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On 10/2/2020 at 7:00 AM, Tom said:

Has anyone flipped on their furnace yet around the Lakes/MW region???  It was a chilly indoor temp of 63F this morning when I went downstairs and I'm still fighting the idea of turning it on.  My space heater is doing the trick for the time being in the family room.  I think I may turn it on later today but for now I'm alright.  It's currently the coolest morning of this autumn season (42F) and still may dip a degree or two.

With temps not really rebounding much more than 50-ish, I may also fire up the furnace to take a chill off. Two space heaters kept it reasonable overnight but we are creatures of comfort zones in this era and both baths here are far removed from the warm rooms thus quite chilly. We'll see. Looks like if I don't need it now, could go well into October without but prolly a good idea to test it versus waiting for a surprise, eh?

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Winter 2023-24 Snow Total = 52.8" (89% Normal Season)  Largest Storm: 12" (1/12-13)   Oct: 0.1 Nov: 2.9 Dec: 7.5 Jan: 31.7 Feb: 6.0 Mar: 4.1 Apr: 0.0

Avg = 59.2"  (Harrison): 2023-24 = xx.x" 

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

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9 minutes ago, jaster220 said:

Ma Nature trolled GRR. After updating their grids (from 33F here to 37F) with warmer lows, we ended up scoring another 32F low. Neighbor is heading out with his fishing boat=brrr. Currently still in the 30s

 

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Winter 2023-24 Snow Total = 52.8" (89% Normal Season)  Largest Storm: 12" (1/12-13)   Oct: 0.1 Nov: 2.9 Dec: 7.5 Jan: 31.7 Feb: 6.0 Mar: 4.1 Apr: 0.0

Avg = 59.2"  (Harrison): 2023-24 = xx.x" 

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

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11 minutes ago, jaster220 said:

With temps not really rebounding much more than 50-ish, I may also fire up the furnace to take a chill off. Two space heaters kept it reasonable overnight but we are creatures of comfort zones in this era and both baths here are far removed from the warm rooms thus quite chilly. We'll see. Looks like if I don't need it now, could go well into October without but prolly a good idea to test it versus waiting for a surprise, eh?

I live in a split level home so it’s hard to keep multiple rooms warm.  As I eat a warm bowl of soup, it’s helping me ease the chill for the time being.  However, with temps still in the 40’s along with overcast skies, I think I’ll  give in and flip it on later.  No need to wait any longer!  Lol. 

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Just looked at the forecast for next week. Back to 80’s everyday with low humidity, high fire danger, no rain chances. I’m just shaking my head again. I think our May-October has a chance to be one of the driest 6 month periods in our history, especially if the pattern doesn’t turn stormy in the 2nd half of this month. 

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A beautiful mostly sunny day today w temps at 51F.

Tomorrow will be a rainy day w temps even cooler. Highs near 50 or slightly higher.🌧️

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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

Mar 2024: 4.9" BN

April 2024:

Season So Far: 26.7"

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TS Gamma is in the Caribbean and should not pose a threat to the US, hopefully. We will have to see on that.

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

Mar 2024: 4.9" BN

April 2024:

Season So Far: 26.7"

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On 10/2/2020 at 2:33 AM, snowstorm83 said:

First frost advisory of the season, KLNK down to 35 already. In other news, I guess the next presidential debate will be on Zoom lmao 

Way too early to know. They still have plenty of time to decide. Personally, I hope not. That will suck tremendously.

Temps here are averaging BN for the month. Warm-up next week coming, but that only puts my area at near average. Although, I hear that 70s might be making a comeback by next weekend!!!

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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

Mar 2024: 4.9" BN

April 2024:

Season So Far: 26.7"

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I found some extra spare time, so I figure I share w this forum a few pics from Greece. Enjoy!

Pic#1 : Andros Island.....I live somewhere across the mountain and the beach that you see is where we swim and hang out. There are more beaches further away.

Pic#2 : Tinos Island....It is an island 1 hour and 45min away from Andros. Check out the map. They are very close together. There we went to visit this special church called "Saint Mary." You can stay all day for shopping, eating swimming and then leave by boat later in the afternoon. That is what we did. The island is quite small.

Pic#3: Tinos Island....having lunch before leaving and going back to Andros.

Pic#4: View from my house in Andros

Pic#5: View from the side of my house in Chios. If you look closely straight ahead, you will see Turkey. At nighttime, you can see the cars driving. Its extremely close and cool.

Pic#6 and #7: Greek style homemade Pizza and Cheeseballs made by my wife.

Pic#8: In a Greek bar in Andros having a few drinks w my best friend.

Finally Pic#9: Boat ride leaving for Athens and eventually back to Detroit..

 

 

 

 

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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

Mar 2024: 4.9" BN

April 2024:

Season So Far: 26.7"

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@Niko

Nice pics bud. I didn't realize it's so arid on those islands. Almost no trees and even very little vegetation. Polar opposite of Michigan. Food sure looks tasty tho. I really like the old world architecture as well. Does one need to know how to speak Greek, or is English commonly used there?

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Winter 2023-24 Snow Total = 52.8" (89% Normal Season)  Largest Storm: 12" (1/12-13)   Oct: 0.1 Nov: 2.9 Dec: 7.5 Jan: 31.7 Feb: 6.0 Mar: 4.1 Apr: 0.0

Avg = 59.2"  (Harrison): 2023-24 = xx.x" 

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

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12 hours ago, Niko said:

I found some extra spare time, so I figure I share w this forum a few pics from Greece. Enjoy!

Pic#1 : Andros Island.....I live somewhere across the mountain and the beach that you see is where we swim and hang out. There are more beaches further away.

Pic#2 : Tinos Island....It is an island 1 hour and 45min away from Andros. Check out the map. They are very close together. There we went to visit this special church called "Saint Mary." You can stay all day for shopping, eating swimming and then leave by boat later in the afternoon. That is what we did. The island is quite small.

Pic#3: Tinos Island....having lunch before leaving and going back to Andros.

Pic#4: View from my house in Andros

Pic#5: View from the side of my house in Chios. If you look closely straight ahead, you will see Turkey. At nighttime, you can see the cars driving. Its extremely close and cool.

Pic#6 and #7: Greek style homemade Pizza and Cheeseballs made by my wife.

Pic#8: In a Greek bar in Andros having a few drinks w my best friend.

Finally Pic#9: Boat ride leaving for Athens and eventually back to Detroit..

 

 

 

 

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One of the places I have on my bucket list to visit.  Love Greek food and great pics!

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First Frost Advisory of the season!

 

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Frost Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
346 AM CDT Sun Oct 4 2020

ILZ003>006-008-010>013-019-020-103-041700-
/O.NEW.KLOT.FR.Y.0006.201005T0400Z-201005T1300Z/
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-
La Salle-Kendall-Northern Cook-
Including the cities of Rockford, Belvidere, Crystal Lake,
Algonquin, McHenry, Woodstock, Waukegan, Buffalo Grove,
Mundelein, Gurnee, Rochelle, Oregon, Byron, Dixon, DeKalb,
Sycamore, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove,
Lombard, Carol Stream, Ottawa, Streator, La Salle, Mendota,
Marseilles, Oswego, Yorkville, Plano, Evanston, Des Plaines,
Schaumburg, Palatine, and Northbrook
346 AM CDT Sun Oct 4 2020

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures in the low to mid 30s will result in areas
  of to potentially widespread frost.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left
  uncovered.

 

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Boy, after a couple chilly days and nights ahead, I love the looks of the 7 day forecast which shows plenty of 70's and sunshine.  Next weekend looks superb as round 2 of Indian Summer weather targets the region...possible upper 70's???  That's going to feel wonderful with a strong southerly breeze as a powerful storm system targets the west coast and then tracks into the Rockies.  The seasons 1st legit Autumn storm is poised to hit that part of the country and then track into the Upper MW region early the following week.  After a very quiet week of wx, it's going to pick up in activity for our Sub as we head towards the Week of the 12th.

In this fascinating world of wx, we have to think Globally to forecast Locally.  With that being said, in this LR post we take a gander towards East Asia to forecast our local wx pattern.  I typically like to pay attn to what is happening near the Sea of Okhkosh where there is a strong storm system about to track through today/tomorrow and due to this track, it will target the PAC NW/W NAMER coast in about 6 days or so.

 

Here is a map showing the near term forecast...

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Then the storm appears across the western N.A. coastline in 5-6 days...this type of pattern will keep the storm train coming into the west coast which will undoubetdly help the forest fires and begin building up the snow pack in the Rockies in A-typical La Nina fashion.

 

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Once again, the models are seeing another powerful storm tracking through the same parts of East Asia Day 10 which suggests to me another storm will hit the west coast about Oct 20th-21st but then this region may be replaced by a ridge which could lead to a western N.A. Ridge by the time we enter the week of the 25th.

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There are some major influencing factors I'm seeing in this developing LRC that will play a big role for our Sub and that starts in the Arctic as well as Greenland.  The big storm showing up early next week will be influenced by this blocking pattern and likely spin up a slow moving, strong autumn storm for the Upper MW.  It's nice to see the models advertising such a big system as we gear up and begin the process of setting up the new LRC pattern.

 

This 00z Euro 500mb map is pretty to look at as it gives hope for precip across the central Plains where they need it...did I mention that Greenland Block???  Fast forward 2 months and December could rock!

 

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For those of us who would like to get model data an hour earlier, only 30 days to go!  Nov 1st daylights savings ends at 2:00am CDT....meantime, sunrises keep coming later in the morning and sunsets earlier in the evening...the slow progression of Autumn continues!

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@Tom

I see the Frost Advisory is only for N Cook. That's your area too right?

Meanwhile, I've lost track of what number this is for mby, 3rd or 4th? Talk about flipped script from recent early autumn regimes. Wrt the "clipper" it looks like we were both right, it's actually a 2-SLP system.

 

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Winter 2023-24 Snow Total = 52.8" (89% Normal Season)  Largest Storm: 12" (1/12-13)   Oct: 0.1 Nov: 2.9 Dec: 7.5 Jan: 31.7 Feb: 6.0 Mar: 4.1 Apr: 0.0

Avg = 59.2"  (Harrison): 2023-24 = xx.x" 

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

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I mentioned how the very cold mornings have caused trees even here in town to burst into color. This one is right behind me at the school yard. Saturday morning's brief sun had it glowing so I took a pic while walking the pup. After the overnight wetness dried up and just before the evening rain I snuck in a much needed lawn mowing. Was glad I could.

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Winter 2023-24 Snow Total = 52.8" (89% Normal Season)  Largest Storm: 12" (1/12-13)   Oct: 0.1 Nov: 2.9 Dec: 7.5 Jan: 31.7 Feb: 6.0 Mar: 4.1 Apr: 0.0

Avg = 59.2"  (Harrison): 2023-24 = xx.x" 

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

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26 minutes ago, jaster220 said:

@Tom

I see the Frost Advisory is only for N Cook. That's your area too right?

Meanwhile, I've lost track of what number this is for mby, 3rd or 4th? Talk about flipped script from recent early autumn regimes. Wrt the "clipper" it looks like we were both right, it's actually a 2-SLP system.

 

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That’s too funny, I was going to post this same map from wunderground from earlier this morning when it looked a little different.  Ya, no doubt, this Autumn has certainly got that real autumnal feel to it.  Looking forward to the warmth that’s coming.  I still have some cucumbers and green tomatoes I want to harvest!

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25 minutes ago, jaster220 said:

I mentioned how the very cold mornings have caused trees even here in town to burst into color. This one is right behind me at the school yard. Saturday morning's brief sun had it glowing so I took a pic while walking the pup. After the overnight wetness dried up and just before the evening rain I snuck in a much needed lawn mowing. Was glad I could.

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Looks like a sugar maple. I love those trees except for their slow growth. Their fall colors vary from bright yellow to shades of brilliant orange red. 

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This is off topic. I’ve been hibernating at home for the last two weeks. I’m thinking I likely have COVID-19 this time. I haven’t tested but I had about all the symptoms, and still can’t smell anything! The worst was the bad headache I had one night which cleared up once I took a nasal decongestant. Also had a low grade fever which made me achy all over.  I’m almost back to normal now, except for a lot of coughing. I thought I had this virus last spring, but I guess it was just a sore throat (no sore throat this time) and cold that time. Seems to be another virus outbreak around here kinda like last spring. Some more local people have tested positive including my uncle and his wife who are in their mid 80s. My mom who is the same age also seems to have it, but she wasn’t as sick as I was, thankfully. My brother who sometimes has asthma problems had it less severe as well. So far, only one person I know was hospitalized. For me this wasn’t worse than other sicknesses I’ve had over the year’s and I’m hoping it’s over and done with. Symptoms started a few days after I was in CR.  so maybe I picked it up from there? The local paper stated that my county and another one in central Iowa had the highest per capita infection rate in the world at one point in September. Not sure if I believe that though.

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53 minutes ago, Sparky said:

This is off topic. I’ve been hibernating at home for the last two weeks. I’m thinking I likely have COVID-19 this time. I haven’t tested but I had about all the symptoms, and still can’t smell anything! The worst was the bad headache I had one night which cleared up once I took a nasal decongestant. Also had a low grade fever which made me achy all over.  I’m almost back to normal now, except for a lot of coughing. I thought I had this virus last spring, but I guess it was just a sore throat (no sore throat this time) and cold that time. Seems to be another virus outbreak around here kinda like last spring. Some more local people have tested positive including my uncle and his wife who are in their mid 80s. My mom who is the same age also seems to have it, but she wasn’t as sick as I was, thankfully. My brother who sometimes has asthma problems had it less severe as well. So far, only one person I know was hospitalized. For me this wasn’t worse than other sicknesses I’ve had over the year’s and I’m hoping it’s over and done with. Symptoms started a few days after I was in CR.  so maybe I picked it up from there? The local paper stated that my county and another one in central Iowa had the highest per capita infection rate in the world at one point in September. Not sure if I believe that though.

Glad to hear you're doing well!

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1 hour ago, Sparky said:

This is off topic. I’ve been hibernating at home for the last two weeks. I’m thinking I likely have COVID-19 this time. I haven’t tested but I had about all the symptoms, and still can’t smell anything! The worst was the bad headache I had one night which cleared up once I took a nasal decongestant. Also had a low grade fever which made me achy all over.  I’m almost back to normal now, except for a lot of coughing. I thought I had this virus last spring, but I guess it was just a sore throat (no sore throat this time) and cold that time. Seems to be another virus outbreak around here kinda like last spring. Some more local people have tested positive including my uncle and his wife who are in their mid 80s. My mom who is the same age also seems to have it, but she wasn’t as sick as I was, thankfully. My brother who sometimes has asthma problems had it less severe as well. So far, only one person I know was hospitalized. For me this wasn’t worse than other sicknesses I’ve had over the year’s and I’m hoping it’s over and done with. Symptoms started a few days after I was in CR.  so maybe I picked it up from there? The local paper stated that my county and another one in central Iowa had the highest per capita infection rate in the world at one point in September. Not sure if I believe that though.

Glad to hear your doing better...eat that organic food from your garden and you’ll be just fine!  I’ll be honest, I thought I was getting a sore throat yesterday after I went for a long walk.  The colder house also made it feel sorta chilly but then I felt better after I drank some herbal tea and flipped on the furnace.  I took 3 drops of Oil of Oregano this morning and feel great!  Nature cures!

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7 hours ago, Tom said:

Glad to hear your doing better...eat that organic food from your garden and you’ll be just fine!  I’ll be honest, I thought I was getting a sore throat yesterday after I went for a long walk.  The colder house also made it feel sorta chilly but then I felt better after I drank some herbal tea and flipped on the furnace.  I took 3 drops of Oil of Oregano this morning and feel great!  Nature cures!

My allergies have definitely been acting up recently.

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It's the coldest morning of the season with a local wx station reporting 33.3F.  Brrrr!  When I was making my coffee a bit ago, I opened up my backyard door and stepped outside on my deck and took in a deep breath to soak in that chilly air!  I don't know about you guys, but sometimes I just have to "feel" that cold air from nature. 

 

 

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The official low at Grand Rapids looks to have been 32. Here at my house the low was 34. And there was some fog. I am not a big fan of naming winter storms, unless the storm is really extreme. I am not sure what my criteria would be for a named winter storms but some examples would the the storms of 1967, 1978 the so called Groundhog storm of 2011. There would be others but you get the idea.

Well here are the Weather Chanel names for this winters storms.

https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2020-09-30-winter-storm-names-2020-2021

 

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34 minutes ago, FAR_Weather said:

GEFS shows a cooldown as early as day 10. EPS is back to miserable boringness.

There's really nothing better to do right now than live and die by every run of every model.

Ya, was surprised this morning to see the 00z EPS back off and then the GEFS trend colder and with more blocking.  I'd pay attn to the GEFS trends so far as it would fit the idea of where the blocking is growing stronger as we get closer in time.


Check this out...the placement where the warming at 10mb is blossoming right about the Sept 24th-25th...correlates quite well where the GEFS are trending stronger with regards to HP placement across NW NAMER...

 

Northern Hemisphere 10 hecto Pascals Temperature Anomalies Animation

 

06z GEFS SLP trends....

 

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Earlier this morning I went for a walk around 7:00am and I will confirm we had our 1st Frost of the year!  It was wonderful to see the frosty landscape and rooftops along with steam coming out of the chimney's of houses.  The wind was so calm and the skies were amazing blue.  #AutumnIsHere

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On 10/3/2020 at 7:13 PM, jaster220 said:

@Niko

Nice pics bud. I didn't realize it's so arid on those islands. Almost no trees and even very little vegetation. Polar opposite of Michigan. Food sure looks tasty tho. I really like the old world architecture as well. Does one need to know how to speak Greek, or is English commonly used there?

Its extremely dry there in the Summertime. All ya see is dry heat, sun and deep blue skies w temps in the 80s and 90s on the islands and 90s and 100s in Athens, sometimes on a rare occasion, Athens hits the 110s.

Almost everyone there now knows how to speak the English language. If you ever decide to visit there, you should have no problem communicating.

 

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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

Mar 2024: 4.9" BN

April 2024:

Season So Far: 26.7"

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On 10/4/2020 at 5:34 AM, Tom said:

One of the places I have on my bucket list to visit.  Love Greek food and great pics!

Good choice. Just be aware that you will gain a few extra pounds when you visit there. You simply cannot avoid Greek food.

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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

Mar 2024: 4.9" BN

April 2024:

Season So Far: 26.7"

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