Yes- North is correct. Pretty much a bust here W of DSM with maybe 1" to 1.5". North 30 miles probably 3-4" ( Lames area -- I hate ISU) ). HRRR was not good. RAP was OK. But it finally looks "real' winter out with not even blades of grass visible with probably 2 otg. And it's not going anywhere soon. So I am content with it as many are worse.

I don’t think he shared the same enthusiasm for cold as we do.

Changes to the map remain slow. This is the period of the year when serious drought should be waning as winter storms and cooller temperatures provide rain and slower evaporation. Hopefully the late winter and spring provide the moisture required for planting and filling reservoirs in the worst drought areas.

to all members on this forum!!!!!!

lol...to me, this is always a battle between what the models tell you vs what your experience tells you. The models tell you you're in the direct path of a major snowstorm. Your experience tells you that the models always shift away from you at the last minute or somehow the event doesn't materialize as originally advertised. You always think maybe this time is different, but are never surprised when it doesn't pan out and almost expect it. That said, still not sure what this one will do yet so we'll just have to wait and see!