Chicago Storm Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Down to flurries here, and unlikely to see much more.2.0” will be the final total.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 14 hours ago, Chicago Storm said: 0z HRRR is about as good as it gets on this side of the lake, for lake effect snow duration/quality. Obviously a bit of synoptic snow in the totals below, but most of it is LES. Also, LES is still ongoing, with a re-newed push incoming at the end of the run. bust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Storm Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 1 minute ago, A-L-E-K said: bust p sad. Per TORD velo, LES band extends from UGN to Schaumburg to Lisle currently. Too bad it's weak. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UMB WX Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 DTX would have been money with their original 1-3" A+ forecast they got laughed at. The winter of no winter rolls on. Even the UP and North woods have had easy going after the early hot start. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 4 hours ago, TheRegionRat said: Yard measurements of 3.5" to 4.5". Wait and see on the LES. Grass is covered for the first time this winter. It looks like there was some sleet at the onset. There was a glaze of slush/ice on the sidewalks. Similar here, measured just under 4". Like you, grass completely covered for the first time. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UMB WX Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 ^ BDoB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 34 minutes ago, Chicago Storm said: p sad. Per TORD velo, LES band extends from UGN to Schaumburg to Lisle currently. Too bad it's weak. I think i should add another inch to get close to 3 but yeah, sad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBrian Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 9 minutes ago, UMB WX said: ^ BDoB Sorry, newb question, but I just moved to the area from down south in November - does the radar filling in over northern Illinois the past hour have anything to do with the lake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 lake enhanced for sure but not pure LES as there is still a synoptic component 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIstorm97 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 1 hour ago, tuanis said: Can we quit it with these pitiful looking snow swaths? For the love of all that is holy, it's February. Just brutal. OKC picked up more than CHI and DET combined so far. That’ll change by tonight but still, been bottom shelf bad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 flake quality is tops right now, plus bonus points for daytime 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Storm Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 ORD is up to 2.0" thus far. Overall ratio of 18:1 as well, given 0.12" liquid equiv. Highest ratios we've seen in eons. Already a top 5 event on the season. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 18:1 is solid for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 No way we had 18:1 here. There is some blowing but this stuff has some density to it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Storm Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 8 minutes ago, Hoosier said: No way we had 18:1 here. There is some blowing but this stuff has some density to it. LOT had 4.1" off 0.22". So high there as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 8 minutes ago, Chicago Storm said: LOT had 4.1" off 0.22". So high there as well. I don't care what the numbers are... I shoveled the stuff this morning lol Being serious though, wonder if there was some undercatch by the sensors? Or maybe ratios were just worse farther south/east. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Storm Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 10 minutes ago, Hoosier said: I don't care what the numbers are... I shoveled the stuff this morning lol Being serious though, wonder if there was some undercatch by the sensors? Or maybe ratios were just worse farther south/east. Someone is snippy after finally getting their first grass-covering snowfall of the season. Probably differing ratios, per usual. Started off as sleet/snow pellets here for a while originally, which didn't help. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 3 hours ago, tuanis said: Can we quit it with these pitiful looking snow swaths? For the love of all that is holy, it's February. Our turn tonight....could be our big dog of the season. NWS talking upwards of 2"!!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 2 hours ago, MIstorm97 said: Just brutal. OKC picked up more than CHI and DET combined so far. That’ll change by tonight but still, been bottom shelf bad The snow swath was very underwhelming, but that was the 1st measurable snowfall of the season and Oklahoma City lol it's been bad here but I would not call it bottom shelf bad. Snowfall is running not far from average here, and is way below average just to our South. With these HORRIBLE models I refuse to say anything to jinx it, but you do the math, if some of the snow this week pans out, we could actually be in positive snow departure territory. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 35 minutes ago, Hoosier said: I don't care what the numbers are... I shoveled the stuff this morning lol Being serious though, wonder if there was some undercatch by the sensors? Or maybe ratios were just worse farther south/east. Probably different dynamics this far North, but I certainly agree with you. It was pure sugar here despite temperatures in the mid 20s. I had 2.0" of snow on 0.20" of liquid equivalent. ASOS often slightly under catches snow water equivalent for what it's worth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 about to shut off here, gonna top off with 2 and change for my second bust high in a row, brutal stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Completely usable day here in the 6. I don't know why there's a special weather statement still in effect. I think we can handle 2-3" of snow in February without a headline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Storm Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 1 hour ago, A-L-E-K said: about to shut off here, gonna top off with 2 and change for my second bust high in a row, brutal stuff Pure LE finally ramping up now. You should be good for more snow for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 HRRR is suggesting about 2-3" of LES somewhere around here. I have been thinking on the lower end more like an inch or two so if that pans out, would end up around 5" or a hair above for a total. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baum Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 ^ nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 26 minutes ago, Chicago Storm said: Pure LE finally ramping up now. You should be good for more snow for a while. Miss south stank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowstorms Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 3 hours ago, snowstormcanuck said: Completely usable day here in the 6. I don't know why there's a special weather statement still in effect. I think we can handle 2-3" of snow in February without a headline. EC's warning system is a joke lol. Dry air basically shredded last night's storm. I was a bit concerned about it but didn't think it would limit snow totals to <2". Tonight's event looks a bit disorganized as per radar right now but it'll likely pick up later as the storm deepens. Dry air won't be an issue tonight. I think we can squeeze in 5cm tonight if we can tap into some of that moisture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowstorms Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 4 hours ago, A-L-E-K said: about to shut off here, gonna top off with 2 and change for my second bust high in a row, brutal stuff Snow seems to hate you this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 4 minutes ago, Snowstorms said: Snow seems to hate you this season. I don't think it's just me 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowstorms Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 7 minutes ago, A-L-E-K said: I don't think it's just me Many people are sitting well below normal. Just one of those seasons. Hopefully next year is better. We've been super lucky here in Toronto but this season's been disappointing for multiple reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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