Cfweather Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Yep, the inching south continues on all models. I'd feel pretty good about snow if I live in Waterloo. Cedar Rapids is still a mystery. I'd feel good about it if I still WANTED snow in mid April. I'd really prefer a couple 70 degree days at this point. But thanks anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud2380 Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Well, i just hope this holds off until I make it into work tomorrow, but I have a feeling I'll be driving when the heavy stuff starts here. It's possible they shift the WWA advisory a row south, but I'm guessing they'll leave it where it's at and upgrade the watch to a warning along Hwy 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 I'd feel good about it if I still WANTED snow in mid April. I'd really prefer a couple 70 degree days at this point. But thanks anyway! I really want a week of 70s as well. However, it appears this will be the final winter storm, so we may as well get a nice burst of snow out of it. 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...
bud2380 Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 I really want a week of 70s as well. However, it appears this will be the final winter storm, so we may as well get a nice burst of snow out of it. Looks like you're going to break 40". I didn't realize it had gotten that high. I wish Cedar Rapids still kept official snowfall records. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madtown Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Looks like 4 to 6 over this way on the new gfs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud2380 Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 RAP seems to be even further south http://maps3.pivotalweather.com/maps/models/rap/2018041714/021/qpf_acc.conus.png Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WBadgersW Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Really thought this would be a 2-3" event. 2-5" is looking more and more likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Yeah i like where im at. Lets make it a biggie if its the last snow of the year. And lets throw in some thundersnow while we are at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlcater Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Welp. Looks like we're gonna get a couple of inches. Might as well root it to overperfom. Luckily, these bigly eastern troughs finally stop amplifying over the NE and appear more progressive than they have been lately. HOPEFULLY, hopefully this is the last snow of the season, and I feel confident that it is. Until we get a tease on like June 15th. 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...
Tony Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Yeah i like where im at. Lets make it a biggie if its the last snow of the year. And lets throw in some thundersnow while we are at it.Ask and you shall receive! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEJeremy Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 RAP seems to be even further south http://maps3.pivotalweather.com/maps/models/rap/2018041714/021/qpf_acc.conus.pngDon't show Craig!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Just looked at some of the Nam models and there could be some lake enhanced moisture thrown in on this side of the lake. Not sure if that will aid or hurt but the signal is out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 12z UK... a hair south again, but also a little weaker. The brighter colors have been dropped. 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...
gosaints Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 I am interested to see how the southern areas do accumulations wise. Is there snow on the ground currently in central Iowa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosaints Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 The HRRR isnt sure what will come out of the sky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Gonna end up being DSM crush job yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 12z euro, still sagging south, especially with the heavy band. Des Moines to Cedar Rapids still wobbling on the fence. 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 April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Euro bullseye for me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madtown Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 I'll take mr euro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud2380 Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Winter Storm Warning issued for Linn County. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud2380 Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Winter Weather Advisory for Johnson County. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud2380 Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 18z NAM shifting back north. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud2380 Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 From DVN. The sensible weather Wednesday will be quite interesting. Thepotential is there for thundersleet, thundersnow, and potentiallythunder freezing rain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosaints Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 18z Nam smoking again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud2380 Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 the 3K NAM just hugs the Iowa/MN border with the northern extent of the heavy snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosaints Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 the 3K NAM just hugs the Iowa/MN border with the northern extent of the heavy snow.Ya heavier in northern Iowa than the last run... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Both 12z NAM's have a good hit for C IA peeps... LOL. What's with the SMI wall??? Not that I need more snow at this point, but 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...
hlcater Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Winter Storm Warning extended southward. ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM CDTWEDNESDAY...* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snowaccumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of up toone tenth of an inch are expected.* WHERE...Benton and Linn Counties. 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...
bud2380 Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 from DMX With any of thisprecipitation late tonight into early tomorrow morning, thunderwill be possible with steep mid-level lapse rates supportingelevated instability. In addition, soundings still showinstability in the low-levels tomorrow afternoon pointing to thepotential of horizontal convective rolls that may enhance snowrates at times. When the event wraps up Wednesday afternoon orevening, will see an area of 6-8 inches over northern Iowa, thoughwouldn`t be surprised that a few places overachieve toward 12inches due to the convective, dynamic nature of this event. Closerto Highway 30 and I-80, still not out of the question for highersnow amounts if this system continues to track south. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud2380 Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 18z GFS shows 3.5" of snow in Cedar Rapids from 7am to 10am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud2380 Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 GFS shifted north a row of counties on the southern edge vs. 12z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 I didn't realize 0.10" of ice plus 1-3" of snow warranted a winter storm warning. 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...
james1976 Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 My word.....DMX talking the potential for a foot in areas that get thundersnow. Insane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madtown Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Mkx strongly hinting at upgrade to warning for a couple of counties once they know where the band sets up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Money Posted April 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Gfs with 5.6 Rgem and nam with about 4 Need 3 or so to get to 20 for the month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowawx Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Is it possible to tell on radar if this thing is still trending south? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosaints Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Is it possible to tell on radar if this thing is still trending south?Not yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig-OmahaWX Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 3km NAM & NAM trended south. 3km NAM now gives our county 3-6 inches. Will be interesting! 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...
Hawkeye Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 I'm not expecting more than 1-2 inches of sleet/snow. 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...
Craig-OmahaWX Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 I'm not expecting more than 1-2 inches of sleet/snow."Expect nothing and be surprised" 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...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.