harlan are experiencing much of that precipitation as freezing rain, sleet, and rain in addition to the snow that was originally anticipated. The end result will be hazardous travel conditions due to a mix of ice and snow in these areas, but the snow that folks see...well it`s not going to be as deep as I expected even just this morning. Somedays 1 degree makes a huge difference and today is one of those days. Frustrating to us as meteorologists who take great pride in our work, but we also know when it`s time to update the forecast. As the evening goes on, keep in mind that this is still a solid winter storm and travel will be quite hazardous due to the sleet and freezing rain in addition to the snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttumwaSnomow Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 Heres the story here .66 ice-cold 32 to 33 degree rain.. a very tiny amount of sleet and snow. So ive had 1.71" of rain so far in January. Way more precip and rain in January than is normal. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabel23 Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 39 minutes ago, OmahaSnowFan said: Models keep verifying on the 2 foot totals they spit out That’s my report of 6.5” south of Columbus! I reported at 7 tonight. Waiting for the winds to switch around and see how much can actually blow around. The last couple inches was straight powder. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 Travel not advised central IA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 Exactly 6". I was at 3.5" at 9:30....that's 2.5" in the past hour. This is crazy 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 This is nuts. This kinda rates and I've been locked right at 32° the entire event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterfreak Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 Brutal miss for the eastern NE crew. Yikes. I’d rather be down here and know I have no chance than get fringed by a storm dumping snow 50 miles away. I know it sucks. Condolences… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwxguy Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 Maybe I can squeeze out a little more here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwxguy Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 +s now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan1117 Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 2 hours ago, bud2380 said: 4.5” report south west of Des Moines. So far the highest reported total in Iowa. Just more salt in the wound as I gaze at our 1/2" to 1" of crappy slush... Honestly what a dumpster fire of a system for East Central Nebraska - it's like the system just skipped over us here snow-wise and laughed in our face in the process, brutal! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 7.2" at 11:30. Rates have diminished but still snowing at a decent clip. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzcoat Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 eyeballed and drove through about 4" from Adel to KDSM. Roads are not fun. Was surprised to see 4" or so,, thought for sure shaft city when i went to bed.... Apparently had 2" hr rates around 8-9pm... 4 Quote The two loudest sounds known to man: a gun that goes bang when it is supposed to go click and a gun that goes click when it is supposed to go bang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzcoat Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 OMX peeps must have gave Jim Flowers some serious heat-- his facebook page as of this post is non existent. 2 1 Quote The two loudest sounds known to man: a gun that goes bang when it is supposed to go click and a gun that goes click when it is supposed to go bang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmahaSnowFan Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 Just some of the crap meteorologists deal with… and I love Bill Ranby. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Grizzcoat Posted January 19, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 9 hours ago, CentralNebWeather said: What? I just watched the video. I can’t believe anyone would blame him for a missed forecast. We all make mistakes. He is such a genuine guy, I felt so sorry for him as I watched him choke back tears. I will miss his humor and teachings about weather. I’m just really bummed out about this. My thoughts exactly. People that are not weather savvy and ***** and complain about a missed forecast- or especially those that say "they can't even get it right tomorrow" just show there weather ignorance. The weather atmosphere is made up of nearly INFINITE variables -- snow events likely the hardest to predict off all weather. I feel bad for him. One would think he's hardened from being in the field for so many years- but then again- dude is retired and was just doing it for the passion he shows and to help people. Had enough negativity. The 2% crappy humans once again ruin it for the 98% of--- Will miss him.... 11 1 Quote The two loudest sounds known to man: a gun that goes bang when it is supposed to go click and a gun that goes click when it is supposed to go bang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralNebWeather Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 Just woke up. I know, I don’t have school again and should be sleeping in. It is hard to change my routine. Maybe a nap later. We got more snow overnight. I cleared a path last night before bed, and as I look out this morning, at least 2”or a little more fell and still light snow is falling. Another heavier band came through after 2 am and it must have been pretty intense from some comments I’ve seen from law enforcement. Just lots of snow. Will have to redo all the snow removal efforts from yesterday, but I love it. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralNebWeather Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 As I check radar again and look outside now at 5:15 am, another pretty good band has formed west of me and is moving SE. Looks like another couple hours of snow. That will be the end of this historic storm after that. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted January 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 29 minutes ago, CentralNebWeather said: As I check radar again and look outside now at 5:15 am, another pretty good band has formed west of me and is moving SE. Looks like another couple hours of snow. That will be the end of this historic storm after that. Gosh, your one of the only members in NE on here that has reeled in some of the biggest snow storms that have hit NE over the years. Congrats! I really feel bad for your neighbors to the east in OMA/LNK who must feel like mother nature just gut punched the snow enthusiasts who couldn't wait to see it snow heavily. That's about as bad as it can get inside of a 12 hour forecast. Just an incredible missed opportunity. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralNebWeather Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, Tom said: Gosh, your one of the only members in NE on here that has reeled in some of the biggest snow storms that have hit NE over the years. Congrats! I really feel bad for your neighbors to the east in OMA/LNK who must feel like mother nature just gut punched the snow enthusiasts who couldn't wait to see it snow heavily. That's about as bad as it can get inside of a 12 hour forecast. Just an incredible missed opportunity. If we throw out last winter, I’ve done well for several winters prior. Models in this area were fantastic. The ensembles were spot on, or in some cases, a bit too conservative. They really missed forecast amounts in Eastern Nebraska. NWS Hastings did mention some dry air that got pulled in further east. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted January 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 I had about 2 hours of RN mixed with sleet last night as I heard pellets hitting my sky light which was unexpected TBH. Maybe I'll see some flakes flying later this afternoon as a rotating wave moves through the area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted January 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 Just amazing snowfall totals for all of Arizona...what a Winter they have been experiencing. Snowbowl is doing just fantastic with a whopping 61" over the past 4 days! Oh, and there is more snow on the way today into tomorrow as they are expecting 3-8" of new snow. Gosh, a part of me would love to be there right now to see how gorgeous it must look like. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwxguy Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 ended up with about 5 to 5.5" of snow here 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimmesnow Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 Our 1-3 inches of snow in SE Wisconsin ended up being pure rain. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwxguy Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 um what (fwiw, that report *west omaha* shows snow depth at 4" 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 My internet was out from about 6pm til this morning. My mix/snow total is 1.1". The liquid total is 0.51", so it's not much better than white rain. I'm glad we did not get a few inches of this crap. 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 January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 Measured another 0.6" from overnight that puts me at 7.8". Snow is caked to everything. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlgamer Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 I was also saddened by Jim Flowers decision to call it quits. I did watch his video before he took his Facebook page down and I hope he didn't make this decision in the heat of the moment, though I suspect he may have been thinking about it for a while. The truth is we live in an entitlement culture now and people get angry and lash out when things don't go their way, even something small as not getting an expected heavy snowfall. How ironic people like this are often referred to as "snowflakes". 5 Quote 23-24 seasonal snow total: 17.8" (as of 3/9/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmahaSnowFan Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 Measured 1.6” just now. I didn’t get a measurement yesterday afternoon when it started out with heavy snow before switching over. I’d guesstimate after what melted and compacted we got ~2.5” total. Absolutely horrible roads for the little snow we got as the slush has been compacted and is now freezing since it’s down to 25 degrees here 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKEKC Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, OmahaSnowFan said: Measured 1.6” just now. I didn’t get a measurement yesterday afternoon when it started out with heavy snow before switching over. I’d guesstimate after what melted and compacted we got ~2.5” total. Absolutely horrible roads for the little snow we got as the slush has been compacted and is now freezing since it’s down to 25 degrees here At least it looks like winter there. I can imagine the roads being in bad shape with all that slop freezing up. You might be able to hang onto that winter look as we look to go into a colder pattern. You may not be out of Saturday into Sunday's snow, data is trending north on that...may still fall south of you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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