2/4 - 2/8: Multiple Potential Rain/Ice/Snow Events

[jcwxguy]

Ever since recent "radar upgrades", it doesn't seem to show precipitation as well as before imo

[East Dubzz]

Looks like it’s raining outside, which I assume to be freezing rain.

[Minny_Weather]

Ever since recent "radar upgrades", it doesn't seem to show precipitation as well as before imo

Second that. Legit haven't seen any snow on radar either yesterday or today and we've had moderate snow both days.

[East Dubzz]

18z GFS showed upwards up .4” of ice here, with an additional 1-2” of snow on the end.

 

HRRR also has .17” of ice at the end of the run, with plenty more still to come.

 

DVN better hope they are getting this one right, because if some of the ice totals on the models verify, an advisory isn’t going to cut it.

[james1976]

And now its snowing Haha wow

[jcwxguy]

Few pictures from Fremont, currently not on radar

[jcwxguy]

Pictures don't do it justice, also don't know why the pictures are sideways

[Money]

18z GFS showed upwards up .4” of ice here, with an additional 1-2” of snow on the end.

 

HRRR also has .17” of ice at the end of the run, with plenty more still to come.

 

DVN better hope they are getting this one right, because if some of the ice totals on the models verify, an advisory isn’t going to cut it.

Same for MKE area

 

Gfs with .3 inch of ice and 4 inches of snow

[Wintersno]

Most intense snow of the day and still not a blip on the radar.

[gimmesnow]

Where are you guys seeing this snow for SWI? I just see rain with maybe a tiny bit of backside snow on NAM.

[Minny_Weather]

[East Dubzz]

Freezing drizzle occurring here right now. Nice little coat of ice on my truck, and the parking lot at work was getting a little slick. I’m guessing the main roads aren’t too bad yet, as they’ve likely been treated and traveled on a lot here... but id definitely be nice and careful on more untreated roads.

[St Paul Storm]

Band moving up from IA gaining a bit of strength. Gonna rip hard for a bit tonight.

[Stacsh]

Many tree limbs (some pretty big) downed from last nights storm. God speed to any who get ice tonight. It sucks!!!

[snowstorm83]

Steady light snow/flurries all day, but it's only added up to less than inch. Should be a good base for the main event tonight at least.

[St Paul Storm]

Gosaints how’s that band down there? Looks like it will be brief but intense.

[gosaints]

Gosaints how’s that band down there? Looks like it will be brief but intense.

on my door step will let u know

[gosaints]

Lightning and thunder close by. Can hear it

[gosaints]

Wow... Legit thunderstorm... 21 degrees with parachuting thundersnow

[Minny_Weather]

Steady light snow/flurries all day, but it's only added up to less than inch. Should be a good base for the main event tonight at least.

It was way more than light snow at times. We're over an inch here on the Southeast side.

[Grizzcoat]

Both HRRR and RAP doing horrible with heavy band in SE MN....

[St Paul Storm]

Wow... Legit thunderstorm... 21 degrees with parachuting thundersnow

What’s that....2 days in a row of thundersnow for you? Play the lottery tonight.

[gosaints]

Probably only an inch in this thing. But multiple lightning flashes

[Cfweather]

I feel blind- is there somewhere I can see any of the ice maps without having to keep asking for people to post them? (Preferably free ones?)

I found something last year but stupidly didn’t save the link

[gosaints]

Really nice radar signature to my southwest. Hope it hits

[Grizzcoat]

I feel blind- is there somewhere I can see any of the ice maps without having to keep asking for people to post them? (Preferably free ones?)

I found something last year but stupidly didn’t save the link

-http://www.pivotalweather.com/model.php?m=rap&p=zr_acc&rh=2019020623&fh=21&r=conus&dpdt=&mc=

 

http://www.pivotalweather.com/model.php?rh=2019020623&fh=17&dpdt=&mc=&r=us_mw&p=zr_acc&m=hrrr

[gosaints]

Ping pong balls now hurts. Completely solid

[Cfweather]

-http://www.pivotalweather.com/model.php?m=rap&p=zr_acc&rh=2019020623&fh=21&r=conus&dpdt=&mc=

 

http://www.pivotalweather.com/model.php?rh=2019020623&fh=17&dpdt=&mc=&r=us_mw&p=zr_acc&m=hrrr

Thank you

[East Dubzz]

Thanks to continuing drizzle and some light rain mixed in with that, a solid glaze of ice all over the sidewalks now.

[snowstorm83]

It was way more than light snow at times. We're over an inch here on the Southeast side.

 

It has picked up in the last 30-45 min. Grass is covered. 

[Minny_Weather]

No models picked up all the snow we got today. Hell, none of them even INITIALIZED with this snow. This is just a bonus. The models all looked like the OAX radar at this time.

[Wintersno]

the clouds are so low the echoes are below the radar.

 

No models picked up all the snow we got today. Hell, none of them even INITIALIZED with this snow. This is just a bonus. The models all looked like the OAX radar at this time.

[jaster220]

Well wishes to all those N and W peeps who are or will be scoring with these systems, especially tomorrow. I know some have been watching from the sidelines for a lot of this season. Finally, you're getting some action! UP of Mich looks primed. System really comes together just right for them. Interesting tid-bit on the situation up there with ice still clinging on:

 

[East Dubzz]

Damnit... even though I was taking steps smaller than a baby would, I fell victim to the ice and slipped. Was almost to the level part of the sidewalk, too. Made my shoulder a little sore, but luckily not serious injury. Thank god for being young still.

[Minny_Weather]

 

the clouds are so low the echoes are below the radar.

 

No models picked up all the snow we got today. Hell, none of them even INITIALIZED with this snow. This is just a bonus. The models all looked like the OAX radar at this time.

 

You realize you're replying inside our quotes, right?

[St Paul Storm]

About 0.5” with the north moving band, still snowing lightly.

[East Dubzz]

HRRR showing just above .30” of ice still to go with this storm, as well as half an inch of snow, with some still left on the end of the run. NAM has about the same amount of ice, but basically no snow on the backside. Unless these models bust big, Dubuque will probably be just under warming criteria for an ice storm warning. Given it’s going to be heaviest around the morning commute, I’m surprised they didn’t upgrade the advisory.

 

I usually root for more extreme weather, but this is one instance where I’m hoping it doesn’t come to fruition. Gonna be a huge mess if the models end up verifying.

[gabel23]

I don’t think I have ever seen convective snow showers before but there they are!

[Clinton]

I just got a Severe Thunderstorm Warning and it's 27.  Tonight is going to be rough.

[gosaints]

Wow fun night. Started as thundersnow then heavy thunder graupel and now drizzle. We will see where defo sets up in the morning. Glad this was my 7 days off....