Snowstorms Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Got 4cm in my area. It was hard to get an exact number with all the drifting, but I did an analysis of the area and found 4cm was the average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoaster Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I feel like this winter has been very "normal" with oscillations between deep freeze and above normal which I quite like given last winter was unbearably restless in the consistent cold department. We already had a big dump of snow and have had numerous dustings since the start of November. November was quite cold and December was relatively warm. January has been pretty frigid. Considering I moved to Toronto in April 2011 from Seattle of all places, this has been a good winter I'd say. My first winter here (2011-2012) was a non winter and 2012-2013 was awful until mid January and went on too long, so I'd say this winter already trumps my first two nov/dec/Jan periods. It's as if folks around here think weekly footer snowstorms are to be expected otherwise they call futility. As far as I'm concerned, if that's the case, move somewhere else because that simply isn't the Toronto climate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on_wx Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Snow squall watch expanded to include all of Peel Region. Heavy band extends all the way to Brampton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoaster Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Could see some lake effect in the northern GTA today, although not likely for any prolonged period. Keeping my eye on that system early next week. I think it could hold some surprises for us with some initial lake effect bonus snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottawa Blizzard Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I feel like this winter has been very "normal" with oscillations between deep freeze and above normal which I quite like given last winter was unbearably restless in the consistent cold department. We already had a big dump of snow and have had numerous dustings since the start of November. November was quite cold and December was relatively warm. January has been pretty frigid. Considering I moved to Toronto in April 2011 from Seattle of all places, this has been a good winter I'd say. My first winter here (2011-2012) was a non winter and 2012-2013 was awful until mid January and went on too long, so I'd say this winter already trumps my first two nov/dec/Jan periods. It's as if folks around here think weekly footer snowstorms are to be expected otherwise they call futility. As far as I'm concerned, if that's the case, move somewhere else because that simply isn't the Toronto climate. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London snowsquall Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 It's as if folks around here think weekly footer snowstorms are to be expected otherwise they call futility. As far as I'm concerned, if that's the case, move somewhere else because that simply isn't the Toronto climate. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrisale Posted January 9, 2015 Author Share Posted January 9, 2015 Nice band moving into the GTA. Lake-to-lake. Should start to lift back north through the afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Toronto may get more from this squall than from the clipper. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzardof96 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 +SN turning lighter now. Band has a very convective look to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzardof96 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Radar beam failing to pick up on some of the shallow banding. Light to moderate snow right now with no returns over my area on KC radar. Vis Sat FTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Whatever fell at YYZ today will be enough to push us past the amount of snow we saw in 2011-12. So, regardless what happens the rest of the way out, 2014-15 will not be a futility winter in Toronto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on_wx Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Picked up another 2cm today couple brief whiteouts between 1-3pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoaster Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Lake effect band brought 0.5 cm to downsview area. Just a dusting. 5cm seems hefty for anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzardof96 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Lake effect band brought 0.5 cm to downsview area. Just a dusting. 5cm seems hefty for anyone. Agree, 5cm seems way high. A cm or so in North York since this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrisale Posted January 9, 2015 Author Share Posted January 9, 2015 Snowstorms' ruler starts at 3cm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoaster Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 1 cm here at Yonge and Eglinton and the band was actually on this area for a while to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowstorms Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 My bad! I got that number from one of my buddies and I just got home from school. With all the drifting its hard to pinpoint an exact number, but the grass is completely covered. I'd assume around 6cm in total from the clipper and LES. Ignore the previous post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzardof96 Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Shades of last winter with the sunday-monday fgen threat. Never doubt the last minute NW trend, especially with meso's leaning in that direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowstorms Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Shades of last winter with the sunday-monday fgen threat. Never doubt the last minute NW trend, especially with meso's leaning in that direction. Yeah as it stands right now we could be looking at another 2-5cm unless it tracks further NW. Any potential for LES? I haven't analyzed any perimeters yet. I just seen your blog and your writeups are amazing. Are you pursing meteorology as a future career? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzardof96 Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Yeah as it stands right now we could be looking at another 2-5cm unless it tracks further NW. Any potential for LES? I haven't analyzed any perimeters yet. I just seen your blog and your writeups are amazing. Are you pursing meteorology as a future career? LE potential looks capped as we are in the midst of the Frontogenesis zone/thermal gradient meaning sfc flow is out of the SW. Even if models trends further NW with the gradient, were looking at a S, maybe SE flow for a few hours in the best case scenario which wouldn't favour any significant LE. 1-2" is a nice early call IMO, perhaps more if things line up a little further NW but we can only do so well here in the GTA under a mean SW flow. Thanks for the compliments. I am still in high school and not sure whether I want to head down the meteo route or not. I always felt that pursuing it as a profession would take something away from the enjoyment of the hobby. On the other hand, it would be pretty cool to work at EC or TWN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowstorms Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 LE potential looks capped as we are in the midst of the Frontogenesis zone/thermal gradient meaning sfc flow is out of the SW. Even if models trends further NW with the gradient, were looking at a S, maybe SE flow for a few hours in the best case scenario which wouldn't favour any significant LE. 1-2" is a nice early call IMO, perhaps more if things line up a little further NW but we can only do so well here in the GTA under a mean SW flow. Thanks for the compliments. I am still in high school and not sure whether I want to head down the meteo route or not. I always felt that pursuing it as a profession would take something away from the enjoyment of the hobby. On the other hand, it would be pretty cool to work at EC or TWN. I agree. i just had a look over the maps and came to the same conclusion as yourself. The GGEM does hint at a brief burst of some heavy +SN in the GTA, likely small enhancement, but it doesn't look to be anything noteworthy. We'll see how this evolves through tonights 0z and tomorrows 12z runs. Right now 2-5cm is looking like a decent call with some heavier accumulations (3-7cm) further south. Thereafter its another snooze party, lol. Looks like we may see an enhanced polar jet stream developing next week and this may allow more clippers to form and move further south into the region in the medium range. Thats nice! i'm in my 3rd year at University. Hated high school with a passion, haha. But in all seriousness i think your far to educated in the field of meteorology for it to be just a hobby for you. But then again, I'm similar to you. I'm currently doing my Bachelors of Commerce and for me weather is just a hobby. But hey, whatever you want to do in life, is all up to you. However, make sure you make the right decision. Goodluck man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 LE potential looks capped as we are in the midst of the Frontogenesis zone/thermal gradient meaning sfc flow is out of the SW. Even if models trends further NW with the gradient, were looking at a S, maybe SE flow for a few hours in the best case scenario which wouldn't favour any significant LE. 1-2" is a nice early call IMO, perhaps more if things line up a little further NW but we can only do so well here in the GTA under a mean SW flow. Thanks for the compliments. I am still in high school and not sure whether I want to head down the meteo route or not. I always felt that pursuing it as a profession would take something away from the enjoyment of the hobby. On the other hand, it would be pretty cool to work at EC or TWN. Wow, I had no clue. You're very bright and very eloquent. For me, the meteo route was shut down due to poor chemistry marks. Do yourself a favour and leave whatever doors are in front of you open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzardof96 Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Wow, I had no clue. You're very bright and very eloquent. For me, the meteo route was shut down due to poor chemistry marks. Do yourself a favour and leave whatever doors are in front of you open. Thanks Mike! Really appreciate the kind words/advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottawa Blizzard Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 LE potential looks capped as we are in the midst of the Frontogenesis zone/thermal gradient meaning sfc flow is out of the SW. Even if models trends further NW with the gradient, were looking at a S, maybe SE flow for a few hours in the best case scenario which wouldn't favour any significant LE. 1-2" is a nice early call IMO, perhaps more if things line up a little further NW but we can only do so well here in the GTA under a mean SW flow. Thanks for the compliments. I am still in high school and not sure whether I want to head down the meteo route or not. I always felt that pursuing it as a profession would take something away from the enjoyment of the hobby. On the other hand, it would be pretty cool to work at EC or TWN. I just want to add in my two cents and compliment you on your knowledge. You are a valuable member of the southern Ontario crew both on here as well as on the accuweather forums. I check your twitter feed every day to read your latest thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzardof96 Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I just want to add in my two cents and compliment you on your knowledge. You are a valuable member of the southern Ontario crew both on here as well as on the accuweather forums. I check your twitter feed every day to read your latest thoughts. Thanks OB... it means a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Thanks Mike! Really appreciate the kind words/advise. TWN, and especially EC, needs more talent and you've got the chops. Plus from what I've heard there's a bit more of a market for mets in the private sector (the so called "energy mets"). Also you could work for conservation authorities, academia, or as a consultant. I would love to go to work each morning and be in love with the job I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowstorms Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 TWN, and especially EC, needs more talent and you've got the chops. Plus from what I've heard there's a bit more of a market for mets in the private sector (the so called "energy mets"). Also you could work for conservation authorities, academia, or as a consultant. I would love to go to work each morning and be in love with the job I do. What did you end up doing in a post-secondary institution? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 What did you end up doing in a post-secondary institution? BA, MA Political Science. Currently in my 2nd year of Law School. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on_wx Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Lake to lake squall moving in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Lake to lake squall moving in Interesting. Looks like virtually nothing fell here or in Toronto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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