Topic: "big" snow forecast

[mackbig]

Its only 10-15cms, but surprisingly, its the largest storm forecast so far this season.   Bulk to hit right at rush hour.

Andrew

[WeatherHost]

Why do I think March will be more wintery than winter was?

[mackbig]

I agree. Ever since the groundhog didnt see his shadow, winter started for us.

Last Friday morning, we had a forecast of 2cms' Friday night, that afternoon it was up'd to 2-4cms.  Woke up to around 8cm's on the ground, snowed most of the day, but temp rose a bit so it melted as it hit road and clear driveways.   got to use my blower for the 2nd time in a week (2nd time all year)

Fingers crossed for a week from now, I have a 2 hour drive, and hoping its uneventful.

Andrew

[SlowModem]

I can sum it up in one word: 1993   

[mackbig]

Woke up to zero snow.  Not even trace.  Still took the train, as we are under a "heavy snowfall" warning.  I guess it got slowed up, as we were supposed to get 5cm between midnight and rush hour.  Still going to be nasty for normal rush hour folks as it is snowing (very wet downtown almost rain mixed) the greater Toronto area.  Still saying 10-15cms.

Andrew

[mackbig]

Enviro Canada is doing some egg-on-face damage control this morn.

Lots of people decided to work from home today.  School buses were canceled in the suburbs (that decision has to be made by 6am).

Just before 8am they canceled the Snowfall Warning.  Revised forecast down from 15cm to 2-5cm with lots of rain thrown in.

The front slowed then shifted north, so we ended up on the warm side of the storm.   Accidents happen, but I think even they admit throwing out the warning so early for only 10-15cm was a little over the top. Next storm there will be a cry wolf from the general public for sure.  6 million people in GTA alone.  But at this rate, they will probably forget cause it will happen next season.

Andrew

[WeatherHost]

I don't know.  WGN this morning was talking about two more systems in the next week.  The next one is supposed to go north of Chicago, but they weren't sure of the one following it.

[SlowModem]

Just before 8am they canceled the Snowfall Warning.  Revised forecast down from 15cm to 2-5cm with lots of rain thrown in.

Gee Andrew, I thought all you Canadians scoffed at anything less than a meter (3 feet US).   

[mackbig]

Like the rest of the west, we have become very soft.

Havent seen a meter of snow since 1999 when we got about that in a week.  Had to call in army to get EMS around the city.

Andrew

Gee Andrew, I thought all you Canadians scoffed at anything less than a meter (3 feet US).