Ottawa Blizzard Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Anthony Farnell and others calling for EC to issue some sort of warning for TO right now via Twitter. Judging from radar, it looks the snow band has reached as far north as the 401 in Scarborough. Just a little bit further north please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Anthony Farnell and others calling for EC to issue some sort of warning for TO right now via Twitter. I was surprised they didn't at least put southern Peel into the warning. Mississauga's been getting pummeled for several hours now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoaster Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Complete snow squall here now. Radar seems to be intensifying as the band orients its fire hose directly at the GTA. EC right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewinder 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. Yes, these heavier 40-50 dbZ returns are ice chunks, rain and freezing rain. We've had between 1.5" and 2" south of Ind, were forecasted 5-7". Ain't happening this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottawa Blizzard Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Complete snow squall here now. Radar seems to be intensifying as the band orients its fire hose directly at the GTA. EC right now. They have some great mets at EC, but for the organization as a whole, I second that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundersnow12 Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toronto blizzard Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Anthony Farnell and others calling for EC to issue some sort of warning for TO right now via Twitter.Yep they honestly are behind the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toronto blizzard Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Really coming down here by square 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Yes, these heavier 40-50 dbZ returns are ice chunks, rain and freezing rain. We've had between 1.5" and 2" south of Ind, were forecasted 5-7". Ain't happening this time. Unfortunately not, but thanks for the report. I was wondering what was going on down there under those returns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Complete snow squall here now. Radar seems to be intensifying as the band orients its fire hose directly at the GTA. EC right now. Yeah, it's pretty bad. I had no problem with them excluding Toronto and southern Peel yesterday because there was more consensus that Hamilton-Halton was going to be ground zero. But now, even if the band does move south this afternoon, add in the synoptic and at the damage has been done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on_wx Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 20 vehicle crash on the westbound QEW at Erin Mills Blvd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajdos Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Dtx updated call That's more like it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 4 and change. Low end SN continues. Much better than that 1.something you expected wouldn't you say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 20 vehicle crash on the westbound QEW at Erin Mills Blvd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoaster Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Yeah, it's pretty bad. I had no problem with them excluding Toronto and southern Peel yesterday because there was more consensus that Hamilton-Halton was going to be ground zero. But now, even if the band does move south this afternoon, add in the synoptic and at the damage has been done. I'm surprised at how north this band has reached, the Euro did well with that detail. I wouldn't have issued a warning for the GTA either, but Peel should have been. Peel is going to win this contest no doubt. I wouldn't be surprised to see a 10" total there. The low appears to be intensifying. I reckon 8" for the GTA is a good call. Most news outlets have been advertising 8" this morning now, regardless of EC's 4-6" call. There should really be a snow squall warning out for the GTA. Visibility is atrocious as my windows are shaking periodically. Some of these gusts are impressive. Going to be difficult to measure at this point with the blowing snow. Sad to see that accident. Maybe if EC issued some watches less people would be on the road. -_- This has really snuck up on people. All day people were talking about how it'll just be a "bit of snow" out and about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Much better than that 1.something you expected wouldn't you say? I had up'd that call...probably before you even issued your first call mid event. but yes, over performed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman_ind Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 rain here southwest of indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottawa Blizzard Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Don't know the details, and I don't want to sound crass and insensitive, but too many people follow too closely and don't adapt their driving to the conditions. Hopefully nobody is seriously injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 I had up'd that call...probably before you even issued your first call mid event. but yes, over performed. Made my call before first flakes flew in Chicago and Detroit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoaster Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Plume seems to be driving from the SW into Hamilton/Niagara now. Should be interesting to see how it interacts with the LES band. Wonder if it will either intensify it with moisture or shear it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 I'm surprised at how north this band has reached, the Euro did well with that detail. I wouldn't have issued a warning for the GTA either, but Peel should have been. Peel is going to win this contest no doubt. I wouldn't be surprised to see a 10" total there. The low appears to be intensifying. I reckon 8" for the GTA is a good call. Most news outlets have been advertising 8" this morning now, regardless of EC's 4-6" call. There should really be a snow squall warning out for the GTA. Visibility is atrocious as my windows are shaking periodically. Some of these gusts are impressive. Going to be difficult to measure at this point with the blowing snow. Sad to see that accident. Maybe if EC issued some watches less people would be on the road. -_- This has really snuck up on people. All day people were talking about how it'll just be a "bit of snow" out and about Yeah, it's unfortunate. Seems people never learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 rain here southwest of indy Yuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottawa Blizzard Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Snow is intensifying in north Scarborough. Perhaps the snow band is shifting ever so slightly north? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Snow is intensifying in north Scarborough. Perhaps the snow band is shifting ever so slightly north? That's the synoptic intensifying. Lake band is still confined to south of the 401. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoaster Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Anthony Farnell calling for EC to bump their totals for the GTA to 8-10" and issue a WSW He has always hated EC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoaster Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Ironically enough, the Burlington-Oakville section seems to be getting some of the smallest radar returns now. Not sure they should even have a WSW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Ironically enough, the Burlington-Oakville section seems to be getting some of the smallest radar returns now. Not sure they should even have a WSW Based on what's fallen and with the brunt of the synoptic about to move in, they should still be under a warning I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Road Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 4.9" storm total so far at Valpo as of 1630z 7-7.5" snow depth on the grass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Storm Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 Current radar loop over northeast IL reminds me of 12/26/09. How dare you compare to such an event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbertfly Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 update via LOT....16Z BAND OF STEADIER AND MORE INTENSE SNOWFALL CONTINUES TO REGENERATEACROSS THE CHICAGO METRO BACK TO NEAR KVYS. THIS WILL LIKELYCONTINUE THROUGH MIDDAY BEFORE THE FORCING DRIVING IT DIMINISHES.ONCE THIS OCCURS...SHOULD SEE AN IMPROVEMENT IN VSBY WITH LIGHTERSNOW INTENSITY BUT SNOW WILL LIKELY CONTINUE THROUGH THEAFTERNOON. ANOTHER UPPER TROUGH WILL CROSS THE AREA INTO EARLYAFTERNOON FROM THE WEST AND THIS WILL PROVIDE THE CONTINUED LIGHTSNOW. VSBY MAY BECOME MORE VARIABLE THIS AFTERNOON WITH MAINLYMVFR EXPECTED BUT THERE MAY BE IMPROVEMENT TO VFR AT TIMES BASEDON TRENDS UPSTREAM OVER IOWA. AM CONTINUING TO MONITOR THEPOTENTIAL FOR LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS VERY LATE THISAFTERNOON/EARLY THIS EVENING AT ORD/MDW/GYY. HAVE ADDED A TEMPOGROUP FOR A SHORT TIME TO ACCOUNT FROM THE POTENTIAL WITH THE IDEATHAT A BAND WILL ORGANIZE JUST TO THE NORTH AND PIVOT EASTWARD ASWINDS TURN NORTH AND NORTHWEST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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