11/24 - 11/26 Winter Storm

[jaster220]

Could be more like afternoon w you if LES kicks in. I can see it snowing IYBY pass the noon hour. Even if it doesn't, given an inch per/hr, snowfall rates, should it start snowing IYBY by 1 to 130am, provides you w  9 to 10 inches storm total. This will be a heavy wet snow, so water content will be high.

 

I like high-moisture snow, especially for an early storm as a base. Not sure we get wall-to-wall rates like that but feeling good about it ripping nicely. Perhaps nicer than I've witnessed in a long time around here and best for Nov since my bliz up north in Nov of '95

[VMB443]

I'd hate to be in Milwaukee Wisconsin right now! My sister lives there. Tight gradient there as well.

That’s what I’m feeling right now here in Milwaukee! A few flakes in the sky just started but I’m afraid this is going to be a bust for us - but they are holding fast to their forecast so what do I know!

[jaster220]

Just beautiful stuff playing out right now across N IL...#thundersnow

 

https://twitter.com/i/status/1066853234562740224

 

I missed the TSSN that hit Marshall in Feb of '14 and can't remember the last time I've seen any? Gotta love a dynamic storm. I see latest LOT map has a couple 12-18" zones again

[Niko]

I like high-moisture snow, especially for an early storm as a base. Not sure we get wall-to-wall rates like that but feeling good about it ripping nicely. Perhaps nicer than I've witnessed in a long time around here and best for Nov since my bliz up north in Nov of '95

Enjoy it buddy.......hope ya have ur blower ready......

[shakjen]

Condirions are awful out here now. I-80 is crawling out here. Most rural roads closed. Thundersnow happening and power flickering all over the county.

[Tom]

I missed the TSSN that hit Marshall in Feb of '14 and can't remember the last time I've seen any? Gotta love a dynamic storm. I see latest LOT map has a couple 12-18" zones again

Some spots in McHenry county already have 6”...

[FV-Mike]

Records being broke

 

"As of 6 pm, Rockford's had 7.0" of snow, breaking the previous daily record of 3.3" set back on 11/25/1977. This also breaks record for heaviest calendar snowfall in November for Rockford. The previous record was 6.6" on 11/27/1995."

[FV-Mike]

Thunder snow in Mendota,il

 

https://www.facebook.com/NWSChicago/videos/351511332072789/

[james1976]

Lots of thundersnow reports in N IL!

[james1976]

Historic storm. 68mph wind gusts in Concordia, KS today!

[james1976]

Not certain where exactly this is, but awesome to see

That would be Muscatine IA

[jaster220]

That would be Muscatine IA

 

Ahh, thx

[jaster220]

Historic storm. 68mph wind gusts in Concordia, KS today!

 

Yeah, that highway vid was intense!

[jaster220]

Some spots in McHenry county already have 6”...

 

I'm looking forward to the winds. Snow with winds seem to be a rarity around here. Meanwhile, Marshall's annual Monday after Thanksgiving holiday parade (one of the major events for this small community) is tomorrow evening. Normally it goes on rain or shine. I was on a float my first year here in '02 and we had 5" of snow that afternoon and the temp dropped like a rock to 5F during the 6-8 pm parade time. Depending on how the storm evolves over my way, the city (which normally plows the snow into the center not the side of main street) may find themselves in a rare situation like NYC did with Time Square for NYE '09 I think it was. This is historic stuff partner!

[jaster220]

Enjoy it buddy.......hope ya have ur blower ready......

 

I have a snow thrower - me!

[Stormhunter87]

Historic storm. 68mph wind gusts in Concordia, KS today!

That's nuts. Glad we headed home Saturday.

[jaster220]

Anyone with those track maps pls? Can't remember if it's SPC WPC CBS or who exactly issues those

[Niko]

I have a snow thrower - me!

[james1976]

It's still November. If this storm is a sign of things to come....wow. Gonna be an epic winter for many.

[WBadgersW]

That’s what I’m feeling right now here in Milwaukee! A few flakes in the sky just started but I’m afraid this is going to be a bust for us - but they are holding fast to their forecast so what do I know!

I was at work all day and assumed MKE cancelled the WSW for Waukesha and Milwaukee. I guess they didn't.

[Niko]

Anyone with those track maps pls? Can't remember if it's SPC WPC CBS or who exactly issues those

 

It's still November. If this storm is a sign of things to come....wow. Gonna be an epic winter for many.

Let the fun begin.....

[earthandturf]

It's still November. If this storm is a sign of things to come....wow. Gonna be an epic winter for many.

 

Isn't the forecast for December dry and warmer than normal in the Midwest?

[Yerf]

Really whipping around here. Just went out now to

shovel and already have close to 2”

[Minny_Weather]

Isn't the forecast for December dry and warmer than normal in the Midwest?

Those are never set in stone.

[VMB443]

I was at work all day and assumed MKE cancelled the WSW for Waukesha and Milwaukee. I guess they didn't.

I’m not quite sure what they’re seeing that I’m not - like you I’ve been waiting all day for them to cancel it and surprised they haven’t.

[jaster220]

It's still November. If this storm is a sign of things to come....wow. Gonna be an epic winter for many.

 

Almost all our good to great winters here in SMI featured a strong Nov storm followed by a strong Jan storm. I'm taking this as a sign

[shakjen]

Just had more lightning here in LaSalle

[jaster220]

 

These storms are coming folks, be prepared for a wild start to December, especially for the Great Lakes.

 

From a NE poster in the Amwx thd. Rarity in it's own right

[snowstorm83]

Looks like KC officially got 5.3", their largest storm since 2014. Not bad. 

[St Paul Storm]

Not certain where exactly this is, but awesome to see

About 15-20 mi southwest of Davenport. The company I work for has a facility there. Closed tomorrow.

[jaster220]

Quite the Obs

 

[jaster220]

Looks like KC officially got 5.3", their largest storm since 2014. Not bad. 

 

Nice!

 

@ Clinton

 

What did you end up with for a total down there?

[Niko]

Almost all our good to great winters here in SMI featured a strong Nov storm followed by a strong Jan storm. I'm taking this as a sign

I'll second that

[Niko]

Looking at my local radar, a ton of moisture headed its way

[shakjen]

I don’t think we see 6-10 here. Pulling north pretty quickly. Not snowing much now

[jaster220]

Looking like the RN/SN line will initially set up about 1 county north of me. How quickly we get rates high enough to force cooling will be key.

[Tom]

You don't read these type of Mesoscale Discussions often:

 

 

Mesoscale Discussion 1664

   Mesoscale Discussion 1664   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK   0654 PM CST Sun Nov 25 2018   Areas affected...Northern IL and adjacent portions of Eastern   IA/Southern WI   Concerning...Blizzard    Valid 260054Z - 260700Z   SUMMARY...Heavy snow will spread into a larger portion of northern   IL this evening. As stronger winds move in from the west, blizzard   conditions will expand later tonight across the region.   DISCUSSION...00Z surface analysis depicts a 993 mb surface cyclone   just northeast of St. Louis. To the north and northwest of the low,   heavy snow is ongoing from northeast MO into northwest IL, with   stronger winds in the northwestern quadrant of the cyclone producing   blizzard conditions. Dual pol products from KILX/KLOT and recent   surface obs and mPing reports indicate that the rain/snow line is   moving eastward across northern IL, and this trend is expected to   continue as backing surface winds result in increasing low-level   cold advection to the north and northwest of the east-northeastward   moving surface low. Snow should continue spreading into most of the   Chicagoland area between now and 02Z, though areas in the immediate   vicinity of Lake Michigan may see a longer period of mixed   precipitation as northeasterly winds off of the lake maintain a   slightly warmer near-surface layer.    Substantial convection has been noted near the surface low moving   into southern IL, with a convective character to the precip (and   some thundersnow reports) also noted within cooling cloud tops   across northern IL. Strong low/midlevel frontogenesis will continue   to favor moderate-to-heavy snow to the north of the midlevel low,   with some convective enhancement possible just north of the midlevel   dry slot, where relatively steep lapse rates (in excess of 7 C/km as   noted on ILX/DVN 00Z soundings) will be maintained. Snow rates of   1-3 inches per hour are expected within the primary snow band, which   should shift gradually eastward into northeast IL by late tonight.    Strong winds (gusts in excess of 40 kt) are resulting in ongoing   blizzard conditions from northeast MO into northwest IL. These   stronger winds will expand eastward with time tonight in conjunction   with the movement of the surface low, resulting in an expansion of   blizzard conditions into northeast IL and perhaps far southeast WI   after 03Z tonight.

[jaster220]

Corrected..

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Grand Rapids MI933 PM EST Sun Nov 25 2018MIZ051-052-056>059-064>067-071>074-261045-/O.CON.KGRR.WW.Y.0024.181126T0400Z-181126T1800Z/Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-Including the cities of Greenville, Alma, Grand Haven, Jenison,Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Holland, Hastings, Charlotte,Lansing, South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson933 PM EST Sun Nov 25 2018...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM ESTMONDAY...* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches  expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph may result in power  outages. Snowfall rates of an inch per hour are possible.* WHERE...Portions of central, south central and southwest  Michigan.* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The  hazardous conditions are expected to impact the morning  commute.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow willcause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roadsand limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.&&

We had a WWA for the 1-2" that came on Nov 9th. This is not that.

[Niko]

Looking like the RN/SN line will initially set up about 1 county north of me. How quickly we get rates high enough to force cooling will be key.

Was just about to post....I have a snow shield to my west making a B-line towards my area. Rain/snow line cutting it half, just bellow a county (probably half county size). I expect rapid cooling to take place once precip arrives.

[Niko]

Corrected..

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Grand Rapids MI933 PM EST Sun Nov 25 2018MIZ051-052-056>059-064>067-071>074-261045-/O.CON.KGRR.WW.Y.0024.181126T0400Z-181126T1800Z/Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-Including the cities of Greenville, Alma, Grand Haven, Jenison,Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Holland, Hastings, Charlotte,Lansing, South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson933 PM EST Sun Nov 25 2018...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM ESTMONDAY...* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches  expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph may result in power  outages. Snowfall rates of an inch per hour are possible.* WHERE...Portions of central, south central and southwest  Michigan.* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The  hazardous conditions are expected to impact the morning  commute.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow willcause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roadsand limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.&&

We had a WWA for the 1-2" that came on Nov 9th. This is not that.

:lol:...this should be a WSW.....NOT a WWA.