CentralNebWeather Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 Our cold Spring is having an impact on planting our crop very late and these numbers don't lie... Good Find Tom. I know of 1 farmer who planted on Monday. Good rain yesterday will slow things for a few days. Might be fairly windy in the next few days so I think planting will really take off the end of this week into early next week. Still waiting for any trees to bud around here. My yard is fairly green after the rain but not much thickness yet, still way to cool at night for much growth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 Many trees are starting to bud or flower here. I'd say 50% of them have at least started up. Only a month later than normal. 1 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 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 There was a good amount of frost at my house this morning. The low at the airport was reported at 34° but I had a low here of 31° Even after highs of 64,74,62 and 61 the mean at Grand Rapids so far this April is just 38.4° that is a departure of -8.6°. With highs of 64, 55, 50, 55 and 70 the rest of the month we will still end the month well below average. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowshoe Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 All this talk about planting season and green grass has me a little jealous. Lakes in C. Wis are still iced over and reports of 24-30" of ice on lakes up north is common. The strong sun and hopefully a warm t-storm along the way gives me hope for open water for the fishing opener May 5th. Parts of NE Wis could see a bit of light snow Friday morning but otherwise it looks like an end (FINALLY!!!) to winter! April was historic for sure. Magnified in my mind due to a lackluster snow season IMBY. More snow in April than DJFM combined. Crazy.https://www.weather.gov/grb/RecordAprilSnowfallForMostHere is a list of the monthly snowfall totals through April 22nd andhow it ranks as the snowiest April on record. Most locations acrossnorth-central and northeast Wisconsin have smashed the previoussnowiest April on record. An amazing 45.3 inches of snow has fallenat Tigerton in Shawano County while 44.0 inches has fallen atSturgeon Bay. These totals are not a state record for the month ofApril. In 2013, an observer near Bayfield recorded 47.4 inches ofsnow for the month while 47.0 inches was recorded at the Brule RangerStation.Some locations on this list do not have a historical record or have avery short period of record. For these sites, NA was used for the oldrecord. The snowfall amounts below are preliminary based on what hasbeen reported so far. The numbers may change as additional data becomesavailable. April 2018 Current or Old RecordLocation Snowfall Rank Amount Year-----------------------------------------------------------------Tigerton 45.3 NASturgeon Bay 44.0 1st 13.5 1909Peshtigo 43.5 1st 9.5 1996Oconto - 4W 41.9 1st 17.0 1907Shawano - 2SW 41.5 1st 16.1 1928Shiocton 38.2 NAPulaski 37.1 NAWashington Island 36.9 1st 15.5 1996Green Bay (NWS) 36.7 1st 15.1 1907Green Bay (Botanical) 36.5 NASister Bay 36.5 NASuamico - 4WNW 35.2 NAMerrill - 7W 34.6 NAWausau 34.5 1st 25.5 1909Ephraim - 1NE 34.2 NAClintonville 33.6 1st 16.0 1977Land O` Lakes 33.2 NAWhite Lake 33.1 NAGreen Bay - 4SSE 33.1 NAMarinette 32.4 1st 13.0 1977Forestville - 4E 32.1 NANew London 31.8 2nd 32.0 1907Schofield 31.1 NAStevens Point 30.9 1st 19.0 1928Appleton 30.8 1st 26.0 1907Summit Lake 30.7 1st 26.6 2002Suring 30.7 1st 13.0 1993Kaukauna 30.0 NAFlorence 29.5 1st 21.6 2008Marshfield 28.0 1st 17.0 1928Wisc. Rapids 27.9 1st 22.6 1977Rhinelander 27.8 2nd 28.1 2014Mountain 27.7 NAAntigo 26.6 1st 20.0 1928Stratford - 1NW 24.2 1st 22.4 1965Argonne - 2MW 24.2 1st 23.0 2014Menasha 24.2 NABrillion 24.0 1st 15.6 1928Eagle River 23.3 1st 22.9 2014Two Rivers 18.5 1st 12.5 1973Chilton 18.0 2nd 18.5 1909Oshkosh 16.8 1st 11.0 1910Manitowoc 13.3 3rd 18.5 1907 1 Quote WISCONSIN RAPIDS Wisconsin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Many trees are starting to bud or flower here. I'd say 50% of them have at least started up. Only a month later than normal. Same here gauging solely by the X-way bulb flowers now in full bloom. I'd say they're a good month later than avg, and with last year being warmest April on record here, they're actually WAY behind a year ago! 1 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...
jaster220 Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Our cold Spring is having an impact on planting our crop very late and these numbers don't lie... Interesting that the Mitten is only off by 1% at this point. Guess we get a later start than most of the Midwest. As for TX, when I worked down there from May to Nov of 2010 I was shocked to see their corn all done in August! And that winter (09-10) was super harsh there so I'm figuring they got a later start than normal that spring. 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...
Niko Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Sunny and delightful day outside. Haven't been out yet as I am working in from my homeoffice today, but, looking from my windows, it looks dang nice out there. Approaching the 50s today and hello 70s next week w/ possible thunderstorms as well. 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...
Niko Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Still bare trees. Btw: lows last night dipped at 30F. Yikes! 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...
Jaycee Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Will you be here next week? Moving in tonight! Also, I’m super jealous of Nebraska Rn, the setup so far for severe weather is looking promising! SPC has a day 6 outlook for Eastern Neb. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Another day in the low 70s here today. It's hard to beat this week as we've been overperforming model forecasts every day. I really would love to get some thunderstorms, though. We could use the humidity, rain, and excitement. 1 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...
Tom Posted April 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 "Friday night Flakes"....looks like a possibility across SE WI into parts of NE IL... Spring Freeze on the table across parts of the GL's this weekend... 00z Euro agrees... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 The thought came across my mind, how much longer will we have to use the furnace this year??? I think I've had to use it since mid Oct and have been running it for close to 7 months straight. Might even have to use it in May as there is a solid signal that another cool push of air is on the horizon for the following weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowshoe Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 The thought came across my mind, how much longer will we have to use the furnace this year??? I think I've had to use it since mid Oct and have been running it for close to 7 months straight. Might even have to use it in May as there is a solid signal that another cool push of air is on the horizon for the following weekend. Tried to leave mine off overnight and woke up to a cold house and an even colder wife! 2 Quote WISCONSIN RAPIDS Wisconsin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 "Friday night Flakes"....looks like a possibility across SE WI into parts of NE IL... Spring Freeze on the table across parts of the GL's this weekend... 00z Euro agrees... Yup, Marshall grid has 26F for Sun morning. Sure glad nothing's growing yet 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...
Niko Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Not looking forward to this coldsnap coming. Lows expected in the 20s. 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...
OKwx2k4 Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Most beautiful day in the entire month of April down here today. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEJeremy Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 80 and beautiful with a nice west breeze to not make it too warm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 This clipper type system diving due south across the area looks rather interesting on radar and is creating quite the thermal gradient pattern across the state. 70's in W IL and low 40's near the Lake...yuck! Somebody nearby may see snow mix in overnight according to the RPM model. I'm interested to see who, around these parts, may see their last flake fall for the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Hello from Scottsdale, AZ. Pretty warm here, but not much worse than the Central Plains during the summer. 94°F. 1 Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Money Posted April 28, 2018 Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 This clipper type system diving due south across the area looks rather interesting on radar and is creating quite the thermal gradient pattern across the state. 70's in W IL and low 40's near the Lake...yuck! Somebody nearby may see snow mix in overnight according to the RPM model. I'm interested to see who, around these parts, may see their last flake fall for the season.This stupid system caused the Brewers to lose today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 This stupid system caused the Brewers to lose todayCubbie Blue comin’ Through... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted April 28, 2018 Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 I'll be in Scottsdale till tomorrow. Just went for a run and it was in the mid-70s. Perfect running weather imo and it's been a while since I've ran outdoors. A bit sweaty but better than running this afternoon when it'll be in the mid-90s. 2 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 28, 2018 Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 Currently @ 37F w cloudy skies. My forecast is calling for the chance of snowflurries today. No accumulations. Highs remaining in the upper 30s to low 40s and ovanight lows dipping down into the upper 20s. 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 April 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 I'll be in Scottsdale till tomorrow. Just went for a run and it was in the mid-70s. Perfect running weather imo and it's been a while since I've ran outdoors. A bit sweaty but better than running this afternoon when it'll be in the mid-90s.I'm a bit jelly that your out there bud! I love Scottsdale and the hiking across the valley. Early morning jogs are the best out there with the rising sun and just perfect conditions. I visually imagined what it looked like during your run! Miss the mountains and scenery! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Paul Storm Posted April 28, 2018 Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 82F in the point for Monday. That will be 15 days after the 18” snowstorm. Not too many places can experience that drastic of a change in such a short amount of time. That’s the beauty of living in the Midwest. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 Hey, let's do this one more time and put this month to bed??? Record lows on the table tomorrow morning across the Mitt and some locals in the region. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Money Posted April 28, 2018 Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 82F in the point for Monday. That will be 15 days after the 18” snowstorm. Not too many places can experience that drastic of a change in such a short amount of time. That’s the beauty of living in the Midwest.Yup One of the reasons I love the MW. You experience every season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westMJim Posted April 28, 2018 Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 Hey, let's do this one more time and put this month to bed??? Record lows on the table tomorrow morning across the Mitt and some locals in the region. The current forecasted low for the overnight here is in the mid 20's The record low here in Grand Rapids for April 29th is 28° the last time that happened was in the warm spring of 2012. The current temperature here at my house with full sun and a lot of wind is 45° Here at the ballpark last night we had a doubleheader the first game time temp was reported as 55 and the second game time temp was reported as 46 but with the wind it felt cold. Tonight it well be colder and at this time looks to be windy. Not a good spring for playing baseball in the Mitt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted April 28, 2018 Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 Thinking our best shot for severe wx in Lincoln is Tuesday. Monday the threat looks to be too far NW of us and Wednesday it looks to be too far South of us. I don't have night classes Tuesday so bring it on then please. 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 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 Canadian HP parked over head is allowing temps to plunge into the upper 20's around town. Hopefully, this will be the last time this Season we see temps this cold. It's a frosty start to the morning around here. Boy, does Chitown have a wonderful summery week of weather to look forward to. The long awaited break from our ridiculously cold April is poised to begin today. Plenty of 70's and might squeeze out an 80 degree temp this week! An active week of weather should ignite some powerful storms across the Plains this week. Who's ready to see some fireworks from nature??? It would be nice to hear some big claps of thunder and beneficial rains around here. Been kinda dry of late and the vegetation would certainly appreciate a drink, esp the ag belt. 00z GEFS...through this Saturday.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 ORD just tied the record low of 31F...yay... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 Chitown set another monthly record: NWS ChicagoVerified account @NWSChicago 9m9 minutes agoMore#Chicago-O'Hare dipped to 31° this morning, tying the record low for 4/29 set in 1958 and 2008. This also was the whopping 16th day with lows of 32° or lower this month, setting a new record for the month of April for days with min temps of 32° or lower. #ilwx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 Wow.... An enhanced hatched area for Tuesday right smack over Lincoln. When I get home tonight I'm in full blown weather mode. 2 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 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 OAX's take on Tuesday here: The front settles southward into the forecast area during the dayTuesday, and will be along or just north of I80 at peak heating.Parameters are in place for supercell storms with very largehail, then transitioning more to a wind and heavy rain threat. SPChas placed southern half of the CWA in an enhanced risk and thisseems reasonable. While it`s too soon to focus on tornadopotential, there does seem to be a small window of opportunitylate Tuesday afternoon/evening along the frontal boundary..LONG TERM...(Tuesday night through Saturday)Issued at 248 AM CDT Sun Apr 29 2018The previously mentioned frontal boundary stalls in the areaTuesday night. Severe storms will be likely Tuesday evening. Withthe front in a similar position on Wednesday, additional strongand possibly severe storms may develop Wednesday afternoon/eveningalong/south of Interstate 80. Rainfall Tuesday night could range1-2" in some areas. While it`s still 4 days out, additional heavyrainfall potential could develop in Wednesday afternoon/eveningas well, and WPC has placed some of the area in a slight risk forexcessive rainfall. While we have certainly been quite dry lately,if we may eventually need to monitor for localized floodingconcerns if storms develop over the same areas. SPC's: Storms should form along a cold front by 21Z, perhaps initiallysupercells but then with a rapid upscale growth into a cell clusteror MCS. These storms will be capable of very large hail initially,with a greater damaging wind threat as the convective system growsand propagates east-southeast. These storms will be maintained by asouthwesterly low-level jet, with back-building likely toward southcentral NE or north central KS. Models vary on precise placement ofthe front, therefore, the Enhanced Risk area may be expanded orshifted in later outlooks. A brief tornado cannot be ruled out withinitial development prior to the expected upscale growth. Nothing fun about hail being the primary threat. 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 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 Nice wet signal across the Plains/MW this coming week... 00z Euro... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westMJim Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 It looks like the official low at GRR this morning was 29° so no record low at Grand Rapids. However here at my house the low was 25° At this time have full sun and a current temperature at my house of 42° The grass has now turned green in my area. Still not enough to have to cut yet but that will change with the expected rain over the next few days. Gee I just drained the snow blower last week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 Not a record low, but did manage to get down to 29.3F last night. 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...
Money Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 Perfect day for a half marathon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 The CR airport hit 27 intra-hour this morning (32 at top of the two hours around the 27). However, here in town the school stations only hit mid to upper 30s. Man, I am dying to get a good thunderstorm. 1 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...
CentralNebWeather Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 I-80 at Aurora exit in Central Nebraska is closed due to multiple accidents caused by very low visibility due to blowing dust. Winds have been gusting between 50-60 MPH. Warmth was great but what a horrible day to be outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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