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One more gif map of 12z HRRR/

12z HRRR

Based solely on WxBell maps, seems a bit drier for NE IL. Central & northern Cook down 3+ inches from the same spot on 18z

Well, seems a bit obvious to say; but two words anyone hopes not to see on the first set of sampled data runs are probably “south” and “weak.” GFS up next.

Snow amounts on the run so far in N/NE IL are a bit lesser than they were in 18z at 60hrs. But, as previously stated, this storm could be a case of old school meteorology being more useful than computer amounts.

NAM is running, which means the 0z train has started. Here’s to model watching, gents.

Appreciate the knowledge dropping. Given what’s been said & how the models are shaping this one up, I’ll go ahead and predict that ORD & Chicago downtown (ALEK territory) hits double digits. My house in Poplar Grove may also hit double digits, which my wife will just be “thrilled” by.

At 72hrs & still snowing

I start work in 10 minutes. Not sure when I’ll be able to check in again, but please don’t get to a part 3 without me.

Snow numbers around Chicago & lakeside just keep slowing ticking upward as the run goes on

Low looks a few hairs NW on 12z GFS compared to 6z

No matter the solution, hopefully ORD has corrected their recent track record of 2-inches-lower-than-measured-a-block-away snowfall measurement issues.

As an optimistic person, I love to see the optimism! However, I would probably never ever “count on” a snowstorm that’s not in the northeast dumping 20(+) inches of snow. I wasn’t even confident that GHD 1 was going to verify to the kinda-sorta way it did.

I haven’t been around as much this season, but it feels like it’s been a long time since you got walloped. So I hope you get this one.

Snow currently in Poplar Grove. Was freezing rain for a decent chunk of time, so the snow in the backyard is slick & crunchy. Fun for the golden retriever hopping all over, not as much for the human.

Rockford seems to have been getting good to great radar returns all night.

Sounds like some sleet mixing in here

LOT with some 6pm snowfall updates.

Currently in Elmwood Park. I wouldn’t say flake size is anything impressive, but it’s coming down hard like a wall.

Northern Cook added to WSW

You as well! I also enjoy the gifs & (good) banter. But I mainly come here because my wife & other family members generally hate the snow & big winter events. I enjoy being amongst like-minded people in regards to winter.

Over the past 7 days, Illinois has tested 98,279 people, with 16,728 positive cases (17%). Total current rate of positive cases is at 19.5%. I don’t know if some people realize that those are 16,728 *currently* contagious/sick people. That amount of people is 40% of the capacity at Wrigley Field. And yeah, the majority of them will recover and be fine; but things are still a bit tricky right now to trust re-opening. I think it’s too easy to just pass off the daily numbers as being statistics instead of actual contagious people that could walk into a crowd & make things worse. I feel for those that want some sense of normalcy; I want it too. I feel so bad for my Greek wife who lost her big family birthday trip to Greece. And good Lord, do I miss baseball. But we need some more time distanced. Just my 2 cents.