Organizing Low Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Yeah, just checked the forecast they said 2cm tonight, and there is 2cm on the ground now But hey, what else is new need a horror story? EC predcited 2 inches of snow and then a heavy rainfall warning in the upper ottawa valley. the model consensus clearly showed 12-18 inches possible, but of course the RGEM was way warm and against the other guidance up there. by this morning, 15cm had fallen and EC inexplicably continued the heavy rainfall warning at 11AM with no mention of snow accums lol. finally at around 130pm they 'changed' the rainfall warning to a WSW, after in excess of 8 inches of snow had fallen. the new forecast at 330pm was for additional snow accums of 8 inches. therefore indeed 12-18 inches of snow will fall, and local areas im sure to 20 inches......after EC called for 2....but the worst part was continuing the heavy rainfall warning with 8 inches of snow on the ground and ongoing snowstorm. probably one of their worst storms in recent times up there and EC totally missed it....not a single drop of rain has fallen there.....brutal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kab2791 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 2.3" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 need a horror story? EC predcited 2 inches of snow and then a heavy rainfall warning in the upper ottawa valley. the model consensus clearly showed 12-18 inches possible, but of course the RGEM was way warm and against the other guidance up there. by this morning, 15cm had fallen and EC inexplicably continued the heavy rainfall warning at 11AM with no mention of snow accums lol. finally at around 130pm they 'changed' the rainfall warning to a WSW, after in excess of 8 inches of snow had fallen. the new forecast at 330pm was for additional snow accums of 8 inches. therefore indeed 12-18 inches of snow will fall, and local areas im sure to 20 inches......after EC called for 2....but the worst part was continuing the heavy rainfall warning with 8 inches of snow on the ground and ongoing snowstorm. probably one of their worst storms in recent times up there and EC totally missed it....brutal. Wow, what a disaster of a forecast. Just plain awful. Good times for snow lovers up there though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 need a horror story? EC predcited 2 inches of snow and then a heavy rainfall warning in the upper ottawa valley. the model consensus clearly showed 12-18 inches possible, but of course the RGEM was way warm and against the other guidance up there. by this morning, 15cm had fallen and EC inexplicably continued the heavy rainfall warning at 11AM with no mention of snow accums lol. finally at around 130pm they 'changed' the rainfall warning to a WSW, after in excess of 8 inches of snow had fallen. the new forecast at 330pm was for additional snow accums of 8 inches. therefore indeed 12-18 inches of snow will fall, and local areas im sure to 20 inches......after EC called for 2....but the worst part was continuing the heavy rainfall warning with 8 inches of snow on the ground and ongoing snowstorm. probably one of their worst storms in recent times up there and EC totally missed it....not a single drop of rain has fallen there.....brutal. lol, yeah, I saw that. I guess it's better they busted like that in a sparsely populated area of the province. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Organizing Low Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 lol, yeah, I saw that. I guess it's better they busted like that in a sparsely populated area of the province. well that is true, but there are a lot of towns up the river from ottawa, i know quite a few people from there or who have relatives up there....its the 'country' outside ottawa if you know what i mean.. plus the army base in pettawawa. just a terrible forecast but what gets me is continuing the heavy rainfall with no mention of snow with 8 on the ground and SN+....and yet they failed to adjust the forecast at 5AM and 11AM .....and the fact we are talking maybe 40-50cm in spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajdos Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 need a horror story? EC predcited 2 inches of snow and then a heavy rainfall warning in the upper ottawa valley. the model consensus clearly showed 12-18 inches possible, but of course the RGEM was way warm and against the other guidance up there. by this morning, 15cm had fallen and EC inexplicably continued the heavy rainfall warning at 11AM with no mention of snow accums lol. finally at around 130pm they 'changed' the rainfall warning to a WSW, after in excess of 8 inches of snow had fallen. the new forecast at 330pm was for additional snow accums of 8 inches. therefore indeed 12-18 inches of snow will fall, and local areas im sure to 20 inches......after EC called for 2....but the worst part was continuing the heavy rainfall warning with 8 inches of snow on the ground and ongoing snowstorm. probably one of their worst storms in recent times up there and EC totally missed it....not a single drop of rain has fallen there.....brutal. WTH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajdos Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 About 3".. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 well that is true, but there are a lot of towns up the river from ottawa, i know quite a few people from there or who have relatives up there....its the 'country' outside ottawa if you know what i mean.. plus the army base in pettawawa. just a terrible forecast but what gets me is continuing the heavy rainfall with no mention of snow with 8 on the ground and SN+....and yet they failed to adjust the forecast at 5AM and 11AM .....and the fact we are talking maybe 40-50cm in spots. I wonder if there's a lack of snow spotters up there. Maybe they were unaware? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 33 and rain. Probably been about 90 minutes since KW turned over to snow, but no sign of it here. Truly the weather abyss of the world is my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 3.5" here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyOn Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 This is the "Little storm that could" for SEMI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on_wx Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 need a horror story? EC predcited 2 inches of snow and then a heavy rainfall warning in the upper ottawa valley. the model consensus clearly showed 12-18 inches possible, but of course the RGEM was way warm and against the other guidance up there. by this morning, 15cm had fallen and EC inexplicably continued the heavy rainfall warning at 11AM with no mention of snow accums lol. finally at around 130pm they 'changed' the rainfall warning to a WSW, after in excess of 8 inches of snow had fallen. the new forecast at 330pm was for additional snow accums of 8 inches. therefore indeed 12-18 inches of snow will fall, and local areas im sure to 20 inches......after EC called for 2....but the worst part was continuing the heavy rainfall warning with 8 inches of snow on the ground and ongoing snowstorm. probably one of their worst storms in recent times up there and EC totally missed it....not a single drop of rain has fallen there.....brutal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Have changed over to PL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajdos Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Snow is even heavier now...blowing around.. Fluff factor has kicked in since temps have dropped to around 27F...over 3" of snow thus far...visibility is very low, 1/2 mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyOn Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Snow is even heavier now...blowing around.. Fluff factor has kicked in since temps have dropped to around 27F...over 3" of snow thus far...visibility is very low, 1/2 mile. No WWA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kab2791 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 No WWA bigger than last week's WWA bust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyOn Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 bigger than last week's WWA bust Do the interns work on Saturdays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Have changed over to PL. lol, back to rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on_wx Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 lol, back to rain. Meanwhile, I'm at 1.5" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyOn Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Anyone know what Lutermann called for tonight? Was it Partly Cloudy and 36.? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Meanwhile, I'm at 1.5" Now snow. Big flakes. That delay easily cost me an inch. Total rainfall: 0.87" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Anyone know what Lutermann called for tonight? Was it Partly Cloudy and 36.? lol up to 1 inch north of 69 jk...I have no idea but im sure it was no more then 2" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on_wx Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Now snow. Big flakes. That delay easily cost me an inch. Total rainfall: 0.87" So... 0.1" instead of 1.1" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 So... 0.1" instead of 1.1" lol, roughly. It's mixed with a bit of freezing rain. Temps now below freezing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 WOW..just WOW. It is GORGEOUS outside and a FANTASTIC surprise! We are nearing 4" here, had a white knuckle drive to and from Royal Oak, but its worth it. Very scenic snow I am DEFINITELY going to the park tomorrow morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Pouring snow now. Maybe we can make up for lost time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toronto blizzard Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Pouring snow now. Maybe we can make up for lost time. yep snow coming down here too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Organizing Low Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I wonder if there's a lack of snow spotters up there. Maybe they were unaware? well i thought that too, but CFB pettawawa does full obs with visibilites and snow, and everyhing......so no. id love an explanation of how that went down lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Organizing Low Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 over to IP here now after the deluge. great to here all the exctitement back in Michigan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 yep snow coming down here too. Might still be some PL mixed in, which is keeping visibilities up a bit. But still coming down good. Grass quickly becoming recovered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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