Ottawa Blizzard Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Snowfall rates beginning to slowly pickup. This band is shifting northward pretty consistently and faster then expected. image.jpg It would be great if that lake effect band made it to my area, but I doubt it. Downtown will likely see more snow than the suburbs, a truly unusual event. Still, I'm hoping for 5". -16.5 degrees Celsius and snowing lightly at my place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 oh hi, did you have a change to laugh at MKE's LE warning yet? Of course. You knocked your call for YBY out of the park too. Welcome back!!! Yes, it's winter now that the LAF must be nearing 4". You just blew my tiebreaker though. Lol 5.2" and counting. And sorry, I'm sure I ruined it for others as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 I believe 15-20cm is a good bet, with locally higher amounts of up to 25cm. Its snowing lightly in my area too. Yeah based on the radar, Mississauga has been in the band for a while? If indeed it ends up being greater than what EC had predicted, it will get scrutinized yet again, lol. IMO, I think a snowfall warning should be issued, or atleast a watch. If conditions do get worse, it can be upgraded then to a warning. It's a tough call. If warning criteria is met in Toronto it may just be the sliver of the city immediately adjacent to the lake. I'm not sure how much of a zone has to meet the criteria of a warning before it is issued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Of course. You knocked your call for YBY out of the park too. 5.2" and counting. And sorry, I'm sure I ruined it for others as well. omg! it's you! I'm speechless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 latest HRRR shows another .25+ over eastern cook...overdone but another 1" is possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 It would be great if that lake effect band made it to my area, but I doubt it. Downtown will likely see more snow than the suburbs, a truly unusual event. Still, I'm hoping for 5". -16.5 degrees Celsius and snowing lightly at my place. I'm not one to speak in absolutes but there's virtually no chance the band makes it to north Scarborough. Should still be a nice synoptic event for you though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chitown Storm Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 nice band has set up right over me and really isn't moving at all. Bonus time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Central Illinois Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Pushing close to 9" here with moderate snow falling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 omg! it's you! I'm speechless. Had to show up for what hopefully isn't the biggest event of the season for LAF. And had to try to cheer up Jim in Kokomo. Nice swirly returns to the south of IND on radar right now. This thing is a bit stronger than modeled. If temps weren't so crappy, we really would've raked here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Pushing close to 9" here with moderate snow falling Very nice, looks like Central IL is a nice jackpot zone on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue60007 Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Just measured the board... have 4.4" thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KokomoWX Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Had to show up for what hopefully isn't the biggest event of the season for LAF. And had to try to cheer up Jim in Kokomo. Nice swirly returns to the south of IND on radar right now. This thing is a bit stronger than modeled. If temps weren't so crappy, we really would've raked here. Welcome back! I saw a report of 1.5" at 7 AM from the morning report going to NWS. We missed out on the overnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbertfly Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Pushing close to 9" here with moderate snow falling Sweet...nice scoop Central! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Had to show up for what hopefully isn't the biggest event of the season for LAF. And had to try to cheer up Jim in Kokomo. Nice swirly returns to the south of IND on radar right now. This thing is a bit stronger than modeled. If temps weren't so crappy, we really would've raked here. Well, whatever the reason, glad to have you back. Stick around too. That storm late next week/weekend looks to be a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toronto blizzard Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Well, whatever the reason, glad to have you back. Stick around too. That storm late next week/weekend looks to be a lot of fun. And you'll be back in town right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 And you'll be back in town right? Correct. Not that me not being in town has inhibited me from tracking/enjoying these storms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbertfly Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE QUAD CITIES IA IL 908 AM CST SAT DEC 14 2013 0907 AM HEAVY SNOW 2 WSW INDUSTRY 40.32N 90.64W 12/14/2013 M9.5 INCH MCDONOUGH IL TRAINED SPOTTER SO FAR hit 4 inches.... SN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisconsinwx Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 MKX headlines are still posted. They're saying 3-5" still expected through this afternoon by the lake. Riding it into the ground! I guess I have to give them credit. A heavier SW-NE oriented band has formed from here north and west. Maybe we can grab an inch or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Road Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 IWX added several counties to a WSW for 6-9" total. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Welcome back! I saw a report of 1.5" at 7 AM from the morning report going to NWS. We missed out on the overnight. Hmm, must be a little "gradienty" in Howard county. I saw three reports of 3.0" from CoCoRaHS observers at 7:00am from Kokomo. LAF observers spread from 3.6-4.2" at the same time. Anyways, put your rally cap on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weathernut Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 quick update from Hamilton. 12cm here from LE. Then the band shifted and hammered Burlington. A report from Guelph Line measured 21cm. Now the band is weakening and slowly drifting north. Short range models bring the weakened band back over Hamilton by mid-late afternoon on the direct ENE wind. Several short range models give 25-30cm in Hamilton with up to 40 in Burlington-Oakville. It's downright blizzardy here too! Crazy, cold winds causing whiteouts in blowing snow. Awesome start and the synoptic snow is just about to arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 quick update from Hamilton. 12cm here from LE. Then the band shifted and hammered Burlington. A report from Guelph Line measured 21cm. Now the band is weakening and slowly drifting north. Short range models bring the weakened band back over Hamilton by mid-late afternoon on the direct ENE wind. Several short range models give 25-30cm in Hamilton with up to 40 in Burlington-Oakville. It's downright blizzardy here too! Crazy, cold winds causing whiteouts in blowing snow. Awesome start and the synoptic snow is just about to arrive. Which models are these? This seems way too quick to me. Winds aren't really going to start backing until this evening. HRRR has the band hanging around Mississauga/south Toronto for most of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Getting a decent rate of snow right now. Definitely a couple inches. Will measure after I wake up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toronto4 Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Snow picking up intensity in the last 20 minutes in downtown Toronto. I'd say almost an inch on the ground so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchaumburgStormer Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Pushing close to 9" here with moderate snow falling Yeah,not sure why you guys were never upgraded to a warning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 KDTW 141453Z 03009KT 1/2SM SN FZFG VV008 M07/M09 A3014 RMK AO2 TWR VIS 1 SLP215 P0002 60003 T10721089 56015 RVRNO Looks like business is picking up back at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimillman Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Looks like a lake enhancement band setting up right smack over Chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Snow picking up intensity in the last 20 minutes in downtown Toronto. I'd say almost an inch on the ground so far. Hopefully the lake band can make one last thrust to the north. The heart of it is so tantalizingly close! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huronicane Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Snow falling at a moderate clip here, was at 2.5" when I took the dog out for a walk. I could see 3-4 inches before it's all over with. I'm good with that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 1.8" measured which btw was difficult due to the blowing snow. Intensity has picked up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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