Jonger Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Storm has finally moved in here....seems to be a snow/snowpellet/sleet mix, Very wet snow accumulation, but it is sticking on all roads. Not even a half inch here yet though. Im worried we can kiss those insane totals goodbye. Obviously though, fresh snow atop a deep snowpack is my heaven regardless, it will be GORGEOUS here tomorrow....but it is no different up here than back at home wrt the NAM and its insane totals. LOL to 2 feet that it had progged the other day...no way that happens. Where are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I'm actually thinking of going to Grayling tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyOn Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I got a summer house in Elk Rapids (antrim county on the east arm of the GT Bay) It's these systems that freak me out. Heavy wet snow and I'm not around to fix any damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 3.4" down as of 7:45pm. Moderate snow still falling. Going to be on the low end of the forecasts here in Sheboygan but it looks awesome outside! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone77 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 2.5" was the final total here. MLI came in with 3.1". Dubuque was one of the winners in the DVN area (of course lol) with over 4". BTW, nice pic Tsnow. Wish I wasn't working today, could have taken some great video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Grayling reports freak??? Whats up ! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Theres a 7 inch report in Benzie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Theres a 7 inch report in Benzie. Radar indicates 8 to 10" along M 72 toward Empire in Leelanau county Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyOn Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Radar indicates 8 to 10" along M 72 toward Empire in Leelanau county Higher elevations and some lake enhancement always seems to give that area a boost. TSSN in the TC according to FB friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Higher elevations and some lake enhancement always seems to give that area a boost. TSSN in the TC according to FB friends. I heard several reports of TSSN on twitter Its a matter of time when see are first 10" amount and I guarantee theres some areas approaching a foot in Leelanau county 0945 PM HEAVY SNOW 3 NW ONEKAMA 44.40N 86.25W 03/02/2012 E9.0 INCH MANISTEE MI PUBLIC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I'll wait till morning, but I'm eyeing a trailhead parking lot near M72 and I75 where I could ride west into the best snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Grayling reports freak??? Whats up ! lol The snow is heavy cement here. The trees are plastered, it is as beautiful as you can get. We probably only have 2.5", the snow is so heavy and low ratio, think its 32-33F. But for scenery, it doesnt get any better. Of course it helped that we started with such a deep snowpack. So for an up-north snow trip, this scenery is going to be primo. But no way will I be seeing epic snow totals. Saw two awesome rounds of thundersnow. Bright and loud, air thick with snow, just like Feb 20, 2011. I rate this as the third coolest thundersnow Ive experienced. Once again tho, tried video and no luck, just got the remnant thunder. I actually think I have quite the list of thundersnow events building up lol! Best thundersnow experienced: Feb 20, 2011 Mar 4, 2008 Mar 2, 2012 Feb 22, 2003 Feb 1, 2011 Dec 19, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherpsycho Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 The snow is heavy cement here. The trees are plastered, it is as beautiful as you can get. We probably only have 2.5", the snow is so heavy and low ratio, think its 32-33F. But for scenery, it doesnt get any better. Of course it helped that we started with such a deep snowpack. So for an up-north snow trip, this scenery is going to be primo. But no way will I be seeing epic snow totals. Saw two awesome rounds of thundersnow. Bright and loud, air thick with snow, just like Feb 20, 2011. I rate this as the third coolest thundersnow Ive experienced. Once again tho, tried video and no luck, just got the remnant thunder. I actually think I have quite the list of thundersnow events building up lol! Best thundersnow experienced: Feb 20, 2011 Mar 4, 2008 Mar 2, 2012 Feb 22, 2003 Feb 1, 2011 Dec 19, 2008 Congrats! Enjoy! Can't wait for you pictures as you take AWESOME pics!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherpsycho Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I heard several reports of TSSN on twitter Its a matter of time when see are first 10" amount and I guarantee theres some areas approaching a foot in Leelanau county I am so bummed I could not take a trip this weekend. Oh well such is life. Winds are really starting to pick up IMBY in the past 30 minutes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowMeHunter Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Went out to measure at 8:15 - 5" on the grill that sits in the shade.. 4.25" avg on the grass.. 3.5" on driveway. I need a snow board but there is really no good place for it when windy.. 2 decent wet snows in a row is something rare for here. just ripping up there in northern lower. gonna need lots of extra clothes, a long track, shovel, chainsaw, and pain pills for after the romp for sledding up there right now. good thing its probably a zoo up there and sleds should pack it down good becuase grooming wont be happening and will be useless. First warning of the winter.. only two times has mke gone a winter without issuing one. I think they said 1975 and 1983 were the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I am so bummed I could not take a trip this weekend. Oh well such is life. Winds are really starting to pick up IMBY in the past 30 minutes! just had a huge gust! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastFromTheEast Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 the classic comma head.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 1003 PM HEAVY SNOW MAPLE CITY 44.85N 85.87W 03/02/2012 M 11.0 INCH LEELANAU MI TRAINED SPOTTER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherpsycho Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 just had a huge gust! I think my house just moved and inch eastward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoof Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 is it just me or are wunderground radar loops broken right now.. thats my favorite radar to watch blah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 is it just me or are wunderground radar loops broken right now.. thats my favorite radar to watch blah. Yes it is. Thats my choice of radar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Some pics from just before the storm in Grayling, then from about an hour ago. Trees starting to sag, this is some CEMENT snow. Would be SHOCKED if I exceed 8" here, but as said, scenery is top notch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Totally bites that the best snow is falling in Leland and Benzie.... Not many trails there and VERY far from my house. Plus they had NO base before this happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Totally bites that the best snow is falling in Leland and Benzie.... Not many trails there and VERY far from my house. Plus they had NO base before this happened. BUT the base was already good here in Grayling. And this is the cakey cement snow that is probably a snowmobilers dream. So even though we will be nowhere near jackpot snowmobiling will be awesome tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherpsycho Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Totally bites that the best snow is falling in Leland and Benzie.... Not many trails there and VERY far from my house. Plus they had NO base before this happened. Boyne City to Gaylord area should be doing quite well too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Totally bites that the best snow is falling in Leland and Benzie.... Not many trails there and VERY far from my house. Plus they had NO base before this happened. Beautiful part of the state...pain in the butt to get there. I did 2 month project in Maple City in 2008 and I did not see any trails at the time there was 3-4 feet on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Boyne City to Gaylord area should be doing quite well too. thinking the same. 10-12" is lock for that area. Grayling at this point thinking 5-7 inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 BUT the base was already good here in Grayling. And this is the cakey cement snow that is probably a snowmobilers dream. So even though we will be nowhere near jackpot snowmobiling will be awesome tomorrow. You going to be there all day tomorrow? We should meetup... I'll PM you my phone number again... I lost all my numbers about a year ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Although if Gaylord gets twice Grayling I might not stop in Grayling... hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowMeHunter Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 if they get anything like northern wi got with 12-16"+ of wet wind driven snow it will be far from awesome unless you're an experienced diehard until they get the trails groomed and that wont be happening much tomorrow. Only saving grace is there will be much more sled traffic then there was in wi so trails should be busted open some. I'f def hit the road though and go for one last hurrah even if not a lot of miles are put on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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