snowstormcanuck Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 State of emergency expanded across my regional municipality to include the two townships adjacent this city. Also, Perth County has declared a state of emergency for the northern end of their county about 25km west of here. Evacuation centres are being set up. This is crazy I have never seen such damage here with all the fallen trees and power lines. This will probably go down as one of the worst ice storms in Southern Ontario history. There are massive chunks of ice falling of buildings and hydro lines etc. I walked to an intersection with working traffic lights and the lady ahead of me narrowly missed being struck by a falling ice chunk off a street light that could have been 1-2 feet long. Had my umbrella up all the way home. Damn dude. I had no idea it was that bad out in the rural areas. I think Toronto Hydro reported about 5000 or so power outages in the City, which isn't that bad. No noticeable tree damage here, aside from the odd fallen branch (twig might be a more accurate descriptor). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Definitely a major ice storm for southern Ontario. Looks like you guys got it a bit worse than here. We only had about 3200 17,000 in Guelph without power at the peak, I managed to keep power the entire time. Went for a drive today and there are tons of large trees down around the city. Seems like we took a lot of damage for 10mm of freezing rain. Imagine if the potential 20mm forecast had come through: (photos are not mine) Post-event discussion AWCN11 CWTO 122001 Updated weather summary for all of Southern Ontario and the National Capital Region issued by Environment Canada At 3:31 PM EDT Friday 12 April 2013. ------------------------------------------------------------- ==weather event discussion== An active weather pattern has affected much of Southern Ontario the past several days. Southwestern Ontario received significant rainfall this week. Below are total precipitation amounts since Tuesday that have been reported as of 2 PM today. Some of the values below include precipitation in the form of freezing rain, ice pellets and snow on Thursday and Friday morning. ------------------------------------------------------------- Location rain amount (mm) ------------------------------------------------------------- Windsor 60 Sarnia Airport 85 London 67 Vineland 73 Ridgetown 65 Goderich 56 Kitchener 71 Elora 61 Hamilton Airport 66 Buttonville Airport 51 Pearson international airport 58 Toronto city 58 Many areas also received significant freezing rain on Thursday and Friday. Several locales reported greater than 10 mm of freezing Rain. Widespread power outages occured across much of Southern Ontario due to the combination of ice accumulation and strong winds. Below are freezing rainfall amounts from Thursday, most of it occurring Thursday night and Friday, as of 2 PM today. These Numbers are estimates, as freezing rain was mixed with or changed to ice pellets, snow or rain at times. ------------------------------------------------------------- Location freezing rain amount (mm) ------------------------------------------------------------- London 7 Goderich 12 Kitchener 10 Hamilton 3 Toronto Pearson 10 Markham (Buttonville) 10 Wiarton 14 Collingwood 9 Barrie 10 Oshawa 10 Peterborough 16 Trenton 10 Beatrice 14 Petawawa 6 Bancroft 14 Brockville 12 Ottawa 4 This weather summary contains preliminary information and may not constitute an official or final report. END/OSPC Great pics! Well, obviously a lot of unfortunate damage, but great in the sense that they convey that damage so vividly. Sorry, I'm babbling this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Big fat flakes flying. Looks completely like Winter again. 2-3" today thru tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerball Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Well anyways, things look to take a turn for the worse if what's being suggesting below is correct. +PNA -NAO -AO It will be pretty safe to punt *SPRING* (as in warmer weather, flowers and sunshine) until at least May. http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/precip/CWlink/daily_ao_index/teleconnections.shtml MJO will be in the circle of death, so it won't be of much help either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Full on blowtorch here from Sunday through Thursday of this week. If you want Spring, head south of I-80. Different world down here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddylonglegs Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Well anyways, things look to take a turn for the worse if what's being suggesting below is correct. +PNA -NAO -AO It will be pretty safe to punt *SPRING* (as in warmer weather, flowers and sunshine) until at least May. http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/precip/CWlink/daily_ao_index/teleconnections.shtml MJO will be in the circle of death, so it won't be of much help either. Since i've been looking at models so often (looking for signs of hope), the GFS has continued to show a warm up around April 25th (the 6z this morning really shows it)...I guess for us that want some warmer weather can look to that for a possible way out of this pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Since i've been looking at models so often (looking for signs of hope), the GFS has continued to show a warm up around April 25th (the 6z this morning really shows it)...I guess for us that want some warmer weather can look to that for a possible way out of this pattern. Yea, its definitely looking better for warmth.... The sun is just too strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostfern Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 A quarter to half an inch of corn snow on the ground here. Absolutely poured pellets a little bit ago. Now it's just non-sticking fine flakes. Snizzle snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddylonglegs Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 At least the models are not in exact agreement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddylonglegs Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Chance of sunshine? 0%? http://www.ssec.wisc.edu/data/wisc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerball Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Just picked up a dusting of snow/sleet. Significant blowing/drifting too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWXwx Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Full on blowtorch here from Sunday through Thursday of this week. If you want Spring, head south of I-80. Different world down here. Ah yes, why go to Florida for spring break when you can make a short drive to the beautiful tropics of the LAF. Enjoy the sights along the spectacular Wabash River and get acquainted with the fascinating engineering students at Purdue University. Currently 38° with drizzle here now. A wonderful mid-April day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisconsinwx Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Woke up to a dusting of snow on the deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyOn Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 "Its all about the sun angle" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowMeHunter Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 "Its all about the sun angle" Shame he was banned... He was the sweat panties crowd leader and good luck charm the past 2 or 3 yrs. Nice to see snow flakes falling all morning and not the usual 30's and rain since monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddylonglegs Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Hey..at least you don't sweat when doing yard work! Moving a bunch of dirt this morning and the free AC sure keeps the thong dry. Had some flakes here, but not much going on other then the usual clouds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 Chance of sunshine? 0%? http://www.ssec.wisc.edu/data/wisc/ I had about 10 minutes of sun and now it's spitting flakes at 37°. It's sad in the spring when you look forward to a day in the 50s (tomorrow) as the warmest day in the forecast. The NAO and AO looks to rise - not sure where powerball sees the opposite trend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWXwx Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 PL here now. Grrr. In 24 hours I will be on the pleasant side of the baroclinic zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowMeHunter Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Had to call up to my aunt in Ashland this AM that hates snow. She said they got around 10" with reports of 18" north of there in Bayfield County. She said the 7 day forecast showed two more possible snow events Sun trying its best but failing.. looks like we'll have two weeks straight of clouds if next weeks rain and snow plays out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Well anyways, things look to take a turn for the worse if what's being suggesting below is correct. +PNA -NAO -AO It will be pretty safe to punt *SPRING* (as in warmer weather, flowers and sunshine) until at least May. http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/precip/CWlink/daily_ao_index/teleconnections.shtml MJO will be in the circle of death, so it won't be of much help either. Except the fact that the link there shows the exact opposite happening, -PNA/+NAO/+AO.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Ah yes, why go to Florida for spring break when you can make a short drive to the beautiful tropics of the LAF. Enjoy the sights along the spectacular Wabash River and get acquainted with the fascinating engineering students at Purdue University. Currently 38° with drizzle here now. A wonderful mid-April day. Looks like Hoosier's backyard in about two weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowMeHunter Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 GFS has been trying for the last month to torch the real fantasy land but keeps on failing like 12z. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDude Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Woke up checked forecast and it said 100% chance of depression. Feel like I'm living in a cave. Can't tell the difference between 730am and 330 pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowMeHunter Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Perfect afternoon to Veg and watch the Masters where its spring and near 80 today. Forecast not bad here for the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 Lol^ Legit light snow here right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowMeHunter Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Lol^ Legit light snow here right now. sun tried but back to light snow here also. Last night our darts team blew the teams winning money on booze.. Tonight it will be the bowling prize money.. Sunday is a surprise 60th b-day party for mom and she is nothing thrilled about turning 60 and was told if I threw a party for it I'm out of the will.. Heavy Heavy Heavy drinking.. More drinking this weekend than I have combined since the Packers puked on themselves in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 sun tried but back to light snow here also. Last night our darts team blew the teams winning money on booze.. Tonight it will be the bowling prize money.. Sunday is a surprise 60th b-day party for mom and she is nothing thrilled about turning 60 and was told if I threw a party for it I'm out of the will.. Heavy Heavy Heavy drinking.. More drinking this weekend than I have combined since the Packers puked on themselves in the playoffs. Sounds rough, especially the last part! This is a cruel tease for Milwaukee folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 A few light rain and snow showers here but not gonna lie, want to get under one of those heavier showers to see a quick dusting. Its all convective so its up in the air who are the "lucky ones" lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWXwx Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Alek will be posting pics of the bank clock showing 78°, while MKE is getting sleet/snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinook Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 One thing that always sends chills down my spine: 4/11/65. Ted Fujita even documented a 151mph wind gust from a tornado... near my family (before I was born). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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