ayuud Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 a wood nickel and I actually meant spring/summer a cool summer is on the way if the cfs is correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 a cool summer is on the way if the cfs is correct How often is cfs right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayuud Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 How often is cfs right... 1 out of million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 4.5" total snowfall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kab2791 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 3.5" Season: 51.5" IMBY DTW: 63.4" 1' difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo6899 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 4.5" total snowfall A good inch better than me. Not suprised there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I'm very happy that this delivered some snow for some of you up in MI and ON. Not a complete "original storm thread starter" fail after all on my behalf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo6899 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I'm very happy that this delivered some snow for some of you up in MI and ON. Not a complete "original storm thread starter" fail after all on my behalf. Good work. Still waiting on the 12+ storm to upgrade my winter from a B to an A. Looks like there will be a few more chances after this next storm. La nina in full swing. Foot of snow on the ground, it rains and melts, then the next day the grounds covered again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on_wx Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 7" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on_wx Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 7" Wait, am I measuring the snow properly? I even trimmed off an inch because the snow depth is up to the 8" mark and that sounds like too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 If I become an eternal optimist, a climo buff, and don't look at the models, can I possess your powers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Wait, am I measuring the snow properly? I even trimmed off an inch because the snow depth is up to the 8" mark and that sounds like too much. Im sure you are. The farther east you go, the more snow. You are just across the border, so it makes sense. Im right on the Detroit River and my 4.7" was the highest report in DTX (several 4.5"s).....if you actually stuck a ruler in the grass it would look like 5" because using grass slightly inflates things. March sun is causing dripping and settling btw, despite temps well below freezing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 3.5" Season: 51.5" IMBY DTW: 63.4" 1' difference Do you strictly use the Eastpointe coop reports from the morning? Im not sure how the Eastpointe one is, but many coops dont do the 6-hour rule, making their totals slightly low. Granted, it has been clear on many occasions you guys did have less in Macomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Wait, am I measuring the snow properly? I even trimmed off an inch because the snow depth is up to the 8" mark and that sounds like too much. 7" is possible, although according to the GWS issued by EC, officially Kitchener reported 11cm (4.5"). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kab2791 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Do you strictly use the Eastpointe coop reports from the morning? Im not sure how the Eastpointe one is, but many coops dont do the 6-hour rule, making their totals slightly low. Granted, it has been clear on many occasions you guys did have less in Macomb. From my own obs/measurements, the coop reports are very similar...there were many events in the past where DTW simply did have a couple more inches. Take the last WWA as a prime example. The Blizzard puzzles me though, DTW having 10.2" or whatever it was shocked me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyOn Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Sun is taking care of snow removal! Thank you March sun! That fresh 4 inches of snow has already shrank to about 2 inches and the tips of the grass are visible. Wouldnt be shocked if by the end of today most of the snow is gone.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on_wx Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 7" is possible, although according to the GWS issued by EC, officially Kitchener reported 11cm (4.5"). I just sampled a bunch of spots and they are all between 6-7". Which doesn't make much sense according to the U of W wx station that says there has been 14mm of precip since yesterday at noon. There was at least 3-5mm of rain before the snow, which would leave 10cm or 4", but there is definitely more than 4" out there. Perhaps the station had computer issues last night again, or maybe there is a small pocket of higher accumulations on this side of the city. I'm about 3km from the university, so... And that 8cm Kitchener report likely came from Stanley Park, a solid 10km+ south of here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm8 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 3.5" Season: 51.5" IMBY DTW: 63.4" 1' difference Only 46" for the season here. Horrible winter. Last part was in massive sarcasm quotes, btw. The horrible winter part, not the 46" part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyOn Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Only 46" for the season here. Horrible winter. Last part was in massive sarcasm quotes, btw. Passed 60 inches? Good.... its now time for the Spring Warmth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 From my own obs/measurements, the coop reports are very similar...there were many events in the past where DTW simply did have a couple more inches. Take the last WWA as a prime example. The Blizzard puzzles me though, DTW having 10.2" or whatever it was shocked me. As for the blizzard...1.3" was the WAA snow 12 hours before the blizzard started...then the 9" that actually fell in the blizzard lost a few inches in depth to sleet compaction. So technically, the snow depth only increased by 7" despite having 10" of snow over the 2 days. (Snow depth pre-dawn Feb 1st was 6", and the snow depth after the last flake fell was 13") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I just sampled a bunch of spots and they are all between 6-7". Which doesn't make much sense according to the U of W wx station that says there has been 14mm of precip since yesterday at noon. There was at least 3-5mm of rain before the snow, which would leave 10cm or 4", but there is definitely more than 4" out there. Perhaps the station had computer issues last night again, or maybe there is a small pocket of higher accumulations on this side of the city. I'm about 3km from the university, so... And that 8cm Kitchener report likely came from Stanley Park, a solid 10km+ south of here. Don't sweat it. I'm not that far from Pearson, and we've got a foot+ chasm between our YTD seasonal totals. I have little doubt my numbers are closer to reality. It happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roardog Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Sun is taking care of snow removal! Thank you March sun! That fresh 4 inches of snow has already shrank to about 2 inches and the tips of the grass are visible. Wouldnt be shocked if by the end of today most of the snow is gone.. It's been cloudy all day here so far and the new snow is disappearing here too. The glacier isn't going anywhere though. We're definitely past snowpack building season, so just keep it stormy(rain, snow, t-storms) and I'll be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 It's been cloudy all day here so far and the new snow is disappearing here too. The glacier isn't going anywhere though. We're definitely past snowpack building season, so just keep it stormy(rain, snow, t-storms) and I'll be happy. Thats why I was mad we lost our glacier. That doesnt budge, new snow does. The glacier snowbanks all have a nice new coat of white, but the grass is mostly just fresh covering (save for a few old patches), so that goes much quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyOn Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 It's been cloudy all day here so far and the new snow is disappearing here too. The glacier isn't going anywhere though. We're definitely past snowpack building season, so just keep it stormy(rain, snow, t-storms) and I'll be happy. My driveway is steaming ATM. Also sections of my lawn that were once snow covered is now steaming. Think about this...Yea we could very well see another snowfall, but in a month and half the trees will be greening up..BTW just looked at my landscape beds and Im getting the first green shoots from my hardy natural grasses. Growing season has started. Just peaked at the long range GFS..Shows some interesting systems that could drop some snow. But in all honesty the Winter ends now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kab2791 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Winter Storms at this point are for pure experience/excitement, not snowcover, so I could care less how much more snow we get, but I'd certainly welcome the opportunity. My driveway is steaming ATM. Also sections of my lawn that were once snow covered is now steaming. Think about this...Yea we could very well see another snowfall, but in a month and half the trees will be greening up..BTW just looked at my landscape beds and Im getting the first green shoots from my hardy natural grasses. Growing season has started. Just peaked at the long range GFS..Shows some interesting systems that could drop some snow. But in all honesty the Winter ends now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Hmmm...no grass tips here. Looks like maybe the first inch is gone, but the other 2.7" remain. I'm sure before the day is done that'll change though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Took a ****load of pictures this morning. Heres a link of all 24 pics below, Ill just post a few here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyOn Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Took a ****load of pictures this morning. Heres a link of all 24 pics below, Ill just post a few here. http://www.americanw...lasters-beauty/ These are some good pictures bro! What camera are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I'm shocked at how much of the snow we retained today. What fell on rooftops disappeared, but otherwise a general 2-3" pack remains. No grass tips. Even the pavement/sidewalks, where not shovelled, retained more than an inch. These are from my mom. She sent them to me as she knows I'm a sucker for a snowy scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottawa Blizzard Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Ottawa did really well. An inch of rain followed by a rapid freeze up and about 4" of snow. A lot of drifting too. Freeze happened so fast that a lot of the tire treads on the side streets are solid ice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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