Jaycee Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 And this I am okay with, April snows suck... this Winter sucked big time around this part of the world, there is no reason to prolong it any further. Yeah I agree. I mean if it's going to happen, sure, I'll root for as much as I can get. Might as well see 12" than 1" if it's going to snow regardless. But yeah, I wish I was in the Ohio Valley right now for this severe wx outbreak instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud2380 Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 hope? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEJeremy Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 And this I am okay with, April snows suck... this Winter sucked big time around this part of the world, there is no reason to prolong it any further.Agree 100% At this point let's just take this winter out to the pasture and shoot it to put us in Omaha out of our misery Cold and brown in April is 1000x worse than cold and brown in January. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstorm83 Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 The thing I don't like are cloudy days without any precipitation falling. Cold, but sunny days are some of my favorite weather days of the year. Bonus points if there's snow on the ground. 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...
Minny_Weather Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 The thing I don't like are cloudy days without any precipitation falling. Cold, but sunny days are some of my favorite weather days of the year. Bonus points if there's snow on the ground.I like these days! Although bonus points are given if precip is falling, and even more bonus points if it's snow or sleet. 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 April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 If the models showing a multi-wave snow event this weekend verify I'll jog the entire length of O Street between N 84th and NW 48th naked. Don't worry, I'm attractive. Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 GFS looks to still be showing snow here for sun-mon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 If models verify this weekend we could be looking at a top 5 all-time April here snow-wise Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud2380 Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 12z Euro is weaker for the Sunday/Monday system than the past few runs have been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 I think GFS is bullish for both waves considering the brunt of snowfall in both instances will be in daylight. Euro seems more realistic, although it is rather bullish for Friday. Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 Can anyone post a Euro snow map?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEJeremy Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 GFS is actually showing a decent severe weather setup for 4/13 for eastern Nebraska and Kansas. CAPE 2-3500 and shear 40-50 kts. Too bad it's 10 days away..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 CPC seeing the pullback out of the colder pattern during the 11th-17th, esp out in the Plains...overall coolness may still hang on for the northern tier and GL's... http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/814day/814temp.new.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 ^^^ I'd be thrilled just to see "N" greys over mby, but not happening 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...
Minny_Weather Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 Yucky. The sun is out. At least the wind is still howling. 35.4*F. Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westMJim Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 Just had some rain and small hail here, rather dark for this time of day temp is now at 34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 GFS continues to be bullish, I'm gonna stick with the Euro for now. Friday looks like it could be a fun day with powdery snow potential. Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig-OmahaWX Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 Gfs just south with heaviest for friday but nam bullseyes omaha. Also, several models have rather scary consistency in regards to sundays system. Im in heaven! Im at 21 here hoping to make it to avg 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...
hlcater Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 System at the end of the Euro run is very impressive. It's been toying with the idea of a big trough in the west during that period. http://maps1.pivotalweather.com/maps/models/ecmwf/2018040312/240/sfcmslp.conus.png 1 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...
NEJeremy Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 System at the end of the Euro run is very impressive. It's been toying with the idea of a big trough in the west during that period. http://maps1.pivotalweather.com/maps/models/ecmwf/2018040312/240/sfcmslp.conus.pngGFS has that big system too for the 13th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 GFS also showing a wild cutoff Low for the 15-16th timeframe. What a crazy pattern! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 System at the end of the Euro run is very impressive. It's been toying with the idea of a big trough in the west during that period. http://maps1.pivotalweather.com/maps/models/ecmwf/2018040312/240/sfcmslp.conus.pngTHERE'S Spring. 1 Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 DMX on the sun-mon system:Finally...still keeping an eye on yet another potent system intothe upcoming weekend. 12Z GFS/ECMWF/Canadian are all in reasonableagreement depicting anywhere from 0.25-0.75" of QPF. Thermalprofiles still support a majority of this pcpn falling assnow...so significant snow accumulations are a possibility. Withthis system still being nearly a week away, things can obviouslychange so please keep up with later forecasts on this system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig-OmahaWX Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 Since when was that storm a week out. More like 5 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 April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 Amazing model consistency in favor of at least 4" this weekend between the two waves. Still think we'll get under 3" from Friday's wave due to daylight. 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 April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 In NYC currently. Weather here is drizzly and cold w temps in the 30s. When I arrived at LGA, there was snow on the ground. Patchy snow around. Very impressive for this time of the year and considering, NYC is a warmer climate than Detroit. 2 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...
St Paul Storm Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 Courtesy of Ryan Maue....the projected low of 5F on Saturday morning in Mpls would be the second coldest April temp on record dating back to 1872. Crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 With high pressure, clear skies, and a slight NW breeze, our original record of 13*F on 4/4 could be in jeopardy tonight. 23.2* right now. 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 April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 70% of our nights during the actual Winter weren't even this brutal. 21.0*F. Wind chill 6*F. 2 Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKwx2k4 Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 Meanwhile in Oklahoma....Gonna be a cold night in Hell around these parts. Not weather related but too good to pass up the share. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 GFS stepped towards Euro for Friday-Sunday here. Think it's finally taking daylight into account. Never tracked a snow event this late in the season so I really don't know much about how models handle daylight. 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 April 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 Late week Plains/MW Snow threat.... http://theweatherforums.com/index.php/topic/1779-46-47-plainsmw-spring-snow-system/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 Is there light at the end of the tunnel??? Yes, finally, a trend towards warmer (normal) temps as we approach mid next week. Meantime, recent snows have edged towards decadal highs in terms of North American snow cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 Chitown may "weenie" its way towards seasonal norms as an Alberta clipper may lay down a couple of inches tomorrow. Sox home opener may be in question. Opening week for baseball this year has had many games cancelled or postponed due to snow. Biggest item of concern in the near term is the northwest flowshortwave progged to affect the area Thursday into Thursdayevening. Hard to believe that we`re watching an Alberta Clipperfor snow potential in April, but that is the case for tomorrowwith a channelized shear vort moving southeast into the regionduring the afternoon. Seeing an increasingly concerning signal inthe various models, most of which are depicting a strong low-midlevel frontogenetic circulation developing Thursday. The f-gencirculation will be aided by strong upper level divergence in theleft exit region of a strengthening upper level jet progged tonose into the area during the day.Forecast soundings strong support precip in the form of all snowwith this system with evaporative/dynamic cooling likely to knockboundary layer temps down enough to support accumulating snow.There is a wide range in model output wrt where this mdt-hvy f-gendriven band of precip will set up. Unfortunately, there are modelstargeting the IL/WI border region while others favor points south,even as far south as our far southern CWA. Given the mesoscalenature of this event, pretty hard to pin down the most likely areato be impacted at this point. While placement varies, models doagree that max QPF within the band should exceed 0.25" andpossible over a half inch. Even with low ratios and some of thesnow going to melting, it`s hard to discount the realistic threatof a band of at least several inches of snow falling Thursdayafternoon and evening somewhere in our CWA. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westMJim Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 Looks like winter here now. There is just under 2" of snow on the ground here this morning and everything is covered in snow except the road. but the grass, roofs and trees all have a winter like snow cover even some snow on the driveways. Still snowing and windy with a temperature of 29 here at my house. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westMJim Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 Chitown may "weenie" its way towards seasonal norms as an Alberta clipper may lay down a couple of inches tomorrow. Sox home opener may be in question. Opening week for baseball this year has had many games cancelled or postponed due to snow.The minor league team I work for opening day is tomorrow and they play here on Friday as well. Believe it or not they have played in the past with snow on the ground and in the stands. I do not look forward for the first two games this year. And it does not look all that good for next weeks games on Monday thru Thursday either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 Tweet from Ryan Maue regarding record cold high potential on Friday as the Polar Vortex makes one last visit this cold season: Daytime highs on Friday won't get out of the 20s in the Midwest and upper-Plains. That will also set many records for low-maxes. Map shows w/squares where the forecast will threaten an existing record (from long period database > 100 years) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 As daylight emerges, the landscape is white and its quite blustery and cold out there this morning with temps in the mid 20's. The stratus clouds are racing across the sky and it looks like a day you would see in late Oct or early Nov when you get that first real taste of winter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Paul Storm Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 9.5” of fresh snow and 10F with a wind chill of -2F. If you had no idea what month it is you’d probably think it was mid January. The roads are an icy mess. They were fine during the storm as temps were in the upper 20s. But they iced over when temps dropped. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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