SchaumburgStormer

1 hour ago, Hoosier said:

This is not the final map because it was still snowing in a significant part of the area at cutoff time, but it gives a general layout of where the better amounts were.

GFS, after it finally caved back south, ended up pretty close. A lot of other models underestimated WAA (shocker) and this were way too high on accums on the south end 

Finished with 9.7" imby. 

1 minute ago, cyclone77 said:

The infamous extreme northwest edge cutoff is almost here.  Gonna be sad to see this system go!  Trying to cherish every last flake of this beast lol.  

I should be asleep, but am doing the same. Will see a pop up of nice returns on radar, so the I get out of bed to go check conditions.

As the system starts to pull away, will be interesting to see if any of the late bands get some lake enhancement 

Not sure if LOT radar went down or if RadarScope is not getting L2 anymore. 

3 minutes ago, cyclone77 said:

This final band has a nice snow globe effect to it.  Flakes are a lot drier than the dense/wet/granulated type flakes we saw for much of the event.  Visibility and snowfall rates not nearly as intense as the stuff from earlier, but it still has a nice look to it.  Definitely over a foot now, will take final measurements in the next half hour or so when it ends.

Last gasp weenie band. 

RFD 11 inches on .97 per storm report. 11-12:1.

Rates picking back up again. Wind is shaking my house 

3 minutes ago, cyclone77 said:

We've come a long way from this morning's driving rain eh? 

Yep. Always skeptical about these rain to snow changeovers, as they never seem to work exactly as modeled. (Usually WTOD screws us). HRRR nailed it in my backyard, only thing keeping us from the jackpot was the Fgen band setting up shop about 20 miles too far north. 

Still a couple hours of light to moderate snow to tack on another inch or two. I keep having to remind myself it is still November. 

Winds are screaming. Light to moderate snow still falling, estimating 8-9”, but it’s hard to tell with the moderate drifting. At least one of my snowboards is gone, which is impressive as it was quite a heavy piece of plywood. Also seeing power flashes off in the distance towards Dekalb. 

Just now, cyclone77 said:

Thought I would have a foot by now when I went to measure a bit ago. Up to 11.8". Rates have really slowed in the last hour or so.  Picked up 0.8" in last hour and a half. Sure wish those 2"/hr rates could have lasted a little while longer lol.

Your golden for a foot. When was the last 12+ storm you’ve had?

Reports of 30-40 cars stranded on I-39 near I-88. Plows are not out currently due to extreme conditions, so these people have been advised to wait it out. 

4 minutes ago, CoalCityWxMan said:

Lights are flickering quite a bit here in Dekalb.

 

Yeah, still ripping snow as well:

Rates are back on the upswing. Would appear the dryslot will stay south 

Just now, CoalCityWxMan said:

Are there a lot of other accidents you’re hearing about in the area? I know you said you work for a towing company (I think) so I figured you’d know, roads just seem awful and I’ve seen a number of people stuck in the last few hours. 

I work for the PD. I haven't been paying real close attention to what they are on, got tired of listening to DID calls. 

1 minute ago, TimChgo9 said:

slushy mess on the roads and sidewalks, and the grass is covered without an inch or so I think.  Hearing reports of IDOT pulling plows off the roads until conditions improve.  Also hearing Route 38 is closed west of DeKalb (confirmation?).  Some schools in my area closing also.  

38 was closed for an accident, unsure if they reopened. 

30 minutes ago, CoalCityWxMan said:

How much do you have so far?

5.8" so far. Pretty uneven across the yard, can tell the wind has whipped it a bit. 

1 minute ago, CoalCityWxMan said:

How much do you have so far?

3-4 or so. I will head out around 9 to measure and clear the board. 

If the HRRR is to be believed, another 8-10 hours of snow remains for N. IL. 

County deputies reporting white out conditions 

Wind beginning to pick up a bit, especially in the heavier returns 

The line of storms being thrown into the cold section from approx Mendota to Galesburg is going to be incredible. 

Absolutely pouring snow. 

And my 2 year old is very confused by thunder and snow at the same time 

TSSN in DKB

2 minutes ago, CoalCityWxMan said:

Ripping in Dekalb, probably 2”/hr rates. Winds really ramping up. Can’t wait to have this continue all night. 

Major 4 vehicle head on accident just outside of town. 

Ripping. Looks like a snow globe outside with the wind whipping the flakes under the streetlights. Scanner starting to flicker to life with accidents