Sparky 1677 Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 It’s been snowing here for awhile now, but it’s melting except on top of the old snow pack which we still have a solid cover of. Radar looks decent if it keeps developing and filling in. Really can’t tell what this weird system might produce. 1 Quote ‘20 - ‘21 season snowfall = 38.5” Link to post Share on other sites
Grizzcoat 3692 Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 DSM area getting nice pivot point on first wave.... Pavement getting covered--- 32.4F 2 meter temp 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 January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 I’m in Dyersville IA right now and the snowflakes are huge. Snow is sticking to everything. Probably close to an inch already. 4 1 Quote Season Snowfall: 39.5" Link to post Share on other sites
Madtown 1058 Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 Here's to hoping for a miracle and somehow 5" get down up here by sat night....talking to all those headed north everyone is just bummed out. so weird and so bad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye 4420 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 We're just getting some light snow that is barely sticking to the pavement. It appears we will not be getting much at all. Last night's Euro was real bad. 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
james1976 3934 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 Lame city so far. Light snow. No accumulation 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FAR_Weather 5174 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 I've gotten a dusting! 3 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 January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 Looks like this will be a non event down here. It’s too warm to accumulate and the snow is light. Radar is showing that it’s not going to last much longer here and the wrap around will miss us to the west. So I suppose this will go down as a trace here. 1 1 Quote Season Snowfall: 39.5" Link to post Share on other sites
james1976 3934 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 The wind is picking up. Signs of a deepening low. Snow is still light. Starting to stick a bit to the deck and driveway. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye 4420 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 00z HRRR 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
BMT 349 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 Just went for a walk. Very slick out there. About a half inch of slush so far on the sidewalks. Little more on the snowpack. It’s a super heavy snow. Not gonna be fun to shovel. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye 4420 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 The extremely light snow rate is unable to do anything but maintain the dusting on pavement. 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
Madtown 1058 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 5 minutes ago, Hawkeye said: The extremely light snow rate is unable to do anything but maintain the dusting on pavement. I was wondering about that...33 degrees up here with drizzle snowflakes. praying for a miracle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bud2380 3462 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 4” report in far NE Iowa. By the time I left Dyersville a little after 5 they had 1.5” 3 1 Quote Season Snowfall: 39.5" Link to post Share on other sites
james1976 3934 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 Well, its finally down to 32 here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OmahaSnowFan 1241 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
St Paul Storm 4012 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 It’s still 33 here, but it’s been snowing again for about the last 2 hours or so. We’re going to be on the low end of the forecasted amounts. I think we’ll end with 3-5” total, but with quick compaction. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OmahaSnowFan 1241 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 Basically 26+ hours of 60-80 mph wind gusts in Rapid City, SD 1 2 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dubuque473 272 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 I would say 2” so far... will take what I can get. 4 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
snowstorm83 1906 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 Wind kicking up even more and getting the first stray flurries. There has to be tens of them! 3 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
jaster220 8336 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 3 hours ago, FAR_Weather said: I've gotten a dusting! More than I'll get. 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
hlcater 1321 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 the CR area is unlikely to see much more than 2" from this I think. 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
FAR_Weather 5174 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 Well, the roads are icy from flash freezing. That's something I guess? 5 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
jaster220 8336 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 33 minutes ago, jaster220 said: More than I'll get. Now I know why. I need more "up-slop" Quote .UPDATE... Issued at 1025 PM EST Thu Jan 14 2021 It is looking like the risk of getting 2 to 4 inches of snow over our northeast counties in the next 36 hours has increased. Most of the accumulating snow will be after 5 am Friday and last through most the morning into mid afternoon before diminishing. The combination of higher terrain and being near the pivot point for the precipitation area and also being in the trowal will enhance the precipitation (some help from up-slop too) Friday morning into Friday afternoon. Surface temperatures will be just cold enough for the snow to fall and accumulate. I will let the next shift consider if we need a Winter Weather Advisory for this since temperatures will be near freezing and the snowfall rates will likely be less than a half inch an hour so most of the snow should melt on the main roads. There may be travel issues on back roads and overpasses. 1 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
Stormhunter87 963 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 Came out on my break and it's snowing at a good clip about 3 hours ahead of schedule. (Small flakes) 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FAR_Weather 5174 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 I-29 is closed through South Dakota. 3 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
Grizzcoat 3692 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 Crushing cam models. Allready 2.5" when most cams as recent as 4Z had less than an inch. Radar is like DSM is ground zero. Trying to get some zzz zzz's but it's tough. 2 1 2 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
Grizzcoat 3692 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 $$$ 3 Quote The two loudest sounds known to man: a gun that goes bang when it is supposed to go click and a gun that goes click when it is supposed to go bang. Link to post Share on other sites
jaster220 8336 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 15/0z NAM gives me some snow tomorrow morning while the HRRR shafts me. Has snow literally a half county NE of me. This would fit the pattern to date for here: 1 Quote Winter 2020-21 Snow Total = 35.1" Largest Storm: 10.2" (2/15-16) Oct: 0.0 Nov: 1.5 Dec: 3.6 Jan: 10.0 Feb: 20.0 Mar: 0.0 Apr: 0.0 Annual avg for mby = 49.7" Avg for last 10 seasons = 58.4" (118% of normal) 2019-20 = 48.0" 2018-19 = 56.1" 2017-18 = 68.3" 2016-17 = 52" 2015-16 = 57.4" 2014-15 = 55.3" 2013-14 = 100.6" (coldest & snowiest in the modern record!) 2012-13 = 47.2" 2011-12 = 43.7" Legit Blizzards (high winds and dbl digit snows): Feb 2011, Dec 2009, Jan 2005, Dec 2000, Jan 1999, Mar 1998, Nov 1989, Jan 1982, Jan 1978, Jan 1977, Apr 1975, Mar 1973, Jan 1967, Feb 1965, Jan 1918 Link to post Share on other sites
DSM WeatherNut 83 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 31 minutes ago, Grizzcoat said: $$$ Snowing so hard here in DSM. Amazing. http://gigapimp.dynu.com:777/ u: guest p: guest 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james1976 3934 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 Trying to get some zzz's here too but just looked out. Eyeballing 1.5" at least and its down to 30°. Ratios must be picking up a bit. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stormhunter87 963 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 15 minutes ago, DSM WeatherNut said: Snowing so hard here in DSM. Amazing. http://gigapimp.dynu.com:777/ u: guest p: guest Very nice. Defiantly better than here, but I can't complain either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
East Dubzz 1312 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 I don’t know for sure yet, but have to think we got at least 3” or so. Beat my expectations. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grizzcoat 3692 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 36 minutes ago, DSM WeatherNut said: Snowing so hard here in DSM. Amazing. http://gigapimp.dynu.com:777/ u: guest p: guest That's a sweet setup. Where abouts r you in DSM? Iam old part of Waukee, not the richy rich area. 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
Grizzcoat 3692 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 2.9" DSM airport 4 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
DSM WeatherNut 83 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 21 minutes ago, Grizzcoat said: That's a sweet setup. Where abouts r you in DSM? Iam old part of Waukee, not the richy rich area. Close to 63rd and Hickman area. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DSM WeatherNut 83 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 The band setting up to the NE of DSM is going to be the kicker. 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 16608 Posted January 15 Author Report Share Posted January 15 1 hour ago, Grizzcoat said: Crushing cam models. Allready 2.5" when most cams as recent as 4Z had less than an inch. Radar is like DSM is ground zero. Trying to get some zzz zzz's but it's tough. DSM has had a good run this season...#snowmagnet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DSM WeatherNut 83 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 No joke its bad out there! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 16608 Posted January 15 Author Report Share Posted January 15 I just happened to notice DSM was included in the Blizzard Warning....how long has it been since a legit Blitz hit the region? By that I mean, heavy snow and strong winds and not just wind driven snow obscuring viz?? Wow, this is a long duration event with Blitz conditions! Blizzard Warning URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 1207 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021 ...Blizzard to Significantly Impact Central Iowa Tonight into Friday... .Strong and gusty northwest winds coupled with moderate to heavy snowfall will lead to blizzard conditions tonight and throughout much of the daytime Friday over the western half of Iowa. Significant travel impacts are expected, especially along Interstates 80 and 35. Over the eastern half of Iowa, lighter winds and lower snowfall amounts are forecast but travel impacts are still anticipated. IAZ004>007-015>017-023>026-033>037-044>048-057>060-070>073- 081>083-092>094-151415- /O.CON.KDMX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton- Hardin-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Story-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas- Polk-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Adams-Union-Clarke-Taylor-Ringgold- Decatur- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, and Leon 1207 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions northern and central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 16608 Posted January 15 Author Report Share Posted January 15 15 minutes ago, DSM WeatherNut said: No joke its bad out there! That heavy band looks legit on radar...whats viz like??? Fat dendrites? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grizzcoat 3692 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 Unreal. Haven't been out yet but heaviest snow I've seen in street lights in a long time. Atmosphere is literally reverse peristalzyling itself of locked up moisture in snow. Will go for a drive in a bit. Radar continues to concentrate in and around DSM vcnty. 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
Grizzcoat 3692 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 My front door plastered in spackling. Iam sure whole house is frosted. 5 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
snowstorm83 1906 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 Ripping nicely in Lincoln this morning, radar definitely looks a bit west of what was modeled. Grass is already covered. 3 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
Grizzcoat 3692 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 Gingerbread house! 2 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
Clinton 4318 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 Light snow has started here. Radar looks like the heavier bands are a couple hours away. Expecting around 2in and a lot of wind. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james1976 3934 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 Measured 3.6" of concrete on the deck. Clear the roof, this stuff is very wet and heavy. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky 1677 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 Current position of the low. 3 Quote ‘20 - ‘21 season snowfall = 38.5” Link to post Share on other sites
Clinton 4318 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 8 minutes ago, Sparky said: Current position of the low. Looks further west than what was modeled. Explains why E. Neb is doing well and why my forecasted amounts have increased. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james1976 3934 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 Dang this is too far west for my area. Snow is done for now and very little wind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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