Chicago Storm Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 Record of latest 1.0"+ Snowfall has been broken... Latest 1.0"+ Snowfall:1. 1/18/20132. 1/17/18993. 1/16/20024. 1/15/18905. 1/14/19376. 1/11/19837. 1/8/19448. 1/7/19409. 1/6/191310. 1/5/1994 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCNYILWX Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 25th might be the next date to watch? 12z Euro says yes, but actually to the 24th mainly. Models shifted south pretty substantially, probably seeing that the Arctic air mass won't be as easy to kick out. The Euro has a very nice baroclinic zone across the LOT CWA with that wave. From +2 at 850 in central IL to -11 along the WI state line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 ORD should have 16" of snow by this date...the 1.3" that has fallen is only about 8% of where they should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 All relative. On average Chicago is still a more wintry place than like 2/3 of the country. Id say more like 3/4 of the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I'm at 8 inches.... Just slightly less sucky that Chicago, thankfully I had 3 weeks with snowcover that lasted through the holidays. Very rare for me to be beating you as we near mid-winter (12.4"). Then again LAN is only at 5.8"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I'm at 8 inches.... Just slightly less sucky that Chicago, thankfully I had 3 weeks with snowcover that lasted through the holidays. Very rare for me to be beating you as we near mid-winter (12.4"). Then again LAN is only at 5.8"! Both craptastic... Just slightly less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 If the 00z GFS verifies I will really start to wonder if ma nature just has it out for Chicago this winter. That is some masterful tip toeing in the med/long range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 If the 00z GFS verifies I will really start to wonder if ma nature just has it out for Chicago this winter. That is some masterful tip toeing in the med/long range. Seriously. Like she's holding a grudge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 the big dog is going down. take it to the bank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 the big dog is going down. take it to the bank I'm going to agree with you. This is getting ridiculous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OntarioWX Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 This probably sounds mean-spirited coming from outside Chicago, but I really hope the Big One gets smashed this winter. It would be one of the only memorable things around this craptastic season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 the big dog is going down. take it to the bank You know me, normally I'd find a way to disagree. But with it essentially refusing to snow at ORD this winter, I'm inclined to agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 You know me, normally I'd find a way to disagree. But with it essentially refusing to snow at ORD this winter, I'm inclined to agree. It's certainly within reach...I think we typically average like 16-18 inches from here on out so we still have some work to do. If we don't do it this year, it will be depressing to know that it can still get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 for the chicago crowd, would you rather see the big dog record get broken or have a late March early April 10"+ event? If it were me, I'd say screw the march/april snows and let's see how badly we can crush the record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 for the chicago crowd, would you rather see the big dog record get broken or have a late March early April 10"+ event? If it were me, I'd say screw the march/april snows and let's see how badly we can crush the record. I'll always take the 10"+ event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 It's certainly within reach...I think we typically average like 16-18 inches from here on out so we still have some work to do. If we don't do it this year, it will be depressing to know that it can still get worse. lol Well, like I posted before. Better draw the shades... 1912-13: 19.1" 1913-14: 28.2" 1914-15: 19.0" 1915-16: 26.1" 1916-17: 23.7" 1917-18: 64.1" 1918-19: 28.7" 1919-20: 32.2" 1920-21: 9.8" 1921-22: 11.5" 1922-23: 21.5" 1923-24: 27.6" 1924-25: 18.9" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I'd bet the house that they manage to not break the record especially around half the winter left, all they need is 8.6" with snow in the forecast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchaumburgStormer Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I'd bet the house that they manage to not break the record especially around half the winter left, all they need is 8.6" with snow in the forecast. Well, with the current model trends, I may take your bet... I mean in all honesty, what the f*%@ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I'll always take the 10"+ event. I probably should clarify. If it was a precursor to an arctic outbreak or well below normal temps, I'd probably agree with you. But 10" of snow followed by normal early April, late March, temps...nah, having the big dog record would be more memorable for me, plus I'd have whining and complaining rights. One nice thing about the '08 March cmh storm was we had unusually cold temps for a couple of weeks following it. So in spite of higher sun angle and time of year, the snow cover managed to stick around for an amazing length of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I'd bet the house that they manage to not break the record especially around half the winter left, all they need is 8.6" with snow in the forecast. The snow-hole around Chicago this winter is certainly something I cant ever recall seeing before. Its insane. But still, with just over 50% of the snow season to go, I have to have huge doubts they will not get 9 inches or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 it isn't a snow hole around Chicago, most of the country is running well below normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 it isn't a snow hole around Chicago, most of the country is running well below normal. There is quite a difference between below normal snow and what is going on in chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone77 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 The northern IL suck zone lol. Far worse in northeast IL, but still pretty bad out this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 There is quite a difference between below normal snow and what is going on in chicago. Most of the snow in the other places came either on Dec 20th or 27th, which leads me to believe that even with one modest storm most of the needed 8.6" to pass the current futility mark will come with some system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I probably should clarify. If it was a precursor to an arctic outbreak or well below normal temps, I'd probably agree with you. But 10" of snow followed by normal early April, late March, temps...nah, having the big dog record would be more memorable for me, plus I'd have whining and complaining rights. One nice thing about the '08 March cmh storm was we had unusually cold temps for a couple of weeks following it. So in spite of higher sun angle and time of year, the snow cover managed to stick around for an amazing length of time. If a futility record is in reach (or perhaps even a top 10), typical late Mar/Apr snow will certainly draw the ire of some hoping Chicago breaks it, because its just all too common to have some tack-on snow that time of year that melts very quickly. Detroits all-time snowstorm (24.5" in Apr 1886) was completely melted in less than 1 week. Your run of the mill 2" or less April snows often dont last the day. If Chicago is out of futility's reach (which I think they will be) it wont matter, but if not, watch out. NYC has snowfall records to the 1860s, and in 1997-98 they were primed to break their all-time low snowfall record (like 2 inches from 72-73 I believe) with a few tenths total on the season, and a 5-inch surprise snow at the end of March ruined it, and didnt even last the day on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Most of the snow in the other places came either on Dec 20th or 27th, which leads me to believe that even with one modest storm most of the needed 8.6" to pass the current futility mark will come with some system. Yes. It certainly has been an odd season in that we have been without our nickel and dimes (today notwithstanding), most of the snow came in a Christmas-week thump here (and a pre-Christmas week thump to our west). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Storm Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 Chicago is now 2.1" below the previous record for least amount of snow through Jan. 21st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 It is truly amazing. What I had today with Flurries/snow squalls is what Chicago has had all year! Crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Storm Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 Updated... Many new records still continue and a new record set for latest 3.0"+ total seasonal snowfall. Days Since Last 1.0"+ Calender Day Snowfall:1. 333 - 1/22/20132. 319 - 1/6/19403. 315 - 12/07/19584. 307 - 12/03/19215. 305 - 1/15/20026. 303 - 1/07/19447. 302 - 12/09/19887. 302 - 11/16/19279. 299 - 12/29/199010. 298 - 12/23/1918Days Since Last 1.0"+ Snow Depth:1. 331 - 1/22/20132. 313 - 1/06/19403. 302 - 1/07/19444. 296 - 12/12/19884. 296 - 12/14/1946Latest 1.0"+ Snowfall:1. 1/22/20131. 1/17/18993. 1/16/20024. 1/15/18905. 1/14/19376. 1/11/19837. 1/8/19448. 1/7/19409. 1/6/191310. 1/5/1994Latest 1.0"+ Snow Depth:1. 1/22/20132. 1/16/20023. 1/8/19443. 1/8/19405. 1/7/19136. 1/2/19877. 12/31/19238. 12/30/19989. 12/26/193310. 12/25/199310. 12/25/1984Latest 2.0"+ Total Seasonal Snowfall:1. 1/22/20132. 1/16/20023. 1/15/18904. 1/14/19375. 1/12/20126. 1/8/19447. 1/7/19407. 1/7/19139. 1/5/199410. 1/4/2004Latest 3.0"+ Total Seasonal Snowfall: 1. 1/22/2013 2. 1/21/19373. 1/18/19134. 1/16/20025. 1/15/18906. 1/12/20127. 1/11/19837. 1/11/19249. 1/8/194410. 1/7/1940Latest 4.0"+ Total Seasonal Snowfall:1. 2/10/19442. 2/4/19372. 2/4/19004. 1/23/18905. 1/22/2013 6. 1/20/19137. 1/16/20028. 1/15/19249. 1/13/20009. 1/13/1939Latest 2.0"+ Snow Depth:1. 2/4/19892. 2/3/19833. 1/27/19234. 1/22/2013 5. 1/21/19376. 1/20/20007. 1/18/19148. 1/16/20028. 1/16/19248. 1/16/1907 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 It's WAY too early to talk about such things....but since you seem to have all the Chicago data, another interesting stat might be the least amount of days of 1"+ snow depth for an entire winter, since ORD is amazingly still at 0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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