TheNiño

It’s not just your memory. Last winter ORD saw 11.9 in for the entire 2024-2025 winter season which was a record low. Last winter was brutal. I got lucky up here in SE WI but it was extremely localized, as in basically Racine and Kenosha counties were the only winners in the region. Most of NE IL saw a pitiful amount of snow it was downright depressing. I lost count of how many times the models showed something fun brewing only for it to completely collapse or massively shift 48hrs out. At least we had a fun early start to this one but my greed is hoping we can manage another banger soon in the next few weeks. But even still this has been miles better than last year already. Last winter was so painful.

We should have a thread either way given the importance of the day lol

Welp. See y’all in a few weeks.

The lake is steaming

Ended up with ~4in. I’ll definitely take it.

We’ve started off pretty good here. MKE calling for possibly 6in near the lake in Kenosha and Racine counties with lake enhancement. Every snow so far has far exceeded my expectations. What a change from previous years (although even last year SE WI somehow locally cashed in during the few events we had). Loving this snowy start to winter. Dreaming of a White Christmas for once! Although this weather has been limiting how many Christmas lights and decorations are going up.

Definitely over performing here. We’re not even under a WWA. Not sure if it technically warrants that as well probably only end up with ~2in but so far it’s enough to make the roads a mess. They salted earlier but i haven’t seen them plow or resalt since things started and it’s making the roads a slick mess which i dint think the public was prepared for. Sure is pretty to get a fresh coating though!

Still going here in Kenosha at 1am. LES adding to the totals. Wind was ripping earlier and was actually kinda worried about my flag pole. My bird feeder isn’t doing well lol. But now it’s so peaceful. What a great fucking long duration storm this has been.

Little cherry on top in SE WI. Nice touch.

St Louis gets no love on this board so thank you for sharing

Accuweather has been complete garbage for as long as I can remember

What are the thoughts on lake enhancement? MKE is mentioning it will increase totals but LOT seems to disagree.

MKE not playing around! Feeling like a 5 year old on Christmas Eve.

Going with 6 fully erect IMBY final call. Even 3in would bring me to a foot here before December.