King James

Special weather statement suggest we may see a quick hitting inch+ over the course of 90 minutes. Better than nothing

Say what you want but waking up to snow still falling just before sun up is the best time for snow. That feeling of running to the window to check and see how much we got is still going strong after 38 years

I was up at 245 with the dogs and already was coming down pretty good and the grass was covered. We did it!

“A localized "minima" in snow amounts and impacts may materialize between both bands near I-80 or the Kankakee River Valley.” Will there be enough to cover the grass out this way? Hasn’t happened yet this winter. Heading into Feb and still haven’t been able to cover the leaves and grass. Just one big prolonged November

Going to WFH Wednesday and final call is 4.3inches here in the IKK

I am, south of Chicago. And I did mention the cold. And then the mud as well

I’ve been at my new place for 5 years now so I have a pretty clear demarcation in my mind when it comes to weather. These last 5 years I’d describe the winters as “late fall weather”. A lot of clouds, drizzle, 2 day freezes, wind, and the temp around 33 degrees…and if it does snow it melts fast and makes everything super muddy. Just constantly feel like I’m stuck in late November. Really it’s miserable when I think about it. I’ve probably had to shovel less than 10 times since I have been in the new house. Still waiting on a memorable winter out here.

Just had a wind gust that felt like it jolted the house here in IKK

Winds are howling now

I’m sure continued tax increases will do the trick Not sure I’d call this a winter storm but definitely has that frigid look outside. WGN weather app has my “feels like” at -40. Worried about my chickens out back

Spitting pixie dust in IKK

Let’s go! Going to be wild for a bit around here dude. Hopefully you don’t have to be on the roads

Sounds like LOT was considering going with a blizzard warning for my area here in rural IKK along the IN border. Upped the totals to 3-6 and I’m liking the higher end of things. Final call 5.5 inches and a ton of wind

Couple years ago when I first moved out to the middle of nowhere you sent me pictures of massive drifts out by you. Still waiting for that kind of event out by me

I’m about 100 miles to your SW surrounded by cornfields. Will by following your updates to see how far off I ended up from the real goods

It’s unreal. Posters just looking for the worst model run and saying “this is the one that’s true! Cancel everything”

I think Chicago crew is swinging the pendulum too far the other way now. Local Mets still have decent storm totals for Chicago. Nothing like originally advertised but still a decent snowfall is being forecast as of this morning. 3-7 seems to be the spread

Local Mets over at WGN seem to be going with 5-7 area wide as of this morning.

For sure. I think this sub overall felt they jumped the gun and RC alluded to LOT getting pulled into the fray due to other offices wanting to coordinate I just think it’s objectively fair to say that the alarm was sounded too early I appreciate all the Mets who drop in and give us their expert opinions. Can’t win them all

As it stands they jumped the gun

Brutal AFDs from wx offices yesterday if this one ends up crapping the bed.

Trending towards some aggressive final calls tomorrow

Awesome banter thread guys

If this morning is any indication of how our tax dollars are being spent here in the 312, it’s going to be a long winter of slick slippery roads. It’s like they didn’t even try to work the roads, haven’t seen a single plow yet. what a city!

Haven’t had this kind of feel to a day(s) before January in many many years it feels like. Coming down at a nice wintry clip here in IKK with a bit of wind.