Niko 7225 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 That very hvy snow that Iowa is having is making a B-line towards SWMI and SEMI. It will come down hard here for a couple of hours overnite. Morning rush will be a mess here for those commuters. Quote Snowfall as of today: Feb, 2021: 41.2" Link to post Share on other sites
Niko 7225 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Looks like the Canadian is the prime winner as it was calling for a colder solution for my area the whole time. That is indeed what is eventually going to happen as most mets are now calling for a colder storm for SEMI. 3 Quote Snowfall as of today: Feb, 2021: 41.2" Link to post Share on other sites
hlcater 1321 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Outside shot at 10” in CR. Final band of 30dbz should move in and last an hour or two. 2 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 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 It's barely snowing now, but another pocket of heavy snow has developed wsw of 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
Clinton 4318 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 10 minutes ago, Niko said: Looks like the Canadian is the prime winner as it was calling for a colder solution for my area the whole time. That is indeed what is eventually going to happen as most mets are now calling for a colder storm for SEMI. I hope the Canadian can pull another win on Friday. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niko 7225 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 3 minutes ago, Clinton said: I hope the Canadian can pull another win on Friday. Tbh, this model now has my full respect. I will call it the "Canadian King." 1 Quote Snowfall as of today: Feb, 2021: 41.2" Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye 4420 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Mix has surged north as the precip winds down, as expected even by the colder models. It appears the mix will pass just barely south and east of me. 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
bud2380 3462 Posted December 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Finally changes over to freezing rain here. 8.5”. 2 Quote Season Snowfall: 39.5" Link to post Share on other sites
westMJim 1820 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 20 minutes ago, tStacsh said: Dry slot coming up quick. Let’s see if it fills in. Otherwise 3” I see that. I do not like the new NWS radar set up. I just looked at another site and I see the dry slot. Looks like some sleet and or freezing rain could be a close call as well. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye 4420 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 8.3" here... let's see if this final band can get us over 9. 2 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
BMT 349 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 9” report in CR. Gonna wait to take my final measurement until after this last band passes 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dubuque473 272 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 38 minutes ago, East Dubzz said: Really falling right now! Don’t really know how much we have and probably never going to get a good measurement, but it’s nice to see this snowfall! If it snows like this most of the night I think we will end up with a good amount. 1 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
bud2380 3462 Posted December 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 9” report in Solon and Iowa city 1 Quote Season Snowfall: 39.5" Link to post Share on other sites
East Dubzz 1312 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Just now, dubuque473 said: If it snows like this most of the night I think we will end up with a good amount. Unless something changes, I don’t see how this lasts all that much longer. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 16608 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Ahhh, this is the type of snowfall I have been yearning for...just came back from a long stroll around the neighborhood. Gotta tell ya, the Christmas lights look a lot better with about 3" of snow on them (2.8" to be precise). The wind is gusty and coming from a direction (SE) you typically don't see during a snowfall. This stuff is very powdery and will be easy to shovel later tonight. Looks like my area was placed under a last minute WSW for N COOK...I don't think we'll get to 4" as the snowfall has winded down quite a bit. I noticed parts of E IA were placed under a Special Weather Statement... Special Weather Statement Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL 605 PM CST Tue Dec 29 2020 ILC015-085-161-195-IAC031-045-095-097-103-105-107-115-139-163-183- 300130- Rock Island-Whiteside-Jo Daviess-Carroll-Jackson-Cedar-Keokuk-Washington-Muscatine-Louisa- Scott-Johnson-Jones-Clinton-Iowa- 605 PM CST Tue Dec 29 2020 ...AN AREA OF HEAVY SNOW WILL AFFECT ROCK ISLAND...WESTERN WHITESIDE...SOUTHEASTERN JO DAVIESS...CARROLL...SOUTHERN JACKSON... CEDAR...NORTHEASTERN KEOKUK...NORTHERN WASHINGTON...MUSCATINE... NORTHWESTERN LOUISA...SCOTT...JOHNSON...SOUTHEASTERN JONES...CLINTON AND EASTERN IOWA COUNTIES UNTIL 730 PM CST... At 602 PM CST, an area of heavy snow mixed with some sleet and lightning was located along a line extending from near Rochester to near Richland. Movement was northeast at 55 mph. Snowfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches an hour are possible with this band! 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dubuque473 272 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Yeah South of us hit the gold. 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
Grizzcoat 3692 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 6 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
dubuque473 272 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 I may have to adjust my prediction of 10” 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
Hawkeye 4420 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 I was expecting more out of this final band. Flakes are large, but just casual large flakes with little drop in visibility. Some 10" reports are showing up to the east of CR. 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 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 That final band looked good on radar, but it was a dud. 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 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 11" report from Solon. A couple models had the heaviest band setting up from just south of CR ene'ward and they nailed it. 2 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
BMT 349 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 I ended with 9.8” here in Marion. So close to 10” 4 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Madtown 1058 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 1 hour ago, East Dubzz said: Unless something changes, I don’t see how this lasts all that much longer. Glnna me done in 2 hrs at most in Madison by the looks of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bud2380 3462 Posted December 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Someone reported a foot in CR. Not sure I’m buying that 2 Quote Season Snowfall: 39.5" Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky 1677 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Currently I’m getting plain zr with a bit of sleet mixed in. Thought it was basically over. South n east facing windows are glazed over. Ever since the mix began hours ago, I haven’t had much additional snow accumulation. Only an inch for a total of 6.5”. The snow is crunchy and can’t blow around now. Much better accumulation just north of me as expected. I’m happy though and was neat to experience some thunder sleet and snow. 3 Quote ‘20 - ‘21 season snowfall = 38.5” Link to post Share on other sites
hlcater 1321 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Hard to tell, but seems the consensus in CR is about 9-10”. Solid. Seeing a couple 11s south and east of town. I have not measured 3 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 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) Snow totals so far. More reports later should change this map a bit. That 6.5” report in Johnson county might be mine. Not sure if NWS spotter reports are also included on the map, but probably are. Edited December 30, 2020 by Sparky 5 Quote ‘20 - ‘21 season snowfall = 38.5” Link to post Share on other sites
james1976 3934 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Just cleared the driveway. Going with 4.9" so far. As I finish the driveway it started snowing again. Kind of a steady light snow. No wind. And the radar isn't showing it. Very picturesque out there. Great storm! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tStacsh 58 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Just as I thought. Dry slot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye 4420 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 My total is 8.5", the average from three snow boards spread out in different parts of my yard. How the heck did someone near me get 12"? 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
jcwxguy 1470 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, Hawkeye said: My total is 8.5", the average from three snow boards spread out in different parts of my yard. How the heck did someone near me get 12"? Measured in a drift lol 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bud2380 3462 Posted December 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 I just have to mention again how well the Canadian did with this storm. I just looked at the GDPS from 12/23 and it basically nailed it. Was a little high in spots but track wise did really well and ended up being very close 7 Quote Season Snowfall: 39.5" Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 16608 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Just got done shoveling and the final total is 2.8"...the switchover to Freezing Rain occurred about an hour or so ago and now there is a glaze of ice on all the south and east facing windows. Would have been nice to get a 4"+ snowfall outta this one but the dry slot came in a little to far north. I'm just thankful the landscape is white again and it finally looks like winter. Congrats on the huge totals and Thundersnow out in IA! 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FAR_Weather 5174 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 4-5" on my balcony. One more thin moderate band to move through then the system will be over. 9 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
westMJim 1820 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 I just took a snowfall measurement and here at my house I have 2.5" there is still some light snow falling with a temperature of 28 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hlcater 1321 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Final total of 9.2" taken from average of snow boards around the yard. Well forecast and very respectable event. Honestly the first event I can remember where I'm left thinking ... D**n did the canadian do a good job. 6 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
OmahaSnowFan 1241 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 I saw a brief video of the snowfall in Des Moines from earlier this afternoon on our local evening ABC broadcast and holy crap! It’s been a LONG TIME that I’ve seen it come down that hard. Definitely 2-3”/hr rates! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OmahaSnowFan 1241 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 These reports from all around the metro area and surrounding areas make my 5.5” report seem too low. I have a good spot that normally seems pretty accurate but maybe something was off today 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post jaster220 8336 Posted December 30, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Was nice to get an invite to the party, even if it arrived last minute. Unfortunately, couldn't really enjoy tracking with any anticipation as my office wrote all week how this was a guaranteed rainer, despite ENS runs for days showing 1-2" amounts (which actually happened). I missed the snow actually falling. By the time I stepped out from work it was finished. Wind was surprisingly strong and roads were a treat. Was a double trailer steel hauler basically upside-down in the ditch on the east-bound lanes west side of BC (quite a sight). It actually looked and felt like winter tonight. Pleasant surprise tbh. 10 Quote Winter 2020-21 Snow Total = 35.1" Largest Storm: 10.2" (2/15-16) Oct: 0.0 Nov: 1.5 Dec: 3.6 Jan: 10.0 Feb: 20.0 Mar: 0.0 Apr: 0.0 Annual avg for mby = 49.7" Avg for last 10 seasons = 58.4" (118% of normal) 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 Link to post Share on other sites
dubuque473 272 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 3 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 post Share on other sites
Tom 16608 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 43 minutes ago, dubuque473 said: Nice to see those double digits! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GDR 667 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 9.5 was my final 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
westMJim 1820 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Just took a snow measurement and I have 3″ on the ground. At this time there is some light rain falling with a temperature of 33. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dubuque473 272 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 I would say just over 7” at my place. I had 7” in my gauge. 3 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
dubuque473 272 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 5 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
FarmerRick 209 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Good snow. 3 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
East Dubzz 1312 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 I really need to figure out a good place to measure at my new house, because everything I’ve tried has just been terrible, so I can’t get anywhere near an accurate reading. But I will say, the reporting of around or a little above 7” here seem to be about right on, so I’ll just go ahead and agree with that. Exceeded my expectations a little, though it was right on with the forecast. And as I shower with my picture last night, I got to see some great snowfall. Would definitely like to see some more quality of snowfalls, but we’ve gotten a couple of great ones so far this year at least! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james1976 3934 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 I'm gonna call my final right at 5". Reports around the area are pretty close. After compaction I'm at about 4". I'm at about a foot on the season now. Not a bad start considering all things! This is my 2nd 3+ event of the season. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OKwx2k4 4169 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 It's so great to see everyone getting snow!! Thats what it's all about! Congratulations everyone. I think most of us have cleared our "December curse of the lost snow" issues. Lol. It still can be winter in December. Still 2.5 months of viable snow pattern left. Rock n roll, folks! 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Madtown 1058 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 5" down here and dumping ATM 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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