jaster220 Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 8 hours ago, Sparky said: Nice maps. Could you share a link for that site? Here you go.. https://www.nohrsc.noaa.gov/interactive/html/map.html?var=snowfall_24_h&snap=1&bgvar=dem&shdvar=shading&o9=1&o13=1 1 Quote Winter 2023-24 Snow Total = 53.1" (90% Normal Season) Largest Storm: 12" (1/12-13) Oct: 0.1 Nov: 2.9 Dec: 7.5 Jan: 31.7 Feb: 6.0 Mar: 4.3 Apr: 0.1 Avg = 59.2" (Harrison): 2023-24 = 53.1" Avg = 45.0" (KDTW): 2022-23 = 33.5" 2021-22 = 35.6" Avg = 49.7" (KRMY): 2020-21 = 36.2" 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 Let's hear it for Marshall! Not every day my little berg gets to steal the snow show, haha Combining both waves for the 15/16th I had 10.2" here in total. This is the biggest storm in just under 5 yrs when (ironically) Marshall also led the pack for this CWA with an 11.6" total. The 16" depth is just a bit shy of what we had post GHD-2 six years ago. Certainly has that 14 & 15 feel to it out there attm. Extremely high-end CAT-2 storm but with the existing base felt more like the 2nd half of a CAT-4 so it played like a much bigger story. What's odd is that I'm just "run of the mill" with my stats due to the massiveness of this system and the past 2 weeks. KTOL for instance had their 3rd largest 2-day storm ever with 14.5" and their 17" depth is highest since bliz of '78 (see other thread for vid btw). 4 2 Quote Winter 2023-24 Snow Total = 53.1" (90% Normal Season) Largest Storm: 12" (1/12-13) Oct: 0.1 Nov: 2.9 Dec: 7.5 Jan: 31.7 Feb: 6.0 Mar: 4.3 Apr: 0.1 Avg = 59.2" (Harrison): 2023-24 = 53.1" Avg = 45.0" (KDTW): 2022-23 = 33.5" 2021-22 = 35.6" Avg = 49.7" (KRMY): 2020-21 = 36.2" 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 On 2/15/2021 at 5:38 PM, Goldie said: this has been the biggest lake snow I have witnessed I must have missed this post. Where are you located? This was hands down the biggest and best LES event I have ever witnessed for the Chicago area. Even though I received about 6" of snow and not the insane totals, it was a storm I'll never forget. I'm glad you had a great experience as did many Chicagoans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 1 hour ago, jaster220 said: Let's hear it for Marshall! Not every day my little berg gets to steal the snow show, haha Combining both waves for the 15/16th I had 10.2" here in total. This is the biggest storm in just under 5 yrs when (ironically) Marshall also led the pack for this CWA with an 11.6" total. The 16" depth is just a bit shy of what we had post GHD-2 six years ago. Certainly has that 14 & 15 feel to it out there attm. Extremely high-end CAT-2 storm but with the existing base felt more like the 2nd half of a CAT-4 so it played like a much bigger story. What's odd is that I'm just "run of the mill" with my stats due to the massiveness of this system and the past 2 weeks. KTOL for instance had their 3rd largest 2-day storm ever with 14.5" and their 17" depth is highest since bliz of '78 (see other thread for vid btw). By far the best storm for the Lower Lakes this season. Like you said, it felt more like a higher end winter storm due to the already existing deep snow pack. The drifts around town on top of roofs, around homes, bushes, open areas looks amazing. My snow depth is also at a solid 16". ORD reports a snow depth of 21" (highest since Feb '11 post GHD-1 storm) and MDW at 26" (highest since Feb '79). If this is the last big dog of the season around here, then it was quite the way to cap off the season. I'm sure there will be more snow systems before Spring has sprung to add to the incredible back-loaded season. Congrats to you and the rest of the MI crew. I posted a snapshot of the impressive 2-day snow shield this storm laid down... 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom Posted February 17, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 Took some pictures yesterday before and after shoveling the light and fluffy powder. This was 30:1 ratio snow and it blew and drifted quite easily creating some beautiful drifts. That’s one of the perks of shoveling higher ratio snows as it is much less strenuous. I love seeing the unique drifts that “hang” off of the roofs of houses. It’s awesome what nature can create on her own. As mentioned earlier, a solid 16” snow depth (could be more in spots). The tunnels around the neighborhood continue to grow and snow piles taller than ever before. I have to creep slowly out of my driveway now. Memories of ‘13-‘14 come to mind. That snow pile along my driveway is about 8 feet tall as it grew a couple feet from this storm. My neighbor told me his wife said, “why doesn’t Tom use a snowblower?” I simply replied, “it’s part superstition and part habit”. Let’s see how much more nature has in store. Let it snow !!!! 9 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKwx2k4 Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 Totally done here with everything and I'd say I'm right around 6.5 total depth to 7 and then there are drifts. Going to be looking at this snow til at least Friday afternoon for sure. This is not a week (and the frigid lead-up) I'll ever forget. I don't recall one like it in my life. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 1 hour ago, OKwx2k4 said: Totally done here with everything and I'd say I'm right around 6.5 total depth to 7 and then there are drifts. Going to be looking at this snow til at least Friday afternoon for sure. This is not a week (and the frigid lead-up) I'll ever forget. I don't recall one like it in my life. I'm glad you were able to enjoy some of this winters wrath. Def a memorable period for many of us on here. Post some pictures later! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 On 2/17/2021 at 1:23 AM, jaster220 said: Here you go.. https://www.nohrsc.noaa.gov/interactive/html/map.html?var=snowfall_24_h&snap=1&bgvar=dem&shdvar=shading&o9=1&o13=1 Thanks Jaster! I actually had that site bookmarked already, but thought your map looks like it’s higher resolution and better than I could get them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaster220 Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 On 2/19/2021 at 8:00 AM, Sparky said: Thanks Jaster! I actually had that site bookmarked already, but thought your map looks like it’s higher resolution and better than I could get them. No prob. There's a ton of different settings baked into that site and tbh, I've had it for a couple years and just now getting more familiar with how to get exactly the best out of it. 1 Quote Winter 2023-24 Snow Total = 53.1" (90% Normal Season) Largest Storm: 12" (1/12-13) Oct: 0.1 Nov: 2.9 Dec: 7.5 Jan: 31.7 Feb: 6.0 Mar: 4.3 Apr: 0.1 Avg = 59.2" (Harrison): 2023-24 = 53.1" Avg = 45.0" (KDTW): 2022-23 = 33.5" 2021-22 = 35.6" Avg = 49.7" (KRMY): 2020-21 = 36.2" 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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