Hoosier Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO/ROMEOVILLE IL 1200 PM CST THU JAN 2 2014 MESOSCALE DISCUSSION 1159 AM CST THE LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS ACROSS NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS CONTINUE TO REMAIN CELLULAR AND IN MULTI BAND CLUSTERS. THESE SHOWERS ARE PRODUCING PERIODS OF LOCALIZED HEAVY SNOW...WITH VIS DROPPING UNDER A HALF MILE. HOWEVER...OUTSIDE OF THESE SHOWERS ONLY VERY LIGHT SNOW IS OCCURRING ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE WARNED AREA. THIS APPEARS TO BE SHORT LIVED. ATTENTION FOR THIS AFTERNOONS ACTIVITY IS FOCUSED ON A WELL DEVELOPED BAND OF HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOW...WHICH HAS DEVELOPED ALONG A WELL DEFINED BOUNDARY LAYER CONVERGENCE ZONE ACROSS WESTERN LAKE MICHIGAN...JUST OFF THE MKE SHORES. THIS BAND OF SNOW WILL SHIFT SOUTHWARD ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE WARNED AREA OVER THE HOUR OR TWO. IT APPEARS THAT THIS WILL SET UP ABOUT A 3 TO 5 HOUR PERIOD OF HEAVY SNOW ACROSS EASTERN LAKE...AND COOK COUNTIES IN ILLINOIS THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...BEFORE THE WINDS BACK NORTHWESTERLY AND DRIVE THE BAND INTO NORTHWESTERN INDIANA. DURING THIS TIME IT STILL APPEARS THAT SNOW RATES OF 1 TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR COULD LEAD TO UP TO 4 TO 8 INCHES OF ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATIONS ACROSS ISOLATED PORTIONS OF THE WARNED AREA. THIS PLUMB OF SNOW ALSO APPEARS THAT IT WILL PRODUCE DECENT ACCUMULATIONS FAIRLY FAR INLAND ACROSS EASTERN SECTIONS OF WILL...KANKEE AND POSSIBLY INTO PORTIONS OF IROQUO COUNTY AS WELL DUE TO EHANCED BOUNDARY LAYER MOISTURE CONVERGENCE EXTENDING SOUTHWARD WITHIN THE INVERTED SYNOPTIC SCALE TROUGH OF LOW PRESSURE. NORTHWESTERN INDIANA WILL SEE PERIODS OF LAKE EFFECT SNOW LATER THIS AFTERNOON AND THIS EVENING. IT APPERS SNOWFALL AMOUNTS HERE WILL ALSO EXCEED 6 INCHES ACROSS PORTIONS OF LAKE AND PORTER COUNTIES THROUGH THIS EVENING BEFORE IT WINDS DOWN OVERNIGHT. KJB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanDe680 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 A couple of photos my Mom just sent to me of the LES rippage at their house. She's a big snow weenie. IMG_5216.jpg IMG_5218.jpg Those are sweet pics, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Central Illinois Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 A couple of photos my Mom just sent to me of the LES rippage at their house. She's a big snow weenie. IMG_5216.jpg IMG_5218.jpg good stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanDe680 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 From I-355 east to DuPage County border with Cook Country are getting pounded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 A couple of photos my Mom just sent to me of the LES rippage at their house. She's a big snow weenie. IMG_5216.jpg IMG_5218.jpg Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 Legit -SN by Lk Ontario in Etobicoke. By the time I got back to my house just flurries but it's picking up again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toronto blizzard Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Legit -SN by Lk Ontario in Etobicoke. By the time I got back to my house just flurries but it's picking up again. At least we're not getting whiffed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwestChaser Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 OHARE (COOK)..................................5.8 (2) 2 day total so far per NWS. They really need to get a better observer there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrisale Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Legit -SN by Lk Ontario in Etobicoke. By the time I got back to my house just flurries but it's picking up again. Been on and off between -SN and flurries for a few hours here, since I got to work this morning. Flake size still too small for any real accumulation. Shame given the length of the precipitation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 the new hotness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetjanet998 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 should be around 15 PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO/ROMEOVILLE IL 1203 PM CST THU JAN 02 2014 .TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON .DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE. ..REMARKS.. 1200 PM SNOW OHARE AIRPORT 41.98N 87.90W 01/02/2014 M3.4 INCH COOK IL OFFICIAL NWS OBS 3.4 INCHES FROM 6 AM TO 12 NOON. STORM TOTAL 9.2 INCHES. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwestChaser Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 should be around 15 If they had a decent observer it would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 At least we're not getting whiffed. cold comfort. Literally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 Been on and off between -SN and flurries for a few hours here, since I got to work this morning. Flake size still too small for any real accumulation. Shame given the length of the precipitation. Woke up to a dusting and not much else has accumulated. My 0.4" call at YYZ might end up high but we'll probably get one last thrust to the north with the snow shield over the next 2-3 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowstorms Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Woke up to a dusting and not much else has accumulated. My 0.4" call at YYZ might end up high but we'll probably get one last thrust to the north with the snow shield over the next 2-3 hours. I haven't seen anything, not even a flake all day But its f*cking cold. -19.8C on my thermometer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Still getting pounded along the lakefront. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Still getting pounded along the lakefront. really scraping along the lakefront. Snow ramping up again as we approach low end SN should see another 4"+ along this line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwestChaser Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 My poor grill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 really scraping along the lakefront. Snow ramping up again as we approach low end SN should see another 4"+ along this line Ha, I would call this heavy right now. Can't imagine what it's like in the core of this band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chitown Storm Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Main band shifting east of Naperville/Lisle but snow intensity not dropping much yet. Can still barely see out the window. Looks like Skilling's RPM from a few days ago busted low for once in some areas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Main band shifting east of Naperville/Lisle but snow intensity not dropping much yet. Can still barely see out the window. Looks like Skilling's RPM from a few days ago busted low for once in some areas! some of the NAM runs showing 16" at ORD did best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoar_Frost Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I'm ready to declare a storm total ... 10.7". Just over 3" was pure LES. My original call was 9.2", so I busted high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 North Point Marina (on stateline) cam. The band in Racine, facing east. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 That fire hose of a band starts west of Traverse City, truly amazing stuff. Here is a regional view: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 LES band working in from Huron. Snow picking up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 5.7" at IND as of 11:30 am. 6 or a little more shouldn't be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Eastern Cook County is going to be in for it; a whiteout, if that's where this band ends up/holds together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewers Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Snow has ended and the sun is coming out. I'll measure when I get home but final total should be 10-11" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Snow has ended and the sun is coming out. I'll measure when I get home but final total should be 10-11" You must be further inland, there's still flakes flying here down by the lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJSnowLover Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 LOT SWS: SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENTNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL1234 PM CST THU JAN 2 2014ILZ006-013-014-022-023-033-039-INZ001-022045-LAKE IL-DUPAGE-COOK-WILL-KANKAKEE-IROQUOIS-FORD-LAKE IN-INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WAUKEGAN...WHEATON...CHICAGO...JOLIET...KANKAKEE...WATSEKA...PAXTON...GARY1234 PM CST THU JAN 2 2014...HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS CONTINUING THIS AFTERNOON...LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE AT TIMES ACROSSNORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS THROUGH LATE AFTERNOON BEFORE THE MAIN AXISBEGINS TO FOCUS ACROSS NORTHWESTERN INDIANA INTO THIS EVENING.ALTHOUGH THE SNOW SHOWERS MAY BRIEFLY ABATE...ADDITIONAL BANDS OFSNOW ARE LIKELY TO REDEVELOP AND MOVE ACROSS THE AREA.THEREFORE...EXPECT RAPID CHANGES IN THE VISIBILITIES IN AND OUT OFTHE HEAVIEST SNOW SHOWERS. NEAR WHITE OUT CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLETHIS AFTERNOON AS THE HEAVIEST SNOW BANDS SHIFT ONSHORE. AREAS OFBLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW ARE ALSO EXPECTED AS NORTH TONORTHEASTERLY WINDS CONTINUE UP TO 30 MPH.SNOW ACCUMULATIONS WILL EXTEND WELL INLAND ACROSSCOOK...WILL...EASTERN DUPAGE AND EVEN INTO KANKAKEE COUNTY AS WELL.IN THESE AREAS...ISOLATED ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 6 TO 8INCHES ARE POSSIBLE. LIGHTER AMOUNTS OF SNOWFALL IS POSSIBLEFARTHER SOUTH ACROSS IROQUOIS AND POSSIBLY FORD COUNTY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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