Ottawa Blizzard Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Too bad I don't care about Edmonton snow Why not? It is, after all, where you are. Even if he had a 12" storm here, you wouldn't be here to experience it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Why not? It is, after all, where you are. Even if he had a 12" storm here, you wouldn't be here to experience it. Ji said it years ago and it really rings true to me. You have to own the snow. I own the snow in Toronto. I just rent the snow here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Too bad I don't care about Edmonton snow You live there, why wouldn't you? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 You live there, why wouldn't you? Lol See above. It's not the most logical thing but it is what it is. I'd rather have a snowstorm hit Toronto with me here. I had 3 hours of sleep on December 14th. Some of the bigger storms here I slept through basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 See above. It's not the most logical thing but it is what it is. I'd rather have a snowstorm hit Toronto with me here. I had 3 hours of sleep on December 14th. Some of the bigger storms here I slept through basically. Yeah I can't follow that train of thought, I mean I'd much rather be excited about the snow I have. I mean I can understand if it had to do with no posters other than yourself being from Edmonton currently. That would make sense to me, each to their own though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 See above. It's not the most logical thing but it is what it is. I'd rather have a snowstorm hit Toronto with me here. I had 3 hours of sleep on December 14th. Some of the bigger storms here I slept through basically. I can actually understand you somewhat. We have had just one stinker winter here the last 7 years, and that was 2011-12. I was licking my chops for some snow, so had my up north trip planned and it was PERFECTLY planned around their biggest snowstorm in years. It was a compact little storm March 3rd, but I was excited to be there for it. While it was exciting, and I did take a walk during the height of the storm, which ended up dropping about a foot, it wasnt the same as being in your own backyard. It was a wet snow, so the scenery was gorgeous, and when I awoke the next morning (yes, I slept well), i actually didnt want to be bothered with things like cleaning off my car or seeing how much snow has fallen (a hasty top of my car measurment showed about 12", I didnt know where else to measure as there was old snow down, no clear spots)...I just wanted to get out into the winter wonderland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I can actually understand you somewhat. We have had just one stinker winter here the last 7 years, and that was 2011-12. I was licking my chops for some snow, so had my up north trip planned and it was PERFECTLY planned around their biggest snowstorm in years. It was a compact little storm March 3rd, but I was excited to be there for it. While it was exciting, and I did take a walk during the height of the storm, which ended up dropping about a foot, it wasnt the same as being in your own backyard. It was a wet snow, so the scenery was gorgeous, and when I awoke the next morning (yes, I slept well), i actually didnt want to be bothered with things like cleaning off my car or seeing how much snow has fallen (a hasty top of my car measurment showed about 12", I didnt know where else to measure as there was old snow down, no clear spots)...I just wanted to get out into the winter wonderland. My dad and I drove down to Buffalo during the massive December 2001 LES event. Snow up to people's roofs! It was an incredible sight that I'll never forget. But after soaking it in for a bit, you get bored with it and want to go home (even though brown grass is waiting for you there). It's weird. I think over time I'd grow to get more interested in the weather here if I was here for the long term. But being transient like I am it's a tougher sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mississaugasnow Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 My dad and I drove down to Buffalo during the massive December 2001 LES event. Snow up to people's roofs! It was an incredible sight that I'll never forget. But after soaking it in for a bit, you get bored with it and want to go home (even though brown grass is waiting for you there). It's weird. I think over time I'd grow to get more interested in the weather here if I was here for the long term. But being transient like I am it's a tougher sell. I know what you mean a bit. When I lived in waterloo it was fun to see october snow and some bigger events but it didn't really matter because it wasn't my "yard" I always checked the obs in Toronto to see if they were snow yet, and if they weren't I felt a bit disappointed even though it was ripping snow in waterloo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottawa Blizzard Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 My dad and I drove down to Buffalo during the massive December 2001 LES event. Snow up to people's roofs! It was an incredible sight that I'll never forget. But after soaking it in for a bit, you get bored with it and want to go home (even though brown grass is waiting for you there). It's weird. I think over time I'd grow to get more interested in the weather here if I was here for the long term. But being transient like I am it's a tougher sell. I guess because I spent six winters in Ottawa, I can "connect" with the city per se, and visualize the streets, so I get excited for snow there as well as here in my hometown of Toronto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Too bad it's the op GFS, but there's a fun day 8+ analog date on the 0z run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 med range looking pretty zzzzzzz, especially after all the talk a couple days back that said, they've done this before only to jump right back into more active solutions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Locking up Alek's third 12"+ storm of the season now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAFF Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 z=1.5" of accumulations @ 30°F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Latest CPC super GEFS day 8+ analog dates point to some warm/wet storms for Indy, FWIW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWXwx Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 med range looking pretty zzzzzzz, especially after all the talk a couple days back that said, they've done this before only to jump right back into more active solutions Yes!!! We're golden now. Thanks for posting that Alek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Latest CPC super GEFS day 8+ analog dates point to some warm/wet storms for Indy, FWIW. And some cold/white ones as well. Interesting mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisconsinwx Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 zzzzzzzzz........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Nice fantasy run on the 0z GFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAFF Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 For some reason I'm thinking those fantasy runs might have some merit in the long term. At any rate the potential of wild snowy weather is as real as the torches of last winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 sigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundersnow12 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 op GFS continues to hint at a trof in the west and a little EC ridging and a much better gradient setting up across the CONUS in the 9/10 day range. Could be a chance for something legit first week of Feb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 op GFS continues to hint at a trof in the west and a little EC ridging and a much better gradient setting up across the CONUS in the 9/10 day range. Could be a chance for something legit first week of Feb. either way, a solid week long boring stretch after these clippers is looking pretty likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinook Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 sigh Maybe you should take a trip to the North Pole, enjoy some warmth. the 0z Euro drops a -20C to -26C on Wisconsin/Minnesota at 7 days. apparently the 12z Euro is not as insane, but yet the -18 or -20C in that general realm is not too encouraging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 GGEM warms it up beyond 150 hours and especially at 174 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Maybe you should take a trip to the North Pole, enjoy some warmth. the 0z Euro drops a -20C to -26C on Wisconsin/Minnesota at 7 days. apparently the 12z Euro is not as insane, but yet the -18 or -20C in that general realm is not too encouraging. I don't think today's 12z Euro is out that far yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 12z GEFS 6-10 and 11-15 day 2m temperature departures. Oh boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 FWIW, the CFS continues to look very cold for February but precip has flopped around. It will be interesting to see what it shows as we get closer to the end of January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinook Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I don't think today's 12z Euro is out that far yet. You are right. I saw the January 23 12z Euro and thought it was today's run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 FWIW, the CFS continues to look very cold for February but precip has flopped around. It will be interesting to see what it shows as we get closer to the end of January. Sharp cut off on the 1/24 precip panel. I'd take my chances though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Angrysummons, did a weather model bully you, when you were a child? Fantasy land garbage most likely, but sweet thermal gradient on the 12z Euro at 240 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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