IWXwx Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 9 minutes ago, buckeye said: I'm with ya brother. Euro gives us here in central OH almost 5" of rain next week as a front hangs up and a train sets up... of course it then pretends to change it to snow on the backside as the 2017 240hr tease will not be denied. As far as punx phil, I like your idea. Although maybe we turn a rabid 'pine martin' loose on it, (see above post). BTW, WTF is a pine martin? I've been alive for almost 50 years and that's the first I'd ever heard of one. Is that just a fancy name for a weasel? Lol. I was asking myself the same question and I've been around 59 years. I thought about asking bo, but didn't want to sound ignorant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KokomoWX Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 This is my 17th year at this school (work) and President's Day has always been a snow makeup day. To use PD, we need to have a snow day by 1/31 otherwise we get the day off for a paid holiday. This will be just the second time I've gotten the day off. (The other year was 2002.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone77 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 10 hours ago, IWXwx said: I don't know is anyone is interested or has already viewed this, but MetEd put out several videos from the GOES-R launch workshop for broadcast mets back in November. It is actually several hours of video from various speakers, but is very interesting. I am especially intrigued by the section on the Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM). Since there's not much to track in realtime, this is a great way to learn about GOES-R. https://www.meted.ucar.edu/satmet/goesr_broadcast_met_launch_wkshp/print.php Yeah I've been pretty pumped about the new GOES for quite some time. I've been most excited about the increase in image rate, and of course the improvement in resolution. The lightning mapper sounds pretty sweet as well, and can't wait to see it in action. Sounds like it will be fully operational, and available to the public by November. It's still undecided on whether it will be placed in the west position, or the east. I would think they would favor the east, as it would be able to view part of the tropics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowstorms Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 So the entire 0z suite had a rain storm Feb 8-10th. Again, lol! Pretty close to being done hoping for something this Winter. What a joke. If it weren't for that 2 week period in December, many of us would be flirting with new records. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 3 hours ago, IWXwx said: Lol. I was asking myself the same question and I've been around 59 years. I thought about asking bo, but didn't want to sound ignorant. Pine Martins are in the same family as weasels and badgers. Weasels are much smaller, usually only weighing what a large rat would while martins are normally 2-3 lbs. Martins can best be described as a mix between a weasel and a badger, and unlike weasels that are found generally in most of N and S America, the martin is found only in parts of the mountain west and EXTREME northern parts of the Country. While much more aggressive than a weasel, they aren't nearly as territorial and badass as the badger. It's pretty rare around here, but I actually have a mating pair. I saw the female for the first time on my deck last summer. Also on a side note, I have only seen one badger in 2 years and they scare the **** out of me. They have been known to hide in trees on active moose and deer trails up here and wait for one to pass and jump on their back and with their powerful bite, sever the spinal cord. I'm more leary of badgers than bears and wolves combined. Only thing I'm cautious about are mountain lions up here. They're smaller than the big cats out west, but sneaky as heck. I've seen two in the past year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KokomoWX Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 What a memory for some and heartbreak for others... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 On 1/27/2017 at 4:25 PM, Hoosier said: Anyone seen this video from the tornadoes in the south? This guy is awesome...the way he describes the wind and stuff. So glad I don't live down there, not a fan of severe. I call that moisture feed country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartman Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 2 hours ago, KokomoWX said: The city budget for snow removal must be is great shape. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk And Mother Nature's budget is tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 This winter sucks. Very 1990's-ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWXwx Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I just noticed the subtitle of this thread, "LACK OF SNOW 2017 MELTDOWN". Uh...there's nothing melt down around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueWaves Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 5 hours ago, Jonger said: This winter sucks. Very 1990's-ish. ..which includes Jan '99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 10 hours ago, Jonger said: This winter sucks. Very 1990's-ish. While I do see some similarities, this winter is better than the 1990s for the most part so far imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone77 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 lol @ 00z GFS. Unless you live in the northern/eastern lakes, no snow fo you. Looks like we have a good shot to make it to the 2 month mark without an inch of snow. That's actually extremely impressive if it happens considering the time period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Storm Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 lol @ 00z GFS. Unless you live in the northern/eastern lakes, no snow fo you. Looks like we have a good shot to make it to the 2 month mark without an inch of snow. That's actually extremely impressive if it happens considering the time period.Perfect.Roll easily through Feb, and on into March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 16 minutes ago, cyclone77 said: lol @ 00z GFS. Unless you live in the northern/eastern lakes, no snow fo you. Looks like we have a good shot to make it to the 2 month mark without an inch of snow. That's actually extremely impressive if it happens considering the time period. Still quite a bit of uncertainty on next week's storm, but given the way things have been going, you almost have to assume the worst lol. Or somehow Detroit will get dumped on and we won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 30 minutes ago, Hoosier said: Still quite a bit of uncertainty on next week's storm, but given the way things have been going, you almost have to assume the worst lol. Or somehow Detroit will get dumped on and we won't. If this doesn't somehow pan out for the southern sub, I'd be rooting on the mid-month thaw and an early Spring if I lived down that way. I'm still in mid winter mode as the 0z gfs drops 2-3' around these parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 4 hours ago, weatherbo said: If this doesn't somehow pan out for the southern sub, I'd be rooting on the mid-month thaw and an early Spring if I lived down that way. I'm still in mid winter mode as the 0z gfs drops 2-3' around these parts. Woke up to another fresh dusting (didn't measure yet). Take away those 16 days from hell during the core of January and it has been a pretty good winter, especially when you remind yourself of what climo is (and the correct answer is NOT 2013-14, 2014-15, 2010-11, 2007-08, 2008-09, etc). If I could somehow do a snow dance to give our friends south and west snow I would, but natural instinct is to still root for my own backyard and your area as my trip there is just over a week away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 5 hours ago, michsnowfreak said: Woke up to another fresh dusting (didn't measure yet). Take away those 16 days from hell during the core of January and it has been a pretty good winter, especially when you remind yourself of what climo is (and the correct answer is NOT 2013-14, 2014-15, 2010-11, 2007-08, 2008-09, etc). If I could somehow do a snow dance to give our friends south and west snow I would, but natural instinct is to still root for my own backyard and your area as my trip there is just over a week away. Jan was around +6F. That's not so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I wonder if we might see an early start to severe weather season, or perhaps a better way of putting it would be a more typical spring severe season. The "death ridge" gets mentioned during summer, but so far this winter we have been lacking a "death trough," i.e. a deep trough locking in for an extended period in the central/eastern US. We are also coming out of a La Nina, and some of those years have been quite active. Also, although unreliable at this distance, some of the long range progs have been suggesting warmer than average temps in March/April, which would seemingly not hurt. Just speculating here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveNay Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Remembering GHD I... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I should look for my sleet pics. Ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 5 hours ago, Jonger said: Jan was around +6F. That's not so good. The key to my post was aside from the 16 days from hell in January....there was zero snow and a departure of +14F during those 16 days. As said, the rest of winter was good, but of course those 16 days (coming in Jan no less) still leave a terrible taste in the mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 GHDII is fonder memories for me! Nearly 17 inches of snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone77 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 5 hours ago, Hoosier said: I wonder if we might see an early start to severe weather season, or perhaps a better way of putting it would be a more typical spring severe season. The "death ridge" gets mentioned during summer, but so far this winter we have been lacking a "death trough," i.e. a deep trough locking in for an extended period in the central/eastern US. We are also coming out of a La Nina, and some of those years have been quite active. Also, although unreliable at this distance, some of the long range progs have been suggesting warmer than average temps in March/April, which would seemingly not hurt. Just speculating here. A huge area of the central US has had little or no snow cover for the past month and a half. Really hasn't been all that much moisture either. If this continues it will be quite easy to get a mega torch if the pattern sets up right as we head into March and April. Hopefully we can get a few 80 degree days in March. A repeat of 2012 would be phenomenal, but that's likely a once in a lifetime kind of deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone77 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 5 hours ago, DaveNay said: Remembering GHD I... Nice pics. It's a reminder that ice crystals can actually fall from the sky at this latitude if the stars align. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone77 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 5 hours ago, Hoosier said: I should look for my sleet pics. Ugh. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchaumburgStormer Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 34 minutes ago, cyclone77 said: A huge area of the central US has had little or no snow cover for the past month and a half. Really hasn't been all that much moisture either. If this continues it will be quite easy to get a mega torch if the pattern sets up right as we head into March and April. Hopefully we can get a few 80 degree days in March. A repeat of 2012 would be phenomenal, but that's likely a once in a lifetime kind of deal. Yeah, with this pattern the D0 on the drought map will spread soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchaumburgStormer Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Also, pretty brutal when you run it out 384 hours and see less that 4" of snow for the duration of the run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye_wx Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 1 hour ago, cyclone77 said: Hopefully we can get a few 80 degree days in March. A repeat of 2012 would be phenomenal, but that's likely a once in a lifetime kind of deal. 80s in March may feel nice, but it causes the garden and trees to grow too early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerball Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 BREAKING NEWS: We found sunlight in downtown Detroit http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2017/02/01/detroit-weather-sunlight/97333430/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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