Winter 2025-26 Short Range Discussion

[Powerball]

Looks like the models are indicating a possible I-94 / I-96 LES convergence band in Michigan, all the way over to the Detroit area...

[Torchageddon]

Issued: 4:39 PM Jan. 18, 2026 – Environment and Climate Change Canada

Snow squalls beginning overnight. Blizzard Monday afternoon and evening.

What:
Blizzard conditions with near zero visibility.
Westerly winds gusting 70 to 90 km/h.
Wind chills between minus 20 and minus 25.
Snowfall accumulations of 20 to 40 cm. Locally higher amounts possible.

When:
Snow squalls beginning overnight.
Blizzard conditions Monday afternoon through Monday evening.
Heaviest snowfall amounts expected Monday night into Tuesday.

Additional information:
Lake effect snow squalls will begin overnight. Strong westerly winds will develop Monday afternoon, producing blizzard conditions in blowing snow. Winds and blowing snow will diminish Monday evening, however, snow squalls will continue into Tuesday.

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Travel will be dangerous and likely impossible due to near-zero visibility. Road closures are possible.

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This will mainly be for the northern Bruce peninsula i.e. Blizz. This is a terribly constructed 'Orange' warning for a blizzard; it doesn't specify that the heaviest snow is in the far north spots. In contrast, southern Bruce county is set to receive 5cm aft and eve (TWN). It doesn't label it as a 'lake effect blizzard' which this is (I'm doubtful I'll meet the criteria). It contradicts itself with the timing stating it will go on in the evening in one section then stating blowing snow will diminish Mon eve! 

[Powerball]

On 1/11/2026 at 7:37 AM, Baum said:

Stick to weather. Something you know. There your observations are spot on 25% of the time.

 

On 1/11/2026 at 8:23 AM, Powerball said:

 

I'll be sure to troll bump when it happens on 1/18 or 1/25. 

FTP *AND* FBJ 

Welp, Bear down for good and ain't getting back up this time...

(BTW, I caught Mike Tirico calling them the "Cinderalla Bears," LOL!!!)

 

[RogueWaves]

5 hours ago, Powerball said:

Looks like the models are indicating a possible I-94 / I-96 LES convergence band in Michigan, all the way over to the Detroit area...

Detroit gettin all kinds of winter action! Poor Chicago - at least they've had the Bears to follow

[cyclone77]

No one's winning in Seattle anyway.  Pats/Seahags super bowl incominig.

[Powerball]

1 minute ago, cyclone77 said:

No one's winning in Seattle anyway.  Pats/Seahags super bowl incominig.

True.

And who cares who wins or loses that...

[Chicago Storm]

8 minutes ago, cyclone77 said:

No one's winning in Seattle anyway.  Pats/Seahags super bowl incominig.

100%

[Chicago Storm]

7 minutes ago, Powerball said:

True.

And who cares who wins or loses that...

these seahawk and patriot teams are likable, unlike the ones of the past.

[OrdIowPitMsp]

Sad the Bears season came to an end but if you’d have told me in early September they’d win the division, beat the Packers in the playoffs and take the Rams to overtime I’d have laughed at you. Successful season, now we are doomed with a first place schedule next year. 
All likable teams left in the playoffs 

[Chicago Storm]

Solid snow squalls working through the area currently.

Gusting 35-40MPH with +SN here at home.