michsnowfreak Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 There's no debate about it. The 3.6cm that supposedly fell on Halloween and November 1 was nothing more than a faint coat of slush. I can't vouch for the other two events in mid November since I was in London at the time but based on what I saw in the news and in this thread, it was close if not a touch high. And what does YKZ's snow total have to do with anything? Jesus. I had a feeling you were being way too low with your snow predictions but I didnt say anything lol. I wasnt following it closely or anything, my only reasoning is that deformation (at least here) almost ALWAYS overperforms, and the models had that classic deformation look to them over Toronto. Are the totals in your sig this winter going to be YYZ or your backyard in Etobicoke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoaster Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Definitely not 14 cm downtown. You're near ryerson, no? YorkU has about 11 cm right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I had a feeling you were being way too low with your snow predictions but I didnt say anything lol. I wasnt following it closely or anything, my only reasoning is that deformation (at least here) almost ALWAYS overperforms, and the models had that classic deformation look to them over Toronto. Are the totals in your sig this winter going to be YYZ or your backyard in Etobicoke? My inherent pessimism may be contaminating my calls. I've ended up low for the last couple of events. I may have to recalibrate. lol. YYZ for my sig. I live mostly in London, ON now so I don't do imby measurements anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowstorms Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Definitely not 14 cm downtown. You're near ryerson, no? YorkU has about 11 cm right now Well if you read it I said, "14cm in my area" which is Vaughan. I'm about 10 minutes away from Ryerson. I'm guessing 12cm is down in this area. You go to YorkU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoaster Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I'm just amazed you can measure in your area when you're downtown, that's all. Also find it interesting that YorkU has a few cm less than your area given how close they are in distance. Microclimate ftw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoaster Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I used to. I do grad work in atmospheric science with U of T and always call my contacts up there to ask what their weather station has during events Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 My inherent pessimism may be contaminating my calls. I've ended up low for the last couple of events. I may have to recalibrate. lol. YYZ for my sig. I live mostly in London, ON now so I don't do imby measurements anymore. Oh I forgot about that...I remember you saying you could finally experience one of London's crazy les events. Bet you are happy to be out of the tundra and closer to home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowstorms Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I'm just amazed you can measure in your area when you're downtown, that's all. Also find it interesting that YorkU has a few cm less than your area given how close they are in distance. Microclimate ftw? I used to. I do grad work in atmospheric science with U of T and always call my contacts up there to ask what their weather station has during events i'm actually a good 15-20 minute drive away from YorkU. And my brother sent me a text before he left saying 14cm so thats why i reported it, haha. About 12cm by the looks of it here at Ryerson. And really? Thats nice. What did you graduate with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoaster Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 B.Sc is atmospheric science with meteorology certificate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on_wx Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 A dusting here so far. Sounds like a snowfall warning would have been appropriate for Toronto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottawa Blizzard Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 11cm down here so far. It's probably 13:1 ratio powder. After a brief brake, expecting some of the heavy banding to move back in from the north after ~10am in the GTA. Could add another 5-10cm on top of what has already fallen. Snowing very heavily here. My garden snowstick shows about 9", but due to slight drifting, I'd say I've got about 6 or 7" so far and still snowing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoaster Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 12 cm at Buttonville as of 9am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoaster Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Seems to line up well with accumulations across the city. That 14 cm starting to look anomalous ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowstorms Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 EC issued a snowfall warning for Toronto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottawa Blizzard Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 EC issued a snowfall warning for Toronto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottawa Blizzard Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Seems to line up well with accumulations across the city. That 14 cm starting to look anomalous ... I haven't been out to measure yet. It probably is closer to 12 or 13cm at my place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I think Toronto's last 4 or 5 snowfall/winter storm warnings, dating back to last winter, have been issued on the fly by EC. I'll give 'em a pass on this one though since this is a clear over performer. Closing in on 13cm imby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottawa Blizzard Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I think Toronto's last 4 or 5 snowfall/winter storm warnings, dating back to last winter, have been issued on the fly by EC. I'll give 'em a pass on this one though since this is a clear over performer. Closing in on 13cm imby. I think the last time Toronto had an over performer was the February 2013 storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoaster Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Band is just stationary. Could see some really high totals. Returns are really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrisale Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 Very nice totals, guys. Only about 3cm down here so far. Quite the E-W gradient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I think the last time Toronto had an over performer was the February 2013 storm. Feb 4-5, 2014 was an over performer. Nobody was calling for foot totals in Toronto proper. Even the December 14th storm last year was an over performer, at least locally (dropped 10-12" along the lake Ontario shoreline). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Band is just stationary. Could see some really high totals. Returns are really good. I'd be pissed if I were in Oshawa. For days it looks like it's going to be the GTA sweet-spot and now the edge of snow has stalled just to their west and may not budge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottawa Blizzard Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Band is just stationary. Could see some really high totals. Returns are really good. Never did I imagine that we could get totals from this. As a family friend whom I saw yesterday, who remembers the December 1944 storm, said to me, Toronto's biggest storms are often the ones where the snow moves in from the east, i.e. a nor'easter coastal storm, as they have the most moisture to work with (from the Atlantic). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoaster Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Look at the temperature just drop continually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Blitzing here again. 7/8" looks like a good bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Blitzing here again. 7/8" looks like a good bet. Hot damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoaster Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 As of 10:15am Buttonville 12 cm Downsview 12cm South Missisauga 11.5 cm Scarborough 13 cm Very good agreement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 SPECI CYYZ 111617Z 32012KT 1/8SM R33R/2800FT/N R06R/2600FT/N R05/3000FT/U R33L/4000FT/N +SN VV001 M06/M07 A2981 RMK SN8 SLP104 First heavy snow obs at Pearson with this storm thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan123 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 SPECI CYYZ 111617Z 32012KT 1/8SM R33R/2800FT/N R06R/2600FT/N R05/3000FT/U R33L/4000FT/N +SN VV001 M06/M07 A2981 RMK SN8 SLP104 First heavy snow obs at Pearson with this storm thus far. Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrisale Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 Things have begun to slow down here. System looks to be pulling back east a touch. Eyeballing around 5cm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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