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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!

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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.  

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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.

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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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.  

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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.

2021-22 Snowfall: (Hiawatha)

TOTAL: 10.2"

(12/28: 3.0") (12/29: 0.8") 

(1/1: 6.4")

 

 

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12z UK... a hair south again, but also a little weaker.  The brighter colors have been dropped.

 

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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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12z euro, still sagging south, especially with the heavy band.  Des Moines to Cedar Rapids still wobbling on the fence.

 

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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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Both 12z NAM's have a good hit for C IA peeps...

 

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LOL. What's with the SMI wall??? Not that I need more snow at this point, but  :rolleyes:

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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Winter Storm Warning extended southward.

 

 

 

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of up to
one tenth of an inch are expected.

* WHERE...Benton and Linn Counties.
 

2021-22 Snowfall: (Hiawatha)

TOTAL: 10.2"

(12/28: 3.0") (12/29: 0.8") 

(1/1: 6.4")

 

 

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from DMX

 

 

With any of this
precipitation late tonight into early tomorrow morning, thunder
will be possible with steep mid-level lapse rates supporting
elevated instability. In addition, soundings still show
instability in the low-levels tomorrow afternoon pointing to the
potential of horizontal convective rolls that may enhance snow
rates at times. When the event wraps up Wednesday afternoon or
evening, will see an area of 6-8 inches over northern Iowa, though
wouldn`t be surprised that a few places overachieve toward 12
inches due to the convective, dynamic nature of this event. Closer
to Highway 30 and I-80, still not out of the question for higher
snow amounts if this system continues to track south.

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I didn't realize 0.10" of ice plus 1-3" of snow warranted a winter storm warning.

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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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