Snowstorms Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 My god....euro destroys new England. current storm = 1'+ midweek storm blows up = 1'+ next weekend storm blows up = 1'+ Time to move to New England. They just got a monster storm last week too, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Yep - agree. Before this most recent storm, most of IL/IA/southern WI had zero snow cover. Unfortunately, it's very common around here to have bare ground at the beginning of Feb. Actually, the same can be said for any day during the winter. As an example - the Quad Cities in eastern IA/western IL (near where cyclone lives?) only get about 30-35" of snow per year...and Chicago only gets about 40". These are just estimates - don't quote me on the exact numbers. And, average highs are generally in the low 30's even in Jan...so in esssence, any above normal day melts the snow, especially as the sun angle gets higher in Feb. In Chicago for example, we have a 50/50 chance at a White Christmas. Even in January, it's only a 60-65% chance of having snow cover on any given day. Bottom line - our snow cover climo is horrible...and I'll definitely complain about it. Obviously we had an amazing storm over the past few days IMBY (about 17")...but prior to that storm, this winter was a joke. We had zero snowfall in December IMBY (not even a trace), and I think Chicago had the same. That is unacceptable. It really is striking how difference things are if you just go 250 miles north (north-central WI) or 250 miles south (St. Louis). In the former, you can count on winter each year. In the latter, they never have "consistent" winter. Northern IL is kind of in between...so when you do taste real winter for awhile, it makes you want it all the time. ORD did receive a T in December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Naked guy throwing snowballs in Valpo http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter/valpo-police-battle-naked-man-throwing-snowballs/article_027afaec-a30d-5868-88cd-72ef0cd5ea61.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 a Detroiter with a chip on his shoulder? today? really? stfu buckeye rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Amen! i never get the rationale of "rational" people who whine about people whining. ...and I don't understand the rationale of people who whine, about the people who whine, about people whining. You do realize the further you are up on the 'whine change', the less rational and logical your whining becomes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelakeroy Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Yep - agree. Before this most recent storm, most of IL/IA/southern WI had zero snow cover. Unfortunately, it's very common around here to have bare ground at the beginning of Feb. Actually, the same can be said for any day during the winter. As an example - the Quad Cities in eastern IA/western IL (near where cyclone lives?) only get about 30-35" of snow per year...and Chicago only gets about 40". These are just estimates - don't quote me on the exact numbers. And, average highs are generally in the low 30's even in Jan...so in esssence, any above normal day melts the snow, especially as the sun angle gets higher in Feb. Chicago, for example, has a 50/50 chance at a White Christmas. Even in January, it's only a 60-65% chance of having snow cover on any given day. Bottom line - our snow cover climo is horrible...and I'll definitely complain about it. Obviously we had an amazing storm over the past few days IMBY (about 17")...but prior to that storm, this winter was a joke. We had zero snowfall in December IMBY (not even a trace), and I think Chicago had the same. That is unacceptable. It really is striking how different the feel of winter is if you just go 250 miles north (north-central WI) or 250 miles south (St. Louis). In the former, you can count on winter each year. In the latter, they never have "consistent" winter. Northern IL is kind of in between...so when you do taste real winter for awhile, it makes you want it all the time. It is amazing to me to how different it can be just 250 miles away. I have had snow cover since early January and have been doing fun winter activities for a month now. Nothing impressive (4-5" on average) until we got dumped on by yesterday's storm. Just looking at the EURO it shows area's 250 miles to my SW may have above freezing temps later this week while it looks like I won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 buckeye rules welcome back! WTF are you doing in here? Let me guess: dendrite issues? disappointing lake enhancement? DBZ didn't produce? Worst 12"+ storm you've ever had? wow, this place does make you feel better hey bartender... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelakeroy Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 My god....euro destroys new England. current storm = 1'+ midweek storm blows up = 1'+ next weekend storm blows up = 1'+ Eastern LI after getting 2' last week had 30s and rain today It will be interesting to see if Boston might break it on the ground record (if I recall read some of the threads over there last week correctly it might be in play). I like Jerry & some of the other poster over there so I am all for it I know some hate see the NE get hammered but as long as I am getting storms I could care less (meaning that I do care at least a little as I would be lying if I didn't admit to being at least somewhat jealous to the NE totals but if I am getting storm action I don't really mind much). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 welcome back! WTF are you doing in here? Let me guess: dendrite issues? disappointing lake enhancement? DBZ didn't produce? Worst 12"+ storm you've ever had? wow, this place does make you feel better hey bartender... Not a single gust over 60 IMBY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TugHillMatt Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Yep - agree. Before this most recent storm, most of IL/IA/southern WI had zero snow cover. Unfortunately, it's very common around here to have bare ground at the beginning of Feb. Actually, the same can be said for any day during the winter. As an example - the Quad Cities in eastern IA/western IL (near where cyclone lives?) only get about 30-35" of snow per year...and Chicago only gets about 40". These are just estimates - don't quote me on the exact numbers. And, average highs are generally in the low 30's even in Jan...so in esssence, any above normal day melts the snow, especially as the sun angle gets higher in Feb. Chicago, for example, has a 50/50 chance at a White Christmas. Even in January, it's only a 60-65% chance of having snow cover on any given day. Bottom line - our snow cover climo is horrible...and I'll definitely complain about it. Obviously we had an amazing storm over the past few days IMBY (about 17")...but prior to that storm, this winter was a joke. We had zero snowfall in December IMBY (not even a trace), and I think Chicago had the same. That is unacceptable. It really is striking how different the feel of winter is if you just go 250 miles north (north-central WI) or 250 miles south (St. Louis). In the former, you can count on winter each year. In the latter, they never have "consistent" winter. Northern IL is kind of in between...so when you do taste real winter for awhile, it makes you want it all the time. I live in an area that usually has snow cover through most of the winter. So, if there is not snow, many snow lovers are upset (many snow activity enthusiasts). If there is snow, many of the snow haters are upset and say we're having a "horrible winter". lol ...and I don't understand the rationale of people who whine, about the people who whine, about people whining. You do realize the further you are up on the 'whine change', the less rational and logical your whining becomes. lol! Are you directing that to me, buckeye? I don't believe I was whining? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbertfly Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Naked guy throwing snowballs in Valpo http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter/valpo-police-battle-naked-man-throwing-snowballs/article_027afaec-a30d-5868-88cd-72ef0cd5ea61.html He also made nonsensical comments....ya think? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Snow cover is lame, i don't care if all this melts tomorrow...in fact i see a torch on the horizon. Maybe a couple foggy days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavis1729 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 ORD did receive a T in December. Thanks - probably a handful of flurries! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TugHillMatt Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Thanks - probably a handful of flurries! At least now you'll have snow on the ground to help you make it through the next month of "Ts"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchaumburgStormer Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Snow cover is lame, i don't care if all this melts tomorrow...in fact i see a torch on the horizon. Maybe a couple foggy days Hahaha, I am still enjoying it. This was the storm a guy with a new snowblower was dreaming of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 What happen to Jennifer Abrams? Now there is this annoying girl that sounds like a hyena. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csnavywx Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Sitting on 0.5" for the winter so far. Blockbuster suckage with about five "33 and rain" events so far. Going for the a futility record this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisconsinwx Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Sitting on 0.5" for the winter so far. Blockbuster suckage with about five "33 and rain" events so far. Going for the a futility record this year! Where in the St. Louis area do you live? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 csnavywx is one of my favorite mets, glad he's still posting. sorry about the suckage winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Alek, I have been wondering, are you upset that the snow hasn't melted yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Alek, I have been wondering, are you upset that the snow hasn't melted yet? yep, it's just a giant ugly mess at this point. Deep WAA and some foggy nights would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baum Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 yep, it's just a giant ugly mess at this point. Deep WAA and some foggy nights would be great. Going to be a long slog out of this. Bank on June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I will say, if it does warm up above freezing the snow will compact rather quickly. Unlike last year when we had several inches of water in the snow pack. This snow pack is drier. After GHD Blizzard, most of the snow was gone in 2 weeks if I remember right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 yep, it's just a giant ugly mess at this point. Deep WAA and some foggy nights would be great. Had an inch last night and the snow looks the same as the day it fell. You don't need to melt it, you just need to refresh it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I will say, if it does warm up above freezing the snow will compact rather quickly. Unlike last year when we had several inches of water in the snow pack. This snow pack is drier. After GHD Blizzard, most of the snow was gone in 2 weeks if I remember right. That sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Got a weekend of riding locally here.... towing the kids around the frozen lake, fun stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Had an inch last night and the snow looks the same as the day it fell. You don't need to melt it, you just need to refresh it.agree. Snowpack looks great out there. Reminiscent of last winter. We had snowcover since January 5th but now it is deep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 That sucks. Yeah it was a mid month warm up into the 40s and low 50s for a several days which did it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 In downtown Chicago this morning and I swear you could never tell there was a 20" snow. Have to agree with alek, snow is useless after it stops falling here. I feel like a church mouse here too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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