Topic: Fall-Winter 2020-2021

[DRoberts]

+ 4 here Monday morning. Might get a few flakes in the next 24 hrs. Hope so. It is so dry

[Bunty]

These are the type of snowstorms I prefer, where it's warm enough to keep the streets and sidewalks wet, but snow can coat the yards and still be beautiful.  Temp is right around 32 even freezing here.

[chief-david]

love it when it only snows on the grass

[CW2274]

This is why I live in Tucson. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv87XqV-Wio

[Bunty]

According to Mike Morgan, KFOR's chief meteorologist, for the 1st time in recorded history, since 1891, OKC has had separate winter storms with 3"+ total snowfall within 72 hours.

[Bunty]

For some more current rare Oklahoma winter weather phenomena, tiny Arnett, OK, located not far from the border with the Texas Panhandle,  has already had 32.3" of snow, which is far more than many northern cities has had, so far, such as Chicago and Bismarck, ND.  Denver, too.  On the other hand, the same snow storm that dumped a lot on northwestern Oklahoma went on to dump 45" of snow or more in the state of New York. From now through Christmas, no more big snow storms are expected in Oklahoma.

[chief-david]

We have zero snow. Does not look like we will have a white Christmas.

May get snow-chances are low. If we do, it could be gone by next Friday....Oh well.
We will pay for it someday.

[Bunty]

We have zero snow. Does not look like we will have a white Christmas.

May get snow-chances are low. If we do, it could be gone by next Friday....Oh well.
We will pay for it someday.

No white Christmas here, either, to no surprise.  At least we're somewhat more likely to get a white New Year's Eve.  My New Year's party plans have been disrupted more than once because of that.

[ocala]

This is why I live in Tucson. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv87XqV-Wio

Thank you thank you thank you! That was freakin hilarious watching that girl trying to make it up that sidewalk. Got tears in my eyes. 

[CW2274]

This is why I live in Tucson. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv87XqV-Wio

Thank you thank you thank you! That was freakin hilarious watching that girl trying to make it up that sidewalk. Got tears in my eyes. 

You're welcome. She is priceless with her steadfast determination! I LMAO as well..more than once...

[Notsorusty]

Another sputtering start to winter in Chicago. Synopsis from Tom Skilling:

Pleasant Tuesday precedes incoming cold front
Satellite imagery late Monday showed a disturbance making landfall along the Pacific Northwest, lashing coastal areas with heavy rain and high winds. This system is to play a major role in our weather mid to late week. Tuesday promises to be pleasant by comparison. Winds will be much lighter than the 35-mph gusts Monday at Midway Airport while temps again rise into the 40s. The wave over the Northwest is forecast to amplify east of the Rockies midweek, producing a major storm system over the upper Great Lakes. Much colder air is to sweep into our area as a front passes midday Wednesday.
Christmas Eve will feature our first subfreezing high temps of the season. The weather pattern will remain progressive, meaning the cold snap will only last about 48 hours before moving on.

[chief-david]

Just had a winter storm watch thrown out at us.

Looks like a white christmas after all.

WIND, COLD, AND SNOW COULD IMPACT TRAVEL ON WEDNESDAY THROUGH
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
.A significant change in the weather is coming on Wednesday. Winter
Storm Watches, Warnings, and Winter Weather Advisories cover most
of the area for Wednesday into Wednesday night. The Winter Storm
Warning runs from west central into central Minnesota. The Winter
Storm Watch is south and east of that and extends through the Twin
Cities metro area. A Winter Weather Advisory is situation to the
south and east of the watch and extends to the Iowa border and
into a portion of west central Minnesota. Blizzard conditions
could develop in open areas of western and central Minnesota.
Strong northwest winds of 35 to 45 mph will develop Wednesday,
with gusts over 50 mph possible in western Minnesota. Temperatures
will start out around 30 degrees, and fall throughout the day,
going below zero overnight.
In addition to the wind and cold, at least 1 to 3 inches of snow
is expected across the entire area, with amounts of 4 to 6 inches
north of Interstate 94 and west of the Saint Croix River. Any
snow that develops will lead to reduced visibility and impact
holiday travel. Please continue to check the forecast for updates,
especially if you have travel plans Wednesday or Wednesday night.
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5
inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and south central
Minnesota.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 20
below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little
as 30 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions possible
Wednesday afternoon and early evening.

[Notsorusty]

Yikes!!!     

[chief-david]

not so bad until my wife says "you need to get X tomorrow"  oh joy

[DRoberts]

"A significant change in the weather is coming on Wednesday."

Yeah. Instead of warm and dry it will blowing like hell and cold and dry. Dust that blew north today comes back tomorrow.

Not complaining, you understand. I like drought. I do. The brown landscape appeals to me.

[CW2274]

Misery loves company. Still "exceptional" here, no end in sight. I would not be the least surprised if it continues into next summer's monsoon. And after this past year's driest and hottest on record....

[chief-david]

upgraded to winter storm watch

Blizzard in some places.

Going from the best fall so far to possible 8-10 inches in just a few hours.


...HIGHLY IMPACTFUL SYSTEM TO BRING A LIST OF HAZARDS TODAY AND TONIGHT...
.A significant change in the weather is coming this afternoon.
A Blizzard Warning is in effect today and tonight west of a line
from Mille Lacs Lake to Waseca, including the western Twin Cities
metro. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect this afternoon and tonight
along I-35 from Faribault County north to Chisago and Kanabec
counties east to Barron County, including the remainder of the
Twin Cities metro. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from
this afternoon until tonight for Dunn and Pepin counties east to
Eau Claire and Ladysmith.
Snow will develop this morning across western Minnesota, with
light rain or drizzle farther east. Temperatures will start in the
30s but will plummet during the day following a cold front,
falling below zero overnight. This will turn the rain to heavy
snow very quickly early this afternoon across eastern Minnesota.
Wet conditions, heavy snow, and temperatures falling into the
teens will likely result in flash freeze with dangerous travel
conditions through tonight.
Snow will continue into this evening area wide, then taper off
after midnight. Total accumulation will range from 5 to locally 9
inches across east central Minnesota, 3 to 6 inches across western
Minnesota and west-central Wisconsin.
Strong northwest winds of 35 to 40 mph will develop behind the
cold front. Gusts of 60 mph are possible across western
Minnesota, with 50 to 55 mph gusts farther east. Considerable
blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions are expected.
Travel will become very dangerous today and tonight. Wind chills
dropping to 20 below to 35 below zero will be especially dangerous
to those that may become stranded.
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9
inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Kanabec County.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as low as 25
below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little
as 30 minutes.

Information:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Road conditions can also be found
at 511mn.org for Minnesota or 511wi.gov for Wisconsin.

[chief-david]

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[chief-david]

And so it begins-My rain gauge heater will get its first real test

[chief-david]

1 hour

[chief-david]

8 hours

Hard to tell how much snow with the wind we have. Guessing around 5-6. Crystal airport claims a 60 mph gust. Mine at school was 46. Southwest Minnesota again is getting the worst winds. Martin county has issued a civil emergency to retrieve stranded people off the roads. National guard activated.

Not doing anything until tomorrow morning. I will clean out at least one other drive. But it will still be windy.

Should stop snowing soon, but winds keep blowing.

[DRoberts]

Windy day yesterday.

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[chief-david]

Helped clean out 7 driveways with my snow blower today. I am exhausted.


ended up with around 7 inches. Some places are bare because of the blowing snow.

[Bunty]

Helped clean out 7 driveways with my snow blower today. I am exhausted.


ended up with around 7 inches. Some places are bare because of the blowing snow.

So did your heated rain gauge check out okay?

[Bunty]

Windy day yesterday.

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From that cold front, the wind here gusted up to 34 mph, for the most ever, so far, this December. In OKC, it got up to 44 mph.