Hawkeye Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 Iowa City is 71º at 2pm. 2 Quote season snowfall: 34.8" '22-23: 30.2" '21-22: 27.1" '20-21: 52.5" '19-20: 36.2" '18-19: 50.2" '17-18: 39.5" Average snowfall: ~30" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacsh Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 Some record highs being set in Michigan today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmahaSnowFan Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 74.8 for a high today after an overnight low of only 51.3. Averaging 65.2 now for a high temp the first 9 days this month. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 The CAMs (hrrr, nam) barely drop any rain here tonight, instead lifting storms into northeast Iowa. I was really hoping for better from this system. 1 Quote season snowfall: 34.8" '22-23: 30.2" '21-22: 27.1" '20-21: 52.5" '19-20: 36.2" '18-19: 50.2" '17-18: 39.5" Average snowfall: ~30" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKwx2k4 Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 Looking like March may be Nebraska's month. They're about to get all that snow that missed them for 4 years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 Made it up to 70° here for the first time since last fall. It’s hard to find any snow now. The unusual thing is that most of the snowmelt soaked into the ground, to our benefit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 Chicago tied the record high of 69F yesterday! It's nice to see a lot of you are sharing in the warmth that has opened up March...but...the tides are about to turn starting this weekend out in the Plains. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 Waterloo record high of 69 yesterday. Cedar Rapids record high of 68. This morning I was waken by thunder and lightning! Almost summerlike with a 5am temp at 55. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westMJim Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 Yesterdays official high of 66 at Grand Rapids was the 2nd warmest high of record for any March 9th For today the record high is 69 set way back in 1894 in 2nd place for today is 65 set in 1955. If it stays above 41 up to midnight tonight today will set the warmest minimum for any March 10th the current record was set in in 2010 and again in 2013. The current temperature here with cloudy skies is 52. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom Posted March 10, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 Gorgeous Sunrise from my front balcony looking northeast towards the mountains... 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 Very Spring like today. On the edge of a slight risk for severe storms this evening, sounds like hail would be the primary threat. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimmesnow Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 The rain pretty much missed me. My hill should live to ski another weekend! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 3 hours ago, Tom said: Gorgeous Sunrise from my front balcony looking northeast towards the mountains... I imagine they don't sell a lot of lawn mowers out there. 2 4 Quote season snowfall: 34.8" '22-23: 30.2" '21-22: 27.1" '20-21: 52.5" '19-20: 36.2" '18-19: 50.2" '17-18: 39.5" Average snowfall: ~30" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralNebWeather Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 1 minute ago, Hawkeye said: I imagine they don't sell a lot of lawn mowers out there. I was thinking the same thing. Many times I get sick of mowing and have thought about field turf for a yard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralNebWeather Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 Just a typical March day in Nebraska temperature wise. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 I wish we could get this thick cloud shield out of here. It's holding our temp back today. We may be able to get some breaks by mid afternoon. The increased humidity feels nice. My anticipation is always high for the first surge of warm, moist spring air. 3 Quote season snowfall: 34.8" '22-23: 30.2" '21-22: 27.1" '20-21: 52.5" '19-20: 36.2" '18-19: 50.2" '17-18: 39.5" Average snowfall: ~30" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westMJim Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 It is now cloudy and 66 here. My yard is now snow free as the last bit of the driveway snow pile has melted in the last hour. There are still snow piles in the area and in the woods there is still some patches of snow. The official reading at the airport is 64. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstorm83 Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 It's freaking windy out there today. Also already 74 at noon, could hit 80 if the cold front wasn't on our doorstep. 4 Quote Snowfall in Lincoln, NE: 2017-18: 21.4" 2018-19: 55.5" 2019-20: 17.6" 2020-21: 49.4" 2021-22: 5.1" Average: 26" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 51 minutes ago, Hawkeye said: I wish we could get this thick cloud shield out of here. It's holding our temp back today. We may be able to get some breaks by mid afternoon. The increased humidity feels nice. My anticipation is always high for the first surge of warm, moist spring air. More breaks would allow more instability for the narrow line of storms expected this evening. Here’s the latest outlook from the SPC. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 Areas of the lawns that had deeper snow have remained greenish and are greening up just a hair elsewhere too. The hay fields have a green tint as well. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Sparky said: More breaks would allow more instability for the narrow line of storms expected this evening. Here’s the latest outlook from the SPC. The sun has broke out here from time to time. Temp is 72, looking forward to hearing the thunder later on. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 Quite the temperature contrast across western Iowa attm. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 Looks like some of you are about to get a severe thunderstorm watch Mesoscale Discussion 0150 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0132 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 Areas affected...portions of central and northern IA...southeast MN and west-central WI Concerning...Severe potential...Watch possible Valid 101932Z - 102130Z Probability of Watch Issuance...60 percent SUMMARY...Severe potential is increasing across parts of central IA and southeast MN this afternoon. Thunderstorms are expected to develop in the next 1-3 hours. A watch may be needed by 3pm. DISCUSSION...Strong surface heating ahead of a surface low and cold front has resulted in temperatures climbing into the mid 60s to low 70s F across much of IA this afternoon. Strong southerly low level flow has allowed low-to-mid 50s F surface dewpoints to spread northward across IA into southeast MN and west-central WI, aiding in weak destabilization. The strongest instability as of 19z resides over the western half of IA, where skies have cleared and temperatures are warmer. Cumulus across this area have deepened over the past hour, and some stronger reflectivity is now evident across far northwest IA/southwest MN. This activity is elevated on the cool side of a warm front stretching from northwest IA into west-central WI. While this activity could result in some small hail given steep midlevel lapse rates (7-8 C/km), any severe threat this far west/north should remain limited. As the surface low continues to develop east/northeast this afternoon, additional heating is expected in broken cloudiness across central IA into southeast MN, resulting in weakening inhibition. This will coincide with stronger upper forcing ejecting across the region with the upper shortwave trough and additional surface-based thunderstorms are expected to develop in the next 1-3 hours. Favorably curved low-level hodographs are apparent in forecast soundings as well as in VWP data from KARX. While instability will remain weak through this evening, strong effective shear coupled with backed low level flow should support a couple of storms with supercell structures capable of all severe hazards. With time, any discrete cells that develop are expected to become more linear during the evening as the cold front surges eastward and deep-layer flow becomes more parallel to the surface boundary. This could result in increasing potential for a few strong-to-severe wind gusts into the nighttime hours. ..Leitman/Kerr.. 03/10/2021 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...DVN...ARX...MPX...DMX...FSD...OAX... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 31 minutes ago, Clinton said: Looks like some of you are about to get a severe thunderstorm watch Mesoscale Discussion 0150 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0132 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 Areas affected...portions of central and northern IA...southeast MN and west-central WI Concerning...Severe potential...Watch possible Valid 101932Z - 102130Z Probability of Watch Issuance...60 percent SUMMARY...Severe potential is increasing across parts of central IA and southeast MN this afternoon. Thunderstorms are expected to develop in the next 1-3 hours. A watch may be needed by 3pm. DISCUSSION...Strong surface heating ahead of a surface low and cold front has resulted in temperatures climbing into the mid 60s to low 70s F across much of IA this afternoon. Strong southerly low level flow has allowed low-to-mid 50s F surface dewpoints to spread northward across IA into southeast MN and west-central WI, aiding in weak destabilization. The strongest instability as of 19z resides over the western half of IA, where skies have cleared and temperatures are warmer. Cumulus across this area have deepened over the past hour, and some stronger reflectivity is now evident across far northwest IA/southwest MN. This activity is elevated on the cool side of a warm front stretching from northwest IA into west-central WI. While this activity could result in some small hail given steep midlevel lapse rates (7-8 C/km), any severe threat this far west/north should remain limited. As the surface low continues to develop east/northeast this afternoon, additional heating is expected in broken cloudiness across central IA into southeast MN, resulting in weakening inhibition. This will coincide with stronger upper forcing ejecting across the region with the upper shortwave trough and additional surface-based thunderstorms are expected to develop in the next 1-3 hours. Favorably curved low-level hodographs are apparent in forecast soundings as well as in VWP data from KARX. While instability will remain weak through this evening, strong effective shear coupled with backed low level flow should support a couple of storms with supercell structures capable of all severe hazards. With time, any discrete cells that develop are expected to become more linear during the evening as the cold front surges eastward and deep-layer flow becomes more parallel to the surface boundary. This could result in increasing potential for a few strong-to-severe wind gusts into the nighttime hours. ..Leitman/Kerr.. 03/10/2021 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...DVN...ARX...MPX...DMX...FSD...OAX... The sun has broke out and its 64 and windy. Kinda feels like something is brewing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james1976 Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 Tornado Watch just issued! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Paul Storm Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 It’s only 43F here with vivid lightning. Tornado watch issued for south metro. Severe t-storms into tonight changing to snow. Spring was fun while it lasted. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Paul Storm Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 The season’s first tornado warning just west of Fairbault, MN. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Paul Storm Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 Severe Thunderstorm Warning here now. Wow this escalated quickly. Absolutely pouring buckets. My gutters are overflowing. 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmahaSnowFan Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 75.2 at 1p and now down to 43.7 at 640p. Started warm and a bit humid with dews in the middle 50s, dry line moved through and dropped dews to the mid 30s, then cold front moved through and dropped the temps. Earlier when it was warmer we had SW winds gusting up to 60 mph! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 (edited) Rain rate (3” to 4”> for about three minutes) was more intense than I expected, but it didn’t last long. Some lightning n thunder as well with wind gusts around 40. Over third of an inch so far. Edited March 11, 2021 by Sparky 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 9 minutes ago, Sparky said: Rain rate was more intense than I expected, but it didn’t last long. Some lightning n thunder as well with wind gusts near 40. I noticed there was a heavier part of the line moving through your area. A weaker part moved through Cedar Rapids, but one decent, but tiny, cell passed through at the end and produced a 2-minute downpour. That's really all I was hoping for from this. I finished with 0.13" for the day. Quote season snowfall: 34.8" '22-23: 30.2" '21-22: 27.1" '20-21: 52.5" '19-20: 36.2" '18-19: 50.2" '17-18: 39.5" Average snowfall: ~30" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstorm83 Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 Meanwhile the wind today was making my house come undone LOL. Good thing it’s the landlords problem and not ours. 3 1 Quote Snowfall in Lincoln, NE: 2017-18: 21.4" 2018-19: 55.5" 2019-20: 17.6" 2020-21: 49.4" 2021-22: 5.1" Average: 26" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzcoat Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 Buddy of mine has cabin near Hackensack,Mn ( about 90 min N of Brainerd) and is currently reporting TSSN!! 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 I ended up with 0.50” total for today. (Only 0.03” of it this morning.) I was expecting only a tenth or so, but it was nice to get the dirty lawns hosed/rinsed off, which is what I was hoping for. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westMJim Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 For the 2nd day in a row the official high of 67 yesterday came in as the 2nd warmest high for the date. The official low for March 10 of 49 is the warmest low for the date and one of the warmer lows for the month of March. At this time it is mostly cloudy here and the temperature is now down to 52 here. I recorded .05" of rain fall here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minny_Weather Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 Currently in Terre Haute, IN. Had a decent thunderstorm that caused quite a bit of dynamic cooling. 53°F. 3 Quote Formerly *ahem*: LNK_Weather, TOL_Weather, FAR_Weather, MSP_Weather, IMoveALot_Weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwxguy Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 Oh Canada, not gonna fall for it this time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 00z EPS has not 1, not 2, but possibly 3 more systems that could lay down some snow across the Plains/MW/GL's region over the next 2 weeks. At the end of the run, it's showing another amplified late season shot of cold as the west coast ridge pops. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westMJim Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 The official overnight low at GRR was 33 here at my house the low was 28. At the current time with clear skies it is now 36 here. There has only been a reported trace of snow fall this month at Grand Rapids and GR remains at 45.8" of total snow fall for the season and now is over 23" below average as of this date. Todays sun angle is the same as it is on October 1st and now the time between sun rise and sun set is 11h 45m and gaining 3 minutes a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimmesnow Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 The heat was too much, Alpine Valley and Wilmot are both done for the year. They were planning on making it to this weekend, too. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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