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Looks interesting. Definitely jealous!

I see they did completely dismiss that ridiculous lowball report out of GP... I came in yesterday evening (will be here for 1 month), and I'm surprised just about all the snow from that system is gone. Full leaf out is underway back in Dallas, and the buds/leaves slowly but gradually got fewer & fewer the further NE I got. Once I got north of Dayton, everything was still dead. Unfortuantely, I left the day it got up to 88*F down there.

Heavy Snow Warning shared the same snowfall criteria as a Winter Storm Warning, except Winter Storm Warning just had a wind, wind chill and/or ice criteria to it. Same goes for the Snow Advisory and Winter Weather Advisory...

I miss the days where we had the Snow Advisory and Heavy Snow Warning...

TWC is owned by a guy who makes a living producing fake court shows. It hasn't been taken seriously as a source by weather weenies, or even by the general public for accurate forecasts, in at least 15 years.

@OHweather What say you?

There was a side about conversation about everyone's ideal climo within the US and I merely provided my own input to it. That said, if my input to said side bar conversation is not welcome, please feel free to ignore.

Seasonal? Yes. Diurnally? No.

In any event, I do have to agree with TheNino though. Just as I'd slit my wrist from the excessive cloudy weather, cold Springs/Falls and relative lack of severe weather in the Lakes regions, I'd also die of boredom in San Diego.

A good variety of weather? Sure. To the same extreme or frequency as Dallas? Aside from snowfall, I doubt it. Even the temperature swings in Dallas tend to be more extreme (gotta love the Plains!). https://www.wamc.org/new-england-news/2015-11-12/environment-america-unveils-severe-weather-map https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/05/01/weekinreview/01safe.html?hp That said, who knows (with climate change and all) what the future will bring in the coming years with weather patterns & events...

Dallas climo is definitely not great if you're mostly just a winter weather weenie. Eskimo climos such as Chicago and Minneapolis (where you're rocking parkas and slipping/sliding on ice/snow for 3-6 months) would be more ideal for sure. But a winter weather weenie is not necessarily a weather weenie, who is someone that likes to see/track all kinds of active/extreme weather and a variety of it on a frequent basis.

Hurricanes can be a lot more destructive, and it has snowed all 3 winters I've been here (it just hasn't accumulated in blankets and stuck around forever). I'll also take too hot over too cold (Chicago). EDIT: I also wouldn't say Dallas averaging 40" of rain per year (roughly the same amount as Chicago) is "too dry" either, lol.

Dallas really is the best climo for a weather weenie, if we're being honest. Besides the long warm seasons and seeing plenty of sun, there aren't many places (at least in the US) where you can go from: *A historic deep freeze in February (2021) to... *A December of wall-to-wall Summer-like weather in the same year (2021), plus... *A historic tornado outbreak the following December (2022), not to mention... *One of the worst droughts and driest/hottest Summers ever completely busted by a freak deluge in a matter of hours (2022)... The best part is, these types of events aren't nearly as destructive as a Hurricane, Tsunami or Earthquake of decent strength would be.

As of this morning, over 200K people were without power across the Detroit area. No doubt, really bad luck for those who had just got their power back on following the Ice Storm to only lose it again so quickly. And apparently, there were still 9K people without power from the Ice Storm when this storm commenced. I'm guessing RogueWaves is also still in the dark given his absence since last night.

The snowfall map that were showing 12-20" were great for laughs though

My mom was without power for over 80 hours after the Ice Storm y'all got. Hopefully, it doesn't last nearly that long for you. The power infrastructure there is just so old, and then on top of that much of it is above ground. So it's very suspectible to failures/outages with even a hint of inclement weather.

Seeing more green/pink returns across most of Macomb, Wayne and Monroe Counties on RadarScope now, but also more lightning.

DTW'a also reporting a mix, and visibilities have come up at DET. That said, PTK's reporting TSSN+.

RadarScope does have pink reflectivities now in Eastern Wayne and SE Macomb.

Starting to see lightning strikes in Metro Detroit now...

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 610 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2023 MIZ060>063-068>070-075-076-082-083-040200- Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer-St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb- Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe- Including the cities of Owosso, Flint, Lapeer, Port Huron, Howell, Pontiac, Warren, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Adrian, and Monroe 610 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2023 ...TREACHEROUS TO NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TRAVEL CONDITIONS THROUGH LATE THIS EVENING FROM THE I-69 CORRIDOR SOUTH TO THE OHIO BORDER... WEATHER... * Periods of heavy, wet snowfall will continue through 9 PM across widespread areas from the I-69 corridor south to the Ohio border, including all of the Detroit metro region, Ann Arbor, Flint, and surrounding areas. Sporadic blizzard conditions will be possible through 9 PM resulting in treacherous to near impossible travel conditions on all roadways, whether treated or untreated. * Hourly snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will be common, with localized areas seeing hourly snowfall rates potentially approaching 3 inches per hour. Additionally, thundersnow will be possible along with a rogue lightning strike as bands of intense snowfall move south to north from the Ohio border across the Detroit metro region and up towards the I-69 corridor. * Quick heavy, wet snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches will be possible through 9 PM, with locally higher amounts possible. There remains a low chance of rain mixing in at times near the Ohio border, which may cut down on snow totals primarily south of M-50. * Air temperatures will generally hover around the freezing mark. Despite air temperatures around freezing, rapid snowfall accumulation will allow for very efficient accumulation on area roadways. * Widespread visibilities below 1/2 mile will be common through 9 PM, with whiteout conditions likely at times due to gusty northeast winds as high as 35 to 45 mph at times. Blowing snow will be minimal due to the wet character of the snow, but downed limbs and trees that have already experienced heavy load from the recent ice storm may lead to increased hazards on area roadways. IMPACTS... * Sporadic blizzard conditions are likely due to the combination of heavy accumulating snow, near whiteout conditions at times, and gusty winds up to 35-45 mph at times. && PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Treacherous to impossible travel is likely. Travel is not advised. * Prepare, plan and stay informed. Visit http://go.usa.gov/c7kkP $$

Gotta say, I am jealous, even if there may not be big dog snow totals.

Widespead 35-45 MPH gusts across Metro Detroit now with heavy snow and 1/4 mile visibilities. Will need to keep that up for 2 more consecutive hours to qualify as blizzard conditions.