Stormy Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 Radar is already lighting up in the southern plains. Here’s the latest HWO from DVN000FLUS43 KDVN 231657HWODVN Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL1057 AM CST Sun Feb 23 2020 IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ001-002-007-009-015>018-024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-241700-Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-Warren-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-1057 AM CST Sun Feb 23 2020 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north centralIllinois...northwest Illinois...west central Illinois...eastcentral Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Iowa and northeastMissouri. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Monday night throughWednesday morning for much of eastern Iowa and northwestIllinois. A large, slow moving winter storm system will bring rain and snowto the area on Monday. As temperatures cool, a changeover to allsnow is anticipated for most of the outlook area Monday evening orMonday night. Accumulating snow is likely from Monday nightthrough Tuesday night with snowfall amounts of 6 to 8 inches ormore possible. Increasing north to northwest winds with gusts up to 30 mph maylead to blowing and drifting snow Tuesday night into Wednesday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight. $$ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlcater Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 Having this happen to you repeatedly is what breeds pessimism. I find it hard to get hyped for anything anymore, yet I got hyped for this storm(the only one I had been this winter) and paid for it. Oh well. 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...
Stormy Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 Having this happen to you repeatedly is what breeds pessimism. I find it hard to get hyped for anything anymore, yet I got hyped for this storm(the only one I had been this winter) and paid for it. Oh well.I don’t spend much time looking at models till around 2 days before something that looks like it could get big. I probably should more so I’ld learn more how weather systems work and evolve, but often it’s just a waste of time with all of the flip flopping and uncertainty, especially this winter! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madtown Posted February 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 Latest MKX AFD update: "As for the upcoming snow event, things are looking more certainfor snowfall amounts greater than 6 to 8 inches, so we will decideon a Winter Storm Watch headline by mid afternoon." Bring on the Big Dog!Woof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 I always find it strange when people act like they are mad at other members or those member's respective cities when a storm doesn't track their way. Not one of us have any control where a storm tracks or how strong or weak it will be. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMT Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 After this weekend, I say let this thing fizzle and bring on spring thunderstorms. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDR Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 I always find it strange when people act like they are mad at other members or those member's respective cities when a storm doesn't track their way. Not one of us have any control where a storm tracks or how strong or weak it will be.It’s quite funny but this thing has more twist and turns coming 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubuque473 Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 Until otherwise I am going with DVN’s 8-13” for me 2 Quote Dubuque 2007-2008 Winter 78.1" Total snowfall February Snowfall 32.5" City salt usage : 12,211 tons Days of measurable snow : 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Paul Storm Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 It’s quite funny but this thing has more twist and turns comingA lot more complaining coming too. This storm is gonna be the TKO for a few posters. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud2380 Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 18z NAM with the cave now as well. Crazy how fast this went from promising to dud for so many areas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDR Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 Looks like only Chicago gets anything worth a crap on nam ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowawx Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 DMX just issued a winter storm watch for areas east of I-35 in Iowa. The watch includes DSM. It says 5-8 inches of snow is possible. The NWS must be seeing something that the models don't show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FV-Mike Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 WSW issued for Kane, Mchenry and Lake counties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madtown Posted February 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 easy people....doing exactly what we accuse nws of doing...big dog will keep barking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 DMX just issued a winter storm watch for areas east of I-35 in Iowa. The watch includes DSM. It says 5-8 inches of snow is possible. The NWS must be seeing something that the models don't show. That is an odd watch. When the models were super bullish for Iowa, DMX was pretty dismissive of the storm. Now that models have totally abandoned central Iowa, DMX issues a watch? Hmm. 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...
james1976 Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 DMX is way far N & W with the watch. Strange 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlcater Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 GFS is an improvement over 12z. It's on its own, but the WPC is buying into it lmao. 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...
Hawkeye Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 18z GFS 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...
bud2380 Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 GFS says this one isn’t over yet. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 Terry Swails' new blog post features this photo... He has pretty much thrown in the towel. 4 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...
Grizzcoat Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 As many twists and turns this baby has taken still plenty of time for more drama. 1 Quote The two loudest sounds known to man: a gun that goes bang when it is supposed to go click and a gun that goes click when it is supposed to go bang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubuque473 Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 Terry Swails' new blog post features this photo... He has pretty much thrown in the towel. Lucy.jpeg I was just going to mention him. Oh well.. Quote Dubuque 2007-2008 Winter 78.1" Total snowfall February Snowfall 32.5" City salt usage : 12,211 tons Days of measurable snow : 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellona Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 I'll hold out until tonight's runs. If it hasn't come back nw then, I'll be giving up on this one. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowguy-dupage county Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 Im hoping today was the calm before the storm. Beautiful day today. Finished cutting an oak tree down. Been smoking ribs for 5 hours. Cleaned up the yard. Been outside all day. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajohn Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 Shocking!! A Shift north!! Bring on the 70’s I actually enjoyed today’s mild weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 We had a High of 56*. Light Rain and wind. Same mañana but only a 30% chance of rain. I'm enjoying it while I can. I'm concerned the tap will shut off sometime in Spring. 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...
BrianJK Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 WSW all the way up to Sheboygan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stormy Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 We had a High of 56*. Light Rain and wind. Same mañana but only a 30% chance of rain. I'm enjoying it while I can. I'm concerned the tap will shut off sometime in Spring.Had a high temp of 58° here! For a change it was a bit warmer here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Paul Storm Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 MPX says far SE MN shouldn’t expect any snow. Toss the GFS. Pure garbage. Ride the Euro/GEM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 The southeast trend is, apparently, not going to stop. What a cluster****. The Euro is about to wave bye-bye to Iowa. Here's the 18z run. 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...
BrianJK Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 Euro has no warning criteria snow anywhere in WI and if trends continue, Chitown will soon be next. Here we go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud2380 Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 18Z euro anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud2380 Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 DMX graphic says 8-12” for Cedar Rapids. Cmon. They did that one other time this year. Didn’t go well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 18Z euro anyone? Already posted above. 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 February 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 woof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzcoat Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 my .02 on the Euro is that it has lately devolved into the bottom feeder of the main 4. It has flipped big time in 48 hrs with the GFS - by far - the most consistent. Any move by the GFS has been followed later by the Euro, but several runs later. GFS is the way to go. Quote The two loudest sounds known to man: a gun that goes bang when it is supposed to go click and a gun that goes click when it is supposed to go bang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madtown Posted February 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 its coming g back 100mi north tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzcoat Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 Euro yday 12Z run had .80 QPF for the DSM area. Now it's ,01". Cmon on man. The GFS always in the .10 to .25 range. Quote The two loudest sounds known to man: a gun that goes bang when it is supposed to go click and a gun that goes click when it is supposed to go bang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud2380 Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 The wild swings on the Euro lend me no confidence in it. Maybe it ends up right but it has not handled this storm well clearly. No model has been consistent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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