2/3-2/4 Southern Lakes/Ohio Valley Winter Storm...

[winterfreak]

Yup radar in KC looks sweet. You finally got the big storm you were craving for enjoy

Thanks a lot.

[DominicR]

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.

[Tom]

New LOT Graphic...indicating Lake Enhancement

 

[DominicR]

New LOT Graphic...indicating Lake Enhancement

 

I am hoping we get some nice flakes and not that pixie dust.

[Tom]

Ya, looks like those heavier returns should start heading into our area within the next hour or two.

 

Edit: Got about 0.6" down...

[Scott26]

00Z NAM still shows 5-6 inches lakeside counties.

[gosaints]

00Z NAM still shows 5-6 inches lakeside counties.

6 inches is a huge stretch

[BrianJK]

Are gosaints and A-L-E-K on americanwx the same person?

[ChiTownWeather]

6 inches is a huge stretch

I 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.

[shakjen]

Heavier snow starting to fall. Bigger issue out here in the boon docks is the wind has picked up. Visibility is getting worse.

[gosaints]

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?

[BrianJK]

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?

[gosaints]

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.

[Geos]

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.

 

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Main event snows moving ENE out of the DVN cwa.

[gosaints]

No way. 

 

Alek has been around much longer of a time and has a different posting style.

 

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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

[snowman1]

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!

[ChiTownWeather]

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

[East Dubzz]

This storm sucks.

[gosaints]

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

I am now located in extreme southeast mn, but was a biomedical engineering major at northwestern hence my interest in Chicago weather.

[gosaints]

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.

[ChiTownWeather]

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 

[DominicR]

0957 PM SNOW MARSHALL 39.84N 87.19W

02/04/2014 M7.7 INCH PARKE IN CO-OP OBSERVER

 

 

 

0730 PM SNOW WAMEGO 39.20N 96.31W

02/04/2014 E12.0 INCH POTTAWATOMIE KS EMERGENCY MNGR

 

[ChiTownWeather]

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.

[gosaints]

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..

[Geos]

Only flurries here right now. 

[BLIZZARD09]

At this rate it will take a week to reach 3 inches.

[Sleather]

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.

[Geos]

High end light snow now. Flakes are a bit bigger.

 

Should hit 0.4" by 10:30.

[Tom]

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".

[6789]

Under a heavy band, hopefully I can squeeze out 4" here

[winterfreak]

Certainly is a slow mover. Been snowing with varying intensities since seven this morning.

[Tom]

Are you over a Foot Winterfreak?

[winterfreak]

Are you over a Foot Winterfreak?

Yeah as of an hour ago and still pouring.

[Tom]

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.

[winterfreak]

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.[/quote

The 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.

[bud2380]

It's been snowing non-stop since noon and I still don't have 2". Now that is light snow

[Tom]

+SN right now, snowing at the heaviest clip thus far.  Got some nice nickel sized snow flakes coming down.

[Scott26]

Huge dendrites over here. You can clearly see the Lake enhancement very well on radar. Lake/Cook counties looks good for a while.

[Tom]

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.

[Geos]

SN currently. 0.5"