Hoosier Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Family in Bloomington, IL said snow starting to mix in with rain. Like hearing that. 36/27 at LAF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAFF Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Missed the afternoon development.... Still working on equipment and fueling up stuff. By quick glance models are better than ever wrt accumulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Dew points climbing nicely, I think we aren't wasting any of the snow with this potential moisten in the atmosphere. A bit surprised we are still 33 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natester Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Streets are wet with the rain with puddles at the intersection to an alley. This is going to be a nightmare for travel (for those who have to work evenings) once the snow starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye_wx Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I'm definitely concerned about reaching the higher end of our snow potential. A tongue of mild, saturated air shot up over central and eastern Iowa this afternoon. It has been raining for a couple hours after a couple hours of drizzle. The temp/dewpoint has been stuck on 37/36 all afternoon and none of the stations around the area are showing any sign of change. My rain total is approaching 0.10" and it may continue to rain for a few more hours. Every tenth we get is an inch of snow off our total. The air is drier over in northern Illinois so they should see a quicker changeover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWXwx Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I've been busy all day preparing the city/county for the storm. Just got out of a briefing with the mayor, police and fire chiefs, commissioners, co. hiway super, etc., updating them on what to expect. Thanks to all posters here (along with the NWS) in helping me present an accurate account of what's to come. Took awhile to catch up on all of the posts. The only thing I'm missing is Tim and Alek not posting their thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natester Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I'm definitely concerned about reaching the higher end of our snow potential. A tongue of mild, saturated air shot up over central and eastern Iowa this afternoon. It has been raining for a couple hours after a couple hours of drizzle. The temp/dewpoint has been stuck on 37/36 all afternoon and none of the stations around the area are showing any sign of change. My rain total is approaching 0.10" and it may continue to rain for a few more hours. Every tenth we get is an inch of snow off our total. The air is drier over in northern Illinois so they shouldn't have as much rain, if any. Patience... It will changeover later. Possibly around 6:30 or 7 PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baum Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I'm definitely concerned about reaching the higher end of our snow potential. A tongue of mild, saturated air shot up over central and eastern Iowa this afternoon. It has been raining for a couple hours after a couple hours of drizzle. The temp/dewpoint has been stuck on 37/36 all afternoon and none of the stations around the area are showing any sign of change. My rain total is approaching 0.10" and it may continue to rain for a few more hours. Every tenth we get is an inch of snow off our total. The air is drier over in northern Illinois so they should see a quicker changeover. Pessimism FTL. Get a grip. Your a Hawkeye. Be Strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormtrackertf Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundersnow12 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Never made a call so I'll go 12" even at my place and I have the over of 12.2" at ORD with Caplan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Radar returns on the doorstep here. I think we'll probably start as rain but I'm not sure. Assuming we start as rain, it should mix with/change to snow before long and then the question is whether there is a lull later tonight as some models have been suggesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimChgo9 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Still 38 degrees here, actually, my last post it was 37.6, has crept up to 38 at this point. Wind is out of the west. Hoping that if we start as rain, the change over is quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerball Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 14" at detroit. And it was followed by another biggie one week later (February 1900)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerball Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 What "winter storm name" will this one get in America? They always have the oddest names.. Juno, Nemo... I nominate Winter Storm "Laverna"... the Roman goddess of thieves... stealing moisture from 2 different bodies of water and stealing the "credibility" (or what's left..) of the Canadian weather agency... Linus. And yes, when I heard that, A Charlie Brown Christmas was the first thing that came to mind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundersnow12 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Lowest pressure I could find as of 23z (will get new obs in 15) was 1006mb...right along I-25 in extreme southern CO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelakeroy Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Linus. And yes, when I heard that, A Charlie Brown Christmas was the first thing that came to mind... Thank goodness it wasn't Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbertfly Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 35/31 here right now....temp has been heading down over the last hour or 2 Edit....for the record I changed my avatar months ago....and not because TWC decided to name this storm Sinus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoaster Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Lowest pressure I could find as of 23z (will get new obs in 15) was 1006mb...right along I-25 in extreme southern CO It's a hair west of the 18Z GFS, but basically where it should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCNYILWX Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 DVN is down to 33/31 as of 00z. Based on correlation coefficient on dual pol, melting layer on KDVN is just 1500-2500 feet AGL. Wonder if some of the hilly spots near the river are already snowing. I'd expect the QCA to transition within the next 1-2 hrs. Sent from my SM-G900V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Cleared a spot around the snowboard and half the deck...ready to measure a lot of snow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordoFabulous Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Gonna call 5-6" IMBY. I'm glad I kept myself from getting too excited about this.....and hoping that reverse psychology works for once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Cleared a spot around the snowboard and half the deck...ready to measure a lot of snow! Interesting. Back when I used a snowboard I always placed it on top of any snowpack. I felt if it rested below the average surface of the snow, even a bit, it was prone to contamination from drifting. Just a hunch though. No scientific evidence to back me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 DVN is down to 33/31 as of 00z. Based on correlation coefficient on dual pol, melting layer on KDVN is just 1500-2500 feet AGL. Wonder if some of the hilly spots near the river are already snowing. I'd expect the QCA to transition within the next 1-2 hrs. Sent from my SM-G900V still light rain on the hill top where I'm at right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TugHillMatt Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I've been busy all day preparing the city/county for the storm. Just got out of a briefing with the mayor, police and fire chiefs, commissioners, co. hiway super, etc., updating them on what to expect. Thanks to all posters here (along with the NWS) in helping me present an accurate account of what's to come. Took awhile to catch up on all of the posts. The only thing I'm missing is Tim and Alek not posting their thoughts. Wow, may I ask, what do you do for a job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Radar returns on the doorstep here. I think we'll probably start as rain but I'm not sure. Assuming we start as rain, it should mix with/change to snow before long and then the question is whether there is a lull later tonight as some models have been suggesting. Started as snow. Kinda surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33andrain Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Congrats to all my fellow Michiganders on the snow you're forecast to get. I'm hoping that by acting like I'm happy for you that it we'll help me with my agony of defeat AGAIN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Took awhile to catch up on all of the posts. The only thing I'm missing is Tim and Alek not posting their thoughts. I've decided to not subject the board with my angst-ridden posts. It's a win-win for everybody. But, hoping for the best here. It's not going to be easy (or pretty) in the LAF this time. Good luck up there my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizardMafia Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Started as snow. Kinda surprised. Same here.. Getting some light snow here at the moment.. I think you'll do well Tim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowless in Carrollton Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Hey guys. I will be staying in Lima, Ohio the next few days . I'm from ga so I dont know anything about driving on snow. Does anyone think I 75 will be in decent driving conditions by Tuesday ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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