stormtrackertf Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 BTW, so much for the mostly cloudy forecast today... Models, as typical, completely underestimated the push of dry air. Not a cloud to be found across most of the state. It looks like it should be nice outside today... in actuality, it's a very different story. Oh well, at least the inside of the car will be warm for the evening rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 after seeing snow showers through the night tonight, dtx thinking there could be some intense snow bursts along the front. Falling temps and strong winds, blowing snow, with an already deep snowpack....could be quite a wintry day tomorrow before the record cold Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelakeroy Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 -12F this morning at 5:30 AM when I left for work and when I got to Novi and it was 1F there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Just as i suspected the models are beefing up qpf tonight and tomorrow. Gfs still weak but nam and gem show 0.15-0.20". Thinking 1-3" is easily attainable and with the strong winds we should see some good blowing and drifting. Normally not a fan but with the deep glacier in place that snow cant be touched so no worries about any grass showing tomorrow may be an absolute brutal, tundra winter day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 -12F this morning at 5:30 AM when I left for work and when I got to Novi and it was 1F there.I drive past dtw on the south side of the airport (its rural) and the temp on my car went from -2 to -9 then back to -2 once I got onto 275. It was 2 by the time I got to canton. Really weird. Think dtw officially got to -1 though that weird patch of cold was still TECHNICALLY dtw property. is there a thing as the winter version of a heat burst? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I drive past dtw on the south side of the airport (its rural) and the temp on my car went from -2 to -9 then back to -2 once I got onto 275. It was 2 by the time I got to canton. Really weird. Think dtw officially got to -1 though that weird patch of cold was still TECHNICALLY dtw property. is there a thing as the winter version of a heat burst? I have noticed this as well, just east of the Airport, there is always colder temps there right along the Romulus/Taylor border. I haven't looked at the topography, but I would guess there is a subtle dip in that area allowing for the colder air to pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I went to check the elevation in that area...I-275 and Eureka RD On-ramp/Exit-ramp Elevation is 644 feet. Half mile more to the west on Huron River Drive from Grant to Eureka its consistently at around 664 feet. At the South entrance of DTW at John Dingle, elevation is at 630 feet. Everything from I-94 to Pennsylvania on Middlebelt is at consistent 628 feet. My guess it probably does pool up just East of 275 and It's extremely wide open in that spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I went to check the elevation in that area...I-275 and Eureka RD On-ramp/Exit-ramp Elevation is 644 feet. Half mile more to the west on Huron River Drive from Grant to Eureka its consistently at around 664 feet. At the South entrance of DTW at John Dingle, elevation is at 630 feet. Everything from I-94 to Pennsylvania on Middlebelt is at consistent 628 feet. My guess it probably does pool up just East of 275 and It's extremely wide open in that spot good work! Looks like the snow comes in two rounds....this evening, a bit of a lull overnight, then a good burst tomorrow morning (may still snow during the lull of course, just looks less organized). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Just under an inch so far. It does look like Round 1 will end soon here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWeather Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Pretty decent winter storm coming here the next few days. Surprised most people. WSW warnings in effect. Strong winds and 6-12 inches of snow with already 20-30" of snow on the ground in WNY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chambana Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 This winter couldn't end soon enough, whiffed to the north from the SB/GHD 2 blizzard, and now a whiff to the south. Season snowfall total stands at 10.2" for the season, as for temps we may finish near normal or slightly above, depending on how cold February ends. Oh well, memories of last winter are still stuck in my head! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Dumping here. Getting ready to plow in Oxford. Snow totals approaching 3" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Dumping here. Getting ready to plow in Oxford. Snow totals approaching 3" This is super fluff. Easily the best ratios of.winter - looks like lake effect type stuff. At 7am DTW was at 2.2"...this will easily be a 3+ inch snow thanks to ratios, and the snowpack looks great. Once the front passes....will be brutal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCNYILWX Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Nice snow squall here. SN to +SN with good dendrites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm8 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Front looks like the real deal on radar. Love this kinda event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Front looks like the real deal on radar. Love this kinda event. The snow has stopped falling and there is an eerie calm before the front. We had a total of about 2.8" of Lake Superior-stye snow over 15 hours although its so fluffy the actual depth on the pavement is compacted closer to 2-2.5". Its a deep winter paradise outside and record cold is about to come roaring in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Wow it is just dead calm outside (it was somewhat breezy last night, not too bad, but a steady light wind). The snow is deep, the sky is gray, and there is a stray flake floating around, but it looks calm as can be. I see people outside shoveling, cleaning their cars off, etc...no idea what is lurking in 15 mins or so. Its like when you hear people say there is a calm before a tornado lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Managed about 7 flakes with the frontal snows here. Watching snow miss in all four directions this morning. Sun coming out right now. Winds are cranking though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Managed about 7 flakes with the frontal snows here. Watching snow miss in all four directions this morning. Sun coming out right now. Winds are cranking though. Saw a 54 mph gust at Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Storm Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 Have had a few snow squalls here this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indystorm Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Multi vehicle pile ups involving 20 plus cars at I-69 Steuben/DeKalb county line and just north of Muncie with expressway closed. Also 13 vehicles just east of Rochester.....gust to 49 mph at Indpls and white out conditions here ne of the the city at times with arctic frontal snow showers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Central Illinois Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 This winter couldn't end soon enough, whiffed to the north from the SB/GHD 2 blizzard, and now a whiff to the south. Season snowfall total stands at 10.2" for the season, as for temps we may finish near normal or slightly above, depending on how cold February ends. Oh well, memories of last winter are still stuck in my head! Yep its a shame (7.3" here total) if we're not not screwed by the north shift then it's the south shift lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chitown Storm Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Currently-1F imby with a 20 mph wind. Just brutal. Full sun doing little to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordoFabulous Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Hearing reports of a 50 car pileup on I-69 at U.S. 35 in northern Delaware County. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWXwx Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Multiple multi-car wrecks on I 69 in Huntington County and on state highways. Numerous periods of white-out conditions, with estimated 2" of snow down (haven't bothered going out to measure). Meanwhile... FORT WAYNE,IN (FWA) ASOS reports Tornado KFWA 141909Z 32019G30KT 1/4SM FC BLSN BKN017 BKN026 OVC036 M11/M14 A2991 FORT WAYNE,IN (FWA) ASOS reports Funnel KFWA 141941Z 34025G31KT 1/4SM BLSN VV011 M12/M14 A2994 RMK FUNNEL CLOUD B04 5 FUNNEL CLOUD E15 AO2 PK WND 32041/1855 T11171139 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm8 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Meanwhile... FORT WAYNE,IN (FWA) ASOS reports Tornado KFWA 141909Z 32019G30KT 1/4SM FC BLSN BKN017 BKN026 OVC036 M11/M14 A2991 FORT WAYNE,IN (FWA) ASOS reports Funnel KFWA 141941Z 34025G31KT 1/4SM BLSN VV011 M12/M14 A2994 RMK FUNNEL CLOUD B04 5 FUNNEL CLOUD E15 AO2 PK WND 32041/1855 T11171139 Interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Multiple multi-car wrecks on I 69 in Huntington County and on state highways. Numerous periods of white-out conditions, with estimated 2" of snow down (haven't bothered going out to measure). Meanwhile... FORT WAYNE,IN (FWA) ASOS reports Tornado KFWA 141909Z 32019G30KT 1/4SM FC BLSN BKN017 BKN026 OVC036 M11/M14 A2991 FORT WAYNE,IN (FWA) ASOS reports Funnel KFWA 141941Z 34025G31KT 1/4SM BLSN VV011 M12/M14 A2994 RMK FUNNEL CLOUD B04 5 FUNNEL CLOUD E15 AO2 PK WND 32041/1855 T11171139 What the heck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Blizzard warning from IWX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm8 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Blizzard warning from IWX Need to put out a tornado warning too apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm8 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Pic of the squall from this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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