mississaugasnow Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Lets go Clemson. I hate saying that as a Michigan fan because I hate both those teams, but I hate Alabama a little bit more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowtie` Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 1 hour ago, snowstormcanuck said: Back in the day when I really cared about snow, I'd be in full meltdown mode right now. Today, just enjoying day after day of easy commutes to work. Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinook Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 The NWS web sites work properly, and the web sites with models are still getting data from NCEP. I am wondering when the ESRL (NCEP Reanalysis and other various maps) might be available... after the government starts paying people again. This might seem like kind of a random question, but how would somebody view an IR-enhanced satellite image from GOES-13 from a few years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinook Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 The Washington Post says the GFS is running poorly due to the government shutdown. Wow. I never would have thought of this. Heck, it's the Washington Post, so, you know that actual journalism was done and it's not just speculation. https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2019/01/07/national-weather-service-is-open-your-forecast-is-worse-because-shutdown/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.b33bcf1a93b2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UMB WX Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 3 hours ago, snowstormcanuck said: Back in the day when I really cared about snow, I'd be in full meltdown mode right now. Today, just enjoying day after day of easy commutes to work. Facts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowless in Carrollton Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I love how the Mid Atlantic folks get so excited by snowstorms. It takes a lot for midwesterners to get excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 9 minutes ago, Snowless in Carrollton said: I love how the Mid Atlantic folks get so excited by snowstorms. It takes a lot for midwesterners to get excited. When a storm threat is imminent, people here get excited. But people here tend to be more laid back. The mid Atlantic forum has hundreds and hundreds of pages devoted to Winter talk but hardly sees any snow. They can get a good hit, but I think DC just recently went like 3 years without a 2" snowfall. I would definitely say they are probably the most weenie subforum on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowless in Carrollton Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 6 minutes ago, michsnowfreak said: When a storm threat is imminent, people here get excited. But people here tend to be more laid back. The mid Atlantic forum has hundreds and hundreds of pages devoted to Winter talk but hardly sees any snow. They can get a good hit, but I think DC just recently went like 3 years without a 2" snowfall. I would definitely say they are probably the most weenie subforum on here Even though they probably don't get as much snow on average, I kind of like how they are in a better location to get big storms compared to say Cincinnati. The weather just seems more exciting along the East Coast than in the lower Midwest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 53 minutes ago, Snowless in Carrollton said: Even though they probably don't get as much snow on average, I kind of like how they are in a better location to get big storms compared to say Cincinnati. The weather just seems more exciting along the East Coast than in the lower Midwest. Im not as familiar with the lower midwest climate as up here further north, but i know its a big difference snow wise. Of course the midatlantic can get bigger snowstorms, but there are so many years of almost nothing, i dont know if id call that exciting. Id call it frustrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowless in Carrollton Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 1 minute ago, michsnowfreak said: Im not as familiar with the lower midwest climate as up here further north, but i know its a big difference snow wise. Of course the midatlantic can get bigger snowstorms, but there are so many years of almost nothing, i dont know if id call that exciting. Id call it frustrating. As someone who lived in GA all of my life except for the last year, I know all about going many years without getting anything. But when you do get that one rare snowstorm, there's nothing like it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 20 minutes ago, Snowless in Carrollton said: As someone who lived in GA all of my life except for the last year, I know all about going many years without getting anything. But when you do get that one rare snowstorm, there's nothing like it. I forgot you just moved there. Yikes. Trust me...for your area it DOES and WILL get better than what you've seen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Being the data guru i am, I was looking up other years where there were large periods with little snow. Some interesting data, because many of the winters you dont think of because they dont stand out on futility lists (because of early and or late snows). I couldnt believe the back to back Januarys 1932 & 1933. Both years were record warm January with almost no snow. Both years had reports of dandelions and pussy willows blooming as well as tulips poking several inches through the ground (both years had later cold snaps which surely killed everything). Can you imagine if we had back to back years like that today!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowless in Carrollton Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, michsnowfreak said: I forgot you just moved there. Yikes. Trust me...for your area it DOES and WILL get better than what you've seen! My first year here has been pretty horrible. I got here last January and the biggest snow I have seen was 4". Mostly a bunch of 1-2" events last winter. Practically nothing this winter. I just want to see a 6" snow if that is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KokomoWX Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Snowless in Carrollton said: My first year here has been pretty horrible. I got here last January and the biggest snow I have seen was 4". Mostly a bunch of 1-2" events last winter. Practically nothing this winter. I just want to see a 6" snow if that is possible. My fondest memory from the last really good snow goes all the way back to Valentines Day 2007. Since then it has been near misses or sleet storms for cold rain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowless in Carrollton Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 1 minute ago, KokomoWX said: My fondest memory from the last really good snow goes all the way back to Valentines Day 2007. Since then it has been near misses or sleet storms for cold rain. That sure was a sharp cutoff south of Indy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KokomoWX Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Just now, Snowless in Carrollton said: That sure was a sharp cutoff south of Indy. Yes it was but IMBY (Kokomo), we received 19". She was a beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 More Chicago stats. You would think after a snowy November that it wouldn't take until well into January to receive the next 1" snowfall, and you'd be right. For purposes of this post, I'm using 6"+ Novembers to define "snowy" Here's the list of Novembers with at least 6" of snow and the date of the next calendar day 1" snow. All but one occurred in the first half of December. And what is it about December 2? lol Year/November snow total/Next 1" snow 1940 / 14.8" / December 2 1895 / 14.5" / December 2 1951 / 14.3" / December 14 2018 / 12.7" / None 2015 / 11.2" / December 2 1975 / 10.8" / December 8 1953 / 7.6" / December 15 1893 / 7.5" / December 2 1978 / 7.1" / December 1 1950 / 7.0" / December 6 1891 / 6.8" / December 6 1959 / 6.6" / December 23 1977 / 6.3" / December 1 1947 / 6.2" / December 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 11 minutes ago, KokomoWX said: Yes it was but IMBY (Kokomo), we received 19". She was a beauty. You beat LAF in that storm? Aw man, I thought we were tops in Indiana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 15 minutes ago, Snowless in Carrollton said: That sure was a sharp cutoff south of Indy. Top 5 most hated storms for me. 12" in the forecast the morning of...ended up with about 3" and the sleet storm from hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Just now, buckeye said: Top 5 most hated storms for me. 12" in the forecast the morning of...ended up with about 3" and the sleet storm from hell. Where does 12/24/2002 rank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowless in Carrollton Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Just now, Hoosier said: Where does 12/24/2002 rank? What happened on 12-24-02 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Just now, Hoosier said: Where does 12/24/2002 rank? .1 I still have the scars. interesting, my most hated seem to be your most beloved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, buckeye said: .1 I still have the scars. interesting, my most hated seem to be your most beloved. Makes sense. And I probably got screwed on most of the storms you love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, Snowless in Carrollton said: What happened on 12-24-02 ? It was a storm that trended northwest and brought an unexpected snow to my area. The northwest trend screwed buckeye's area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 6 minutes ago, Snowless in Carrollton said: What happened on 12-24-02 ? Christmas eve....evening. Columbus was riding the pink and green line while western OH and IN and all places north and east....even DC because of CAD...was getting a snowstorm. we got french kissed by the grinch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowless in Carrollton Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 1 minute ago, buckeye said: Christmas eve....evening. Columbus was riding the pink and green line while western OH and IN and all places north and east....even DC because of CAD...was getting a snowstorm. we got french kissed by the grinch Speaking of Christmas snows, did you get any snow around Christmas 2004 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Just now, Snowless in Carrollton said: Speaking of Christmas snows, did you get any snow around Christmas 2004 ? yes one of my favorite storms but it was way too close for comfort. We got a snowstorm followed by an icestorm. I could smell the plain rain to my east and the epic snow to my west. That's probably a Hoosier top 5 hated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Buckeye, I'd say Jan 99 is the prime example of both of us getting significant snow from the same storm. You will rarely see a northeastward moving system hit both of us like that. I actually think it would be a little easier for both of us to get hammered by a clipper on steroids moving nw to se. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, buckeye said: yes one of my favorite storms but it was way too close for comfort. We got a snowstorm followed by an icestorm. I could smell the plain rain to my east and the epic snow to my west. That's probably a Hoosier top 5 hated. Indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Hoosier said: Buckeye, I'd say Jan 99 is the prime example of both of us getting significant snow from the same storm. You will rarely see a northeastward moving system hit both of us like that. I actually think it would be a little easier for both of us to get hammered by a clipper on steroids moving nw to se. You're right....something from the south ain't gonna cut it. But hell I remember a manitoba mauler that came through several years ago that gave Indiana thundersnow but the damn thing wrapped up as it moved east, dry air got pulled into it, and we got dry slotted. It's amazing the multiple ways we can fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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