Minny_Weather Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Already over an inch in Rosscommon. 33°F. Plows out in full force 1 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 October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Happy Halloween! Winter is here! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaycee Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakjen Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Snowing hard now and blowing. Visibility is less than a 1/4 mile out my back of my house. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madtown Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Just dumping in SE Wi....report of 7" in Waukesha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 1" in Gaylord. Dry air is gonna be a pain here. I woulda gone mad if I still lived in Lincoln. 0.2" after being forecasted for 3-5". 2 Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Already over an inch in Roscommon. 33°F. Plows out in full force I like to see that. Your day is mine, circa 11-7-85. I think back then I just heard a "radio news rumor" that there would be snow in NMI while we got rain for the weekend. I decided a chase was in order since it was a Saturday and didn't have to work. Got up near that same area over to Houghton Lake and was shocked to be in a snowstorm with 6+ down and more to go. Back then (@21) I had never seen a legit snowstorm so early in autumn. This time we down-staters look to get in on some action as well. Cool stuff - have fun and stay safe.. 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 October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 I'm going with 3.9" total. My deck and car had 4.5", but the snowboard had only 3.7". The gauge caught 0.28" liquid. Somehow, a spotter in northeast Cedar Rapids got 5.8". The bands really were not set up to drop widely varying totals over small areas like that. I wish I had a deck that extended out away from the house more, or a deck/patio table out in the open, where I could get some good measurements on elevated surfaces. The snowboard would typically be plenty good, but there is a slushy layer at the bottom of the snow. 2 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...
jaster220 Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 SLP should start to take off any time now.. 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...
Iowawx Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 I'm going with 3.9" total. My deck and car had 4.5", but the snowboard had only 3.7". The gauge caught 0.28" liquid. Somehow, a spotter in northeast Cedar Rapids got 5.8". The bands really were not set up to drop widely varying totals over small areas like that. I wish I had a deck that extended out away from the house more, or a deck/patio table out in the open, where I could get some good measurements on elevated surfaces. The snowboard would typically be plenty good, but there is a slushy layer at the bottom of the snow.Do you think that 5.8 total seems too high? I measured 5.0" which matches up with totals from Hiawatha. To me, seems like a lot of reports of 4.5-5 were common in the CR area. I should mention that my 5.0" measurement was on an elevated surface. In my backyard, the measurement was about 4.5". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Do you think that 5.8 total seems too high? I measured 5.0" which matches up with totals from Hiawatha. To me, seems like a lot of reports of 4.5-5 were common in the CR area. I should mention that my 5.0" measurement was on an elevated surface. In my backyard, the measurement was about 4.5". 5" is reasonable. I had 4.5" on the car. 5.7" or 5.8" (ne CR and Amana, right in the same line as me) just seem very high. It's like, how in the world are spotters getting so much more than me? 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...
Madtown Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 October or January weather station....wind isnt right its frozen solid! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Upgraded!! Winter Weather AdvisoryURGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Grand Rapids MI1127 AM EDT Thu Oct 31 2019MIZ052-058-059-064>067-071>074-312330-/O.EXA.KGRR.WW.Y.0022.191031T1800Z-191101T1200Z/Gratiot-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-Including the cities of Alma, Ionia, St. Johns, Holland,Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, South Haven, Kalamazoo,Battle Creek, and Jackson1127 AM EDT Thu Oct 31 2019...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...* WHAT...Snow. Total accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Lesseraccumulations on roadways. Snow possibly sticking to trees.Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.* WHERE...Portions of central, south central and southwestMichigan.* WHEN...From 2 PM Thursday to 8 AM EDT Friday.* IMPACTS...Slippery roads during the evening commute. Poweroutages can be expected with strong winds and sticky snow intrees.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This replaces the Wind Advisory that was ineffect for this area. Halloween decorations should be securedagainst strong winds.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Allow extra travel time tonight. Be alert for possible brancheson roadways. 3 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 October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 THIS? is Halloween?? .UPDATE...Issued at 951 AM EDT Thu Oct 31 2019Observations as of 9:50 AM indicate our current rain/snow linelies along a line from Muskegon to Big Rapids with snow fallingnorth of that line and rain/drizzle falling south. As this area ofmid- level f-gen forcing shifts east, all precipitation acrosslower MI is expected to transition over to snow through theafternoon and evening. Pockets of particularly heavy snow with lowvisibility and hazardous travel will be conceivable along thelake-shore thanks to a possible lake convergence band. Slightlyhigher snowfall amounts than previously forecast will be feasible,with up to around 2 inches possible for most areas south of I-96,and higher amounts up to 3-5 inches possible to the north,especially in higher elevations.Despite warm ground temperatures, if snow rates are high enough,heavy, wet snow accumulation will be possible on roads and leadto hazardous travel particularly on bridges and overpasses asgusty winds lead to efficient cooling. In addition, scatteredpower outages will be probable as heavy, wet snow accumulates ontrees, some still carrying leaves, alongside gusty winds to35-45 mph this evening. 3 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...
OKwx2k4 Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Congratulations Jaster! Also Tom, Madtown, Kaycee, Northland09, Hawkeye, centralneb, St. Paul, TOL, Clinton, Iowawx.... I'm sure I missed a bunch of you, (not sure who all is looking at the beautiful white stuff today or yesterday) but I'm truly delighted for each of you who is enjoying a Halloween that you will probably never forget in your lives. Weather is such a wonderful hobby and it's great to share the fun and historic weather days like this with the group of you. You are all a delight. Here's to many more in the winter of 2019-20. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud2380 Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 I took a few measurements this morning and I had about 4" at my place when I left home. The closest report near me I can find is Solon at 4.7", so it's possible my measurement was a little low. I'll see if any other official spotters come out in North Liberty or not, but otherwise I'm sticking with 4" which already brings my season total to 6.8". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud2380 Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 nevermind, just saw a 4.7" report from North Liberty. Maybe we tacked on another half inch or so after I left home this morning, which is quite possible since it was still accumulating when I left. So I'll take the official report of 4.7" bringing me to 7.5" for the year. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakjen Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Hard to measure because it has been blowing so much but i have 4.75" is a couple spots that i could measure. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madtown Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Lake enhancement in SE Wi in October 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlcater Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 4.3" measured in downtown IC. 4.7" measured back in Hiawatha. 1 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...
jaster220 Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Noteworthy is that this SLP is taking the same track as Jan '78, going up to Lk. Erie and hanging a hard left to S Huron. That is NOT a normal occurrence fwiw DTX: The various models (00z NAM/GEM/RAP13/GFS/ARW/NMM/European/ICON)have also had a mass convergence on the surface low track as well,through western Lake Erie and reaching southern Lake Huron/or justto the east early evening, bottoming out at 987-993 MB depending onthe solution. Good wind pop with the 6 hr rise/fall pressure coupletlooks to be in the 8 PM - 1 AM window. There appears to be enoughevidence: strong low level cold advection, isentropic descent, and 50knots noted at 850 MB, and even down to 925 MB level if one believesNAM to support a wind advisory with gusts around 45 MPH. 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...
bud2380 Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 The Euro was a little off on its placement with this storm in the couple days leading up to it It consistently showed the heaviest snow south and east of Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, and mostly into MO and IL. But CR ended up in some of the heaviest bands. The 3k NAM did a pretty good job in the 24-48 hour out range with the snow field and amounts. The GFS didn't do bad either in the past few days. Of course it was out to lunch when the storm was a week out while the Euro was on to it from the beginning. So determining which model did the best is highly dependent on your criteria and how many days back you're analyzing performance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Dubzz Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 GFS was also quite bullish on the amounts. Seems like the Euro was more realistic in that department as the storm came closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Noteworthy is that this SLP is taking the same track as Jan '78, going up to Lk. Erie and hanging a hard left to S Huron. That is NOT a normal occurrence fwiw Yep, over CLE attm. Airport there reporting 998.3 mb 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...
bud2380 Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 GFS was also quite bullish on the amounts. Seems like the Euro was more realistic in that department as the storm came closer.You're right, I forgot the GFS had some ridiculous totals on a few runs. It seemed to come in line better yesterday. Euro was just too far east and south with the heavy snow. It was down to roughly .15" qpf for Cedar Rapids, but I've seen reports of > .4" qpf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Dubzz Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 You're right, I forgot the GFS had some ridiculous totals on a few runs. It seemed to come in line better yesterday. Euro was just too far east and south with the heavy snow. It was down to roughly .15" qpf for Cedar Rapids, but I've seen reports of > .4" qpf Yup. As often seems to be the case.. the best forecast usually comes from a mix of models. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Cleveland Hopkins just before 2 pm was down to 995.8 mb (for those tracking pressure falls) 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 October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Per radar it looks to be flipping over just west of Kalamazoo already.. 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 October 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 While I was marinating some chicken thighs in the kitchen, I look outside my window and it was literally blowing snow so hard it looked like a mini-Blitz along with leaves flying off the trees! Fun to see on Halloween. It's rippin' real hard right now with fatty flakes flying and sticking to everything...30dbz rates right overhead. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Wasn't the Euro bullish as well showing a lot of 9-10+ totals? Maybe it backed off those high totals in the last couple days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Cleveland Hopkins just before 2 pm was down to 995.8 mb (for those tracking pressure falls) Whoa! And just like Jan '78, Hopkins went from a South wind of 6 mph at one hourly obs, to this the next hour: W 37 G 43 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...
Niko Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Looks like a nice coating to an inch possible for my area tanite. Enough to get the season started. 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...
Niko Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 THIS? is Halloween?? .UPDATE...Issued at 951 AM EDT Thu Oct 31 2019 Observations as of 9:50 AM indicate our current rain/snow linelies along a line from Muskegon to Big Rapids with snow fallingnorth of that line and rain/drizzle falling south. As this area ofmid- level f-gen forcing shifts east, all precipitation acrosslower MI is expected to transition over to snow through theafternoon and evening. Pockets of particularly heavy snow with lowvisibility and hazardous travel will be conceivable along thelake-shore thanks to a possible lake convergence band. Slightlyhigher snowfall amounts than previously forecast will be feasible,with up to around 2 inches possible for most areas south of I-96,and higher amounts up to 3-5 inches possible to the north,especially in higher elevations. Despite warm ground temperatures, if snow rates are high enough,heavy, wet snow accumulation will be possible on roads and leadto hazardous travel particularly on bridges and overpasses asgusty winds lead to efficient cooling. In addition, scatteredpower outages will be probable as heavy, wet snow accumulates ontrees, some still carrying leaves, alongside gusty winds to35-45 mph this evening. Break out the shovels... 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 October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Looks like a nice coating to an inch possible for my area tanite. Enough to get the season started. I had not created my new snow measurement spread sheet for the season yet thinking I had some time...WRONG 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 October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 I begged my cleaning lady to dress up as Jason from Friday the 13th. I cant stop laughing! She looks hilarious. 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...
Niko Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 I had not created my new snow measurement spread sheet for the season yet thinking I had some time...WRONGHopefully, the beginning of a great Winter season. 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...
Hawkeye Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 The Canadian model was garbage the last couple days. It trended to a very positive, strung-out crap system with little precip in the cold sector (nothing in Iowa). 2 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...
jaster220 Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 While I was marinating some chicken thighs in the kitchen, I look outside my window and it was literally blowing snow so hard it looked like a mini-Blitz along with leaves flying off the trees! Fun to see on Halloween. It's rippin' real hard right now with fatty flakes flying and sticking to everything...30dbz rates right overhead. Congrats! How far are you from the lake-shore again? 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 October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 From IL Met on AmWx This is the October version of a mid-winter 20" big dog. 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...
Jaycee Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 I’m right on Lake Michigan and this is the heaviest snow I’ve seen in years. The lightning siren just went off as wel, must’ve been a lightning strike recorded around here. Absolutely amazing!!! Didn’t think we’d have anything but this is incredible. Woo!!! 2215132B-D0A6-4D2B-AEBA-72F1BCF33624.MOV 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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