jaster220 Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 As I went to bed last night, the westerly winds were still roaring and gusting over 40 mph. I don't ever recall experiencing such long duration winds with such vigor. In fact, it's still rather windy out there this morning which is a solid 24 hours of strong winds. This has to be the highlight storm of the season thus far. Very impressive. The videos and images up north and west of here, esp up in the U.P. and N WI /MI where the snow depths have to be 4'+ are absolutely incredible. Those folks must think we are heading towards an ice age the way it looks up there. It's like a whole different world! Not sure if you were aware, but my reference to Jan 1938 wasn't an "oops" by my keyboard. That was the western UP's little known "storm of the century" counterpart the LP's Jan '78 super-bomb. Back in the Depression era, the Yooper-land really was a place cut-off from the rest of the world during deep winter. No bridge, and the car ferries had to fight the ice jams of the Straights area to transport peeps up or down state when/if possible. That bliz of '38 was so bad that the 3 plows of that day owned by the state highway system could not handle the drifted in roads. They literally hired crews of unemployed men to shovel out the roads BY HAND! There's a photo of this in the UP wx history book I bought some yrs ago. Can you imagine? The piles along the roads were just under the telegraph wires to give an idea. I need to find that book and see if it indicates how much snow was OTG when it hit, and how much they believe fell on top for comparison with this current bliz. Historic stuff indeed! 2 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...
Madtown Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 aftermath 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowshoe Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 Schools were closed today and one parent asked why. A teacher responded with this picture. 7 Quote WISCONSIN RAPIDS Wisconsin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 Schools were closed today and one parent asked why. A teacher responded with this picture.wow 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 February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 wow Yeah. Super jelly of a real big-dog bliz going elsewhere. 20 yrs since anything comparable hit here. 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 February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 As the bliz moved into Canada, ONT peeps were dealing with yet another x-way pile-up. This one a 70 vehicle deal around Hamilton iiuc Worst nightmare for me: Former Canadian Olympic boxer Mark Simmons was in the middle of the carnage. “I was driving along the 400 and the conditions were really bad,” he said. “It was blowing snow and at times for two to three second periods you couldn’t see anything ahead of you.”Simmons wisely adopted a defensive approach as the conditions worsened.“I slowed down considerably, and went into the middle lane behind a tractor-trailer, and thought I’m just going to keep my distance behind it.“Then all around me I start seeing cars sliding and spinning … and then in the fast lane a car is spinning and it comes to a stop and then I see a pickup truck hit that car at probably 80 km/h at least, and then hit it full on and I think almost the back of the car is (torn) off.”“Then I could hear crashes going on behind me too, and I said I’m just going to stay in this car … It’s definitely scary when something like that happens right around you.” 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 February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 As the bliz moved into Canada, ONT peeps were dealing with yet another x-way pile-up. This one a 70 vehicle deal around Hamilton iiuc Worst nightmare for me:That is a frighten situation. 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...
jaster220 Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 And in yet another facet of the huge windstorm/bliz, this vid is pretty wild 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...
jaster220 Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 Solid 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...
Minny_Weather Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 SolidGotta give the NAM credit for this one. Butchered amounts but it got the track right. 2 Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormhunter87 Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 Gotta give the NAM credit for this one. Butchered amounts but it got the track right.Euro pre 24 hours too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstorm83 Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 Gotta give the NAM credit for this one. Butchered amounts but it got the track right.Other than the euro being weird like usual inside 24 hours, it was the best and most consistent. GFS was awful, NAM was okay once it came around to the right track. 2 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...
Niko Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 And in yet another facet of the huge windstorm/bliz, this vid is pretty wild The power of Ma Nature just amazes me. 2 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...
East Dubzz Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 Gotta give the NAM credit for this one. Butchered amounts but it got the track right.Wasn’t the NAM the last one to jump west? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 Wasn’t the NAM the last one to jump west? Iirc, it was. We find the NAM to be good the day of, but not so great leading up to. 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 February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 I can honestly say that this storm provided everything IMBY, from thunder, sleet, rain, snow, damaging winds, you name it. Weird storm for my area. 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...
Minny_Weather Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 Wasn’t the NAM the last one to jump west?Maybe I'm thinking of the wrong one. I thought I remembered it being good for here. Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowshoe Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 Good write-up from NWS GRB - https://www.weather.gov/grb/022419_Winds_Blizzard After receiving nearly a half inch of ice accretion earlier in the night, the city of Plover (Portage County) reported heavy snow that was falling at a rate of nearly 2 inches per hour! Between midnight and 4 am Sunday morning, Plover received nearly a half foot of snow! 1 Quote WISCONSIN RAPIDS Wisconsin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 APX's historic storm summary! https://www.weather.gov/apx/20190224 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...
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