FAR_Weather 5174 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 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. 1 Quote >1" Snowfalls for Fargo-Hector Int'l Airport in 2020-21: 10/20 (4.2"), 10/22 (2.7"), 12/23 (1.2"), 12/27 (1.8"), 12/29-30 (4.1"), 1/23 (1.9"), Total Snowfall for 2020-2021 @ KFAR: 20.9" Coldest Low: -25*F (2/15) First flake of the season: 10/15 @ 21:27 CDT Link to post Share on other sites
bud2380 3462 Posted December 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 I don’t think this is going to underperform. In fact the further south RDPS seems like it may have been on to something all along. Nice totals already showing up for much of southern Iowa. 3 Quote Season Snowfall: 39.5" Link to post Share on other sites
GDR 667 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Saddle up, it’s dumping snow right now! My son came inside and said he heard thunder. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
East Dubzz 1312 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, East Dubzz said: 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. And just as I say that, some light snow has started back up again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snowstorm83 1906 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 6.5" officially at KLNK. The report said only through noon, but also made it sound like the final total. I guess anything since then would be less than 1/2" though. Other than 2/23/19, this is the biggest storm since Feb 2015. I'll see the aftermath in person by this time tomorrow. Roads still look like hot garbage on webcams. 6 Quote Snowfall in Lincoln, NE: 2017-18: 21.4" 2018-19: 55.5" 2019-20: 17.6" 2020-21: 49.4" (so far) Average: 25.9" Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post jcwxguy 1470 Posted December 29, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 7" here 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FV-Mike 423 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 My county, Kane (IL), added to WSW. nice suprise 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye 4420 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, bud2380 said: I don’t think this is going to underperform. In fact the further south RDPS seems like it may have been on to something all along. Nice totals already showing up for much of southern Iowa. Well, the deepest moisture is veering east across southern Iowa, so if it can stay snow it'll really pile up, like the UK has been showing. FWIW, the 18z NAM now no longer lifts the mix up to Cedar Rapids, keeps us all snow. 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 It's really dumping here now, lowest visibility of the day. 3 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
East Dubzz 1312 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Very nice snowfall here right now! Nothing too much, and not great flake size, but nice to see some good snowfall during the day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ToastedRavs 341 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Been seeing 1 to 2 inches per hour since 1pm downtown Des Moines. It's piling up quickly...just under 6" in downtown. Enjoy it up to the NE, it's pound town! Oh and up the Reds (for you Premier league fans out there!) 20201229_135208.mp4 4 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky 1677 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 ‘20 - ‘21 season snowfall = 38.5” Link to post Share on other sites
Niko 7225 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 as of today: Feb, 2021: 41.2" Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky 1677 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 ‘20 - ‘21 season snowfall = 38.5” Link to post Share on other sites
BMT 349 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 post Share on other sites
Hawkeye 4420 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 I measured 2.2" at 3pm. 2 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
Niko 7225 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 This snow is racing for SEMI..... 1 Quote Snowfall as of today: Feb, 2021: 41.2" Link to post Share on other sites
Grizzcoat 3692 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 post Share on other sites
bud2380 3462 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 Season Snowfall: 39.5" Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye 4420 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: 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 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: 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
DSM WeatherNut 83 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 post Share on other sites
DSM WeatherNut 83 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 I'd like to see a pivot about now. lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye 4420 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: 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
hlcater 1321 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 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
shakjen 137 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Exactly one hour in and I just measured 1.75”. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james1976 3934 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 post Share on other sites
Sparky 1677 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 ‘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 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 post Share on other sites
Hawkeye 4420 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: 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 Just measured 3.2" at my house! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hlcater 1321 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 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 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 ‘20 - ‘21 season snowfall = 38.5” Link to post Share on other sites
BMT 349 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 3.1” here so far in Marion Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye 4420 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: 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
Beltrami Island 412 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 post Share on other sites
Sparky 1677 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 ‘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 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 post Share on other sites
james1976 3934 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 TWC is live from Des Moines Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FV-Mike 423 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 visibility dropped quickly. grass is almost covered Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye 4420 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: 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
GDR 667 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 post Share on other sites
bud2380 3462 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 Season Snowfall: 39.5" Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky 1677 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 ‘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 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: 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 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 ‘20 - ‘21 season snowfall = 38.5” Link to post Share on other sites
OmahaSnowFan 1241 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 post Share on other sites
james1976 3934 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 3.8" now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
St Paul Storm 4012 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 post Share on other sites
Hawkeye 4420 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: 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
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