11/8-11/10 First Snow and Lake Effect Event

[Geoboy645]

With the issuing of WSW's for Chicago and the N IN lake effect belts, I figured that this event has become thread-worthy. The main storm system isn't that notable, with the warm ground leading to at most an inch or two of accumulation for some higher terrain areas away from the lake. However, after the main system passes through we could have a significant lake effect event for so early in the year, especially on Sunday night into Monday. LOT and IWX have highlighted for the potential of at least several inches of snow wherever a main band sets up for any length of time. Combined with wind and the fact that leaves are still on the trees from the previously very warm autumn, this could be a potentially significant early-season event. Especially considering the possibility that one of the bands may set up into downtown Chicago and points south of the city, and the fact that this really has only become a thing within the last 24 hours. 

[sbnwx85]

TV mets hanging onto the warm ground concerns which won’t be a factor at night with high rates. Lake snows have dropped 18” this time of year with less favorable synoptics. 

[hawkeye_wx]

Far nw Iowa got up to 4" of snow this morning.  It is accumulating a little in Ames.  It is too warm here as the precip is arriving at peak heating.

[mimillman]

Lol

[Chicago916]

Updated "expected" snow maps upped a lot in Illinois to 7" expected in Chicago now. Probably cuz ^ and 18z hrrr.

[ILSNOW]

LOT

[mannynyc]

Very pretty in Grinnell, Iowa at the moment. Hopefully the lake effect bands cash in.