January 2019 Observations and Discussion

[Madtown]

0 here

[snowstorm83]

First sub zero of the season at KLNK. -2 now, probably won't get much lower before waa kicks in.

[Minny_Weather]

First sub zero of the season at KLNK. -2 now, probably won't get much lower before waa kicks in.

Should drop a bit more. South wind doesn't arrive for another couple hours from the looks of it.

 

The subzero-less statistic was about the last piece of negativity this Winter had. All we need is a few more tenths of an inch of snowfall and this will have been a pretty ideal Winter here.

[westMJim]

I have 2.5" of new snow here and a total of 6.5" on the ground here at this time. With thin clouds (the moon is showing thru) there is light snow falling and the current temperature here is now at +11.3°

[Madtown]

-13 Atm

[Niko]

About 0.5" of snow fell and temp is currently at 14F. It is breezy as well creating a wcf below zero atm.

 

The cold next week looks brutal.

[Bryan1117]

Finally went below zero officially in Omaha and Lincoln for the first time this Winter season, -3 was the low in Omaha and -8 in Lincoln.

 

The recent Arctic air modifies this weekend into the 20’s and 30’s before we catch the western edge of the real Arctic air that will REALLY be affecting most of the members on this forum to the east.

[james1976]

-11 this morning on way to work!

[East Dubzz]

Dubuque went almost 12 hours without giving an observation, but their 7:53 update shows an air temp of -18, with a wind chill of -32.

[Niko]

Blowing snow n quite cold w temps in the lower teens (12F). This will feel balmy compared to next wk

[Minny_Weather]

WAA really kicked in when I was asleep. It was -6*F when I went to bed and now it's 18.0*F.

[Snowshoe]

Truck said -14 on the way in this morning. Brrr!

[Tom]

Got down to -6F on the way to the gym this morning just before 7:00am as daylight was emerging. I love to hear the crunchy sound from the snow on the ground and the streets still somewhat snow covered. This is real winter. This is what I’ve been missing and I’m enjoying waking up each day looking out the window and seeing such a deep, beautiful snow cover with steam coming out of chimneys!

[Stacsh]

Looks cold next week, but doesn't look as record breaking as it did yesterday.  Long range models differ extremely as we open February.  

[james1976]

Just started snowing and its -6°. Amazing

[Niko]

Truck said -14 on the way in this morning. Brrr!

Sometimes I wonder if anyone can rely on those air temps that automobiles or trucks read from outside. You wonder if they are really accurate or are they reading a wcf.

[Snowshoe]

Sometimes I wonder if anyone can rely on those air temps that automobiles or trucks read from outside. You wonder if they are really accurate or are they reading a wcf.

 

Seems pretty accurate. KISW airport obs from in town.

KISW
07:54	W 6 A Few Clouds -12

Time	Wind    Vis.	Weather	Sky Cond.	Temperature (ºF)	Rel Humidity	Wind Chill(°F)	Pressure
08:54	W 8	10.00	Overcast	OVC110	-10				60%	-26		30.12	1022.9			
07:54	W 6	10.00	A Few Clouds	FEW110	-12				63%	-26		30.10	1022.6			
06:54	W 6	10.00	A Few Clouds	FEW090	-11				63%	-25		30.11	1022.6	

[Beltrami Island]

-34f this morning. Arctic sunshine if there ever was.

[james1976]

Looks like I'm adding a fresh coating today. Snowing pretty good now. Nothing but a white scenery out there. Finally hit 0°. Winter is definitely locked in.

[jaster220]

I had just turned-in for the night, and shoulda checked the street scene!  Not only did I score a surprise 3" of LES, I missed the VERY RARE +SN obs here at KRMY

 

normally just "SNOW" equates to +SN around here. This must've been a death band 

 

[FV-Mike]

Currently 3 degree and light snow. it was only 17 days ago that we hit 53 degrees. Kudos to Tom and others who saw this change coming

[Tom]

Currently 3 degree and light snow. it was only 17 days ago that we hit 53 degrees. Kudos to Tom and others who saw this change coming

Feels like we are in Alaska, right? I drive through S Barrington and it’s a winter wonderland out there with deep snow. Cruising now through the NW burbs and light snow falling here also.

[FV-Mike]

Feels like we are in Alaska, right? I drive through S Barrington and it’s a winter wonderland out there with deep snow. Cruising now through the NW burbs and light snow falling here also.

 

Absolutely. felt the same way driving around! 

[Niko]

Mostly cloudy w temps remaining in the teens.

[Niko]

That Arctic Express looking darn cold next week. Lets see if it modifies as the days get closer.

[OKwx2k4]

Just nice to know it can still snow.

[Niko]

Just nice to know it can still snow.Screenshot_20190125-161043_RadarScope.jpg

I think February should be better for ya.

 

Btw: Piece of advice, move north!

[BrianJK]

Sometimes I wonder if anyone can rely on those air temps that automobiles or trucks read from outside. You wonder if they are really accurate or are they reading a wcf.

Not sure just how accurate they are, but don’t think WCF would have an effect on it. I always thought WCF was an equation used to indicate what the air feels like on exposed skin. Either way, it’s very cold out there.

[Niko]

Not sure just how accurate they are, but don’t think WCF would have an effect on it. I always thought WCF was an equation used to indicate what the air feels like on exposed skin. Either way, it’s very cold out there.

I.e., earlier today, I decided to do a test on my car temp to see just how accurate this car temp is. So, I went for a drive for 10 minutes, then, came back home. My car read 19F. Then, I went to my office and logged in to my PC and the temp read 17F for outside. Distance from car to office was approx. 30sec. So as you can see, I am trying to figure out why the temp was not the same.

[Madtown]

-3 atm....maybe was above zero for 3 hours today

[OKwx2k4]

 

Btw: Piece of advice, move north!

If the Good Lord would grant the opportunity, don't think I wouldn't. I hate it here. I need a place where the worst (lowest) on record for a season is 10".

[East Dubzz]

Dubuque did not break above 0 today. Currently at -7.

[East Dubzz]

I.e., earlier today, I decided to do a test on my car temp to see just how accurate this car temp is. So, I went for a drive for 10 minutes, then, came back home. My car read 19F. Then, I went to my office and logged in to my PC and the temp read 17F for outside. Distance from car to office was approx. 30sec. So as you can see, I am trying to figure out why the temp was not the same.

From what I know, your car will usually display a higher temp than the actual temp may be, because the roadway (which your car is on) is often warmer than the temp recorder in an open field.

[Hawkeye]

I picked up 0.5" of super fluff this afternoon.

[Tom]

Tacked on another day of measurable snow (0.3")...just enough to coat the streets/sidewalks and cause numerous traffic accidents area wide.  I haven't checked officially, but this has to be the 5th day with measurable snow since last weeks snowstorm.  Tomorrow may tack on another one as a weak wave tracks across IA/N IL in this NW Flow.

[Niko]

If the Good Lord would grant the opportunity, don't think I wouldn't. I hate it here. I need a place where the worst (lowest) on record for a season is 10".

I hear ya! Hopefully, you can figure this one out.

[Niko]

From what I know, your car will usually display a higher temp than the actual temp may be, because the roadway (which your car is on) is often warmer than the temp recorder in an open field.

Thanks! Always was curious about this.

[Niko]

A dusting for my area from snowshowers earlier today. Currently, its 8F w mostly cloudy skies.

[jaster220]

@ Niko

 

You're right bud. Have not seen my grid looking this way since Jan 2014

 

[jaster220]

Tacked on another day of measurable snow (0.3")...just enough to coat the streets/sidewalks and cause numerous traffic accidents area wide.  I haven't checked officially, but this has to be the 5th day with measurable snow since last weeks snowstorm.  Tomorrow may tack on another one as a weak wave tracks across IA/N IL in this NW Flow.

 

Not too weak. NAM wants to repeat last night over here!