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Going with 1" across the river.

Most models would suggest around 2" or more for Dubuque, but models usually over do the amounts, so that's why I'm going with 1-3"..because 1" is probably realistic, but for that very slim chance it actually does what the models are showing, I'll go with 1-3"... here is my full prediction for all of E Iowa: http://www.pulsatingweather.com/2/post/2014/02/snow-tomorrow-afternoon.html

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Looks l,ike we are on the downslope of winter. Dubuque beats out all of the bigger cities in NE Iowa to date this year in snowfall so I consider it a normal winter :)

 

In 2 weeks I will be switching to the hope we miss any other snowfalls outside of a monster...once its clearly headed towards the next season I embrace it.

Dubuque 2007-2008 Winter


 


78.1"  Total snowfall


February Snowfall 32.5"


City salt usage  : 12,211 tons


Days of measurable snow  : 40

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Looks l,ike we are on the downslope of winter. Dubuque beats out all of the bigger cities in NE Iowa to date this year in snowfall so I consider it a normal winter :)

 

In 2 weeks I will be switching to the hope we miss any other snowfalls outside of a monster...once its clearly headed towards the next season I embrace it.

I'm in the mood now where I want a big storm or spring. Some mild weather sounds awesome right now.

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I think we still have a long way to go winter wise, this pattern in our region will be hard to break into a sustained warming trend.  As we get farther into Feb and closer to March, storms are juicier and there could still be one or two monster storms.  Most big Blizzards occur later in Winter when the seasons begin to change and the south begins to warm up much more.  Wouldn't be surprised if there are a couple biggies in Feb/Mar.

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Kind of bummed that this potential monster with all this moisture looks like it will pass ORD/DTW to the south. Whats everyones opinion on chances of North shift by 100 miles before it actually hits? Seems mostly everyone locally is exuding confidence that this is set in stone 2-4 inches for me and maybe 6 inches near Ohio border =(

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Been hearing some people/mets say LES setup may be hampered by the ice on the lake, but the coverage isn't solid/continuous. 

 

Sat image from today.

 

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"

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Looks like LES is being indicated a better tonight and 00z NAM looks a tad wetter overall and GFS to as well out here so I am gonna go wid 3-5 inches for N IL with some local 6+ along lake if we get any lake enhancement/effect. Have to watch out for dry air though.

Good call IMO. Thinking similar amounts.
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Good call IMO. Thinking similar amounts.

 

Not trying to sound like such a weenie here but typically what seems to end up happening a lot is dry-slot is more vigorous and the snow band ends up setting up NW. Not saying tommorow is gonna happen but something to keep an eye on it as storm blossoms tom morning/afternoon.

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Worst case could see warnings along Lake but that dry air might win it. It can really hurt ouch so iffy.

 

The lake effect will have to really aid the area, otherwise like you said, dry air will be a problem. Will find out if the ice has an effect or not.

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"

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LOT hasn't been thrilled with the set up for Lake Enhancement. Although when you have these strong systems stay to the south it can really enhance snowfall even if other parameters are not the best. We'll see what the trends are tomorrow, but 2-4 with a isolated 5 or 6 inch amounts near the Lake sounds like a good bet for us in NE IL. The main defo band definitely looks to stay well to the south, but hopefully this will trend wetter on the northern edge. The SREF's have been solid around here which is definitely a good sign. Most of the members are between 5-6 inches for ORD.

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HRRR and RAP showing around 1" of snow by early morning that is not in NWS grids for the DSM area.This is good news for C.IA as it will allow the atmosphere to satuatre earlier for the main show.

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HRRR and RAP showing around 1" of snow by early morning that is not in NWS grids for the DSM area.This is good news for C.IA as it will allow the atmosphere to satuatre earlier for the main show.

Certainly a good sign. I don't think dry air should be too big of an issue down there, will be a much bigger one for us up here trying to squeeze out a couple inches. Best of luck to you!

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Certainly a good sign. I don't think dry air should be too big of an issue down there, will be a much bigger one for us up here trying to squeeze out a couple inches. Best of luck to you!

Yeah-- DSM area needs all the luck it can get for snow events over 4" this year!!!  Roughly 24" of snow so far-- OHHH BOy-- but the local news media makes it out to be like it's been such a LONG WINTER. Not in C.IA--- the ground has been bare about 1/2 the days since DEC 1st.

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Yeah-- DSM area needs all the luck it can get for snow events over 4" this year!!!  Roughly 24" of snow so far-- OHHH BOy-- but the local news media makes it out to be like it's been such a LONG WINTER. Not in C.IA--- the ground has been bare about 1/2 the days since DEC 1st.

Probably because of the cold still. We have like 38" so far this year, so it's been pretty good. Dubuque has the snow depth at 8", but I have a lot of places over 12" in my yard!! It's awesome seeing this snow depth!!

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We're going to be lucky to break 4" here in Lincoln, the area that was supposed to get hit the hardest as of model runs from yesterday. Just awful, awful awful awful. It's saddening, you guys in DSM have 24", we have 8". We have no snow on the ground, and the ground is literally cracking. My yard looks like pictures from the dust bowl, and I'm being serious. We were supposed to do way better than DSM. I just don't get this year, or the past 3 at that.

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Skilling in his blog says lake moisture becoming more evident possibly 4-6 inches along lakeside saying it will be wild card. 2-4 west out towards Rockford. If 06z comes in as wet or wetter I expect advisory up this way as far NW as towards Rockford and north towards far SE WI last 2 counties.

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Good Luck to all. that's all it is. Seems most on here enjoy winter weather-- even the cold like myself. Why the majority of  the general public is so agst cold/snow in this part of the country baffles me-- enjoy it why it lasts--- a brutal summer is coming. IF you had to pick one---Furnace out  on a -15F degree night (I heat with wood-- no issues) or A/C out with temps around 100F.  Even if I didn't heat with wood,,  I would take the winter idea over the summer. WHY-- much easier/more options to heat a home then cool one. A/C out-- your screwed.

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