A-L-E-K Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 APX hyping a sig snowstorm......"No Spring weather for next 10-14 days" brutal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostfern Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Oh man. The 6z GFS is strengthening the low now on Thursday, pulling in sub-freezing wet-bulb air from Canada right underneath the warm conveyor aloft. Pretty much in agreement with the ECMWF now too. +TSFZRA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddylonglegs Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Picked up a surprising 1.36" of rain. Only woke up and heard it once, so must have slept like a log. Wow...picked up a whopping .01 here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone77 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Well this is gonna be fun to watch tomorrow afternoon. 75 here and 47 at Freeport at 22z. Geos is gonna be in the freezer too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 brutal What I wouldn't do for sun and 50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 EDIT: maybe not. I got duped by wunderground's estimated temp at 11:00. LAF down for the count right now. LAF leading the charge at 11:00am. Even beating my temp by two degrees. Nice to see the warm bias back in effect...Chad and Hoosier rejoice. Winds blowing out at Wrigley today for the home opener. Brewers 14, Cubs 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Well this is gonna be fun to watch tomorrow afternoon. 75 here and 47 at Freeport at 22z. Geos is gonna be in the freezer too. Reminds me of the WF that laid across the area back in April of 2003, 70s in Monroe and Lenawee counties while North of I-96/I-696 an ice storm was occurring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Well this is gonna be fun to watch tomorrow afternoon. 75 here and 47 at Freeport at 22z. Geos is gonna be in the freezer too. Hmm, that's missing the island of warmth at Alek's bank clock. Throw it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Hmm, that's missing the island of warmth at Alek's bank clock. Throw it out. Hoping for a couple extra miles of warm front to avoid the worst of the east winds. Definitely a nice day for opening day all things considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostfern Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Hmm, that's missing the island of warmth at Alek's bank clock. Throw it out. That only takes effect when there's the potential to turn snow over to rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 Winds are roaring here. Picked up 0.55" of rain this morning. - heard some thunder as well. Hoping for an extra 50 miles of warm front tomorrow! Awesome satellite shot at about 11:45am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Reminds me of the WF that laid across the area back in April of 2003, 70s in Monroe and Lenawee counties while North of I-96/I-696 an ice storm was occurring. That was an awesome gradient. I think the area in Ohio around CLE was in the 80s while we it was in the 20s here. Difference is that the 10 days deeper into April this time would probably make a similar gradient even more anomalous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 SWS on the high winds going on now and later... 1219 PM CDT MON APR 8 2013 /119 PM EDT MON APR 8 2013/...STRONG WINDS THIS AFTERNOON...STRONG LOW PRESSURE PROGRESSING THROUGH NORTHEAST ILLINOISCOINCIDING WITH CLEARING HAS ALLOWED FOR STRONG SOUTHERLY WINDS TODEVELOP ACROSS NORTHEAST ILLINOIS AND NORTHWEST INDIANA. WINDGUSTS OVER THE PAST HOUR HAVE RAPIDLY INCREASED TO AROUND 50MPH...WITH SEVERAL SITES SHOWING THESE INCREASED SPEEDS. WINDSPEEDS AND GUSTS ARE AT THEIR PEAK AND EXPECT THEM TO SLOWLYDIMINISH INTO THE AFTERNOON...BUT WITH GUSTS OF AROUND 40 TO 45MPH STILL POSSIBLE.WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE TRAVEL DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGHPROFILE VEHICLES. MAKE SURE LOOSE ITEMS LEFT OUTDOORS ARE SECURED.$$RODRIGUEZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Office building starting to sway some in the higher gusts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyOn Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Steady soaker is gripping the area. Much needed rain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n1vek Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Office building starting to sway some in the higher gusts I can hear it in my building as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddylonglegs Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Almost no wind here...stuck under cloud layer... upper 40Fs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 At about 48° with strong winds still. Has gusted up to 40mph. Cloud deck is beginning to break. Stronger yet at some other places... 1132 AM NON-TSTM WND GST WESTMONT 41.80N 87.97W04/08/2013 M48 MPH DUPAGE IL EMERGENCY MNGR 1016 AM NON-TSTM WND GST SCHAUMBURG 42.03N 88.08W04/08/2013 E45 MPH COOK IL TRAINED SPOTTER MINOR BRANCH DAMAGE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Anyone having trouble getting obs? Seems like many stations aren't reporting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Anyone having trouble getting obs? Seems like many stations aren't reporting.85 at WLFI, at 3pm.But yeah, lots of obs not working/updating today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostfern Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Anyone having trouble getting obs? Seems like many stations aren't reporting. GRR didn't report last hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Looks like the EURO finally came in warmer. Mid April, meh. No big loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natester Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Bad news for those in Michigan and Wisconsin. Definitely a repeat of the April 2003 ice storm. This one however could be worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrisale Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Wow QPF upped again for Ontario. Conservation authorities issuing some flood watches now. From GRCA: April 08, 2013 Flood Watch Message #1: Heavy rains, warmer temperatures will cause water levels to rise The heavy rains and warm temperatures predicted for this week are expected to raise water levels in streams and rivers throughout the watershed. A total of 75-100 mm of precipitation is expected to fall over much of the watershed during the next four days. The first of a series of rainfall events is expected Monday evening with forecast amounts of 10 to 15 mm of rainfall. The rainfall, along with the melt of any remaining snow in the upper watershed will cause river levels to rise. Upstream reservoirs levels are currently being lowered to provide additional storage to reduce downstream flooding. The GRCA’s flood forecasting model is prepared to provide expected water level details as the rain and snow melt occurs. River levels will rise over the next few days as water runs off. Flooding is anticipated in low lying areas along the Grand, Conestogo, Nith and Speed Rivers later this week. Water levels are expected to remain high throughout the week and into the weekend, particularly in the southern river. The low level bridge in St. Jacob’s has already been closed due to high flows in the Conestogo River and will remain closed until further notice. Updated flood messages will be issued as this event unfolds. Regional police and municipal staff are encouraged to review their flood procedures in anticipation of this event. Banks adjacent to rivers and creeks are slippery and when combined with cold, fast-moving water pose a serious hazard. Ice on ponds will be thin. Parents are encouraged to keep their children and pets away from water courses and off any remaining frozen water bodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone77 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 71 here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisconsinwx Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Bad news for those in Michigan and Wisconsin. April Ice Storm.gif Definitely a repeat of the April 2003 ice storm. This one however could be worse. Yeah, not the greatest, just looked at one of the local models, and it showed heavy freezing rain in its later stages (early Wednesday) just north of the metro anyway. Would not have predicted an April ice storm threat this winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewers Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Bad news for those in Michigan and Wisconsin. April Ice Storm.gif Definitely a repeat of the April 2003 ice storm. This one however could be worse. ON DAY 3...THE THREAT FOR FREEZING RAIN MAY EVEN BE GREATER ASCOLD AIR CONTINUES TO FUNNEL SOUTHWARD ACROSS THE UPPER LAKES INTOTHE NORTHEAST. A RELATIVELY NARROW BAND OF FREEZING RAIN/SLEETMAY PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF FREEZING RAIN FROM SOUTHCENTRAL WISCONSIN ACROSS LOWER MICHIGAN AND INTO WESTERN NEW YORK.WITH THE CURRENT SCENARIO...A SIGNIFICANT ICING EVENT IS POSSIBLEESPECIALLY IN SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN INTO LOWER MICHIGAN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 Yeah, not the greatest, just looked at one of the local models, and it showed heavy freezing rain in its later stages (early Wednesday) just north of the metro anyway. Would not have predicted an April ice storm threat this winter. The freezing rain should be avoided downwind of the lake. - area depending on which way the wind is blowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisconsinwx Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 The freezing rain should be avoided downwind of the lake. - area depending on which way the wind is blowing. That and temps won't be around or below freezing at the surface expect at night, particularly Thursday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Big temp gradient in Michigan. Almost 70 along the boarder, mid 40's just to my north (50 at my house). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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