cyclone77 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Our 0.2" of new snow last night did little to help temps descend lol. Only made it down to 3 above. The snow was so dry that it completely sublimated away today. Made it back to 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Today was the 21st day with 1"+ snow on the ground this season, so we now have already passed up 2011-12 in the snowcover department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Yeah...i'll take 20Fs...or at least some sunshine. Single digits all day and thick overcast. Can't be very often you ahve cloudy conditions and such cold temps. Its very common in Michigan, but for a place with no lake influence... It is probably rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinook Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 It was -36 at two places north and west of Ely, Minnesota this morning. (Not sure of exact city names) I think that's the lowest I've seen in the US in this particular cold wave. It's quite a low temperature for places outside high-altitude valleys and high mountains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnweather Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 It was -36 at two places north and west of Ely, Minnesota this morning. (Not sure of exact city names) I think that's the lowest I've seen in the US in this particular cold wave. It's quite a low temperature for places outside high-altitude valleys and high mountains. Embarrass, MN had -42 this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddylonglegs Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 now that is cold. Record? Went running today. Not fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnweather Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 now that is cold. Record? Went running today. Not fun. They tied their old record for the date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 They tied their old record for the date. What's the coldest low at your place for this event? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtlehurricane Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Mesolow just off the Wisconsin coast, it's on the end of a long shore parallel band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnweather Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 What's the coldest low at your place for this event? My lowest was -23. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I'm fairly confident that the February cold snap is going to occur but I sure as hell hope it's accompanied with more snow opportunities than its January counterpart. Our inability to coax even the most meager of synoptic snows for weeks at a time, even with a quasi-favorable pattern is bordering on mind boggling. Looking ahead, even if some of us end up with a bit more snow than last year, the fact that this winter has had so many more opportunities for appreciable snow but failed to deliver might incline a few of us to cast our ballots for 2012-13 as the more unsatisfactory winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I'm fairly confident that the February cold snap is going to occur but I sure as hell hope it's accompanied with more snow opportunities than its January counterpart. Our inability to coax even the most meager of synoptic snows for weeks at a time, even with a quasi-favorable pattern is bordering on mind boggling. Looking ahead, even if some of us end up with a bit more snow than last year, the fact that this winter has had so many more opportunities for appreciable snow but failed to deliver might incline a few of us to cast our ballots for 2012-13 as the more unsatisfactory winter. For some, perhaps, but for here, no way. In fact, the "more snow than last year" is technically the only thing thats up in the air for here as of now with regards to a lock that this winter is better than last. Last winter, DTW saw a total of 26.0" of snow, just 20 days of 1"+ snowcover. Through Jan 24th this winter, snowfall is at 13.8" and counting, and 1"+ snowcover days are at 21 and counting, ALREADY surpassing last winters total. Tempwise, last winter was the 6th warmest winter on record and chances we finish as warm this year appear to be on the order of like 1%. Already have had an arctic blast better than any last year, a snowstorm better than any last year, and a period of respectable snowcover better than any last year. Has this been a good winter so far? Not really. Has it been better than 2011-12? Absolutely. I do agree with your Feb ideas, and forecasts for a backloaded winter seem to be common. Whether or not this happens will determine whether this is a "good winter" or simply "better than last winter" in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I'm fairly confident that the February cold snap is going to occur but I sure as hell hope it's accompanied with more snow opportunities than its January counterpart. Our inability to coax even the most meager of synoptic snows for weeks at a time, even with a quasi-favorable pattern is bordering on mind boggling. Looking ahead, even if some of us end up with a bit more snow than last year, the fact that this winter has had so many more opportunities for appreciable snow but failed to deliver might incline a few of us to cast our ballots for 2012-13 as the more unsatisfactory winter. January will finish here somewhere around normal in temps, above normal in precipitation, and most likely less than 1.0" total snow. Pretty disappointing, when you look at it that way. I guess sometimes it just doesn't want to snow. If Feb and Mar suck, not that Mar is a good month for here anyway, then for MBY...this winter will be more unsatisfactory. I saw 20" last winter...some how, some way. We're sitting at 6.9" right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 For some, perhaps, but for here, no way. In fact, the "more snow than last year" is technically the only thing thats up in the air for here as of now with regards to a lock that this winter is better than last. Last winter, DTW saw a total of 26.0" of snow, just 20 days of 1"+ snowcover. Through Jan 24th this winter, snowfall is at 13.8" and counting, and 1"+ snowcover days are at 21 and counting, ALREADY surpassing last winters total. Tempwise, last winter was the 6th warmest winter on record and chances we finish as warm this year appear to be on the order of like 1%. Already have had an arctic blast better than any last year, a snowstorm better than any last year, and a period of respectable snowcover better than any last year. Has this been a good winter so far? Not really. Has it been better than 2011-12? Absolutely. I do agree with your Feb ideas, and forecasts for a backloaded winter seem to be common. Whether or not this happens will determine whether this is a "good winter" or simply "better than last winter" in my book. You make some good points. It's amazing how easy it is to forget the December storm. Feels like an eternity ago. But you're right. The almost 5" I got out of that was double anything I saw last year. And the sub zero temps from yesterday are probably 10-15 colder than anything observed last year. Ok. I'll retract that last paragraph. Spring would have to start Feb 1 for 12-13 to be considered worse than last winter. This winter is still quite bad though and a lot of work needs to be done before that'll change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowMeHunter Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 only thing that's going to be back loaded is my toilet or the milwaukee sewers. Feb looks to be the same ole **** and there is talk of another morch - thank gawd because spring can't come fast enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone77 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 only thing that's going to be back loaded is my toilet or the milwaukee sewers. Feb looks to be the same ole **** and there is talk of another morch - thank gawd because spring can't come fast enough. 36 days from now it will be March. Coming fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchaumburgStormer Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 For some, perhaps, but for here, no way. In fact, the "more snow than last year" is technically the only thing thats up in the air for here as of now with regards to a lock that this winter is better than last. Last winter, DTW saw a total of 26.0" of snow, just 20 days of 1"+ snowcover. Through Jan 24th this winter, snowfall is at 13.8" and counting, and 1"+ snowcover days are at 21 and counting, ALREADY surpassing last winters total. Tempwise, last winter was the 6th warmest winter on record and chances we finish as warm this year appear to be on the order of like 1%. Already have had an arctic blast better than any last year, a snowstorm better than any last year, and a period of respectable snowcover better than any last year. Has this been a good winter so far? Not really. Has it been better than 2011-12? Absolutely. I do agree with your Feb ideas, and forecasts for a backloaded winter seem to be common. Whether or not this happens will determine whether this is a "good winter" or simply "better than last winter" in my book. Really it is the NE IL, SE WI crowd that has a real claim to worst winter. The futility going on in chitown west to mby is mind boggling. Largest event and deepest snow depth is .6"... This is certainly worse than last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWXwx Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 For some, perhaps, but for here, no way. In fact, the "more snow than last year" is technically the only thing thats up in the air for here as of now with regards to a lock that this winter is better than last. Last winter, DTW saw a total of 26.0" of snow, just 20 days of 1"+ snowcover. Through Jan 24th this winter, snowfall is at 13.8" and counting, and 1"+ snowcover days are at 21 and counting, ALREADY surpassing last winters total. Tempwise, last winter was the 6th warmest winter on record and chances we finish as warm this year appear to be on the order of like 1%. Already have had an arctic blast better than any last year, a snowstorm better than any last year, and a period of respectable snowcover better than any last year. Has this been a good winter so far? Not really. Has it been better than 2011-12? Absolutely. I do agree with your Feb ideas, and forecasts for a backloaded winter seem to be common. Whether or not this happens will determine whether this is a "good winter" or simply "better than last winter" in my book. I know that this has been discussed ad nauseam, but although you have some good points about last winter vs. this winter (colder arctic outbreak, December snow, length of snow cover, etc), this winter has still underperformed. As mentioned above, some areas of the subforum have had it so bad that even you would be complaining if you lived there. There are very few areas that are at or above average for the year. Personally, I am one of those who are the opposite of you. I like snow, but not cold. While you would prefer a constant snow cover, I would rather be able to look out the window and see it snowing. That makes last winter better than this year to me so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddylonglegs Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Very pathetic little snow...just enough to cover the ground a little more..make the roads slick. Temp up to 18F...heat wave. Freezing rain next week? possible according to NWS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Really it is the NE IL, SE WI crowd that has a real claim to worst winter. The futility going on in chitown west to mby is mind boggling. Largest event and deepest snow depth is .6"... This is certainly worse than last year. Yeah. I fully expected some crummy winters soon to make up for the heavy snowfall 2007-2011 saw...thats nowhere near normal and climo has to try to even itself out, or its not climo anymore. I fell into the media trap in Fall 2011, ignoring the signs, and thinking wow ANOTHER great winter may be on the way. Which of course...was a huge fail. But whats going on in your area is far worse than any of the rest of the region. Most of the region is basically having a mediocre winter. The trends thus far seem to argue that Chicago may be in for a historically bad snow season, but dont be the least bit surprised if Feb/Mar get some late season thumps of snow that make the season total more respectable and out of the top 10 or even the top 20 most futile winters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I know that this has been discussed ad nauseam, but although you have some good points about last winter vs. this winter (colder arctic outbreak, December snow, length of snow cover, etc), this winter has still underperformed. As mentioned above, some areas of the subforum have had it so bad that even you would be complaining if you lived there. There are very few areas that are at or above average for the year. Personally, I am one of those who are the opposite of you. I like snow, but not cold. While you would prefer a constant snow cover, I would rather be able to look out the window and see it snowing. That makes last winter better than this year to me so far. Yeah I was strictly talking mby and winter as whole. I have complained about the weather actually, it just gets lost in the shuffle (see the snowcover destroying torch the 2nd week of Jan). I just don't go overboard and overdramatic like many do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TugHillMatt Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Trust me, I am happy ingot my lake effect snow....but I still can't help but smack my head looking at the first synoptic event on radar to give us over an inch. bahaha It heads toward West Michigan and moves both South and breaks up as it hits the snow shield. 45 minutes of snow and now SUN. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestMichigan Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Trust me, I am happy ingot my lake effect snow....but I still can't help but smack my head looking at the first synoptic event on radar to give us over an inch. bahaha It heads toward West Michigan and moves both South and breaks up as it hits the snow shield. 45 minutes of snow and now SUN. Lol Are you close enough to the shoreline to be cashing in on the snow this afternoon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Torch lite in the western/southern part of the subforum right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone77 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Our 0.1" of snow from very early this morning vanished before noon. Sun came out and we made it all the way up to 35. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 24° for the high today, completely cloudy with snow falling to some degree during most of the daylight hours! Got pictures of the fluffy flakes stacking up on my car. _ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 MEX is popping a 66 here on Tuesday. Obviously will depend on if a GFS type solution works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Nippy out there with the fresh snow cover. Falling into the mid teens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddylonglegs Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I'm heading down to near zero.. Moon is so bright tonite...could walk around the woods without a flashlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 DLL - It's nights like these where you can almost read a book outside! Pretty cool image from Thursday morning of the LES plume over Lake MI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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