Snowstorms Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 10.7cm down in my area thus far. Hoping we can get atleast 15cm from this. A few pics I took 15 mins ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 10.7cm down in my area thus far. Hoping we can get atleast 15cm from this. A few pics I took 15 mins ago. 20140201_183849_LLS.jpg 2014-02-01 18.55.11.jpg 20140201_184827.jpg Love the last one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on_wx Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Is there a reason why we get so many pixie dust snow events in KW? YKF rarely ever reports SN or +SN and a lot of times over the years we stay all grains while radar has us in heavy returns and people report "rip city" snow action around us. It's not always the case, but it does happen a couple times a winter. Best measurement I can get is 3.5" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torchageddon Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 And then there's the March 1st blizzard. More about that later. I don't remember the last time I got a snowstorm or blizzard in the month of March. History is rich with them but recent times nothing. If there is a year to change it, its this one. So you're expecting all snow or snow to rain back to snow? I could see that being the case, maybe I just picked up mid-event there. What's the consensus of forecasts around town? In any case Wednesday will overshadow them, just as the Super Bowl will overshadow Groundhog Day (thank God for small mercies). I forgot about that, rodent day tomorrow. There is a rumor that security will be beefed up at WW just in case . Now there is talk of accumulations of over 6 inches in parts of GTA for Saturdays event. The Feb 5th -6th is getting good hype as well already; it will be more significant. Yep: Ryan Maue @RyanMaue 22 hrs - With western trough, boatloads of Arctic air & Gulf Mexico moisture next week, going to be rough ride weather-wise. No need to even hype it. Chris Scott @ChrisScottWx 1 day - After Saturday's heavy wet snow, confidence growing for classic snow storm for S'rn ON/QC late Tues into Wed #onstorm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottawa Blizzard Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 measured in a few different places. I have 10cm as of 20 minutes ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Is there a reason why we get so many pixie dust snow events in KW? YKF rarely ever reports SN or +SN and a lot of times over the years we stay all grains while radar has us in heavy returns and people report "rip city" snow action around us. It's not always the case, but it does happen a couple times a winter. Best measurement I can get is 3.5" Can't explain that but I agree about YKF. Because they're upstream I often check in on them during snowstorms and I don't think I've ever seen them reporting SN or better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Smith Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Is it perhaps because the Grand valley in general is in a downsloping situation with winds in an easterly direction? You're also well beyond the reach of Lake Ontario enhancement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Is it perhaps because the Grand valley in general is in a downsloping situation with winds in an easterly direction? You're also well beyond the reach of Lake Ontario enhancement. Fantastic explanation. Basically the opposite of what happens to us in Toronto on W/SW winds. Should have thought of that myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on_wx Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Can't explain that but I agree about YKF. Because they're upstream I often check in on them during snowstorms and I don't think I've ever seen them reporting SN or better. There was a single SN report today that I saw, and I think Jan 6 had a +SN twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on_wx Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Fantastic explanation. Basically the opposite of what happens to us in Toronto on W/SW winds. Should have thought of that myself. So easterly downsloping winds undercut our snowfall? Also, we're at +0.1C now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 So easterly downsloping winds undercut our snowfall? Also, we're at +0.1C now Not 100% sure but it's a reasonable explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on_wx Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Not 100% sure but it's a reasonable explanation. What other effect could this theory have on the weather? Could it explain the common occurrence of thunderstorms virtually vanishing as they approach the twin cities. Locally we've all watched that supercell in Perth Co. drifting this way only to rapidly disappear out towards Wellesley. A local storm chaser and I have discussed this a few times, but not even she has an explanation. I just call it the Waterloo Region 'weather bubble' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottawa Blizzard Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Still snowing fairly steady, although the temperature has climbed to -0.2c. Radar returns still look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torontonian Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 So far this event has been a bit underwhelming here downtown. Only measuring maybe 4.5cm new snow today. Still 0.5c for temperature but light rain w/few flakes now. At least this should go for awhile. Could change bit....please. Just half a degree lower...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mississaugasnow Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 looking at the hwy cameras the mix is making a big run up the QEW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzardof96 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Have 9cm and change here. Looking good for 10cm+ but don't think that 15cm mark is attainable. Very happy with the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 What other effect could this theory have on the weather? Could it explain the common occurrence of thunderstorms virtually vanishing as they approach the twin cities. Locally we've all watched that supercell in Perth Co. drifting this way only to rapidly disappear out towards Wellesley. A local storm chaser and I have discussed this a few times, but not even she has an explanation. I just call it the Waterloo Region 'weather bubble' Not sure about that. In Toronto that happens all the time because of the marine layer, but you're well inland. Might be that the most favourable area for the development of lake breeze convergence zone is more to your N & W? Funny thing is that I always thought KW was an excellent spot for tsra development (not a severe guy so don't hold me to this). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 looking at the hwy cameras the mix is making a big run up the QEW Per YTZ and Torontonian raining in downtown Toronto/along the lakeshore. Still snow at Pearson and along the 401. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrisale Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 Switched over to rain here now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoaster Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Still snowing at yonge and st clair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Switched over to rain here now. How much down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 1009mb over Dufferin County. If the winds turn SW at Toronto, enough bl warming might turn the pcpn over to rain, or at least mixed it in, even along the 401. Hamilton is already torching at over +2c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzardof96 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Light with occasional moderate bursts of snow continuing. Winter wondeland out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Light with occasional moderate bursts of snow continuing. Winter wondeland out there. Exeter starting to fill back in again. If you guys who are at 10 already don't go over to rain at any point, I think 15 might be doable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottawa Blizzard Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I'm above freezing at 0.2c. Still snowing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzardof96 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 According to TWN obs, pearson is reporting winds out of the SW now with a temp of 34f. Might start to change over soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 According to TWN obs, pearson is reporting winds out of the SW now with a temp of 34f. Might start to change over soon. valid what time? EC website shows 32/32 as of 9pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowstorms Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 According to TWN obs, pearson is reporting winds out of the SW now with a temp of 34f. Might start to change over soon. They get their observations from EC and EC hasnt updated since 9pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzardof96 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 valid what time? EC website shows 32/32 as of 9pm. Valid 9:45. Always wondered how they update more frequently then ec. I assume they are using pearson data with the toronto gridpoint... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowstorms Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 And now they have....0.1C with SW winds. Sh!t! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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