Gilbertfly Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Only 0.7" so far here. Flakes have stayed pretty small. not too shabby! flake size is small here too...but it sure is wind whipped (which I'm sure isn't helping matters)...I can tell it's gonna be tough to measure this evening with parts of my driveway wiped clean by the winds while other parts have up to half an inch already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewers Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Looks like there's a weak LE band just offshore of MKE and hitting Racine at the moment. Also mid lake band is developing and starting to push west. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc294 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 ...Accumulating Snowfall Tonight And Tuesday... ...Winter Weather Advisory Remains In Effect From 1 Am To 4 Pm Est Tuesday... * Snow Accumulations...1 To 2 Inches In The Northern Portions Of The Counties...And 2 To 4 Inches In The Southern Portions Of The Counties. * Snow Beginning...Late Tonight. * Period Of Most Intense Snow...Tuesday Morning. * Snow Ending...Late Tuesday Afternoon. * Impacts...Hazardous Travel Conditions Are Expected Due To Snow Covered Roads. I'm not exactly certain how this is going to happen. There is moisture coming up from the south. There is this fine snow/rain mix that is freezing on the ground. I'm game for any kind of snow. Ice? I don't want to play anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc294 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 That's from Pittsburgh NWS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbertfly Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 radar trends tell me the light (to at times moderate) snow will continue for quite some time for a good chunk of northern IL and southern WI....not all night long...but at least for awhile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Snowing nicely, huge flakes, accumulating nicely...totally unexpected! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Looks like there's a weak LE band just offshore of MKE and hitting Racine at the moment. Also mid lake band is developing and starting to push west. Good eyes. I didn't even notice that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbertfly Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Snowing nicely, huge flakes, accumulating nicely...totally unexpected! Bonus....congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I've had a snow depth of over 20 inches twice. But we have been getting hammered all year in a good spot for the Lake Effect Snow. We have had very little from synoptic events as you guys out West in Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan have been getting destroyed. The Detroit example of snow depth is a unique scenario to this season. We have been on the warm side of the low pressure systems twice this year and had mega torches. Buffalo is at 42.9047° N while Detroit is at 42.3314° N. Buffalo is a tad further north than Detroit. This season just happens to be odd. The Buffalo airport hasn't received the brunt of Lake Effect Events this year. There 30 year average is around 100 inches per year. The average down here is only 10 inches or so higher. But once you get to the lake effect belts there average is 200+. But I will concede to all you guys, anyone facing the right direction of the lake is in effect a lake belt.Yeah basically I was just pointing out how fast LES settles. I know BUF or any clim site for that matter (in a lake belt) isn't always representative of the area with the great variability of LES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewers Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Good eyes. I didn't even notice that. Actually its not the only one either, I see multiple weak bands just off shore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbertfly Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Actually its not the only one either, I see multiple weak bands just off shore. showing up nicely via nexrad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 SN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Nice^. The best radar for picking up LES imo, especially when there is synoptic overlying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbertfly Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 SN how's the flake size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 flake size really jumping over the last 15 minutes or so with solid 20dbz returns...probably some seeder/feeder action in place. pretty amazing to think there is a non-zero chance at a 3rd 12" snow for MBY and it's still January. (not calling for 12" but still) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbertfly Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 flake size really jumping over the last 15 minutes or so with solid 20dbz returns...probably some seeder/feeder action in place. pretty amazing to think there is a non-zero chance at a 3rd 12" snow for MBY and it's still January. (not calling for 12" but still) sweet.... and, yeah....pretty incredible to even have somewhat of a shot at it in one season....GL and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 rate/flake size continues to increase...would be great if this band could stall and get the party started early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chitown Storm Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 looks like some interaction with the lake and stuff over western portions of LOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbertfly Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 ratios/flake size getting better (yet not great) here....can see some plates sparkling on the surface now when I turn the light on the back patio on EDIT: best rates of the event thus far ongoing now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDude Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Seeing the les enhancement rates slowly picking up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewers Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 The snow falling over Chicago is definitely being enhanced by the lake. The main plume looks to setup shop over downtown over the next few hours, in my opinion you guys are looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWeather Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Yeah basically I was just pointing out how fast LES settles. I know BUF or any clim site for that matter (in a lake belt) isn't always representative of the area with the great variability of LES Yeah I totally agree. LES is definitely lighter than synoptic stuff. This is especially true this year with the extremely cold temperatures. I really hope we can cash in on a few decent synoptic events before the season is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundersnow12 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Alek and downtown doing to do well for awhile, can really see the enhancement and heavier returns now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDude Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Here we go SN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbertfly Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 4k NAM even giving northern Wilco a little scrapage of the plumage...which is usually how it goes for my local Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimillman Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 4km NAM looks better for Cook than 18z for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Storm Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 Just like the past few events, radar returns around here are meh...But it's a decent -SN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Storm Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 It's nice to see the MKE TDWR working for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWeather Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Do you guys think the Chicago Lake Effect deserves its own thread? Would be nice to clear up clutter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim123 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Weekend storm looks like it could.be nasty. Lots of wind and dynamics could spell trouble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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