Stebo Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Believe me, I do appreciate the snow pack, if for nothing else, that it enhances baroclinic zones during the Spring, especially with a healthy one over the Prairies, Rockies and Inter-mountain West. Yeah and production of a healthier snow pack across the plains should happen with this system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I think people who don't appreciate snow cover mostly live... a.) Mid-Atlantic b.) South of 40 N. c.) north of 45 N. South of 40 it's too transient to appreciate as even the biggest snowstorm typically melts within a week or two. North of 45 snow cover is taken for granted. It's that midwest belt between 40 and 45 degrees where snow cover is special. Blockbuster storms with 15" or more all at once are too rare to crave for, but a week of clippers and lake effect events each dropping 2-5 inches followed by a 9" cutter leaving a solid layer of knee deep powder is attainable in a good year. I'm not so sure. While only at 45.162, I know that when Winter got off to a slow start here, It was in the air and people were talking about it. I think areas that can take the snow for granted, usually don't because it's such a part of the area. people rely on it and if it isn't here, it isn't normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weathergy Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Personally, I find it boring to watch weather events unfold on a computer screen, but that's just me. I'm sure there aren't very many that disagree with me either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Considering we are talking 5+ days away i would not be getting too comfortable with any solution the models show. Amazing how so few have yet to learn that lesson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 People that use the snow for enjoyment... Want cover... Those who look at it from a window generally want action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weathergy Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 People that use the snow for enjoyment... Want cover... Those who look at it from a window generally want action. You're posting in the wrong place then. I'm pretty sure there are forums dedicated to winter sports. You may want to spend more time there. Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowMeHunter Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 pretty much in a forum dedicated to snow lovers going way back. good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyhb Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Personally, I find it boring to watch weather events unfold on a computer screen, but that's just me. I'm sure there aren't very many that disagree with me either. Well I have lived all my life in a region that very seldom sees severe weather and whatnot so I've learned to make do. Probably helps that I was originally a tornado history/climatology buff before I got into forecasting/synoptics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weathergy Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 pretty much in a forum dedicated to snow lovers. good enough It's a forum dedicated to everything that is meteorology. Nice try though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weathergy Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Well I live in a region that very seldom sees severe weather and whatnot so I've learned to make do. Probably helps that I was originally a tornado history/climatology buff before I got into forecasting/synoptics. Welcome to my world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowMeHunter Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 It's a forum dedicated to everything that is meteorology. Nice try though. True but snow rules the roost... always has and always will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 pretty much in a forum dedicated to snow lovers going way back. good enough.snow lovers doesn't = snow cover lovers. I love snow myself, I have been oogling Bo's amazing updates but when it comes to sensible weather active is always better than boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyhb Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Welcome to my world. MI is much more climatologically/geographically favored than the Pacific NW though, to be fair, despite the screw-zones that tend to show themselves more than some would like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 It's a forum dedicated to everything that is meteorology. Nice try though. Yeah I don't get this talk of only snow lovers forum. This forum is easily just as active in the spring, summer and fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchaumburgStormer Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Yeah I don't get this talk of only snow lovers forum. This forum is easily just as active in the spring, summer and fall. Well, some snow lovers hibernate during that period to pop back up in late October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowMeHunter Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 snow lovers doesn't = snow cover lovers. I love snow myself, I have been oogling Bo's amazing updates but when it comes to sensible weather active is always better than boring. in your wrong opinion. that's fine and I accept that.. it hasn't been a boring winter weather wise so again lord for bid some would prefer to keep snow and bypass a another boring rain maker. Just beating some thick skulls now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Yeah I don't get this talk of only snow lovers forum. This forum is easily just as active in the spring, summer and fall. Late summer into fall talk is riveting. It's a two season board in this sub-forum, winter and severe. What else is there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Well, some snow lovers hibernate during that period to pop back up in late October. And some severe posters pop up in late February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Jonger may be a Winter sports lover, but he knows MI weather and climate well. I appreciate his .02. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Late summer into fall talk is riveting. It's a two season board in this sub-forum, winter and severe. What else is there? Drought, heat and flooding rains. Just like there is ice storms and wind in the snow season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weathergy Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 MI is much more climatologically/geographically favored than the Pacific NW though, to be fair, despite the screw-zones that tend to show themselves more than some would like. True. I was exaggerating for the most part, but I haven't seen a decent event here since this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostfern Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Considering we are talking 5+ days away i would not be getting too comfortable with any solution the models show. Amazing how so few have yet to learn that lesson. True. I'm a little annoyed that the 18z is (probably) garbage because now I have to wait for the 00z to see what the real deal is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowMeHunter Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Yeah I don't get this talk of only snow lovers forum. This forum is easily just as active in the spring, summer and fall. yeah not even remotely close forum wide.. snow rules the roost always has and always will. that's a fact... if you don't believe so, I'm sure randy could confirm traffic in winter crushes the other seasons, probably all combined Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Drought, heat and flooding rains. Just like there is ice storms and wind in the snow season. There's like 4 posters that enjoy heat and drought. That's not exciting weather for the majority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weathergy Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Jonger may be a Winter sports lover, but he knows MI weather and climate well. I appreciate his .02. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 There's like 4 posters that enjoy heat and drought. That's not exciting weather for the majority. Spot on. I think the only time a few more show up is when a record is involved. Other then that very few in THIS forum cares for heat and drought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 In RE: to the LE snowbelts he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostfern Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Drought, heat and flooding rains. Just like there is ice storms and wind in the snow season. I'd lump flooding rains in there with severe as most summer floods are either convective events or associated with a tropical system making landfall. The only thing less exciting than a drought is a 34 degree light frizzle. I'll take the latter though as it doesn't hit my pocket book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 There's like 4 posters that enjoy heat and drought. That's not exciting weather for the majority. I'm not a fan of it personally. Honestly I don't understand the point of arguing this anymore as people like what they like and aren't going to bend either way. The only thing I hate is boring weather so like I said I have no real stake in this as there is going to something here either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostfern Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Spot on. I think the only time a few more show up is when a record is involved. Other then that very few in THIS forum cares for heat and drought. Heat I can understand. I can't understand anyone going over a drought. You'd have to be a masochist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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