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The currently running 15z HRRR is showing much less intensity for the IL/WI border area regarding the first round of storms at Noon/1pm. Lots of yellow, but no reds & purples.

Just took my dogs outside. It is nasty out there. The wind’s blowing in such a way where the deck door was almost snowed in; and the gusts are whipping up little brief “snownados” all over. Good luck to anyone measuring & traveling out here. I’m typically a big snow guy, but this on March 16th may be a little…more than I need?

Sleet/snow combo falling now. Mainly sleet, as my deck is fairly slick.

A blizzard warning in March is certainly noteworthy, even moreso with actual quantities of snow being forecast to accumulate.

Although we’re basically in nowcast territory, here’s the newest GFS:

Big thunderstorm ongoing here. Our cat has made her scurry behind the couch for protection.

New EURO coming in…

12z HRRR hot off the presses

Once again, a tricky forecast to try nailing for LOT when models continue to shift areas of warning criteria snow in the NW areas. Although, selfishly, the most recent Euro would be insane for my area.

New hi-res NAM really sucking any fun out of Illinois for the event in terms of high amounts. Even furthest western parts of the state.

New hi-res NAM expectedly cutting back on the double digit totals from 12z for NW IL

NAM Hi-res. Maybe not a big hitter for Chicago, but a good lolz run for me in Boone County.