Well this is a whole new ballgame now.
It was only yesterday I was discussing how the storm would probably drop a few inches in Chicago, with some more in Detroit. Now take a look at Intellicast's 48 hour Snowfall Forecast.
So last night, it turns out the NWS Chicago office issued a winter storm watch due to a sudden increase in snowfall forecasts. The Chicago NWS office is calling for a bigger swath of 6+ inches than Intellicast, but their graphic system appears to be having problems right now.
The system itself really is a clipper system, but is a very strong one. Alberta Clippers, commonly shortened to be called Clippers, are weak, fast-moving storm systems that drop from Alberta Canada. The system is moisture starved. That, combined with the progressive speed, leaves the storm to put down a few inches in a typical situation.
Now, the extensive winter storm watch that had been covering east Iowa has been cancelled. I personally find it pretty crazy. Here's why.
Yesterday, every NWS office except Chicago's had put down a winter storm watch. Late last night, the NWS Chicago takes the bait and also issues a winter storm watch. Now, this morning, every nearby NWS office except for Chicago has canceled their winter storm watch.
We will keep you up-to-date as this sudden snowstorm begins to take shape.
It was only yesterday I was discussing how the storm would probably drop a few inches in Chicago, with some more in Detroit. Now take a look at Intellicast's 48 hour Snowfall Forecast.
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The system itself really is a clipper system, but is a very strong one. Alberta Clippers, commonly shortened to be called Clippers, are weak, fast-moving storm systems that drop from Alberta Canada. The system is moisture starved. That, combined with the progressive speed, leaves the storm to put down a few inches in a typical situation.
Now, the extensive winter storm watch that had been covering east Iowa has been cancelled. I personally find it pretty crazy. Here's why.
Yesterday, every NWS office except Chicago's had put down a winter storm watch. Late last night, the NWS Chicago takes the bait and also issues a winter storm watch. Now, this morning, every nearby NWS office except for Chicago has canceled their winter storm watch.
We will keep you up-to-date as this sudden snowstorm begins to take shape.
10 comments:
calling for 1-3 inches in no. il.
The NWS Chicago meteorologists are calling for 6+ inches in the winter storm watch. The rest of N. IL will get 1-3 inches.
Winter weather adv back on for n IL.
how much for detroit because now there saying only 2 inches
Eddie, expect a good 3-6 inches maybe 10 if you get thundersnow. Andrew, the only reason I am answering this question is because I don't know if you are up to doing much. This sickness has put lots of people out of comission. Please tell me if you don't want me answering questions. Thanks.
Eastern WX: I certainly appreciate the help. Thank you! I am getting back on track and should be back in full posting this weekend.
Like i said earlier,this is exactly where the snow is going to fall the rest of the winter.The Chicago area towards Detroit northward.No snow will fall in the Ohio Valley or Northeast.
Anonymous, I don't know for sure about that. I still think there will at least be a few small snows. yes the NAO, PNA, and AO are NOT favorable for snow but it could happen. I understand what you mean. Andrew, get well soon. You are too good to have out of comission for any time period. Thanks a lot. You are one of the best meteorologists I have ever seen!!!!!!!!!! GO SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am too excited. All snow lovers are like that.
Hey anonymous.The storm track needs to go further south to get HEAVY snows in those regions.Trust me,it can still happen.Some of the heaviest snows have occured in March and April in the Ohio Valley and northeast.
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