bud2380 3462 Posted December 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Snow just started here. Saddle up! 3 3 Quote Season Snowfall: 39.5" Link to post Share on other sites
Niko 7225 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 15 minutes ago, Stacsh said: although this is a good sign from GRR AFD: .UPDATE... Issued at 1245 PM EST Tue Dec 29 2020 slightly sooner arrival of the snow is expected this evening so the headline start A time was moved up. The winter weather advisory was expanded as well. Impacts are expected for the Wednesday morning commute for the remainder of the CWA. As a result we will expand the headline to include places like Lansing and Battle Creek. Mainly snow is expected to the north of a Holland to Grand Rapids to Alma line where 4 to 6 inches looks likely. Further south the snow arrives tonight with a couple inches possible. A period of freezing rain or sleet looks likely before temperatures rise above freezing late. Nice! 1 Quote Snowfall as of today: Feb, 2021: 41.2" Link to post Share on other sites
Niko 7225 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 @jaster220Here is your "Headline" bud......congrats! Winter Weather Advisory URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 102 PM EST Tue Dec 29 2020 MIZ059-066-067-073-074-300215- /O.EXB.KGRR.WW.Y.0013.201230T0100Z-201230T1800Z/ Clinton-Eaton-Ingham-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of St. Johns, Charlotte, Lansing, Battle Creek, and Jackson 102 PM EST Tue Dec 29 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Calhoun and Jackson counties. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow arrives this evening. A period of sleet or freezing rain is likely later tonight. As temperatures rise above freezing Wednesday morning the precipitation will transition over to rain. 1 Quote Snowfall as of today: Feb, 2021: 41.2" Link to post Share on other sites
ToastedRavs 341 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Picked up 2.1" in last hour downtown Des Moines. And this wasn't even with the heaviest returns which are just about to push in next 30 to 90 minutes 3 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grizzcoat 3692 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Now getting better flake size. . 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 post Share on other sites
Niko 7225 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, Niko said: Nice! Also, SWMI should do fairly decent w a 3-5" snowfall. Now that snow is arriving earlier, amts could be higher towards the 5" range. 1 Quote Snowfall as of today: Feb, 2021: 41.2" Link to post Share on other sites
FarmerRick 209 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 11 minutes ago, gimmesnow said: This is crazy. It's been YEARS since I was able to use my snowmobile in December. I'm right in the bullseye in SE Wisconsin. Are we actually going to have a Winter this year? Wishing I still had my old Polaris 500 SKS(700 hood, wish it had the 700 engine)... This is perfect snow for snowmobiling!! 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky 1677 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 (edited) Suddenly it’s really snowing! A few minutes later the visibility is down to around 1/8 mile. Edited December 29, 2020 by Sparky 4 Quote ‘20 - ‘21 season snowfall = 38.5” Link to post Share on other sites
Grizzcoat 3692 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Just now, FarmerRick said: Wishing I still had my old Polaris 500 SKS(700 hood, wish it had the 700 engine)... This is perfect snow for snowmobiling!! Had several sleds when I lived in Minny. Ski-Doo 87' Stratos was my favorite trail sled. But the 73' TNT 440 freakin Ripped!! 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 post Share on other sites
FarmerRick 209 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, Grizzcoat said: Had several sleds when I lived in Minny. Ski-Doo 87' Stratos was my favorite trail sled. But the 73' TNT 440 freakin Ripped!! I had an old 440 TNT also in High School. Hated that D**n Tillotson carburetor!! as for weather.... PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OMAHA/VALLEY NE 1249 PM CST TUE DEC 29 2020 ..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON... ..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE.... ..REMARKS.. 1200 PM SNOW 1 WNW VALLEY 41.32N 96.37W 12/29/2020 M5.8 INCH DOUGLAS NE OFFICIAL NWS OBS OFFICIAL NWS VALLEY CLIMATE OBSERVATION. SNOW CONTINUES. 5.8 TOTAL SNOW SO FAR WITH 3.5 IN THE PAST 6 HOURS. MEASURED LIQUID OF 0.38 FOR AN AVERAGE SNOW LIQUID RATIO OF 15 TO 1 THROUGH NOON. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clinton 4318 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 14 minutes ago, Niko said: @jaster220Here is your "Headline" bud......congrats! Winter Weather Advisory URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 102 PM EST Tue Dec 29 2020 MIZ059-066-067-073-074-300215- /O.EXB.KGRR.WW.Y.0013.201230T0100Z-201230T1800Z/ Clinton-Eaton-Ingham-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of St. Johns, Charlotte, Lansing, Battle Creek, and Jackson 102 PM EST Tue Dec 29 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Calhoun and Jackson counties. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow arrives this evening. A period of sleet or freezing rain is likely later tonight. As temperatures rise above freezing Wednesday morning the precipitation will transition over to rain. Good luck you guys! 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky 1677 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 RadarScope shows a big blob of mixed precipitation over my county, but it’s all snow. 2 Quote ‘20 - ‘21 season snowfall = 38.5” Link to post Share on other sites
bud2380 3462 Posted December 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Just now, Sparky said: RadarScope shows a big blob of mixed precipitation over my county, but it’s all snow. I figured that wasn’t accurate Quote Season Snowfall: 39.5" Link to post Share on other sites
FarmerRick 209 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 1250 PM SNOW 2 NNW NEBRASKA CITY 40.70N 95.87W 12/29/2020 M7.5 INCH OTOE NE EMERGENCY MNGR SNOW CONTINUES TO FALL. 1200 PM SNOW 7 ENE OMAHA 41.30N 95.90W 12/29/2020 M5.1 INCH DOUGLAS NE OFFICIAL NWS OBS OFFICIAL OMAHA EPPLEY CLIMATE OBSERVATION THROUGH NOON. SNOW CONTINUES. 5.1 TOTAL SNOW SO FAR WITH 4.7 IN THE PAST 6 HOURS. SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT OF 0.35 FOR AN AVERAGE SNOW LIQUID RATIO OF 15 TO 1. 1200 PM SNOW COUNCIL BLUFFS 41.25N 95.86W 12/29/2020 M5.0 INCH POTTAWATTAMIE IA EMERGENCY MNGR 1200 PM SNOW SEWARD 40.92N 97.09W 12/29/2020 M5.0 INCH SEWARD NE EMERGENCY MNGR 1155 AM SNOW RED OAK 41.01N 95.23W 12/29/2020 M6.5 INCH MONTGOMERY IA EMERGENCY MNGR SNOW CONTINUES WITH SOME SLEET MIXING IN. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bud2380 3462 Posted December 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Radar is extremely impressive. Winds are fairly brisk so until the snow gets more wet it will be a little tough to measure 1 Quote Season Snowfall: 39.5" Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye 4420 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Solid light snow here. Quote season snowfall: 51.8" '19-20: 36.2" '18-19: 50.2" '17-18: 39.5" '16-17: 17.9" '15-16: 20.0" '14-15: 30.4" '13-14: 48.3" '12-13: 34.1" Average snowfall: ~30" Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky 1677 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, bud2380 said: I figured that wasn’t accurate I didn’t either as it’s totally surrounded by snow. 2 minutes ago, bud2380 said: Radar is extremely impressive. Winds are fairly brisk so until the snow gets more wet it will be a little tough to measure Right on. Red returns south of Des Moines! Wondering if some of that is sleet or very heavy snow! Quote ‘20 - ‘21 season snowfall = 38.5” Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye 4420 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Good area of mix south of Des Moines, going to lift northeast. We will need a couple hours of 2"/hr to get the bigger totals. The latest HRRR is down to 8", which I would certainly still be happy with. 1 Quote season snowfall: 51.8" '19-20: 36.2" '18-19: 50.2" '17-18: 39.5" '16-17: 17.9" '15-16: 20.0" '14-15: 30.4" '13-14: 48.3" '12-13: 34.1" Average snowfall: ~30" Link to post Share on other sites
Stormhunter87 963 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Starting the wrap up here but I'm actually impressed. May have made it past 8 inches. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky 1677 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Well I need to go out a bit and see if my snow boards are enough behind the windbreak and enjoy the snow! 1 Quote ‘20 - ‘21 season snowfall = 38.5” Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Grizzcoat 3692 Posted December 29, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 2" hour rates at DSM!! KDSM 291854Z 10009KT 1/8SM R31/1400V1600FT SN FZFG VV004 M05/M07 A3013 RMK AO2 SFC VIS 1/4 PRESFR SLP217 SNINCR 2/3 P0019 T10501067 9 2 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 post Share on other sites
Niko 7225 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Just been upgraded to a WWA for my area: Winter Weather Advisory URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 224 PM EST Tue Dec 29 2020 MIZ063-068>070-075-076-082-083-300400- /O.EXB.KDTX.WW.Y.0011.201230T0300Z-201230T1400Z/ St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee- Monroe- Including the cities of Port Huron, Howell, Pontiac, Warren, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Adrian, and Monroe 224 PM EST Tue Dec 29 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee and Monroe Counties. * WHEN...A brief period of light accumulating snow is expected between 10 PM and 2 AM tonight. Light freezing rain is then expected to develop between 6 AM and 9 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to develop during the late evening hours, impacting Southeast Michigan through Midnight. A quick accumulation of snow is expected with up to 2 inches possible, greatest amounts over northern Metro Detroit. A lull in precipitation is then expected late tonight before light freezing rain moves into Southeast Michigan for the morning commute. Note: Man, it will get quite messy here in Northern Macomb area. 2 Quote Snowfall as of today: Feb, 2021: 41.2" Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 16608 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Just now, Grizzcoat said: 2" hour rates at DSM!! KDSM 291854Z 10009KT 1/8SM R31/1400V1600FT SN FZFG VV004 M05/M07 A3013 RMK AO2 SFC VIS 1/4 PRESFR SLP217 SNINCR 2/3 P0019 T10501067 Boom! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
East Dubzz 1312 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Just patiently waiting for the snow to start up here.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hlcater 1321 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 13 minutes ago, Hawkeye said: Good area of mix south of Des Moines, going to lift northeast. We will need a couple hours of 2"/hr to get the bigger totals. The latest HRRR is down to 8", which I would certainly still be happy with. There is a serious band pushing 50dbz just SW of Pella that is probably doing 3-4"/hr, maybe more. No bright banding either. As for our area. It's coming down at a decent clip, but flake size is rather unimpressive currently. It's not bad by any means, just unimpressive. 1 1 Quote 2020-21 Snowfall: (Hiawatha) TOTAL: 51.6" (Oct. 18: 0.6") (Oct 19: 2.0") (Nov. ?: 1.5") (Dec. 12: 3.7") (Dec. 23: 0.5") (Dec. 27: 1.2") (Dec. 29: 9.2") (Jan. 15: 2.3”) (Jan 17. 1.1”) (Jan. 24: 2.5”) (Jan. 26: 6.8") (Jan. 31: 8.5") (Feb. 4: 5.0") (Feb. 6: 0.5") (Feb. 8: 1.0") (Feb. 11: 1.2") (Feb. 13: 1.3") (Feb. 21: 2.7") Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky 1677 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 It’s puking snow! A strong 1” already, 5 Quote ‘20 - ‘21 season snowfall = 38.5” Link to post Share on other sites
FarmerRick 209 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Snow almost done in Omaha https://weather.cod.edu/satrad/nexrad/?parms=OAX-N0Q-0-24-100 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye 4420 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Flakes are not big, but visibility is low. Quote season snowfall: 51.8" '19-20: 36.2" '18-19: 50.2" '17-18: 39.5" '16-17: 17.9" '15-16: 20.0" '14-15: 30.4" '13-14: 48.3" '12-13: 34.1" Average snowfall: ~30" Link to post Share on other sites
FV-Mike 423 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 22 minutes ago, Grizzcoat said: 2" hour rates at DSM!! KDSM 291854Z 10009KT 1/8SM R31/1400V1600FT SN FZFG VV004 M05/M07 A3013 RMK AO2 SFC VIS 1/4 PRESFR SLP217 SNINCR 2/3 P0019 T10501067 Have a friend flying from O'hare to DSM today at 2:30. Flight is still on. I told him this morning there was no way it would be getting out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dubuque473 272 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Ready to go here. Thinking within the next 2 hours. 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 post Share on other sites
Niko 7225 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 This snow is in a rush to arrive here in SEMI....not wasting time at all. 1 Quote Snowfall as of today: Feb, 2021: 41.2" Link to post Share on other sites
hlcater 1321 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 7 minutes ago, Hawkeye said: Flakes are not big, but visibility is low. They're doing work. Roads are already solidly covered. Not great, not terrible flake size! Quote 2020-21 Snowfall: (Hiawatha) TOTAL: 51.6" (Oct. 18: 0.6") (Oct 19: 2.0") (Nov. ?: 1.5") (Dec. 12: 3.7") (Dec. 23: 0.5") (Dec. 27: 1.2") (Dec. 29: 9.2") (Jan. 15: 2.3”) (Jan 17. 1.1”) (Jan. 24: 2.5”) (Jan. 26: 6.8") (Jan. 31: 8.5") (Feb. 4: 5.0") (Feb. 6: 0.5") (Feb. 8: 1.0") (Feb. 11: 1.2") (Feb. 13: 1.3") (Feb. 21: 2.7") Link to post Share on other sites
East Dubzz 1312 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Flakes are flying! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
St Paul Storm 4012 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Column just starting to saturate here. Nice 2-5” refresher. Glad to see the high rates in IA! Good luck all! 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dubuque473 272 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 And we have snow flakes.. 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 post Share on other sites
james1976 3934 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Snowing hard! 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james1976 3934 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 So........its done snowing west of Ft Dodge already? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bud2380 3462 Posted December 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Even though flake size is small to medium, I picked up about an inch already in about an hour. 1 Quote Season Snowfall: 39.5" Link to post Share on other sites
hlcater 1321 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Just now, james1976 said: So........its done snowing west of Ft Dodge already? It's not. Some funky beam height shenanigans going on. Stations still reporting snow with visibilities ranging from 0.5-1.5mi. Though the DGZ out there isnt especially saturated so I cant imagine the snow is particularly efficient at accumulating. Quote 2020-21 Snowfall: (Hiawatha) TOTAL: 51.6" (Oct. 18: 0.6") (Oct 19: 2.0") (Nov. ?: 1.5") (Dec. 12: 3.7") (Dec. 23: 0.5") (Dec. 27: 1.2") (Dec. 29: 9.2") (Jan. 15: 2.3”) (Jan 17. 1.1”) (Jan. 24: 2.5”) (Jan. 26: 6.8") (Jan. 31: 8.5") (Feb. 4: 5.0") (Feb. 6: 0.5") (Feb. 8: 1.0") (Feb. 11: 1.2") (Feb. 13: 1.3") (Feb. 21: 2.7") Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye 4420 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 0.8" at 2pm. 1 Quote season snowfall: 51.8" '19-20: 36.2" '18-19: 50.2" '17-18: 39.5" '16-17: 17.9" '15-16: 20.0" '14-15: 30.4" '13-14: 48.3" '12-13: 34.1" Average snowfall: ~30" Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye 4420 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Bright yellow on radar about to move into Sparky's area. 1 Quote season snowfall: 51.8" '19-20: 36.2" '18-19: 50.2" '17-18: 39.5" '16-17: 17.9" '15-16: 20.0" '14-15: 30.4" '13-14: 48.3" '12-13: 34.1" Average snowfall: ~30" Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye 4420 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Last night's 3k NAM had far sw Iowa getting no snow at all... all mix. 7" of snow fell there this morning. It's safe to say the NAM blew this one. 4 Quote season snowfall: 51.8" '19-20: 36.2" '18-19: 50.2" '17-18: 39.5" '16-17: 17.9" '15-16: 20.0" '14-15: 30.4" '13-14: 48.3" '12-13: 34.1" Average snowfall: ~30" Link to post Share on other sites
james1976 3934 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Pounding here at work in Janesville. Leaving early to head home. Hope the rates are awesome after I get home. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shakjen 137 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 First flakes just started to fly here (39 & I80) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bud2380 3462 Posted December 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 1 minute ago, Hawkeye said: Last night's 3k NAM had far sw Iowa getting no snow at all... all mix. 7" of snow fell there this morning. It's safe to say the NAM blew this one. Not a surprise at all. Quote Season Snowfall: 39.5" Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky 1677 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 10 minutes ago, Hawkeye said: Bright yellow on radar about to move into Sparky's area. Yellow overhead now, but looking out the window it doesn’t appear heavier than earlier judging by visibility Etc. Quote ‘20 - ‘21 season snowfall = 38.5” Link to post Share on other sites
shakjen 137 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 9 minutes ago, shakjen said: First flakes just started to fly here (39 & I80) That didn’t take long. Ripping pretty good, surfaces are already covered and the wind picked up. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OmahaSnowFan 1241 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Measured 5.5" and it looks like that will be the final total. Nice snowfall, but definitely disappointing considering where this all started. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky 1677 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 I’m already over 2.5” and it’s still puking especially just now. Also a few lightning strikes a minute or two ago in sw. Iowa. 2 Quote ‘20 - ‘21 season snowfall = 38.5” Link to post Share on other sites
East Dubzz 1312 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 After that initial burst of snow, it hasn’t snowed here for a bit now. Just waiting for the main event to start up here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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