MIstorm97 Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Impressive little setup in the Detroit area today. Ample moist flow off Lake Michigan was focused along a weak boundary. Enhanced convergence coupled with sufficient saturation within a decent sized DGZ lead to a band of heavy snow along I-696. Accumulations of 2-4” fell across the 696 corridor and caused many accidents. Video to be added later. I picked up 2.9” of fluff. Top 10 event this winter May get another round of snow in the afternoon with a weak disturbance swinging through. HRRR has consistently shown some heavy showers that bring 0.5”-2”. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 We picked up 0.9" of fluff over night, and I mean airy fluff, a very low water content. We missed the heavier stuff to the North. Once it stops snowing that stuff settles very quickly, I suppose that's what you call a stat padder, though it does keep the snow cover nice and white lol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Mood dust evening 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIstorm97 Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 1 hour ago, michsnowfreak said: We picked up 0.9" of fluff over night, and I mean airy fluff, a very low water content. We missed the heavier stuff to the North. Once it stops snowing that stuff settles very quickly, I suppose that's what you call a stat padder, though it does keep the snow cover nice and white lol Very fluffy and temperatures were near freezing, so it settled quickly. Still after tomorrow, I’ll be near DTW’s average February total already. Video from earlier today: 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueWaves Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 2 hours ago, MIstorm97 said: Very fluffy and temperatures were near freezing, so it settled quickly. Still after tomorrow, I’ll be near DTW’s average February total already. Video from earlier today: Did you get any headlines for that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowstorms Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 ^^ Surprise LES events are always the best lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestMichigan Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Managed almost 3" out of last night's snow on the west side of Michigan. Not bad considering GRR said less than 1". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIstorm97 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 1 hour ago, RogueWaves said: Did you get any headlines for that? Nope, just a special weather statement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWXwx Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 It has been winter-like around here for the past several days, with daily flakeage that isn't amounting to much, but the almost constant flakes falling are really enjoyable. My snowfall totals for the past few days: 0.2, 2.3, 0.7, 0.2, 0.4. However, I am currently sitting at a depth of 1.5" with blades of grass showing. I'm looking forward to a good burst of snow today, most of which will once again most likely melt quickly. However, it could be a top 5 event for us. Top 4: 3.4" 11/11 3.0" 12/15-16 2.3" 2/5 1.6" 1/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 ORD still hasn't had a below zero temperature this winter. For some historical context, less than 10% of Chicago winters (this includes November to March for purposes of this post, not just limited to DJF) have failed to have a below zero temperature. It has only happened twice since the official observation location moved to O'Hare -- 1982-83 and 2011-12. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 AGW 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madwx Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Madison hasn't had a temp below 0 yet. The lowest so far is 0 set on January 19th. The standing record for warmest minimum temp of a winter so far is -4 set in 1930-31. Will be interesting to see how low we can go at the end of the week. Current point has -1. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Hoosier said: ORD still hasn't had a below zero temperature this winter. For some historical context, less than 10% of Chicago winters (this includes November to March for purposes of this post, not just limited to DJF) have failed to have a below zero temperature. It has only happened twice since the official observation location moved to O'Hare -- 1982-83 and 2011-12. With the moderating Great Lakes, Detroit has more winters than Chicago where temperatures do not fall below 0. Obviously more often than not they do fall below 0, but I have to check how many winters do not (but I know it's more than 10%). Very few subzero readings in the 1950s, easily the decade with the least. What is interesting to me is that the lowest temperature so far this season was 7ﾟon November 13th. I don't think there has ever been a season where the coldest temperature was in November (granted that was not only a record low but record earliest date for a single digit low). On another note since the last few days were the 1st fluff fest of this season, I am reminded how quickly fluffy snow compacts/settles/melts compared to wetter snow. Nothing more gorgeous than the sparkles a fluffy snow, but it's so annoying to see how a temperature of 32ﾟ can zap it down so quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 32 minutes ago, A-L-E-K said: AGW I looked by decade as well since 1980 (when the official site moved to O'Hare, though it has moved around on the O'Hare premises through the years) and the 1980s produced a ridiculously large number of below zero days... not surprisingly given the notorious arctic outbreaks back then. Then there was a substantial dip in below zero days in the 1990s and 2000s, while the 2010s actually rebounded a bit. A decrease in the number of below zero days would be expected in a warmer climate, with a corresponding increasing rate of winters without any below zero days. So far the overwhelming majority of winters still produce below zero temps, but perhaps this one will make the list of ones that don't. We have a cold snap coming after the next storm which has a good shot to produce subzero readings in parts of northern IL but perhaps not into Chicago. Climo obviously starts becoming more hostile pretty soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 7 minutes ago, michsnowfreak said: With the moderating Great Lakes, Detroit has more winters than Chicago where temperatures do not fall below 0. Obviously more often than not they do fall below 0, but I have to check how many winters do not (but I know it's more than 10%). Very few subzero readings in the 1950s, easily the decade with the least. What is interesting to me is that the lowest temperature so far this season was 7ﾟon November 13th. I don't think there has ever been a season where the coldest temperature was in November (granted that was not only a record low but record earliest date for a single digit low). On another note since the last few days were the 1st fluff fest of this season, I am reminded how quickly fluffy snow compacts/settles/melts compared to wetter snow. Nothing more gorgeous than the sparkles a fluffy snow, but it's so annoying to see how a temperature of 32ﾟ can zap it down so quick. Yeah, sun angle is more noticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King James Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I looked by decade as well since 1980 (when the official site moved to O'Hare, though it has moved around on the O'Hare premises through the years) and the 1980s produced a ridiculously large number of below zero days... not surprisingly given the notorious arctic outbreaks back then. Then there was a substantial dip in below zero days in the 1990s and 2000s, while the 2010s actually rebounded a bit. A decrease in the number of below zero days would be expected in a warmer climate, with a corresponding increasing rate of winters without any below zero days. So far the overwhelming majority of winters still produce below zero temps, but perhaps this one will make the list of ones that don't. We have a cold snap coming after the next storm which has a good shot to produce subzero readings in parts of northern IL but perhaps not into Chicago. Climo obviously starts becoming more hostile pretty soon.WGNs blogpost was about this last night - went up after you made this post. Maybe skilling is stealing your stuff dude! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowstorms Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Toronto (YYZ) has had several winters since 2000 with temperatures failing to reach or get below 0F. Namely 01-02, 05-06, 11-12, 16-17 and now this winter. As Alek would say, "AGW". ORD ain't got shit on us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrdIowPitMsp Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Up to 41” on the season now with 10” snow depth. Great skiing yesterday. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone77 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 19 hours ago, Hoosier said: ORD still hasn't had a below zero temperature this winter. For some historical context, less than 10% of Chicago winters (this includes November to March for purposes of this post, not just limited to DJF) have failed to have a below zero temperature. It has only happened twice since the official observation location moved to O'Hare -- 1982-83 and 2011-12. Looks like one last chance Fri or Sat morning. We've only had one subzero day here (Jan 19 @ -2), and a few zero lows. Looks like -5 is possible Fri morning, especially if we can manage to lay down some fresh powda.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 17 hours ago, Hoosier said: Yeah, sun angle is more noticeable. I want to look up the stats for Detroit as well, are you counting 0ﾟ or counting -1ﾟ and colder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 49 minutes ago, michsnowfreak said: I want to look up the stats for Detroit as well, are you counting 0ﾟ or counting -1ﾟ and colder -1 and colder 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 fwiw, the warm season "equivalent" if you will of below zero low temps in Chicago is a high of 93+. Relatively similar number of days with a low below zero and a high of 93+ since records began in the 1870s (there have been over a thousand days of each) and also when looking from just 1980 onward when O'Hare became the official site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 A streak Detroit is running right now is no high under 25 for the winter so far. That might end Friday though. Pretty incredible when you think about it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 12 minutes ago, Stebo said: A streak Detroit is running right now is no high under 25 for the winter so far. That might end Friday though. Pretty incredible when you think about it. Wow I did not even realize that. I do remember the one day where we hae a midnight high and afternoon temps in the teens but still. That should end friday. Just 2 winters ago we set a record for the longest streak of consecutive days without hitting 20ﾟ. Even winters that are warmer than this have managed a day or two with a colder max. The record for warmest minimum high temp for a season is 20, set in 1952-53, 1997-98, 2005-06. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertSul Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Stebo said: A streak Detroit is running right now is no high under 25 for the winter so far. That might end Friday though. Pretty incredible when you think about it. Does that include meteorological winter or just astronomical? It’s crazy to think our coldest day so far was in the 2nd week of November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 LOT has a low around 0/-1 at ORD on Friday morning. The fate of the universe hangs in the balance. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Sun was out most of the day today and the high hit 40ﾟ, once again taking the snow cover down to a trace in the afternoon. Still lots of piles and quite a few patches, but more areas now bare than not. It won't last long as snow returnstmrw evening, but this just has not been the season for uninterrupted snowcover. Today was our 30th day with 1"+ on the ground at 7am, avg for the entire season around 50 days. Tomorrow night and Thursday, barring some massive bust, season snowfall will eclipse the 30" mark as well. Saw this snowman today lol, he did not like the sun. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UMB WX Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 #winterwonderland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone77 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Some pretty nasty wind chills up in North Dakota/northwest MN this morning. At Grand Forks ND they have a temp of -9, with winds gusting to 52mph. Wind chill there is -40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone77 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 55 degree difference in wind chill right now between Des Moines and Estherville IA. Des Moines chill is +27, while Estherville is way down at -28! Not all that far of a distance apart relatively speaking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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