WestMichigan Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Didn't fare quite as well as blackrock overnight. This is normal since he is in a better are for LES. We picked up about two inches yesterday evening/overnight. This still brings up to about 9 or 10 inches so far with more in the forecast. I am definitely not complaining, especially given that this exceeds many places yearly totals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Some impressive depths from the north to the south part of the cwa. One the news, an observer from Bellaire (15 miles south of me), reported 26" on the ground. Snowing nicely thismorning with flakes a bit bigger than the past few days. Although, I've noticed the tiny talcom flakes take a lot to accumulate, but they settle less than big fluffy flakes do....just an fyi 01/23/2013 M3.0 INCH BENZIE MI SPOTTER 24HR TOTAL THRU 7AM. SNOWDEPTH 23 INCHES. 0433 AM SNOW PARADISE 46.63N 85.03W01/23/2013 M4.0 INCH CHIPPEWA MI PUBLIC 24HR TOTAL THRU 8AM. SNOWDEPTH 23 INCHES. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OntarioWX Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Picked up about 2" total from a persistent LES band yesterday afternoon. Had the perfect setup coming onshore just a hair north of Goderich, ON and extending SE to my backyard for about three hours. Nice. We have close to nothing on the ground here in Hamilton except for a smattering of fluff in the shade in a few places. The last time I've seen more than an inch of snow on the ground was from our Boxing Day snowpack. Total disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Not sure what to think about les here today. Monday performed about as expected, maybe a bit better (1.3") Yesterdays les (0.3") was a complete surprise. And today looked great on yesterdays hires nam but latest runs orient thr band sw to ne rather than west to east. Guess I will just hope for the best. And NICE depth in paradise! For the first time in 3 years I may be able to go to paradise for my mid-late winter up north snow trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 Not sure what to think about les here today. Monday performed about as expected, maybe a bit better (1.3") Yesterdays les (0.3") was a complete surprise. And today looked great on yesterdays hires nam but latest runs orient thr band sw to ne rather than west to east. Guess I will just hope for the best. And NICE depth in paradise! For the first time in 3 years I may be able to go to paradise for my mid-late winter up north snow trip. Was talking to the owner of Paradise Recreation, he was told by his accountant to just pad-lock the doors and walk away from the business. The guy took the business over 4 years ago and the lack of snowmobilers has almost sunk him. Last winter sucked for the lower peninsula, but all the good snow was from Grand Marais and west. Felt bad for the guy, at least they are reaping in the snow right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 Your long-term average is exactly what Toronto's long term average used to be. Everybody's taking a step down. Very odd considering much of the lower lakes is going to see an average snow increase due to the 2000-2010 glory years will be factored in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 few pics from this morning: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Very odd considering much of the lower lakes is going to see an average snow increase due to the 2000-2010 glory years will be factored in. Glory years didn't have a passport I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 few pics from this morning: 123135.JPG 123133.JPG 1-21-13-4.JPG 123132.JPG Called the neighbor of the Cabin I have been staying in South Boardman. I asked him to plow the driveway this week cuz I'm heading up in a couple days. He told me there is only a few Inches on it. He said all the Snow stayed North of Kalkaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Called the neighbor of the Cabin I have been staying in South Boardman. I asked him to plow the driveway this week cuz I'm heading up in a couple days. He told me there is only a few Inches on it. He said all the Snow stayed North of Kalkaska. But not by far. Alba and mancelona area has 18-22" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc2man13 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Didn't fare quite as well as blackrock overnight. This is normal since he is in a better are for LES. We picked up about two inches yesterday evening/overnight. This still brings up to about 9 or 10 inches so far with more in the forecast. I am definitely not complaining, especially given that this exceeds many places yearly totals. On the east side of GR, we have about 2-3 inches of snow accumulated but all that makes it out here is pixie dust. Seems like the best of the bands dies off near the Ottawa/Kent Co. border. Not complaining though, I have almost 2x the amount of snow on the ground that ORD has seen all winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHweather Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Well the 2 locations you stated are right up there as getting the full fetch of the lake. The Tug can get upstream help as well in conjunction with the full length of Ontario and Orographic lift. Marquette bands look like this. They rarely get a consolidated band over one location. Obviously they get insane yearly snowfall totals because the lake does not freeze and they get more events then the southern lakes. I'd say highest snowfall rates ranks like this in terms of lake effect 1.) Tug 2.) Buffalo 3.) South Bend 4.) GayLord 5.) Marquette. Buffalo Lake effect is a consolidated band when going full tilt. 2 years ago I had 24 straight hours of thunder snow within a band. South Bend does not really compare as north winds well aligned with moisture are very rare and one location does not get hit for an extended period of time and snowfall rates don't get near 5,6 inches per hour. At least from what I've researched. I can agree with the Tug Hill being number one. For the rest of the cities, Buffalo certainly can get nailed with very heavy snow for long periods of time when a band sets up, but the frequency of bands setting up over the city and dumping for a while doesn't seem to be very high. I would take several moderate events over the course of the winter over maybe one good significant event per winter personally, but I guess it depends on your preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 Fake Snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Nice band dropped 2" this past hour. flakes were really huge for a change, as well. fwiw.... not trying to rub salt in anyone's wounds posting pics or obs. it's what I do and have done on the board since i was 15, and so do lots of others when they get signifigant weather..... from inside my house: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Nice band dropped 2" this past hour. flakes were really huge for a change, as well. fwiw.... not trying to rub salt in anyone's wounds posting pics or obs. it's what I do and have done on the board since i was 15, and so do lots of others when they get signifigant weather..... from inside my house: 123136.JPG You are fine Bo, you aren't throwing the LES in everyone's face touting it as the greatest thing ever. What you are doing is enjoying what you have been given, which some others should do more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Love the photos. Keep posting them. I can only dream... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 fwiw.... not trying to rub salt in anyone's wounds posting pics or obs. it's what I do and have done on the board since i was 15, and so do lots of others when they get signifigant weather..... Love the pics. Keep them coming. Reminds me of what winter is supposed to look like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Thx Stebo. Can't help but be excited. Living here has been a dream come true for me. ...and snowstormcanuck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I must be on ignore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I must be on ignore. I'll give you some loving... thanks Chicago_wx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I'll give you some loving... thanks Chicago_wx! Thanks Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Thx Stebo. Can't help but be excited. Living here has been a dream come true for me. ...and snowstormcanuck!! Oh of course, I'd love to spend a week in a LES area during a LES outbreak just to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I must be on ignore. Oh ****... I'm sorry, I didn't see your post. I'd never ignore our resident stat expert! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 Nice band dropped 2" this past hour. flakes were really huge for a change, as well. fwiw.... not trying to rub salt in anyone's wounds posting pics or obs. it's what I do and have done on the board since i was 15, and so do lots of others when they get signifigant weather..... from inside my house: It's pretty much implied that this thread is for LES... So, I don't see how it could be a problem here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Oh of course, I'd love to spend a week in a LES area during a LES outbreak just to see it. It has been incredible! I haven't got much sleep because I'm afraid I'll miss something. I keep waking up every hour to check radar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 It's pretty much implied that this thread is for LES... So, I don't see how it could be a problem here... I know... I just want to be humble with my snow fortunes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 It has been incredible! I haven't got much sleep because I'm afraid I'll miss something. I keep waking up every hour to check radar. Heh that is so awesome. Kinda like me with potential severe weather outbreaks locally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Strange Day here. Hazy day with plenty peaks of the sun with steady Light snow sometimes moderate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Oh of course, I'd love to spend a week in a LES area during a LES outbreak just to see it. Ditto that for me! Great pictures weatherbo. Glad to see someone from here is documenting this northern LM event! --- NAM looked pretty interesting for LES in NE IL and NW IN. Inversion looks to be higher then the post Christmas event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Was talking to the owner of Paradise Recreation, he was told by his accountant to just pad-lock the doors and walk away from the business. The guy took the business over 4 years ago and the lack of snowmobilers has almost sunk him. Last winter sucked for the lower peninsula, but all the good snow was from Grand Marais and west. Felt bad for the guy, at least they are reaping in the snow right now. I will never forget feb 2011. Cancelled my paradise trip..my depth was 16", theirs was 11". Simply unheard of. Still....feel bad if business owners left. Clearly a bad stretch of winters that would obviously change for the better in just a matter of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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