Stormy Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 That vehicle on the road was just creeping along slowly. It’s not really safe to be traveling right now! Visibility is low too. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 This just in from my local forecaster: QUOTE: Snow will develop this evening, and perhaps even become heavy for a couple of hours. We could easily pick up a couple of inches or even a few inches of snow. Once this band of snow passes through, precipitation will lighten up a bit, and then freezing rain will move in toward morning. Accordingly, the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 10:00 p.m. until 9:00 a.m tomorrow morning. Stay tuned for the very latest, including high-resolution computer models that provide outstanding visual timing on all of the weather changes coming our way. 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 Mar 2024: 4.9" BN April 2024: Season So Far: 26.7" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 13 minutes ago, GDR said: Saddle up, it’s dumping snow right now! My son came inside and said he heard thunder. Awesome. Hoping for thunder snow here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMT Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 This is what we watch the models for! Fantastic snow right now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 I measured 2.2" at 3pm. 2 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...
Niko Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 This snow is racing for SEMI..... 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 Mar 2024: 4.9" BN April 2024: Season So Far: 26.7" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzcoat Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Absolute insane rates on my way to work will try a video later 7 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 December 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Up to 3” already. 2 hours and 20 minutes after it started. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Spotter report of heavy sleet and freezing rain just west of Ottumwa. 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...
Hawkeye Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Just now, bud2380 said: Up to 3” already. 2 hours and 20 minutes after it started. Are you in Tiffin or CR? 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...
DSM WeatherNut Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 4 minutes ago, Grizzcoat said: Absolute insane rates on my way to work will try a video later Its snowing ridiculously hard here near Windsor Heights/Des Moines 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSM WeatherNut Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 I'd like to see a pivot about now. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 There is a multi-county area from Iowa City south and west reporting 3-4". This area had the widespread yellow on radar move over them. 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...
hlcater Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Looking outside in downtown CR and we’ve got to be 2.5-3” with 1-2”/hr rates. Just pounding. 3 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...
shakjen Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Exactly one hour in and I just measured 1.75”. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Just drove 45min in 1/8 mile visibility and snow covered roads. Good stuff 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Soon it should start pounding harder and I’m already up to around 4.3”! Some decent drifts on the drive of several feet deep. This is awesome 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzcoat Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Pushing 3" hr rates. Been in lake effect before and this is as close as IA gets to lake effect 3 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...
Hawkeye Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, Sparky said: Soon it should start pounding harder and I’m already up to around 4.3”! Some decent drifts on the drive of several feet deep. This is awesome 4.3" is very impressive. 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 December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Just measured 3.2" at my house! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlcater Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, Grizzcoat said: Pushing 3" hr rates. Been in lake effect before and this is as close as IA gets to lake effect And you were worried about underperforming. Glad things are working out for you over there! 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...
Stormy Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, Hawkeye said: 4.3" is very impressive. I sent a 3” report to the NWS around a half hr ago so I’m around 2”+ per hour rates! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMT Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 3.1” here so far in Marion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Sparky, unfortunately, radar shows the mix lifting northeast and about to enter Johnson county. 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...
Beltrami Island Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 51 minutes ago, FAR_Weather said: Remember how I posted about the thin DGZ yesterday? That's biting me in the butt. Haven't seen any flakes that are larger than pea sized. Visibility is low but that's solely because of the wind. 23*F. I'd say pretty typical for our area. I always say the smaller the flakes the bigger the snow accumulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Uh oh.... I hear pingers on the windows. I figured that red n orange on radar might be that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Dubzz Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Flake size continues to lack, but it sure is coming down out there! I wasn’t expecting the heaviest stuff to start up for a bit, so hopefully it improves with time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 TWC is live from Des Moines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FV-Mike Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 visibility dropped quickly. grass is almost covered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 3.9" here at 4pm. The flakes are smallish, but very dense. Thankfully, radar CC shows no mix anywhere close to hw30/Cedar Rapids. 1 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...
GDR Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 This is insane at this rate a foot won’t be able to reach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud2380 Posted December 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Up to 4.8". Easy 2"/hour rates now. 4.8" was actually was one of the smallest measurements I took. Some spots 6-8", but likely just drifted a bit there. We could easily pass 10". 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Visibility still is low with heavy snow/ sleet combo. I quickly took another measurement before it settles and I’m at nearly 5.5” . Just as I’m typing visibility has improved some with a few melted snow drops on the windows. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 1 minute ago, bud2380 said: Up to 4.8". Easy 2"/hour rates now. 4.8" was actually was one of the smallest measurements I took. Some spots 6-8", but likely just drifted a bit there. We could easily pass 10". Are you at home in Tiffin or at work in sw Cedar Rapids? 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...
Stormy Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 30 minutes ago, Beltrami Island said: I'd say pretty typical for our area. I always say the smaller the flakes the bigger the snow accumulation. There’s a saying....”snow like meal it will snow a great deal“. Maybe since a larger system will have longer duration with smaller flakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmahaSnowFan Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Our winter storm warning went until 6a TOMORROW MORNING. It was done snowing at 230p. What the hell were they thinking? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 3.8" now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Paul Storm Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Pounding! Viz down to 0.5 mi. 1” down so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 This is pretty cool... it was already snowing heavily with small flakes, but now cotton balls just started dumping.... WOO. 1 1 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 December 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 11 minutes ago, Hawkeye said: Are you at home in Tiffin or at work in sw Cedar Rapids? I'm at home in Tiffin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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