1/17 - 1/19 CO Low Winter Storm

[Bryan1117]

8 minutes ago, Hawkeye said:

What was Flowers' final pre-storm prediction for Omaha?

He was going with 4-5", and then at the last minute bumped it up to 8" of sleet and snow (not counting compaction)... before the dry air and mixing issues presented themselves. We finished with just under 2" with 0.58" liquid equivalent (we were predicted to get 1.00-1.25" in liquid equivalent).

The attached image shows that many areas that were predicted to get 10"+ of snow in NE Nebraska also got the shaft... hindsight is 20/20 though - after stepping off the ledge from this storm I am grateful that we got more much needed moisture around here. The only way to break a drought is to keep getting moisture (no matter how it comes). We remain very OVERDUE for a big snowstorm, hoping we can get something the next few months however I won't commit to model watching outside of within 48-hours for a while after this debacle. 

[Bryan1117]

1 hour ago, james1976 said:

Measured another 0.6" from overnight that puts me at 7.8". Snow is caked to everything. 

You stole our snow... again! 

Enjoy it for us "recently shafted" snow lovers in Nebraska LOL, I mean we will get a big snowstorm again in OMA/LNK... someday.

[CentralNebWeather]

Just getting ready to go out and re-remove snow. Since I cleared everything about 4 pm yesterday until now at 10 am, I am measuring an additional 3.5-4”. There is as much snow on the ground from  one snow event as we’ve had since Feb 1st of 2016. My deepest snow depth that I’ve seen here was the combination of multiple snow events from late January of 2021 through the middle of February 2021.  This included some of the coldest temperatures ever recorded here. 

[CentralNebWeather]

Some deck and backyard photos. I’ll take a drive later to snap some more. 

[gabel23]

Well; I don't want to be selfish and say I'm jealous of what happened in Central Nebraska. Congrats out there; I got 6.5" of snow in pretty much 6 hours. I was worried that dry air/sleet was gong to cut into my chance at snow. Once it started it came down in buckets. I feel bad for those of you who missed out and that sucks about JIm. Forecasting snow is the hardest thing in the world and I can't believe how many mets are taking heat. They don't need that! 

LASTLY, SHOUT OUT TO THE NAM! It was pretty darn spot on with the storm within 48 hours; it was really the only one showing the dry air/dry slot showing up in Southeast Neb. It pretty much nailed my forecast. The GFS/Euro/Canadian all had me getting 12+. 

[james1976]

42 minutes ago, CentralNebWeather said:

Some deck and backyard photos. I’ll take a drive later to snap some more. 

What's your total from this storm?

[jaster220]

13 hours ago, winterfreak said:

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…

happens to me every time so I am totally sympathetic with my fellow OMA Peeps. Brotherhood of the screwed unite!!

[CentralNebWeather]

49 minutes ago, james1976 said:

What's your total from this storm?

With the additional inches from last night and early this morning, local law enforcement says around 14”. Give or take an inch either side seems about right with my measurements. 

[CentralNebWeather]

Couple of neighbors up the street from me.  Nice. 

[MIKEKC]

7 minutes ago, CentralNebWeather said:

Couple of neighbors up the street from me.  Nice. 

You finally scored a big snow! Pictures are awesome. Enjoy!

 

[Madtown]

6" or so here...reports of 10" all around me so who knows. Should make for a good weekend of sledding!

[OttumwaSnomow]

Well, we amazingly  eeked out  1.0 inches of snow this am!  After .72 rain then pea soup fog early am hours. Got a period of moderate  snow between  6:30 and 9 am.  Its been  a nice wet January so far.

[Hawkeye]

My final snow total is 1.3".  The liquid total is 0.56".

[Grizzcoat]

Final snow at KDSM was 4.9".  15.5" for the season. only a .5" or so below normal through today seasonal.  It either snows here for 10 days or goes doldrums for weeks on end.

[OmahaSnowFan]

Parents up in Yankton, SD got another 10” of snow

[Madtown]

3 more inches during the day...getting deep out there. Braaaaaap!

[CentralNebWeather]

Quite a few schools are either closed tomorrow or are going with a late start. We are going back tomorrow at our normal start time. We have a huge basketball game at home tomorrow night vs. our rival Minden. Should be great energy in the building after having 2 days off and looking forward to the big game.