Hawkeye Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 Local mets were only forecasting snow showers across northern Iowa overnight. Instead, 2-5" fell. 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...
Hawkeye Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 The Euro runs are going back and forth. The 06z and 18z runs are southeast, the 00z and 12z runs are nw. 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...
MIKEKC Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 KC is back on the wintry side of the front with a current temp of 36 degrees. This is after getting into the mid 50's to some areas seeing 60 degrees throughout the city. Again, this is quite the cold airmass for this time of year, not unheard of, but, it's cold from here northward. GFS model runs back around March 12th and 13th showed quite the cold pattern coming for weeks 3 and 4 of March and its been pretty darn accurate. The overall trend from March 12th was that it was not going to be a warm pattern through the end of the month. And the current trends for the midrange and beyond don't look much better through early April. Two weeks into HS baseball season and my son Charlie has yet to play a game. He has been rained out 3 times, one snow out last Friday, and one too cold on Saturday. Game scheduled for today, but.......it's 36 degrees and there's not much hope of a warm-up, plus, it's drizzling and the fields are still saturated. GEEZ Long story short, this weather pattern is quite depressing. Very little sun this month. BIG SNOW STORM FOR parts of Iowa up to Chicago.....NEW DATA soon 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 17 minutes ago, MIKEKC said: KC is back on the wintry side of the front with a current temp of 36 degrees. This is after getting into the mid 50's to some areas seeing 60 degrees throughout the city. Again, this is quite the cold airmass for this time of year, not unheard of, but, it's cold from here northward. GFS model runs back around March 12th and 13th showed quite the cold pattern coming for weeks 3 and 4 of March and its been pretty darn accurate. The overall trend from March 12th was that it was not going to be a warm pattern through the end of the month. And the current trends for the midrange and beyond don't look much better through early April. Two weeks into HS baseball season and my son Charlie has yet to play a game. He has been rained out 3 times, one snow out last Friday, and one too cold on Saturday. Game scheduled for today, but.......it's 36 degrees and there's not much hope of a warm-up, plus, it's drizzling and the fields are still saturated. GEEZ Long story short, this weather pattern is quite depressing. Very little sun this month. BIG SNOW STORM FOR parts of Iowa up to Chicago.....NEW DATA soon Gosh, your message is clearly why I love coming out to AZ during this time of year. Not gonna lie, 2-3 days of No Sun is a big deal. We had our share of cloudy and wet days these past few days, but unlike living in the MW/GL's, out here in the SW you can almost guarantee the Sun will come out. We have a stretch of sunny days ahead and as I look out my patio window, it is clear blue skies...But chilly...only 45F. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 Another sad stat for Chicago the other day...No 60's or 70's?? Yikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud2380 Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 The 12z models so far (NAM, 3k NAM, FV3 and HRRR) are all well east of Iowa with the snow tomorrow night/Saturday. Not close to what the Euro is showing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud2380 Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 This is starting to look really good for southern WI. Eastern Iowa may just miss out. The Canadian is the furthest west of all 12z models so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMT Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 Let them have it! on to spring! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralNebWeather Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 34 degrees with a wind chill in the 20's, must be spring sports season in Nebraska. Front came through yesterday afternoon and it is chilling me to the bone. Got used to some warmer temps last weekend and earlier this week. We host our invitational track meet tomorrow, probably warm weather gear will be required. Unfortunately, we keep missing out on the moisture from these fronts. Seems like I've typed this previous sentence 100's of times over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 12z UK is a solid jump east as well. It's fading for eastern Iowa. 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 March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Hawkeye said: The Euro runs are going back and forth. The 06z and 18z runs are southeast, the 00z and 12z runs are nw. Came down to IA just in time. Bout 2" here. Definitely didn't care to wake up to that. Must have brought it from MN lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKEKC Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 Looks like a snowy stretch of January coming for a lot of folks north of I-70, I mean late march first week of April. NOT A WARM PATTERN is all this map above suggests Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 12z Euro... a good jump east like the other models. 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...
Iowawx Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 No way 18" of snow falls from this storm system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 The Euro has also dropped the Monday Iowa snow event. That's not surprising considering most models showed little, if anything. 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...
CentralNebWeather Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 Just really amazing at the disparity between the haves and have nots this winter. Pretty sad. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralNebWeather Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 Northern Nebraska. My gosh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKEstorm Posted March 24, 2023 Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 I’m expecting about 6-8 inches from the Friday Night/Saturday storm! Euro has the most heaviest axis of snow just north of me…GFS and UKMET have it just about over me. So, we’ll see what happens! MKX says this may be a high end advisory event, but I believe that Winter Storm Watches will be issued. https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=MKX&issuedby=MKX&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1 Friday night through Saturday: Potent mid level wave will ride northeastward from the central Plains inducing low level cyclogenesis. Models in decent agreement with this surface low tracking to the southeast of the area through northern Indiana into lower Michigan and the eastern Lakes on Saturday. Very impressive upper jet structure with plentiful right rear quad divergence and some hint of coupling in a few instances. With the sustained easterly flow off the lake as the low draws closer some rain may mix in for parts of the east and south. However dynamic cooling likely to make that duration short. A narrow corridor of enhanced snowfall rates looks plausible that the NBM is not fully latching onto yet. At this time the overall consensus is for the higher snow totals to be in the eastern and southeast cwa with amounts trailing off across the western and northwest cwa. Higher rates within any heavier bands would lead to the locally heaviest accums where the rates would potentially trump the milder road temps. We expect rather low ratios with this event with a wet heavy snow looking likely. Also, based on internal discussion and conf call with surrounding offices, given that the event is occurring during a period of typically lower travel volume, and milder road temps (in most cases) from an overall impact perspective a high end advisory looks like the more likely route for this event. However, conditions may be worse within any heavier band where roads could become overwhelmed for a time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKEstorm Posted March 24, 2023 Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 Well, MKX stuck with the Winter Weather Advisory, but did mention that some areas could receive snow in excess of 6 inches! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westMJim Posted March 24, 2023 Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 We are now down to the last week of March 2023. So far March has been a mild but somewhat snowy month. Grand Rapids, Muskegon and Lansing have been above average in both temperatures and snow fall. At Grand Rapids the official H/L yesterday was 48/36 there was no rain or snow fall and the sun was out 19% of the possible time. The overnight low here in MBY so far and the current temperature is 32. For today the average H/L is 48/29 the record high of 78 was set in 1910 and 1939 the record low of -3 was set in 1974 and the record snow fall amount of 5.3” fell in 1947. Last year the H/L was 48/33 and there was a trace of snow fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westMJim Posted March 24, 2023 Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 Here is some weather history history for the posters in Missouri and Kansas. 1912: Residents of Kansas City began to dig out from a storm that produced 25 inches of snow in 24 hours. The snowfall total was nearly twice that of any other storm of modern record in Kansas City before or since that time. A record 40 inches of snow fell during March that year, and the total for the winter season of 67 inches was also a record. By late February of that year, Kansas City had received just six inches of snow. Olathe, Kansas received 37 inches of snow in the snowstorm, establishing a single storm record for the state of Kansas. (23rd-24th) 1929: St. Louis, Missouri soared to 92 degrees; their all-time record high for March. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumblin Bman09 Posted March 24, 2023 Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 Updated graphic with a WWA suggesting 4-7” for Lake County 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chescowxman Posted March 24, 2023 Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 The thunderstorms last night and showers overnight have brought us a much needed 0.81" of rain here in Chester County PA. More rain with temps remaining in the 40's both today and tomorrow before Sunny and milder on Sunday. We could see an additional 0.5" to 1.0" of rain by Saturday evening. Records for today: High 77 (1929) / Low 12 (1940) / Precipitation 1.21" (1989) / Snow 3.5" (1965) 1 Quote All historical weather data analytics posted by me is specifically for the climate of Chester County PA. We continually analyze the actual raw non-adjusted NWS certified Coop observed climate data for Chester County. There have been no post observation adjustments to any of the detailed analytics. All data is sourced from trained NWS observers and spotters. The life blood of science is to challenge what is thought to be known. The concept that climate change etc. is somehow “settled science” describes a religion - a belief system that does not welcome challenges. We should all continue to challenge science! Snow Totals 2023/24 = 24.5" - 11/28 (0.3") / 12/7 (0.8") / 12/11 (0.8") / 1/6 (2.0") / 1/16 (2.8") / 1/19 (4.5") / 2/13 (10.5") / 2/17 (2.8") Average Chester County PA Snow at elevations over 660 FT ASL (1983-Present) = 35.9" Snow totals by season: 2022/23 (2.7") /2021/22 (20.5") 2020/21 snow (52.2") / 2019/20 snow (5.8" )/ 2018/19 snow (35.1" )/ 2017/18 snow (58.5") / 2016/17 snow (24.0")/ 2015/16 snow (40.8")/ 2014/15 snow = (55.3") /2013/14 snow (80.0"). Check out the historical Western Chester County PA website at https://www.chescowx.com. Follow me on twitter at https://twitter.com/ChescoWx and join us on the #1 social media source for all things Chester County weather on the Chester County Weather Page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/chescowx National Weather Service SKYWARN® Trained Spotter CHPA-174 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted March 24, 2023 Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 Earlier this month.... https://twitter.com/Olompali1/status/1636761543424749568?s=20 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted March 24, 2023 Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 63*. Raining ! Rain is so welcomed. Wish we got more. Should taper off in an hour or 2. 2 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...
Tom Posted March 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 1 hour ago, westMJim said: Here is some weather history history for the posters in Missouri and Kansas. 1912: Residents of Kansas City began to dig out from a storm that produced 25 inches of snow in 24 hours. The snowfall total was nearly twice that of any other storm of modern record in Kansas City before or since that time. A record 40 inches of snow fell during March that year, and the total for the winter season of 67 inches was also a record. By late February of that year, Kansas City had received just six inches of snow. Olathe, Kansas received 37 inches of snow in the snowstorm, establishing a single storm record for the state of Kansas. (23rd-24th) 1929: St. Louis, Missouri soared to 92 degrees; their all-time record high for March. I'm sure our KC peeps are dreaming of a storm to hit their city like this again, heck, give them half those totals and they'll be happy campers. Meantime, the storm that is about to hit the Lower Lakes is nearly identical to what transpired in LRC Cycle #1...150 days ago. Here was my note for this storms pattern. Gotta love the weather! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 33 minutes ago, Sparky said: Earlier this month.... Now those are some legit "snow tunnels"...I marvel at the beauty mother nature shows us, esp up in the mountains! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 @Sparky, I was talking with one of the neighbors in the jacuzzi yesterday afternoon and he mentioned that the city of Fountain Hills will be building a brand new astronomy science center. This will be a 1st class observatory dome where your going to be able to see all sorts of planets, galaxies and stellar objects. What a pleasant surprise! The location is right next to me in an empty plot of land that has been fenced off. I was wondering what they would be building and low and behold it will feature this amazing science facility and the largest telescope in the Valley! https://bramnicklawaz.com/arizona-real-estate/an-18-million-discovery-project-proposed-for-fountain-hills/ https://darkskycenter.org/ 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKEKC Posted March 24, 2023 Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 5 minutes ago, Tom said: @Sparky, I was talking with one of the neighbors in the jacuzzi yesterday afternoon and he mentioned that the city of Fountain Hills will be building a brand new astronomy science center. This will be a 1st class observatory dome where your going to be able to see all sorts of planets, galaxies and stellar objects. What a pleasant surprise! The location is right next to me in an empty plot of land that has been fenced off. I was wondering what they would be building and low and behold it will feature this amazing science facility and the largest telescope in the Valley! https://bramnicklawaz.com/arizona-real-estate/an-18-million-discovery-project-proposed-for-fountain-hills/ https://darkskycenter.org/ Tom, per the 06z NAM, the big one is going to hit KC Sunday night!!! LOL 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 24 minutes ago, MIKEKC said: Tom, per the 06z NAM, the big one is going to hit KC Sunday night!!! LOL Back-2-Back Cutters! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayhawker85 Posted March 24, 2023 Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 45 minutes ago, MIKEKC said: Tom, per the 06z NAM, the big one is going to hit KC Sunday night!!! LOL This would have a outside chance of happening if it wasn’t late March 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton Posted March 24, 2023 Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Jayhawker85 said: This would have a outside chance of happening if it wasn’t late March Or if it was a different year all together lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud2380 Posted March 24, 2023 Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 Euro clinging on to the Iowa City area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKEKC Posted March 24, 2023 Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 HRRR coming in hot! Heavy snow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton Posted March 25, 2023 Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 Tornado Alley may light up late next week. Day 6 outlook from the SPC. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Money Posted March 25, 2023 Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 Picked up 3-4 so far overnight 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 S Wisco is getting crushed...this system (like many this year) took a jog north last minute...MKE, Madison and up into Greenbay will do great.... 93 years ago, Chicago had the "Big Snow".... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 7 minutes ago, Money said: Picked up 3-4 so far overnight That heavy band is parked right over your back yard.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKEstorm Posted March 25, 2023 Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 I measured 4 inches so far as of 7:00 a.m. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted March 25, 2023 Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 6-9 inches fell east of Cedar Rapids and northwest of the Quad Cities overnight as a very heavy band set up over that area. 4 inches fell near Iowa City and 2.5 just barely east of Cedar Rapids. I did not see a single flake. 3 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...
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