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While we track our next Powerhouse system, I can’t wait to enjoy tomorrow’s near 60F weather and sun. That’s gonna feel pretty d**n nice, until of course, the lake breeze kicks in late evening.

 

A bit jelly tbh. Another morning driving thru SN and +IP  :rolleyes:  Wake me when it's #realspring, lol  

 

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4" soil temps...its going to be a bad growing season north of I-80 if these cold temps continue into early May...

 

 

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Interesting map. Never saw this b4 do the temps rise during the heat of the day much? Curios

Winter 2023-24 Snow Total = 52.8" (89% Normal Season)  Largest Storm: 12" (1/12-13)   Oct: 0.1 Nov: 2.9 Dec: 7.5 Jan: 31.7 Feb: 6.0 Mar: 4.1 Apr: 0.0

Avg = 59.2"  (Harrison): 2023-24 = xx.x" 

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

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A bit jelly tbh. Another morning driving thru SN and +IP  :rolleyes:  Wake me when it's #realspring, lol  

 

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Interesting map. Never saw this b4 do the temps rise during the heat of the day much? Curios

Jaster, it was snowing here also this morning. Crazy! :wacko:

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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

Mar 2024: 4.9" BN

April 2024:

Season So Far: 26.7"

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Currently cloudy and temp is @ 39F.

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

Mar 2024: 4.9" BN

April 2024:

Season So Far: 26.7"

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OMG, it's freakin' warm and gorgeous outside right now (60F).  Just stepped outside to take a break from work and it smells and feels like Spring finally.  Can't wait for tomorrows near 70F day...1st of the year???

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OMG, it's freakin' warm and gorgeous outside right now (60F).  Just stepped outside to take a break from work and it smells and feels like Spring finally.  Can't wait for tomorrows near 70F day...1st of the year???

 

THIS! 

 

"(49 was the latest reading at GRR) while much warmer then it has been with the wind it still feels cold out." 

 

#FAKESPRING

Winter 2023-24 Snow Total = 52.8" (89% Normal Season)  Largest Storm: 12" (1/12-13)   Oct: 0.1 Nov: 2.9 Dec: 7.5 Jan: 31.7 Feb: 6.0 Mar: 4.1 Apr: 0.0

Avg = 59.2"  (Harrison): 2023-24 = xx.x" 

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

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THIS! 

 

"(49 was the latest reading at GRR) while much warmer then it has been with the wind it still feels cold out." 

 

#FAKESPRING

It just reached 65F!  Who needs a jacket???  I'm heading to my sisters place to baby sit her kiddos and I'm thinking of sparking the 1st bon fire of the year.

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It just reached 65F!  Who needs a jacket???  I'm heading to my sisters place to baby sit her kiddos and I'm thinking of sparking the 1st bon fire of the year.

 

:D  Sweet! Enjoy..hoping to see that same temp in 2 days, but ofc it comes with a high threat of rain. Marshall @ 58F. Typical "warm day" for spring '18  :lol:

Winter 2023-24 Snow Total = 52.8" (89% Normal Season)  Largest Storm: 12" (1/12-13)   Oct: 0.1 Nov: 2.9 Dec: 7.5 Jan: 31.7 Feb: 6.0 Mar: 4.1 Apr: 0.0

Avg = 59.2"  (Harrison): 2023-24 = xx.x" 

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

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Ended up getting up to 75 here in Omaha today despite it being cloudy most of the day, and wow did it feel great outside! This is the weather we have all been missing this last month... Old Man Winter needs to die a quick and painless death!

 

Leaving for Florida tomorrow, so I am going to miss all the action this weekend... doesn’t really look like I will be missing much anyway here in Eastern Nebraska. I have seen 33 and rain, changing at the end to a wind driven light coating of snow too many times this Winter.

 

Will be checking in here to follow what happens this weekend from the white sand beaches of the FL panhandle (and maybe dodging some strong thunderstorms there on Saturday night and Sunday).

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Ended up getting up to 75 here in Omaha today despite it being cloudy most of the day, and wow did it feel great outside! This is the weather we have all been missing this last month... Old Man Winter needs to die a quick and painless death!

 

Leaving for Florida tomorrow, so I am going to miss all the action this weekend... doesn’t really look like I will be missing much anyway here in Eastern Nebraska. I have seen 33 and rain, changing at the end to a wind driven light coating of snow too many times this Winter.

 

Will be checking in here to follow what happens this weekend from the white sand beaches of the FL panhandle (and maybe dodging some strong thunderstorms there on Saturday night and Sunday).

How bad was the smoke smell?? I seen an air quality alert was issued today; we had a pretty good haze from the fires burning down in Kansas. 

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How bad was the smoke smell?? I seen an air quality alert was issued today; we had a pretty good haze from the fires burning down in Kansas.

This morning around 9 when the alert was issued it was hazy but only a faint smell of smoke. The smoke seemed to clear out pretty quickly though

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Already a balmy 54F this morning, can't wait to hit the first possible 70F day of the year today...enjoy it while you can bc tis the season of "lake breezes", aka "pneumonia front's"....ughh, it's a love/hate relationship living near the lake this time of year. @NebraskaWx is going to know the feeling quite well when he moves down near Wrigley next month.

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JMA weeklies are in and they support the Euro Weeklies idea that the "cool should rule" for the most part,but as we get into May,I do believe, there is a window of warmth after the first 5 days or so of May where a taste of "sudden summer" appears.  That is so far out that I'm not even putting much effort into figuring out when that may evolve.  I'd like to fast forward April already and leap into May but that ain't happening...so, in the meantime, I'm all for the window of warmth induced by storm systems this week into next week (11th-18th).

 

Here's what the JMA weeklies suggest...quiet wet and active, severe threat across the MW/Plains looks good...

 

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Well, guess severe weather season is going to start right here tomorrow. Could be very destructive and very short warning times. No one chases here because of the hills and trees so I may go out and do some myself. I know a few really tall places to observe from. Given the wind situation, I'd say that spin and lift should be in overabundance.

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Well, guess severe weather season is going to start right here tomorrow. Could be very destructive and very short warning times. No one chases here because of the hills and trees so I may go out and do some myself. I know a few really tall places to observe from. Given the wind situation, I'd say that spin and lift should be in overabundance.

Good luck and stay safe down there!

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Good luck and stay safe down there!

Going to try buddy. I just know what follows cold and snow in the early spring here and it is usually pretty rough. It wouldn't be that bad but people and news stations (even with all the tech we have right at our fingertips) just simply don't care about this area they call "The Jungle". I know it's dangerous for them to be here when you can't see a mile but it's still the late 80s here in that regard. In the last 12 years, I know of at least 5 tornadoes that I, and many others that I've discussed weather with around my area, knew about for sure and yet the NWS never warned nor classified the damage afterwards. 2 of which were simply considered downbursts. It still disappoints me I guess. It will take a town getting wiped off the map for someone to care about this place.

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I could surge into the 70s tomorrow or get stuck in the 40s.  There's a better chance of elevated storms and heavy rain north of the front, but I'd rather get the 70s.

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"

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A beautiful 65F currently w mostly cloudy skies. Now, that is what im talking about. Too bad it doesn't last. Back to colder weather ova the weekend. UGH!

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

Mar 2024: 4.9" BN

April 2024:

Season So Far: 26.7"

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Looking forward to some thunderboomers during this weekend. Some could be strong to severe. Hello "Severe Weather Season."

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

Mar 2024: 4.9" BN

April 2024:

Season So Far: 26.7"

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The last couple runs of the euro have shown a quick-hitting, potent system mid next week.

 

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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"

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If the 12z NAM is right, anyone north of I-80 should enjoy today as much as possible, tomorrow looks like crap!

 

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Monday..

 

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Today..

 

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Not the Plains, lol   We don't get this spread in one hour like y'all out there do. Looks like massive over-performer for today and my 3-day taste of spring is getting compressed to half that. Back to winter by Sunday??

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Winter 2023-24 Snow Total = 52.8" (89% Normal Season)  Largest Storm: 12" (1/12-13)   Oct: 0.1 Nov: 2.9 Dec: 7.5 Jan: 31.7 Feb: 6.0 Mar: 4.1 Apr: 0.0

Avg = 59.2"  (Harrison): 2023-24 = xx.x" 

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

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The NWS thinks the front will stall between Ottumwa and Iowa City.  All the locals have drastically lowered our high temp tomorrow.  Earlier in the week, at least one 70 degree high appeared likely, but it's not going to happen.  It may be late in the month before we see the first 70.

 

The airport did hit 69 at 5pm, so there is a chance they hit 70.  Here in the city we maxed at 67.

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"

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Currently at 73F. :lol:

Yeah baby! Marshall was in the 70's for two hrs! Total bust by NWS but I'd give you ten bucks if you could find one person who's upset about it

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Winter 2023-24 Snow Total = 52.8" (89% Normal Season)  Largest Storm: 12" (1/12-13)   Oct: 0.1 Nov: 2.9 Dec: 7.5 Jan: 31.7 Feb: 6.0 Mar: 4.1 Apr: 0.0

Avg = 59.2"  (Harrison): 2023-24 = xx.x" 

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

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The CR airport must have hit 70 for a couple minutes because that's the official high temp.

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"

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