janetjanet998 Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 7 minutes ago, Harry Perry said: Heres GRR thoughts on opting out of a warning locally. I still think it’s warranted, especially with what’s headed this way downstream. reminds me of some of the NWS thinking out of Chicago NWS in the 1990's.....when that was a very poor office Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohwxguy Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Rain now mixing with snow in Uptown in Chicago (2 blocks from Foster & Lake Shore Drive). Certainly no accumulation yet, but the timing of the changeover to mixed precip lines up with the anticipated timeframe. Now we’ll see if it’s over to all snow around 9 pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sciascia Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Finally snowing, and holy cow! Snowglobe flakes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHweather Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 10 minutes ago, Harry Perry said: Heres GRR thoughts on opting out of a warning locally. I still think it’s warranted, especially with what’s headed this way downstream. I count 4 or 5 legit factors pointing towards needing a warning (not to mention the criteria being straight up hit in some spots) and 1 factor that GRR has invented arguing against it. This coming from the office that started the push to get rid of LES products several years ago because of how "confusing" they were ( ) to all of the people who use their products. Oh well. This is a hell of a storm so hopefully those getting hit can enjoy it. Chicago has done well with big dogs trending to them this decade, though the warm lake will hurt downtown on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimillman Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 8 minutes ago, ohwxguy said: Rain now mixing with snow in Uptown in Chicago (2 blocks from Foster & Lake Shore Drive). Certainly no accumulation yet, but the timing of the changeover to mixed precip lines up with the anticipated timeframe. Now we’ll see if it’s over to all snow around 9 pm. Happy to hear changeover is occurring for you. I’m down on Columbus and Randolph, so imagine it’ll be another hour or so before we start seeing the first flakes fly. Hoping for a full changeover by 10 or 11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 6 minutes ago, OHweather said: I count 4 or 5 legit factors pointing towards needing a warning (not to mention the criteria being straight up hit in some spots) and 1 factor that GRR has invented arguing against it. This coming from the office that started the push to get rid of LES products several years ago because of how "confusing" they were ( ) to all of the people who use their products. Oh well. This is a hell of a storm so hopefully those getting hit can enjoy it. Chicago has done well with big dogs trending to them this decade, though the warm lake will hurt downtown on this one. Honestly I feel like they issued a WWA and don't want to look conflicted by going to WSW especially when they could have waited a forecast cycle. Guaranteed if they had the watch up until this morning or afternoon they'd gone warning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetjanet998 Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 4 hour total 0740 PM HEAVY SNOW ALTONA 41.12N 90.16W 11/25/2018 M8.5 INCH KNOX IL CO-OP OBSERVER SNOWFALL TOTAL SINCE 354 PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Down to 33 at ORD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerball Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 IMO, the real reason GRR won't go with a warning is because they fear the backlash (being accused of overhype) if they hedge their bets on the model guidance and the totals end up falling short. In all fairness, it is still a marginal set up for their CBD. I know, it seems silly, but that's the only logical explanation I can come up with (versus the one they gave). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castaway Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Confirmed transition here in eastern Dupage past hr or so. Woke up from a nap around 6 expecting everything to be plastered, but it was all rain. Now over 1/2” on the ground. A friend just called that’s currently out east 20mins from here towards the city asked when the snow is going to start lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Martin Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Webcam from Rochelle, Illinois this evening. Courtesy of RailStream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHweather Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 8 minutes ago, Stebo said: Honestly I feel like they issued a WWA and don't want to look conflicted by going to WSW especially when they could have waited a forecast cycle. Guaranteed if they had the watch up until this morning or afternoon they'd gone warning. I was a little out of the loop Friday and Saturday so I can't comment specifically on how the forecast played out for their CWA, but it seems odd for them to come up with the reason they gave to not issue a warning when they have criteria amounts in their forecast...certainly a higher impact with a wetter snow, gusty winds, and rush hour timing too. I can see roadways not being covered in deep snow, but it'll still be quite slick when it comes down with visibility issues and probably some downed limbs and such too with the wet snow and gusty winds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiTownSnow Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, Castaway said: Confirmed transition here in eastern Dupage past hr or so. Woke up from a nap around 6 expecting everything to be plastered, but it was all rain. Now over 1/2” on the ground. A friend just called that’s currently out east 20mins from here towards the city asked when the snow is going to start lol. Yeah it took a long while to transition. Hopefully it didn't cut into our totals too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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King James Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Buddy just text to let me know it is now snowing in Lakeview (Chicago). He’s walking distance from the lake . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Snow mixing in at Midway too (not surprising based on those obs closer to the lake) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiTownSnow Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 What site does everyone recommend for a good hi res radar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Perry Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 6 minutes ago, OHweather said: I was a little out of the loop Friday and Saturday so I can't comment specifically on how the forecast played out for their CWA, but it seems odd for them to come up with the reason they gave to not issue a warning when they have criteria amounts in their forecast...certainly a higher impact with a wetter snow, gusty winds, and rush hour timing too. I can see roadways not being covered in deep snow, but it'll still be quite slick when it comes down with visibility issues and probably some downed limbs and such too with the wet snow and gusty winds. That’s just it, I’ve always been under the notion that a warning was 5” or more within 12 hours or potentially life threatening winter like conditions (e.g. low temps, blowing snow, high winds/deadly windchills). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveNay Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Just got the automatic phone call saying school is cancelled tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamarsden8 Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Western Illinois University says they don't plan to make any closing decisions until sometime before 5:30 a.m. That doesn't help all the commuters stuck... http://www.news3wiu.com/2018/11/25/western-illinois-university-students-stranded-across-state-due-to-blizzard/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchaumburgStormer Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 If the HRRR is to be believed, another 8-10 hours of snow remains for N. IL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoalCityWxMan Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Just now, SchaumburgStormer said: If the HRRR is to be believed, another 8-10 hours of snow remains for N. IL. How much do you have so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone77 Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 9.8" the average depth here. 1.7" in past hour. Getting harder to measure now that the snow is getting dry enough that it's starting to blow around a little bit more. Still snowing quite heavily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchaumburgStormer Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 1 minute ago, CoalCityWxMan said: How much do you have so far? 3-4 or so. I will head out around 9 to measure and clear the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoalCityWxMan Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 1 minute ago, SchaumburgStormer said: 3-4 or so. I will head out around 9 to measure and clear the board. I just unofficially measured 4.9”, but I’d give or take a few tenths with the wind. Roads look terrible (as I’m sure you’re aware) and there were a few cars stuck/tires spinning and there’s like 4” of snow/slush/ice covering Annie Glidden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamarsden8 Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 WIU called school off. Finally. God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donsutherland1 Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 At 8:25 CST, Aurora was reporting heavy snow with winds of 41 mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donsutherland1 Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 From NWS LOT: At 8:28 PM CST, 1 SW DE Kalb [De Kalb Co, IL] COCORAHS reports HEAVY SNOW of 6.00 INCH. 2.0 INCHES IN THE PAST HOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King James Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Skillings RPM model has me transitioning to snow much earlier than forecast . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baum Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 If all goes as planned this will be the greatest November snowfall in my lifetime. The 1975 storm at Thanksgiving melted in a day. Remember it vividly and I was in 8th grade. The weather addiction stuff starts early...odd affliction.Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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