michsnowfreak

23 hours ago, Brian D said:

Wonder why ClimateChanger isn't on the ball?

Note to self. Next time a record cold or snowy streak occurs, DO NOT mention this. He will go off the rails. 

2 minutes ago, TheClimateChanger said:

Ouch. Nearly 40 inches below normal for the season to date, and adding at a rate of an inch per day during this blowtorch. I guess I was wrong, and climate change isn't happening.

And there it is . So predictable . Discussion of any cold weather anomolies = saying climate change isnt happening. 

Oh, and showing a snow deficit in a snowbelt is a fascinating example of climate change. Im sure everyone in Erie wishes they could go way back to the pre-historic age of 2017-2018, when Erie set the seasonal record for snowfall of 166.3" and climate change wasnt happening.

35 minutes ago, TheClimateChanger said:

Why do I need to comment on typical "run of the mill" wintry weather? NWS says we finish the month 3-4F above normal, on the whole. The coldest low at Pittsburgh was 7F. It used to drop below zero almost every single winter. It was like 22 below 30 years ago.

 

LMAO. First of all I didnt say it, I just agreed with @Brian D. But I see his point. You are the one who always pops in only to show an xmacis rundown of random cities not near you on how a completely random 5-day period from the 17th-21st of a month was the X-warmest on record or something. But suddenly its about what happened in Pittsburgh when they clearly missed the brunt of the cold snap that just hit.

But crickets when almost the entire middle third of the country just saw their top 1-3rd coldest January 14-20th on record. Oh, thats right. The coldest Jan 14-21 on record is "run of the mill". 

5 hours ago, Allsnow said:

It will be very hard to flip the script on that look to a cold/snowy one before winter is over 

Not necessarily. Look how quickly it was flipped from December to January in southern canada, the midwest/lakes.

5 hours ago, bluewave said:

Even in this new era of warmth extremes, what is showing up to start February is way beyond what we have ever seen during an El Niño February. The highly amplified MJO over the WPAC is flipping the script. This would be extreme for December let alone in February when El Niño’s are supposed to be cold. Ridiculous how far into Canada the above freezing line gets pushed. 
 

February 1998 was one of the warmest February's on record. A few other strong Nino February's also were mild, although none close to 1998. With an expected flip by mid month to much colder weather it's way too premature to say this has never been seen in a strong nino before.

Although this winter has been dominated by mild weather (as you would expect in a strong nino), the past 10 days to 2 weeks is as severe a deep winter stretch as you will ever see during a strong Nino in the Midwest and Great Lakes. Things don't always follow script. So buckle up for your late Feb noreaster 

2 hours ago, luckyweather said:

not supposed to diagnose over the Internet but at this point he has earned it. been watching the guy over the years, he clearly has a comorbidity of seasonal affective disorder (sad) and obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd). I wouldn't say it's seen often but it is not incredibly rare either. the obsession with warmth / warm weather / spring arrival, looking for signs of an early spring / entry into summer is a legitimate trauma response to intense bouts of depression from the SAD. he may have had a trauma event in the winter as well, possibly a relationship ending, lost a job, a partner being unfaithful, could also be elements of deep envy of a more successful neighbor/friend/family member who excels in winter or a winter activity. 

The need to invalidate or diminish the enjoyment of the season and its attributes he sees as negative in others is dark triad manifestation, you can see a little of all - narcissism, sociopathy and psychopathy. 

Unfortunately I am being part of the problem as this is an individual that seems to feed on the energy of others reacting to and engaging with him (even things like putting weenie tags on his posts or the posts of those who contradict him, etc). Best from here forward to completely ignore his posts and if we could get a mod who is a trusted regular in the sub who can delete his comments quickly to minimize the engagement with them and ban his alts as he makes them. Until then since we're relying on board admins and other sub mods this will likely be a pretty big ongoing nuisance. That said I doubt this board is the only outlet for his mental illness, inevitable he self destructs elsewhere in life if that's the case.

Great analysis. The childish mentality is one thing but it really probably goes deeper than that. It's the equivalent of asking your crush on a date, being rejected, then pulling out your Mr. Roger's trunk of hats, mustaches, and other thinly veiled disguises and continuing to pursue your lost cause half-assedly disguised as someone else, even though your true identity is apparent. Seems odd for an adult to be so obsessed with being a childlike burden, but we are all best off to ignore. 

1 hour ago, Stebo said:

Yeah it is definitely looking real warm for a bit here. I think we are setting up for another drop around mid February, which some of the longer term models are showing as well. Basically a repeat of the last 4 weeks with the excessive warmth transitioning to significant cold.

Looks about right. First week of Feb is gonna suck, but I'm all for another repeat of the last few weeks lol.

Didn't get that icicle look from freezing rain, as it was 32-33 all night, but the ground was cold enough that pavements were slick.

41 minutes ago, Brian D said:

Wonder why ClimateChanger isn't on the ball?

I thought the same thing lol

1 hour ago, OrdIowPitMsp said:

Yeah nothing you can do but marvel at how drastically things can change YOY in our region. I’ve still had (scant) snowcover imby longer then most in this subforum, haven’t been above freezing since January 5th. It’s still winter here. 

That's good. At least there's plenty of ice on the many lakes around you to enjoy!

On 1/19/2024 at 7:19 PM, Stebo said:

I mean its a Nino too, what do people expect? At this point take the wins as you can get them.

This has been a VERY solid stretch of deep winter for a strong nino!

2 hours ago, OrdIowPitMsp said:

Extended looks very dry in Minnesota. Top 10 driest January is closing in on a lock. Typical of a nino around here. 

It's funny how things even out. After a parade of snowstorms and a top 5 snowy winter last year, South Central Minnesota is in a snow hole this year.

14 minutes ago, sethtoast said:

Absolutely gorgeous past couple of days in the Keeweenaw. Blue skies and snowy trees are a rarity even up here (the former is the real challenge to capture).

 

 

Bonus High Resolution Images - https://imgur.com/gallery/1bV8ocV

(Some photos are not mine. I didn't have the reaction time to get the C-130 that snuck up on us)

Omg that first pic!

2 hours ago, DocATL said:

Burner account for the dude who grows palm trees?


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I wonder if his palms enjoyed the below zero temps and -30° wind chills or the thick blanket of snow more?

Went on a winter walk before today's Lions game. I could honestly handle the frigid air all winter long.

12 minutes ago, mimillman said:

Streets were pretty empty when we first got there. Whiteout conditions for the drive in

8 minutes ago, weatherbo said:

I think he means how isolated or widespread was the deeper snow you photographed.

Bo knows me lol. I did not pay much attention to that band as we had back to back days with snow here (2.8 + 2.3) plus I worked. I knew the models were cranking out a lot of Lake effect. But I did not pay attention to the results. was wondering how widespread those 30-inch plus totals were.

3 hours ago, OrdIowPitMsp said:

-6 overnight, one more cold day to go. Pond Hockey Tournament is in full swing today. The neighborhood is already getting busy with spectators. There’s always a few former NHL players that partake. 

Neighbor builds a backyard ice rink every winter. Some winters are better skating than others obviously, but they had a skating party last night.

Deep winter morning today. DTW hit 2°, but once again below zero in spots (DTWs low this month is -3°). Love the crisp, cold air and fresh snow. Even had a frost design on my window.

1 hour ago, Cary67 said:

Was that mostly LES?

It was mostly sugary, small-flake synoptic snow, but then at the end we got Lake Huron enhancement (photo with the big flakes). Yesterday's snow was 2.3" with 0.13" liquid.

1 hour ago, mimillman said:

5ft drifts

 

Incredible! How isolated was it?

Got another 2.3" yesterday. Have now seen 14.0" in January. Really enjoying this stretch of deep winter, since I know they don't last in strong ninos. So pretty outside!

48 minutes ago, Stevo6899 said:

I'm sorry you got a Ghd scar too. Tbh after getting screwed with the first one, I forget the details on the ghd2/3, locally and other areas. It's good to see things kinda even out. Ex:Minneapolis

Ghd II (Feb 1-2, 2015) dropped 16.7" at DTW, biggest storm since 1974.

9 minutes ago, SolidIcewx said:

Now can we have a good strong LP produce widespread high ratio snows instead of concrete. That would be the cherry on top. It’s been great the past week! Very fortunate to have to snow we have got so far.

Yesterday's snow here was fluffy. 2.8" on 0.14" liquid. But I know further north it was more sugary.

Sugary snow so far today. Watching for some huron enhancement later. This is the 6th snow system in 8 days here. Very solid for a strong nino!

21 minutes ago, Chambana said:

Nope. Just general pattern and snowcover. 

This is actually quite a good stretch for a strong nino.