Chicago Storm Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Haven't been too many fail threads this winter. Still too early to say for sure, but this one certainly has potential. I know why... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowMeHunter Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I know why... not too late to ninja him the next 8-10 day out storm threat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Guess I'm talking a nice would up storm to cap it off.. Sure they had two over 10 if you include the fes bomb. Just my opinion its still missing something to make it totally memorable. There is a few others who share your opinion. I was very happy with Jan 5/6 here and my 17" but YES a few wanted the more wound up system instead. Just give me the heavy duty snow as that had and i am good to go. Don't need the wind and or can take it or leave it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 You're giving me too much credit. My reasoning for starting this thread was twofold: 1) storm has been signaled for a while on most runs and the origin suggests a moderate if not major hit is possible 2) someone had to end the tyranny of Chicago Storm creating every storm thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 There is a few others who share your opinion. I was very happy with Jan 5/6 here and my 17" but YES a few wanted the more wound up system instead. Just give me the heavy duty snow as that had and i am good to go. Don't need the wind and or can take it or leave it. I am a bottom line guy personally, if 10" comes in 2 days or 12 hours. At the end of the event if both have 10" on the ground I am happy. Of course I don't have nearly the time to track systems unless I am at work so super rates and thundersnow isn't nearly as appealing unless I am working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowstorms Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 You guys are bashing on Hoosier for starting the thread because its some bad luck? Just watch! Give it another 2-3 days and you"ll be regretting you said that, haha. Potential is there but the question then becomes, will there be a storm? Models have mishandled this current storm till within 24 hours. How do you expect any consistency for a storm 84+ hours out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwestChaser Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Good job Hoosier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowMeHunter Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Stick to being the best americanwx mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottawa Blizzard Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 You guys are bashing on Hoosier for starting the thread because its some bad luck? Just watch! Give it another 2-3 days and you"ll be regretting you said that, haha. Potential is there but the question then becomes, will there be a storm? Models have mishandled this current storm till within 24 hours. How do you expect any consistency for a storm 84+ hours out? One of your best posts in days. To be fair, the storm is still there. Southern Ontario and upstate NY might still get 1-2" as per this run of the GFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormtrackertf Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I am a bottom line guy personally, if 10" comes in 2 days or 12 hours. At the end of the event if both have 10" on the ground I am happy. Of course I don't have nearly the time to track systems unless I am at work so super rates and thundersnow isn't nearly as appealing unless I am working. I actually like longer duration, high-yield events. It keeps the snowy mood up longer and keeps covering up the slush and grey snow that develops as cleanup goes on. Amazing rates and thundersnow and the like are all really awesome, but a lot of times if you blink you can miss that entirely. With long duration events, you can even take a nap or something and wake up and the gift keeps on giving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayuud11 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 It's back only for a limited time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelakeroy Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 It's back only for a limited time! And the 6Z GFS defibrillator gives the storm a pulse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerball Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Powerball standards.Well excuse me for not finding an event that takes 2 entire days to dump 10" "exciting."And unless one has ridiculously low standards or doesn't know any better (I.E. has never experienced a big dog), I can't imagine how anyone would find that "exciting." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimChgo9 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Current GFS has it back again, with a blob of .15 or so over NE IL, NW IN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelakeroy Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Well excuse me for not finding an event that takes 2 entire days to dump 10" "exciting." And unless one has ridiculously low standards or doesn't know any better (I.E. has never experienced a big dog), I can't imagine how anyone would find that "exciting." Trust me I understand you desires for big dogs. One thing I started to do (not sure if you can) is plan a trip each winter around a storms (not easy cause you have to be flexable and spontaneous). Last several years I have been able to go someplace during their big dogs. Last winter I was in Petoskey when they got an 18" event (storm & LES combo). Great storm and ski trip!! As others know I have family in SW MI (Allegan and Bloomingdale) so I would go visit them during their big dogs. It does not always work out but relying on SE MI to deliver could take a life time. Living in Fenton this winter and I was able big dog Jan 5th this winter. I have learn NOT to expect it in this area. I used to be an IMBY whiner (others will instantly agree). But now I will travel to storms (snow & thunder) whenever I can and not worry about MBY. Oh yeah I still want it IMBY but my big dog desire is fullfilled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerball Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Trust me I understand you desires for big dogs. One thing I started to do (not sure if you can) is plan a trip each winter around a storms (not easy cause you have to be flexable and spontaneous). Last several years I have been able to go someplace during their big dogs. Last winter I was in Petoskey when they got an 18" event (storm & LES combo). Great storm and ski trip!! As others know I have family in SW MI (Allegan and Bloomingdale) so I would go visit them during their big dogs. It does not always work out but relying on SE MI to deliver could take a life time. Living in Fenton this winter and I was able big dog Jan 5th this winter. I have learn NOT to expect it in this area. I used to be an IMBY whiner (others will instantly agree). But now I will travel to storms (snow & thunder) whenever I can and not worry about MBY. Oh yeah I still want it IMBY but my big dog desire is fullfilled. I've definitely considered snowstorm chasing. It's just a matter of timing and location (to plan eveything out right).But who knows.If this storm right now continues trending NW and beefs up like the NAM, I may not have to do that for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelakeroy Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I've definitely considered snowstorm chasing. It's just a matter of timing and location (to plan eveything out right). But who knows.If this storm right now continues trending NW and beefs up like the NAM, I may not have to do that for a while. I have found it to be lots of fun (hobby fun that is). Plus my kids love doing it with me . It take a few failures and then you start understanding what to look for and being flexiable too. Hopefully this trend will continue tonights storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 6z GFS for this storm only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 6z GFS for this storm only. Considering previous runs blanking most or being much less, I think some here would be happy with this output, at the very least it would be a nice refresher for the snow pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottawa Blizzard Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Considering previous runs blanking most or being much less, I think some here would be happy with this output, at the very least it would be a nice refresher for the snow pack. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 12z GFS continued to have a modest hit for eastern parts of the region. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I'm actually excited for this one.... I don't know why, I'm just feel'n it. I love these bowling ball scenarios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pondo1000 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 With the way models have been lately, in 2 days this may be a blizzard! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chances14 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 18z gfs apparently doesn't like Michigan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrisale Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 The meteorologist on CBS evening news tonight only outlined two possible tracks for this system: Nor'easter or out to sea. -_- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 18z gfs apparently doesn't like Michigan Almost all of the GFS ensembles have something for the region, the op is really the only one that avoids MI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrocks Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 This storm looks real interesting for me. Curious to see what the 0Z GFS says. The 18Z had a 3-5 inch snowfall for me which I would be cool with. Something to watch, I'd say everybody is in the game at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 Interesting how this system has evolved on recent runs. Much more northern stream dominant per GFS anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 It's a really strange looking system on the GFS right now. lol Local TV met's are not impressed with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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