james1976 Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 Tom have you seen flakes yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted October 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 Tom have you seen flakes yet?Not yet! It’s all been happening to my west. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WBadgersW Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 Picture from a sectional race up in Stevens point. - stole it from someone else 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 Winds are gusting to 45mph and a current temp of 38F. Wcf at 29F. Haven't seen a flake yet, but radar showing snowshowers just to my west now. 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...
jaster220 Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Holy crap! I went into the store about 10-15min ago and came out into a legit wind tunnel! These winds are no joke. It’s everything and some for what I had in mind for today. This will be a nasty arctic/snow squall event next cycle. Same thoughts here...as I get pelted by some heavy rain drops and small embedded hail stones. Wind is a crankin as well. The arctic front that set off the great LES bliz of '77 must've been something like this. Whiteout conditions for a couple hours with 50 mph gusts and temps dropping to zero. 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 October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Nebraska won. Damnit. I was hoping for an 0-12 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...
Minny_Weather Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Nebraska won. Damnit. I was hoping for an 0-12Time to go 7-6 now. 1 Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 The 1st "B" word issued from LOT... Sneak attack storm ftw! FAIL on the part of GRR to not even mention it until it was imminent, lol. Highest wind report I saw on their site was 63 mph along the coast in St. Joe but even here well inland we scored: 000NWUS53 KGRR 201905LSRGRR PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORTNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI305 PM EDT SAT OCT 20 2018 ..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON.....DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE......REMARKS.. 0240 PM TSTM WND GST MARSHALL 42.26N 84.96W10/20/2018 M50 MPH CALHOUN MI AWOS GUST TO 44 KNOTS. TIME IS APPROXIMATE.OCCURRED BETWEEN METAR TRANSMISSION TIMES.AWOS STATION RMY, MARSHALL BROOKS FIELD. Marshall also reported a 41 mph gust just before 1 pm. Stormiest day all warm season and stormiest autumn day since Nov 17, 2013 and not so much as a hazardous outlook mention in the preceding days! I headed towards Kzoo around 2:20 and all h*ll broke loose. Cannot remember the last time an ULL dropping in from the NW packed this kind of combo-punch. I saw all these hazards: _ bold CTG strokes_ hail_ winds blowing my car around_ intense rainfall_ flooded roads_ 12" dia limb down_ Snow flakes mixed in_ Temp crashed from 47F to 36F during the worst_ power out on the street just west of mine_ 1st leaf bliz of the season, lol Two things really surprised me. This had to be the heaviest qpf event since early days of Sept, and the duration of the heavy wind-driven squalls. This wasn't your typical CF passes in 20 min's and done. This went on (aided by Lk Mich perhaps) for at least 4 hrs. Would've been a classic mini-bliz at least in the LES belt counties if not inland. Now this is the kind of intense wx days I remember from those 70's and 80's decades. Cannot get over the way this thing just exploded outta nowhere even with that bombing system further up in Canada. This will no doubt be the highlight of Oct around here. If we get anything else in the next 11 days, that'll just be frosting on the cake. Oh, and temps plummeting below freezing by morning for good measure. 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...
jaster220 Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Troughy & squally!! That's a large area of precip that wasn't really anticipated Come back again this winter.. 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 October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 my (former) backyard getting hammered! That's actually quite rare for October due to the proximity to warm Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay waters. 4 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 October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Can still hear the winds rushing thru the trees outside my window. Going on 9 hrs now. 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...
Niko Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Clear to partly cloudy and current temp at 34F. Winds are still gusty. I was able to hear the wind from the restaurant windows, as if someone was whistling. 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...
jaster220 Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 A week ago I was in NMI and got to see some nice color. Didn't get as many photos as I'd planned but this shows how the trees really light up in that part of the northland. Not sure if it's the soil, the chillier nights, or what exactly. Colors are always much more stunning than downstate. 4 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...
Andie Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 What a week! Nice map by weatherbell Record early season cold and snow have taken over the central United States https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2018/10/16/record-early-season-cold-snow-have-taken-over-central-united-states/?utm_term=.98cf318c4f70 1 Quote Before You Diagnose Yourself With Depression or Low Self-Esteem,...First Make Sure You Are Not In Fact, Just Surrounded By A$$holes. “If I owned Texas and Hell, I would rent out Texas and live in Hell.” Gen. Sheridan 1866 2018 Rainfall - 62.65" High Temp. - 110.03* Low Temp. - 8.4* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 The Cedar Rapids airport sure dives fast on good radiational cooling nights. It's already down to 26 out there in the country. It's still 35 downtown and about 33 here. 2 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...
Niko Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Temps are dropping like a rock...already at the freezing mark. Wcf at 23F. Winds are still gusty at 24mph from the NW. Lows falling in 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...
Niko Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Next week features chilly temps. Not much warmth. My warmest reading is near 55F. Nights remain cold w readings be held in the 30s all week and one or two nights in the 20s. Not much rainfall...pretty much a dry week also. 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...
james1976 Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Currently at 23°. It's cold! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted October 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Currently at 23°. It's cold!Ya, same feeling here. Went to the gym a couple hours ago and the cold had some bite! Hit a low of 28F. Edit: The city officially had a Freeze as it got down to 30F in the loop which is pretty early (Nov 4th). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Currently at 32F w cloudy skies and a few spotty flurries flying. Winds have definitely subsided. 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...
jaster220 Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Temps are dropping like a rock...already at the freezing mark. Wcf at 23F. Winds are still gusty at 24mph from the NW. Lows falling in the upper 20s. Only got to 32F briefly due to clouds for all but 1 hour. Same clouds are holding temps down as well. Only 41F at noon which is more typical for late November! 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...
CentralNebWeather Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Hey @centralneb, am I wrong or did Kearney catholic do a little running up the score tonight?! I only ask because I have a little history with that school and town when it comes to things like that...We certainly believe so. Trying to set a rushing record vs. our young kids late in the 4th quarter. We told our team, which is very young, remember this in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabel23 Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 We certainly believe so. Trying to set a rushing record vs. our young kids late in the 4th quarter. We told our team, which is very young, remember this in the future.What comes around goes around; I seen that score and thought that immediately. Your guys time will come and when it does don’t take it easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 We certainly believe so. Trying to set a rushing record vs. our young kids late in the 4th quarter. We told our team, which is very young, remember this in the future. What comes around goes around; I seen that score and thought that immediately. Your guys time will come and when it does don’t take it easy! Just curious. Are both of your avatar pic's from the 09-10 season? Both look like some super deep snow! 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...
Andie Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Had a lovely sunny high of 70*. Light breeze. Awesome day! 1 Quote Before You Diagnose Yourself With Depression or Low Self-Esteem,...First Make Sure You Are Not In Fact, Just Surrounded By A$$holes. “If I owned Texas and Hell, I would rent out Texas and live in Hell.” Gen. Sheridan 1866 2018 Rainfall - 62.65" High Temp. - 110.03* Low Temp. - 8.4* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Only got to 32F briefly due to clouds for all but 1 hour. Same clouds are holding temps down as well. Only 41F at noon which is more typical for late November! 20181021 Marshall avg temp graph.JPGDid you end up seeing and flurries? I saw very few for a few seconds and that was it. 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 October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Currently at 39F w mostly cloudy skies. Wcf at 31F w a light breeze. 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 October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Beauty of a day here in Oklahoma. Dry and cool. Let's get the rest of those leaves changing before the season goes directly to winter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Same thoughts here...as I get pelted by some heavy rain drops and small embedded hail stones. Wind is a crankin as well. The arctic front that set off the great LES bliz of '77 must've been something like this. Whiteout conditions for a couple hours with 50 mph gusts and temps dropping to zero. When yesterday's arctic front came through, the clouds were so low they seemed to be just above the tree line. I mentioned how intense the front was in my later summary post. Well, I just stumbled on this little snippit I had saved regarding that infamous arctic front of Jan '77 and if you look closely, there's some cryptic weather coding that's rarely seen and the author of the article goes on to explain it. Before I moved north to Traverse region, I lived in Genesee Cnty and in Jan '90 we had a 2-part storm with the coma head a day later than over-running snows. I worked with an older gent in Flint at the time and he said it was the worst whiteout since the Jan '77 arctic front. It hit on a Sat afternoon and I happened to be downtown and you could barely make out the building across the street. As much snow as we've scored around SMI in the last 15 yrs I've no right to complain but I sure miss the intensity of those storms of yesteryear. Maybe this will be the "retro flash back season"? There was some banter on that other board about which Nino or Nina's are good vs bad. Apparently 1st year Nino's have a better track record for the EC and subsequent can be duds, however it was pointed out that 77-78 was actually a 2nd year Nino. 76-77 was a dry version of 77-78. They both featured a GL's bomb that went north and spun there piling up the LES. Ofc the major difference for non-LES areas was that 78's brought GOMEX moisture up from the deep south and merged it with the bitter system dropping in from MN. 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 October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 The 1st "B" word issued from LOT... Had to be record early use by LOT, no?? 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 October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Did you end up seeing and flurries? I saw very few for a few seconds and that was it. If some fell overnight, they were met by the sounds of me snoring. The flakes I saw clearly were mixed in with the heavy squalls yesterday afternoon. 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...
OKwx2k4 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 When yesterday's arctic front came through, the clouds were so low they seemed to be just above the tree line. I mentioned how intense the front was in my later summary post. Well, I just stumbled on this little snippit I had saved regarding that infamous arctic front of Jan '77 and if you look closely, there's some cryptic weather coding that's rarely seen and the author of the article goes on to explain it. NOAA Map for 28Jan77.jpg Before I moved north to Traverse region, I lived in Genesee Cnty and in Jan '90 we had a 2-part storm with the coma head a day later than over-running snows. I worked with an older gent in Flint at the time and he said it was the worst whiteout since the Jan '77 arctic front. It hit on a Sat afternoon and I happened to be downtown and you could barely make out the building across the street. As much snow as we've scored around SMI in the last 15 yrs I've no right to complain but I sure miss the intensity of those storms of yesteryear. Maybe this will be the "retro flash back season"? There was some banter on that other board about which Nino or Nina's are good vs bad. Apparently 1st year Nino's have a better track record for the EC and subsequent can be duds, however it was pointed out that 77-78 was actually a 2nd year Nino. 76-77 was a dry version of 77-78. They both featured a GL's bomb that went north and spun there piling up the LES. Ofc the major difference for non-LES areas was that 78's brought GOMEX moisture up from the deep south and merged it with the bitter system dropping in from MN.Awesome post buddy. Stuff to think about this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted October 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Happy Monday! Back on the grind today and the wx to start off the work week will be delightful! Plenty of sunshine and warmer temps are on the agenda today. Even though we will make to about average today which is around 60F, I'm sure it will feel like a heat wave after this weekends cold weather. However, another chilly and tranquil week is on tap until we reach the weekend as the models are beginning to hone in a slow moving system sliding SSE out of Canada into the MW/GL's. The storm system that has been on my calendar (26th-28th) is a complex one as there are 2 pieces of energy that will likely produce the majority of the action along the east coast, however, still provide some appreciable moisture around these parts. Remnants of major Cat 4 Hurricane Willa (might reach Cat 5), will influence the pattern along the southern tier of the U.S and along the E.C. How many times have we seen tropical systems influence our wx pattern this month?? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westMJim Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Clear skies here with a temp of 28° here at my house with a lot of frost and ice in the bird bath. At GRR they are reporting a temp of 35 and partly cloudy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabel23 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Just curious. Are both of your avatar pic's from the 09-10 season? Both look like some super deep snow!Yep, my picture is at my parents house on x-mas day. We had some of the deepest, biggest drifts after the x-mas blizzard that year that I have ever seen in my lifetime! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Currently at 39F w beautiful, sunny skies. After today's 50s, readings remain in the 40s for highs all week and lows in the upper 20s and low 30s. 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 October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 If some fell overnight, they were met by the sounds of me snoring. The flakes I saw clearly were mixed in with the heavy squalls yesterday afternoon. 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 October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Nice to have cold air around now, but, lets save this cold for D,J,F pls. MA Nature likes to balance things around. 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...
CentralNebWeather Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Leaves falling like crazy here even though the wind is maybe only 20 mph. I would say 1/2 the trees in town are now bare and most of the rest will be gone in the next few days. My trees should be bare by tomorrow. Over 3 weeks earlier than last. Does this mean anything, I don’t know. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted October 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Leaves falling like crazy here even though the wind is maybe only 20 mph. I would say 1/2 the trees in town are now bare and most of the rest will be gone in the next few days. My trees should be bare by tomorrow. Over 3 weeks earlier than last. Does this mean anything, I don’t know.After this weekends cold snap, the leaves here are expeditiously changing color and will prob fall off quickly. Today's high was a delightful 64F with Full sun. I actually went out on my patio about an hour ago and soaked up some of that sunshine for a little while. It felt nice to feel the warmth of the sun. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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