Tropical Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 This "winter" has made me quite vindictive towards those enjoying the warmth and lack of snow. I seriously hope every day this summer is in the 60s with showers. And I will drink their tears. You already had that. 2009. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm8 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Snowpack is about the most solid looking its been all winter. Last night's snow has a nice thick floury texture to it. ~4" deep in most places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TugHillMatt Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Snowpack is about the most solid looking its been all winter. Last night's snow has a nice thick floury texture to it. ~4" deep in most places. Good for you! Considering my area got the shaft on the Friday cold front, we probably have the least snow than anywhere in the state right now...1.5 to 3 inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TugHillMatt Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 March has been almost a non story for many years around here. I would agree we are due for a 6+ inch march cement snow. Although in this winter achieving that might be difficult. Right on! Winter in the midwest the past couple years has been about two month...mid December to mid February. October now runs into December and March starts in February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 You already had that. 2009. We're due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I'm no exper,t but the recent NAO has a different flatter look. Even a potential not (+ve) look in late Feb. Snow breeds snow, so lets all hope that winter becomes winter and not an over extended fall. I've been following that as well. There even a ridge parked over southern Greenland right now. Labrador region contains some good cold weather right now. A thought. We've moved into the favorable phase of the MJO for snows; 1, and yet this incoming system does not look like a widespread snow maker. Maybe there is a lag period involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 We're due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Could take a nice cool bath in that map. Also folllowed a turd of a winter in 1991-92, although that was a Nino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowMeHunter Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Looks like I'll be cleansed of one Old Hickory next week. Bets with BowMe updated. LSE gets to 20" after yesterday's snowfall. Bet #1 almost locked up. Bet #1 - MKE and LSE not getting to 20" for the season (season totals thru 2/13) MKE: 17.8" LSE: 20.0" Bet #2 - Most snow the rest of the way...January 3 to present snowfall LAF: 15.0" (thru 2/14) MKE: 16.1" (thru 2/13) YYZ: 6.9" (thru 2/11) Looked like this week had a good shot of ending bet #1 but instead another turd sandwich was only on the menu here. Should be a good race between LAF and MKE as we get a period of winter next week in to march.. Just don't know how YYZ is going to help my cause much but ya never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Looked like this week had a good shot of ending bet #1 but instead another turd sandwich was only on the menu here. Should be a good race between LAF and MKE as we get a period of winter next week in to march.. Just don't know how YYZ is going to help my cause much but ya never know. YYZ is a lost cause my friend. Go ahead and concede bet 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Storm Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I've been following that as well. There even a ridge parked over southern Greenland right now. Labrador region contains some good cold weather right now. A thought. We've moved into the favorable phase of the MJO for snows; 1, and yet this incoming system does not look like a widespread snow maker. Maybe there is a lag period involved. there's more to it than just the MJO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowMeHunter Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 there's more to it than just the MJO. Captain jojo obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I have some vague memories of that summer. The Pinatubo eruption probably contributed to the cool anomalies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Storm Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Captain jojo obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye_wx Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Once again we are not getting the expected sunshine this afternoon. Even with a temp of only 32 and little direct sun, however, half of yesterday's snow has melted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 there's more to it than just the MJO. Well yeah... I know that! The atmosphere is a complex system we don't fully understand yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestMichigan Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Good for you! Considering my area got the shaft on the Friday cold front, we probably have the least snow than anywhere in the state right now...1.5 to 3 inches. There is a lot of grass showing here. I am not sure you lack of snow is leading the state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Looked like this week had a good shot of ending bet #1 but instead another turd sandwich was only on the menu here. Should be a good race between LAF and MKE as we get a period of winter next week in to march.. Just don't know how YYZ is going to help my cause much but ya never know. Seems YYZ has some measuring issues. It's up to you, and I don't mind, but we can drop them from bet #2 and just make it a two horse race between LAF and MKE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtlehurricane Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Madison should officially go over 20" today from this morning's snowfall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone77 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Was nice to wake up this morning and see some white out there again. Was the first time since January. A distant memory now though as it's all melted. Made it to 36 today with overcast skies all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 34° today, which melted the new 0.3" of snow that fell last night. 100% cloudy today with a damp feel to the air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottawa Blizzard Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 lol 18z GFS goes ballistic with the cold after the 26th. Talk about a fantasy run! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm8 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Some pics from around campus today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowMeHunter Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Seems YYZ has some measuring issues. It's up to you, and I don't mind, but we can drop them from bet #2 and just make it a two horse race between LAF and MKE. I haven't even been paying attention to YYZ (I just always like to read ssc post and how well he does) snowfall so I have no clue about any measuring issuses to date. I'm way cool with keeping the original bet unless its obvious from the canadian posters that YYZ is really off from here on out to the end and its a close race.. But as of right now I'm failing miserably with the YYZ end of the bet is all I meant and its not like MKE has the best measuring all of the time so in the end it probably evens out. Nice pics, HM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxMidwest Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Madison should officially go over 20" today from this morning's snowfall. ROFL, thats insane kinda, guess it was bound to happen eventually. I remember Madison in the Mid 90's, standing on top of giant snow mountains at West Towne Mall playing "King of the Hill". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Some pics from around campus today Nice pics!!! Love a gray and white winter day! And love Fall/Winter pics on a college campus. My pics from this morn.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I haven't even been paying attention to YYZ (I just always like to read ssc post and how well he does) snowfall so I have no clue about any measuring issuses to date. I'm way cool with keeping the original bet unless its obvious from the canadian posters that YYZ is really off from here on out to the end and its a close race.. But as of right now I'm failing miserably with the YYZ end of the bet is all I meant and its not like MKE has the best measuring all of the time so in the end it probably evens out. Nice pics, HM! Clowns measure at YYZ. In fact I think Tim may have paid them off. If you want a true representation of how much snow has fallen over here, use the North York station (quality controlled, measurements made by mets). I'll even put the number in my sig so you don't have to search. They're at 17.4" for the season so far. Much closer to what's actually happened over here and makes your bet interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Clowns measure at YYZ. In fact I think Tim may have paid them off. If you want a true representation of how much snow has fallen over here, use the North York station (quality controlled, measurements made by mets). I'll even put the number in my sig so you don't have to search. They're at 17.4" for the season so far. Much closer to what's actually happened over here and makes your bet interesting. We're using the snowfall since January 3rd. The North York station is ok with me, if it's ok for BowMe. Any updates would be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottawa Blizzard Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Clowns measure at YYZ. In fact I think Tim may have paid them off. If you want a true representation of how much snow has fallen over here, use the North York station (quality controlled, measurements made by mets). I'll even put the number in my sig so you don't have to search. They're at 17.4" for the season so far. Much closer to what's actually happened over here and makes your bet interesting. YYZ is crap for measurements. I measured 4" of snow in my backyard this past Saturday. Markham Buttonville also has good, accurate measurements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowstorms Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 YYZ is crap for measurements. I measured 4" of snow in my backyard this past Saturday. Markham Buttonville also has good, accurate measurements. Hey man I think you should have a talk with EC about there measuring styles at YYZ. Its horrible.....that March 08 blizzard really bothers me. 6" at YYZ when everyone surrounding got atleast 10". And how the F*ck did Pearson only get 31.3" in Jan 99 whereas every other station got over 40"? So far I'm on par with Markham since its the closet station to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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