tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post8530736033432364394..comments2024-03-26T10:45:14.207-05:00Comments on The Minnesota Forecaster: All Eyes on Next WeekBillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02905775514055182861noreply@blogger.comBlogger241125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-19805164589239753882023-02-23T11:17:17.785-06:002023-02-23T11:17:17.785-06:00Just added a new thread to rehash the storm. (This...Just added a new thread to rehash the storm. (This is Bill, the guy who watched from 1,100 miles away.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-11744700227951074822023-02-23T11:09:29.360-06:002023-02-23T11:09:29.360-06:00Dave you think it’s possible to have a new thread ...Dave you think it’s possible to have a new thread for just after storm thoughts, I know a few have given their thoughts already but scrolling through 250 comments is a bit much. Maybe their comments can be moved to a new thread?, just asking is all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-27620389094549356122023-02-23T10:03:20.786-06:002023-02-23T10:03:20.786-06:00Hi WeatherGeek, I was thinking about the rainstorm...Hi WeatherGeek, I was thinking about the rainstorms we had in January and February too. What an insult to have even one rainstorm during the heart of winter, and a La Nina winter at that! Temperatures were in the 30's for both rainstorms. We were so close to having snowstorms instead. They said on tv that if they had been snowstorms, we could have easily added another 20-25 inches of snow to our season total. That's a lot of missed opportunity. I am reading March and April might be cold and stormy. We'll see if that comes to fruition. I am loving the snow we got this week. Overnight it really cranked up and snow hard at times. As a devoted snow fan, I feel we can never have too much snow!!Schnee Meisternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-75422926364689826692023-02-23T09:55:54.344-06:002023-02-23T09:55:54.344-06:00From the Strib: some more totals though they might...From the Strib: some more totals though they might go up a bit more: "Early snow totals included 16 inches in Savage, 15.5 inches in Lakeville, 14.5 inches in Bloomington, 13.9 inches in Oak Grove in Anoka County, 13.3 inches in Chaska, 12.5 inches at the National Weather Service office in Chanhassen, 12 inches in Oronoco, north of Rochester, and 8.3 inches in St. Cloud. The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport had picked up 10.1 inches of snow as of 6 a.m., the National Weather Service said." So yeah, the hopes were high, the hype high from some, and people 'disappointed' if not 'the biggest storm since '91' but as I've said, it was still awesome to see this v the big rainstorm earlier this month. Let.It.Snow. We are not done, yet!WeatherGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14741160280149154934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-90198190712042794092023-02-23T09:39:12.437-06:002023-02-23T09:39:12.437-06:00Nice analogy, Dave. The storm definitely underperf...Nice analogy, Dave. The storm definitely underperformed and is not historic (is it still possible it might eek out to be the biggest February snowstorm at MSP International, as it is still snowing?). Nevertheless, here on the west side we have 13-14 inches between the two rounds. Not too shabby at all! I think we will talk about this storm for some time to come as the one that was greatly hyped, greatly anticipated and highly touted due to its tremendous potential, but in the end it had a good and respectful, but not great, career. It didn't become the Hall of Fame star many of us thought it would! Joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-80890091929454001872023-02-23T09:29:21.735-06:002023-02-23T09:29:21.735-06:009-10" for Champlin this week sounds about rig...9-10" for Champlin this week sounds about right. Yes, it is still lightly snowing. NWS says 3-5" today for Champlin, but I really doubt that. Earlier this morning NWS said 2-4", so maybe the estimated total moved from 2.9" to 3.0 or 3.1" and they upped the range to 3-5". Nice to have the fresh layer of snow and I'll be out in the park reserve with my snowshoes later!darrikinchamplinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-79167681222759478572023-02-23T09:19:00.457-06:002023-02-23T09:19:00.457-06:00well we thought we ordered a steak but got a chees...well we thought we ordered a steak but got a cheeseburger. I will be out enjoying it today nonetheless! Thanks everyone for the great thread!Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07641837835880841251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-68146957511528635892023-02-23T09:08:34.354-06:002023-02-23T09:08:34.354-06:005 inches from Round 1, and it's looking like 8...5 inches from Round 1, and it's looking like 8-9 inches from Round 2.Schnee Meisternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-52633200601266588532023-02-23T09:08:09.607-06:002023-02-23T09:08:09.607-06:00One of the CoCoRaHS 'folks who measure precip&...One of the CoCoRaHS 'folks who measure precip' has Champlin measurements for T/W/H as of 7 a.m. each day at: .5; 3.2; 5.2 inches, so close to 9 inches total. Is it still snowing there? I see some folks who measure precip in Plymouth and one in Minnetrista that got 9 inches from yesterday morning to today to add into the earlier bands/days of this long event. Widespread variances as always. It's still snowing here in St Louis Park. :+) <br />WeatherGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14741160280149154934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-68740008501609260282023-02-23T08:57:43.096-06:002023-02-23T08:57:43.096-06:00About 6" in Champlin plus about 4" from ...<br />About 6" in Champlin plus about 4" from earlier in the week. Hard to tell on the depth, though, with the winds.darrikinchamplinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-78242320975393326462023-02-23T08:40:32.511-06:002023-02-23T08:40:32.511-06:00For some numbers off the NWS twitter feed: and as ...For some numbers off the NWS twitter feed: and as of 6 a.m. so still more to tally with the morning burst..... NWS Chan: 12.5; St Cloud 8.3; Eau Claire 9.8; and I've seen some numbers in the 14" range around the metro as I check different sites and mix them all up in my head. And yes, Dave, (and Bill) this has been a good place to hang out. WeatherGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14741160280149154934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-37026715492132998302023-02-23T08:38:32.136-06:002023-02-23T08:38:32.136-06:00So obviously not the historic storm it was to be b...So obviously not the historic storm it was to be but still pretty awesome. What did everyone get in their back yards? I'm thinking 7-9"-ish in Shoreview (not including the 4" from Tuesday)Big Snow Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-914205738736072102023-02-23T07:20:47.135-06:002023-02-23T07:20:47.135-06:00Not sure yet how much we got, but it's still s...Not sure yet how much we got, but it's still snowing and that burst this morning, as well as the burst around 2AM, was pretty awesome! The storm did step up overnight. We aren't going to get two feet here, but it's definitely not a bust! A few more inches are expected this morning! Let it snow! Let it snow!Schnee Meisternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-48632225759214942452023-02-23T07:12:25.864-06:002023-02-23T07:12:25.864-06:00Low Ceiling (now that I know the term) for sure, a...Low Ceiling (now that I know the term) for sure, and many angry people on blogs and tweets everywhere (not I) BUT: Cody M, a local weatherman says that we have already received 65-66 inches of white stuff this winter which is well past our seasonal total in the 50's for inches, and we have a ways to go in the snow season. This storm won't be a top ten, but it was still sweet. The snow is beautiful, and this morning's squall line/band has been awesome. Until the next thread, everyone, it's been an interesting week. Thanks for dancing, PWL.WeatherGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14741160280149154934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-68287594397328655922023-02-23T06:58:35.446-06:002023-02-23T06:58:35.446-06:00It’s hard to believe there have been no additional...It’s hard to believe there have been no additional comments since 12:30amAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-48144873612416598502023-02-23T06:54:44.353-06:002023-02-23T06:54:44.353-06:00I think the blog has capped comments at a 225 coun...I think the blog has capped comments at a 225 countAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-1451889740745724452023-02-23T04:23:41.381-06:002023-02-23T04:23:41.381-06:00That is a very good analogy and I can relate. Look...That is a very good analogy and I can relate. Looking out the window this morning I do see 'sidewalk' patches outside. I also see more green on the radar and wind-whipped piles of snow and freeway cameras showing what looks like shiny glare ice on our system, along with 229 flight cancellations already at 4:20 a.m. at MSP airport. When the totals come in, I might be a tad 'sad' that we didn't hit 'mega' proportions as some folks hyped, but it's still a decent mini-monster snowstorm. I'm lucky enough to have lived through Halloween 1991, and all snow is still awesome snow. I am very happy it snowed. Thank you, blog, for being here. And thank you, Anonymous, for your analogy. It's going to be a tough day with a lot of angry folks. I wish they could still just enjoy the beauty of this slow-mover. Stay safe/have a good day.WeatherGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14741160280149154934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-13468544975760432372023-02-23T00:36:00.159-06:002023-02-23T00:36:00.159-06:00I've noticed that too, we may finally be getti...I've noticed that too, we may finally be getting the snow that was advertised! If we can keep snowfall rates in the 1-2inch per hour range for the next 6 hours we can pick up a lot of snow. Davinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517973436284463506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-77813585247151757132023-02-22T23:40:04.271-06:002023-02-22T23:40:04.271-06:00The wind has really picked up along with the snow ...The wind has really picked up along with the snow intensity in the last hour. It finally looks like a bonafide snowstorm out there. It would have been more fun and awe inspiring if this had happened earlier so I could watch the full fury of the storm in the daylight instead of via my outdoor deck light. Joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-15363451826153592712023-02-22T23:14:52.389-06:002023-02-22T23:14:52.389-06:00HRRR seemed to nail it. Much heavier now and snow...HRRR seemed to nail it. Much heavier now and snow all the way back to Sioux Falls. This thing is not close to done.Not Paul Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16778922218590382489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-54113629446595786942023-02-22T22:52:05.095-06:002023-02-22T22:52:05.095-06:00Strong waves on the way! Latest high res show ADDI...Strong waves on the way! Latest high res show ADDITIONAL 10+ inches still to come!<br /><br />Bring it!!!Plymouth Weather Lovernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-5559371335213605062023-02-22T22:36:17.603-06:002023-02-22T22:36:17.603-06:00I agree, Davin. As I posted earlier this evening, ...I agree, Davin. As I posted earlier this evening, I have seen storms struggle to get going and then later they kicked into overdrive. Let’s see if that happens with this storm. Schnee Meisternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-36226475267839926882023-02-22T22:34:02.079-06:002023-02-22T22:34:02.079-06:00As always seems to happen, the bigger the hype, th...As always seems to happen, the bigger the hype, the more likely the bust. Imagine the difference in expectations if the whole 28 inches thing hadn't been everywhere earlier this week. It's a healthy February snow, imagine if that had been the expectation...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-73688303325239806282023-02-22T22:18:40.765-06:002023-02-22T22:18:40.765-06:00There is good reason to be skeptical, but until it...There is good reason to be skeptical, but until its over we shouldn't call it a bust. I remember we had that big storm back in December which under performed initially. Then in the middle of the night we were hammered by 10+ inches of snow starting at midnight. Davinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517973436284463506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483614767822693875.post-1306000674357238352023-02-22T22:15:11.411-06:002023-02-22T22:15:11.411-06:00I just watched Channel 4 news. They said south of ...I just watched Channel 4 news. They said south of the metro in places such as Farmington, Cannon Falls, and down to Rochester are all reporting 10 to 12+ inches of snow. Channel 4 also said they still expect the Twin Cities to come in with at least 15 inches before it's all said and done. I'm not feeling real confident about that, but I guess we'll see. Also, it’s not just people on this site who are surprised at the underperformance so far of this storm. I have received texts this evening from multiple friends and family members scattered around the metro asking where is the big storm they have heard about all this past week, and why has the snow slacked off or even quit falling. Despite this, the professionals keep saying the metro is going to be hit hard. Pardon me if I sound skeptical. Timnoreply@blogger.com