winterfreak Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Yup radar in KC looks sweet. You finally got the big storm you were craving for enjoy Thanks a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominicR Posted February 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Meanwhile, our main event is snow increasing out west in west-central IL. Should continue to expand northeast and give us more heavier rates in the next few hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 New LOT Graphic...indicating Lake Enhancement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominicR Posted February 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 New LOT Graphic...indicating Lake Enhancement I am hoping we get some nice flakes and not that pixie dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Ya, looks like those heavier returns should start heading into our area within the next hour or two. Edit: Got about 0.6" down... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott26 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 00Z NAM still shows 5-6 inches lakeside counties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosaints Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 00Z NAM still shows 5-6 inches lakeside counties. 6 inches is a huge stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianJK Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Are gosaints and A-L-E-K on americanwx the same person? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiTownWeather Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 6 inches is a huge stretchI don't see why it would be, we already got a half an inch before, main event is expected to give 3-5, then another 1-3 on top of that with LES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakjen Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Heavier snow starting to fall. Bigger issue out here in the boon docks is the wind has picked up. Visibility is getting worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosaints Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Are gosaints and A-L-E-K on americanwx the same person?Lol same guy that told me off during the last storm. What ratios did u end up with on that one? Do you honestly think 6 inches is in play for chi town? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianJK Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 13:1 on the last one. Do I think 6" is attainable? yes Likely? no Are gosaints and A-L-E-K on americanwx the same person? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosaints Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 13:1 on the last one. Do I think 6" is attainable? yes Likely? no Are gosaints and A-L-E-K on americanwx the same person?And that was because storm was weaker and southeast. My 10:1 would of been golden if it would of played out according to guidance 24 hours beforehand. 6 inches would take a stroke of lake luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 13:1 on the last one. Do I think 6" is attainable? yes Likely? no Are gosaints and A-L-E-K on americanwx the same person? No way. Alek has been around much longer of a time and has a different posting style. --- Main event snows moving ENE out of the DVN cwa. Quote Mercer Island, 350 ft 2021-2022: 11.6", 02/21 2020-2021: 15.6" 2019-2020: ~10" 2018-2019 winter snowfall total: 29.5" 2017-2018: 9.0", 2016-2017: 14.0" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosaints Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 No way. Alek has been around much longer of a time and has a different posting style. --- Main event snows moving ENE out of the DVN cwa.Alek was around way before I started. I am always conservative especially when the nam leads the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman1 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Heavier returns that were in western IL have arrived here. Much bigger flakes than earlier this evening, and they are coming down at a much more noticeable rate. Wind is howling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiTownWeather Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 whats your location gosaints? how much you think lake side counties will get? out SW returns have increased and seem to be heading our way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Dubzz Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 This storm sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosaints Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 whats your location gosaints? how much you think lake side counties will get? out SW returns have increased and seem to be heading our wayI am now located in extreme southeast mn, but was a biomedical engineering major at northwestern hence my interest in Chicago weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosaints Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 I am just stating what I think will happen based on my limited knowledge. Nobody seems to mind when other make ridiculous claims the other way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiTownWeather Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 everyone's got their opinion, u just are on a forum full of enthusiasts. but this year we have had one of the best winters of LES making it a good wild card in this storm. You know how chicago winters are, you lived here, since LES is uncommon on this side of the lake, it can make a big difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominicR Posted February 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 0957 PM SNOW MARSHALL 39.84N 87.19W02/04/2014 M7.7 INCH PARKE IN CO-OP OBSERVER 0730 PM SNOW WAMEGO 39.20N 96.31W02/04/2014 E12.0 INCH POTTAWATOMIE KS EMERGENCY MNGR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiTownWeather Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 I am just stating what I think will happen based on my limited knowledge. Nobody seems to mind when other make ridiculous claims the other way.speaking of ridiculous claims, ik what u mean as someone was saying this storm would be "an all out blizzard" about a week ago lol. That man has good optimism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosaints Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 everyone's got their opinion, u just are on a forum full of enthusiasts. but this year we have had one of the best winters of LES making it a good wild card in this storm. You know how chicago winters are, you lived here, since LES is uncommon on this side of the lake, it can make a big difference No doubt man, and I do love the freedom of opinion on this forum.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Only flurries here right now. Quote Mercer Island, 350 ft 2021-2022: 11.6", 02/21 2020-2021: 15.6" 2019-2020: ~10" 2018-2019 winter snowfall total: 29.5" 2017-2018: 9.0", 2016-2017: 14.0" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLIZZARD09 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 At this rate it will take a week to reach 3 inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleather Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Should start picking up intensity again pretty soon. But, pretty wimpy stuff. Might have to use the broom in the morning instead of a shovel or snowblower. Might just drain the gas out of the snowblower and get it ready to put away for the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 High end light snow now. Flakes are a bit bigger. Should hit 0.4" by 10:30. Quote Mercer Island, 350 ft 2021-2022: 11.6", 02/21 2020-2021: 15.6" 2019-2020: ~10" 2018-2019 winter snowfall total: 29.5" 2017-2018: 9.0", 2016-2017: 14.0" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Greatest lift is beginning to enter NE IL and radar starting to blossom. Good thing this storm is a relatively slow mover. I think ORD has a shot at 5.0". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6789 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Under a heavy band, hopefully I can squeeze out 4" here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterfreak Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Certainly is a slow mover. Been snowing with varying intensities since seven this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Are you over a Foot Winterfreak? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterfreak Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Are you over a Foot Winterfreak?Yeah as of an hour ago and still pouring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Nice, so looks like the NAM was pretty much right in line down there. That model was the only one spitting out 12"+ totals. Would not be surprised to see some lollipop 14" totals in KS. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterfreak Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Nice, so looks like the NAM was pretty much right in line down there. That model was the only one spitting out 12"+ totals. Would not be surprised to see some lollipop 14" totals in KS.[/quoteThe NAM was scary accurate. At least 12-14 throughout most of the city south of the river. The final tally at the airport probably won't be that high but at my house I can gauruntee we've had 12"+. Yes 14"+ will definately show up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud2380 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 It's been snowing non-stop since noon and I still don't have 2". Now that is light snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 +SN right now, snowing at the heaviest clip thus far. Got some nice nickel sized snow flakes coming down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott26 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Huge dendrites over here. You can clearly see the Lake enhancement very well on radar. Lake/Cook counties looks good for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Right Scott??? Nice flakes coming down now. This storm taking its time pivoting so hopefully these heavier bands can stay a while. This could just be the beginning of a stretch of heavier snowfall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 SN currently. 0.5" Quote Mercer Island, 350 ft 2021-2022: 11.6", 02/21 2020-2021: 15.6" 2019-2020: ~10" 2018-2019 winter snowfall total: 29.5" 2017-2018: 9.0", 2016-2017: 14.0" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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