Blizzard of 2017 loops

[Chinook]

I hope this is helpful for studying the synoptic properties of this storm. This week's blizzard was an amazing storm with a not-quite-perfect phasing. I think the storm had similarities to the Superstorm of '93. This recent blizzard was a Miller-B storm with a strong influence from the subtropical jet. The Superstorm of '93 was a true Miller-A, as the initial low pressure developed in the Gulf of Mexico, and it never had a low pressure in the Midwest. I wonder if the NESIS value of this storm may be 7.0, when finally analyzed. That is up to NOAA or perhaps Kocin and Uccellini's next book (if there is one.)

 

NWS Surface Analysis Loop

http://www.greatlakes.salsite.com/Mar_12_16_2017_sfc_loop_2.html

GFS 6-hour precipitation and SLP Loop

http://www.greatlakes.salsite.com/Mar_11_16_2017_sfc_loop_1.html

500mb Loop

http://www.greatlakes.salsite.com/Mar_11_16_2017_500mb_loop.html