Geos Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Snow looks like about 10km from downtown Toronto. - if that. Winds gusting near 30mph here with flurries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm8 Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Just got done shoveling the driveway. Something strangely therapeutic about it.... 4.25" now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWeather Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Coming down heavy in Buffalo 3 inches in last 2 hours. Radar looks incredible, wouldn't be surprised to see some 20 inch totals just east of here on the hills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppsRunner Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Heavy snow just made its way back into BG... my snow gauge reads 4.5" and some relatives said 4" when they shoveled earlier. One roller coaster ride of a storm thats for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHM Supercell Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Snows cranking pretty good here...visibility is low at all times with the heavy snows and 70kmh winds. Surprised ec hasn't gone winter storm warning guess its cause the accumulations they expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Snows cranking pretty good here...visibility is low at all times with the heavy snows and 70kmh winds. Surprised ec hasn't gone winter storm warning guess its cause the accumulations they expect. FWIW, I think you'll go over 15cm down your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Coming down heavy in Buffalo 3 inches in last 2 hours. Radar looks incredible, wouldn't be surprised to see some 20 inch totals just east of here on the hills. Might be one of your better synoptic snowstorms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWeather Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Might be one of your better synoptic snowstorms. I totally agree, we rarely get good synoptic storms here. We rely upon the lake for nearly 60-70% of our snow. This storms looks to be one of the best in 4-5 years. (Synoptic) You guys should do well up in the Toronto area as well, probably 6-8 inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OntarioWX Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Even if they hadn't gone with full WS warnings, I'm really surprised EC didn't issue any Snowfall Warnings. You'd think that they'd put it out there at least to let the public know of hazardous conditions tonight. My street has 5" of snow on it, all of which has fallen since 12pm, and I can only imagine how treacherous the highways are right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHM Supercell Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 FWIW, I think you'll go over 15cm down your way. Was thinking that as well...but....well you know ec. I don't have to explain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman_ind Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Ended up with around 7 inches. During the snow and after: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogieman Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Started snowing here around 3:00 and as of now, there's almost 3" on my driveway, and it's still coming down hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHM Supercell Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Even if they hadn't gone with full WS warnings, I'm really surprised EC didn't issue any Snowfall Warnings. You'd think that they'd put it out there at least to let the public know of hazardous conditions tonight. My street has 5" of snow on it, all of which has fallen since 12pm, and I can only imagine how treacherous the highways are right now. We've had some decent les today...covered the streets creating very hazardous driving...was about 4cm of snow and now the snow is heavy again and easily piling up on the streets...have a feeling people are gonna be caught off guard due to ec's lack of warnings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 I totally agree, we rarely get good synoptic storms here. We rely upon the lake for nearly 60-70% of our snow. This storms looks to be one of the best in 4-5 years. (Synoptic) You guys should do well up in the Toronto area as well, probably 6-8 inches. That seems to be the consensus. I'm feeling like Aleking of the east with my 3-7" call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Even if they hadn't gone with full WS warnings, I'm really surprised EC didn't issue any Snowfall Warnings. You'd think that they'd put it out there at least to let the public know of hazardous conditions tonight. My street has 5" of snow on it, all of which has fallen since 12pm, and I can only imagine how treacherous the highways are right now. Snowfall warning has the same criteria as WS warning. 15cm or more in 12 hours or less. So it wasn't an option for them given how they thought the storm would play out. What we need here is an advisory tier of headlines for these moderate snowfall events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fickle Heights Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 This made me lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowstorms Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Snowfall warning has the same criteria as WS warning. 15cm or more in 12 hours or less. So it wasn't an option for them given how they thought the storm would play out. What we need here is an advisory tier of headlines for these moderate snowfall events. Well its been snowing for the past 6 hours in his region and has accumulated to 5", and maybe he can eek out another inch or so which would put him in the snowfall warning criteria but i agree we need advisories, clearly EC needs some improvements in the way their handle their forecasts, IMO. The snowfall should start up very snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Harrisale, webcam is awesome. I'm going to be able to get some great visual info regarding bands before they move up into TO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue60007 Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 4.5" here, final. Good enough for me. Thanks for measuring. Right in my forecast as well. Not too shabby all considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OntarioWX Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 A lot of people don't even know the difference between a watch and a warning. Canada just isn't as good as the US at conveying weather information to the public. I guess EC's "Special Weather Statements" are kind of like advisories but I also don't think many people take them seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargers09 Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Looks like about 5 or 6 inches here in harper woods just estimating. Winds making it hard obv. Still coming down hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrisale Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Harrisale, webcam is awesome. I'm going to be able to get some great visual info regarding bands before they move up into TO. Thanks! My being south of you works well so you can see whats coming hah. It's my iPad and the low light sensitivity isn't the best but I tried to put it in a good spot. Started with bare streets, grass and roof so you can see the accumulation beginning. For those interested, live stream IMBY: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/harrisale Snow is coming down pretty well sideways here now! Great to see after a week of staring at the models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rent Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 This made me lol Sent from my Galaxy S III on Tapatalk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toronto blizzard Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Snow just started here in mississauga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fickle Heights Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Sent from my Galaxy S III on Tapatalk! At least he got good gas mileage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Snow is expanding northward at a snails pace right now. Column really taking its time to saturate. There may be some flurries right along Lk Ontario. I don't think we'll waste time once it does get started. There are some 30 dbz specks showing up over the lake that are ready to slide on up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottawa Blizzard Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Snow just started here in mississauga Snow is expanding northward at a snails pace right now. Column really taking its time to saturate. There may be some flurries right along Lk Ontario. I don't think we'll waste time once it does get started. There are some 30 dbz specks showing up over the lake that are ready to slide on up. I'm at McCowan and Steeles in northeast Toronto, so I'm thinking the snow should start by 8:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 I'm at McCowan and Steeles in northeast Toronto, so I'm thinking the snow should start by 8:30. At the latest. Probably more like 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Just hit the 6" mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Per Harrisale's cam, flake size looks decent. No pixie dust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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