westMJim Posted December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas. Here at my house I stated the day started with a trace of snow on the ground and there was a light snow falling for most of the day. Officially GRR reported 0.4” of snow fall. And by late in the day I had a ½” snow cover. The snow is now starting to melt as the current temperature here is now up to 36° The total snow fall for Grand Rapids for December is now at 2.4” That has moved Grand Rapids up to 4th place in the all time least amount of December snow fall. the current list is 1. 2014 with 1.0” 2. 1913 with 2.3” 3. 1912 with 2.3” 4. 2018 2.4” 5. 2015 with 2.5” 6. 1979 with 2.6” 7. 1971 with 3.7” 8. 1906 with 3.8” 9. 1943 with 4.2” 10. 2011 with 4.5”. Here is a fun fact the current 30 year annual mean total seasonal snow fall for Grand Rapids in 77..4” but in the above least snowy Decembers the mean annual total snow fall is just 48.6” ranging from a high of 79.1” in 1971/72 to a low of just 30.1” in 1906/07. With just 6 days to go it is time to see how December 2018 ends up and how the winter of 2018/19 ends up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madtown Posted December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 Put a fork in er Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 How was that December overall??? Any cold periods? Snow storms? Just curious how this month is comparing to that analog year.The first snow hit a day or two after Thanksgiving. It was a very cold December. Snow. Very little melt. The roads remained with icy patches all winter. When they say it was one for the books, it was. I left Aurora on Valentines Day and there was still several feet of snow on the ground. That day was very foggy as well as I caught the last plane out of Chicago in the afternoon. The winter to that point was frigid, snowy, and foggy. Texas looked really good to this Texas kid as it was sunny and cool. 1 Quote Before You Diagnose Yourself With Depression or Low Self-Esteem,...First Make Sure You Are Not In Fact, Just Surrounded By A$$holes. “If I owned Texas and Hell, I would rent out Texas and live in Hell.” Gen. Sheridan 1866 2018 Rainfall - 62.65" High Temp. - 110.03* Low Temp. - 8.4* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 I want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas!! You are all wonderful friends!!Merry Christmas my Okie Buddy! Here's hoping 2019 is good to us all! 2 Quote Before You Diagnose Yourself With Depression or Low Self-Esteem,...First Make Sure You Are Not In Fact, Just Surrounded By A$$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...
GDR Posted December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 Looking more and more like just a couple of days at normal temps then back to above for a good duration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 Was 02-03 the season when it was really mild and hardly snowed? That was the worst winter ever. Prolly thinking of '11-12 and the past 3 wks have felt just like that season, thus see Madtown's post below Put a fork in er 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 December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 The first snow hit a day or two after Thanksgiving. It was a very cold December. Snow. Very little melt. The roads remained with icy patches all winter.When they say it was one for the books, it was. I left Aurora on Valentines Day and there was still several feet of snow on the ground. That day was very foggy as well as I caught the last plane out of Chicago in the afternoon. The winter to that point was frigid, snowy, and foggy.Texas looked really good to this Texas kid as it was sunny and cool. Yeah, very little if any comparison to this season to date. I wouldn't be throwing around 77-78 as a top parallel analog seeing how December's going. This could still go more like '14-15 but my confidence is not very high right now tbh 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 December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas. Here at my house I stated the day started with a trace of snow on the ground and there was a light snow falling for most of the day. Officially GRR reported 0.4” of snow fall. And by late in the day I had a ½” snow cover. The snow is now starting to melt as the current temperature here is now up to 36° The total snow fall for Grand Rapids for December is now at 2.4” That has moved Grand Rapids up to 4th place in the all time least amount of December snow fall. the current list is 1. 2014 with 1.0” 2. 1913 with 2.3” 3. 1912 with 2.3” 4. 2018 2.4” 5. 2015 with 2.5” 6. 1979 with 2.6” 7. 1971 with 3.7” 8. 1906 with 3.8” 9. 1943 with 4.2” 10. 2011 with 4.5”. Here is a fun fact the current 30 year annual mean total seasonal snow fall for Grand Rapids in 77..4” but in the above least snowy Decembers the mean annual total snow fall is just 48.6” ranging from a high of 79.1” in 1971/72 to a low of just 30.1” in 1906/07. With just 6 days to go it is time to see how December 2018 ends up and how the winter of 2018/19 ends up. If you saw my prior post that I might actually record less snow than Dec 2014, your list confirms my hunch that 4 yrs ago was one of the least snowy Dec's in SWMI history. Here we are again!! Although 1912 and 1913 proves that bad things can come in very close proximity in the world of weather. IF there's a chance to pull this thing out of the current nose-dive, we would need things to turn a corner in similar fashion as happened in 14-15. The current SSWE benefiting Siberia tho is always concerning. It may propagate to our side just like last Feb's did eventually, but I don't think that's a guaranteed outcome. 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...
Tom Posted December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 If you saw my prior post that I might actually record less snow than Dec 2014, your list confirms my hunch that 4 yrs ago was one of the least snowy Dec's in SWMI history. Here we are again!! Although 1912 and 1913 proves that bad things can come in very close proximity in the world of weather. IF there's a chance to pull this thing out of the current nose-dive, we would need things to turn a corner in similar fashion as happened in 14-15. The current SSWE benefiting Siberia tho is always concerning. It may propagate to our side just like last Feb's did eventually, but I don't think that's a guaranteed outcome. This almost always happen during the onset of the event which began around the 21st in Siberia/N Pole, then shifts into North America soon thereafter. The pattern is going to snap at the close of this year and into the beginning of 2019. From everything that I've been analyzing, Jan will be much more eventful, esp around this region going forward. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 I said as we were heading into fall that I was afraid that there was too much ridging in the interior west of the US for those of us in the middle part of the country to enjoy snow storms this winter (if that trend were to continue). I still feel like that seems to be the case. Am I wrong on that?Yes, your prob right and the opening 10 days or so of January may be pretty boring around the Plains. You may have to wait till mid Jan for things to ramp up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted December 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 Went ahead and started a January thread after seeing MJO discussion elsewhere. http://theweatherforums.com/index.php/topic/1926-january-2019-observations-and-discussion/?do=findComment&comment=399517 1 Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 A day of rain moving in now. Several waves of rain with the main front still out in west Texas. Nice big bow on that front.Oklahoma seeing lots of heavy rain right now. High 65 Low 50Depoint 60*Pressure 29.7Wind 10mph with gusts to 20mph Heavy dark cloud cover 1 Quote Before You Diagnose Yourself With Depression or Low Self-Esteem,...First Make Sure You Are Not In Fact, Just Surrounded By A$$holes. “If I owned Texas and Hell, I would rent out Texas and live in Hell.” Gen. Sheridan 1866 2018 Rainfall - 62.65" High Temp. - 110.03* Low Temp. - 8.4* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted December 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 64°F here in SE TX and showers. Atmosphere is still too capped for TSRA. Capping should erode as the afternoon goes on, and we are in an enhanced risk zone for tonight as a QLCS comes through. Not loving the tornado potential. I think wind will be the only severe hazard tomorrow morning. 2 Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralNebWeather Posted December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 37 and heavy rain as of 2 pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 64°F here in SE TX and showers. Atmosphere is still too capped for TSRA. Capping should erode as the afternoon goes on, and we are in an enhanced risk zone for tonight as a QLCS comes through. Not loving the tornado potential. I think wind will be the only severe hazard tomorrow morning.Welcome to Texas. It's a very springlike day. DFW is a mess of cancellations and backups due to lightning and high winds in the area. Light rain so far with scattered heavier showers nearby. Quote Before You Diagnose Yourself With Depression or Low Self-Esteem,...First Make Sure You Are Not In Fact, Just Surrounded By A$$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 December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 NOAA: (some hope perhaps?!) Low confidence regarding precipitation chances through the extendedperiod, with the best chance coming late Monday into Tuesday asoverrunning across a baroclinic zone set up across the Ohio Valleyand advancing shortwave trough produces enough lift for precipitationchances. 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 December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 Currently at 39F w cloudy skies. Btw: Light snow was falling on Christmas evening here in my area where the ground whiten up (dusting). Better than nothing I guess. 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...
Hoosier Posted December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 From everything that I've been analyzing, Jan will be much more eventful, esp around this region going forward.I agree. The bar is so low though considering how many areas have less than 1" in December so far. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 January looks quite cold, but dry. Hopefully, a storm or 2 or 3 can develop and produce a couple of snowstorms. We will see. At least it is looking like a much colder month than December. 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 December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 I agree. The bar is so low though considering how many areas have less than 1" in December so far.2 inches of snow here so far this winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig-OmahaWX Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 Yeah, sorry guys but Im not seeing any glimmers of a storm anytime soon lol. But we know how quick things can change. 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...
jaster220 Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 As a reminder, we also rang in 2015 with scant snow within our sub. Here's 12-31-14 I am not saying that winter went on to be the greatest, but it did finally give most some action. I actually experienced my snowiest calendar day of 16.5" with the Feb1-2 Big Dog. But we won't mention KBOS 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...
Tom Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 As a reminder, we also rang in 2015 with scant snow within our sub. Here's 12-31-14 20141231 NOHRSC SN cvr.jpeg I am not saying that winter went on to be the greatest, but it did finally give most some action. I actually experienced my snowiest calendar day of 16.5" with the Feb1-2 Big Dog. But we won't mention KBOSInterestingly, we had the Super Bowl Blizzard in Feb ‘15 that year and we may be talking something similar later in January. This year has already produced 2 or 3 Blizzards I believe across the central CONUS. Not the last. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 Rain on the way w possible record breaking temps by Friday. Currently at 35F. 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 December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 Last year December, 2017 pics: What a difference a year makes....... 3 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 December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 @ Niko Yep, our Dec's have been feast or famine the past 5 yrs. Nice photos btw PS-is that you and your doggies? 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 December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 @ Niko Yep, our Dec's have been feast or famine the past 5 yrs. Nice photos btw PS-is that you and your doggies? Thanks amigo..... No sir! 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...
Andie Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 1.55" of rain today at my house. Tornado and severe weather area just west of DFW. If I didn't know better, I'd say great Spring weather, but I do know better and cold is out there for us. It isn't unusual for our Christmases and even New Years to be Spring-like. Then the tables turn. That takes us up to 62.65" of rain for the year. Stunning. 3 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...
jaster220 Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 New from APX. Not very deep this evening, but I suspect that'll be changing going forward 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 December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 Current temp at 32F w partly cloudy skies. Light winds reported at calm. 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 December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 This almost always happen during the onset of the event which began around the 21st in Siberia/N Pole, then shifts into North America soon thereafter. The pattern is going to snap at the close of this year and into the beginning of 2019. From everything that I've been analyzing, Jan will be much more eventful, esp around this region going forward. Hmm.. 000FXUS63 KIWX 261120AFDIWX A sudden stratospheric warming event began over the north poleregion this week and this often sends a delayed arctic intrusionplunging into the mid latitudes. 00z models seem to be picking up onthis with a dramatic shift to a possible arctic intrusion inthe day 7-10 period. 00z long term models have all come in very coldfor day 7 and beyond with general differences in strength and timingof this cold air intrusion. Signal is there in most guidance andblends with highs on New Years day or just after likely only in thelower to middle 20s, possibly colder depending on timing. Could be adecent lake response given increased instability but low to midchance pops in lake favored areas for now. Will also have to watchclosely energy ejecting out of southern jet stream. At this time,this energy moves east just ahead of northern stream arcticfront. However, faster and more northward ejection of this featureand its associated moisture could lend to more phasing and possiblestorm system with this arctic front. Will be watching closely. (Others have been saying the lag-time is more like 15-20 days from SSWE putting it closer to Jan 10th before the full effects are felt. They feel the models may be a bit trigger-happy) 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...
Hawkeye Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 The 00z GFS and ICON are suddenly lifting the lagging southern energy much farther nw on New Year's Eve, dropping a swath of snow through Iowa. 3 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...
Money Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 The 00z GFS and ICON are suddenly lifting the lagging southern energy much farther nw on New Year's Eve, dropping a swath of snow through Iowa.Looks much better this run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 NYE system is starting to look a little better. Hopefully, its the beginning....... 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...
hlcater Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 The 00z GFS and ICON are suddenly lifting the lagging southern energy much farther nw on New Year's Eve, dropping a swath of snow through Iowa.Icon brings another wave in on its heels for a 3-4 day total of 4-6”. I’d love that. 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...
snowstorm83 Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 FV3 is also picking up on some snow 1 Quote Snowfall in Lincoln, NE: 2017-18: 21.4" 2018-19: 55.5" 2019-20: 17.6" 2020-21: 49.4" 2021-22: 5.1" Average: 26" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted December 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 1.55" of rain today at my house. Tornado and severe weather area just west of DFW. If I didn't know better, I'd say great Spring weather, but I do know better and cold is out there for us. It isn't unusual for our Christmases and even New Years to be Spring-like. Then the tables turn. That takes us up to 62.65" of rain for the year. Stunning.I'm in Houston and it feels like something equivalent to a May storm system blowing thru Lincoln. Dynamic cooling making for a cool breeze, and torrential downpours. Hard to believe I grew up here because in just the past 2.5 years I've just grown so accustomed to Lincoln climate. 2 Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 GFS still showing snow potential across IA on NYE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 Currently at 32F w cloudy skies. Some rainfall coming later today. Very mild tomorrow w highs in the 50s. Next weeks (NYE Storm) looks like a rain event again w temps warming into the 40s. A very stubborn December indeed. It does not want to snow at all. Hopefully, January will be a better one in terms of snowfall and bitter cold. 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 December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 Icon still showing the NYE system altho it’s 3 mb weaker this run and less phased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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