Seeing Beatrice, NE makes me think of the amazing Valentino's there. Maybe just spend the day at the buffet?
Not a bad idea... it is just a half block away
Not a bad idea... it is just a half block away
Weather Thread 1/30-2/2: Possible Major Storm
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I have some concerns about the convective snow (thundersnow) to the SE.
If big time convection gets going in SE Iowa to St. Louis that will rob moisture from central Iowa and could significantly cut down DSM totals. Of course, the areas that see that convection should very easily hit 10-16. But that should be SE of the Metro.
Even if thunderstorms get really crazy farther south, that could have an impact. Still settling in on 7-10 for DSM at this point
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For whatever it's worth, as a central Iowan I wouldn't feel like I was getting "robbed" of anything.
To the weather gurus. Do you think this will turn into a Blizzard warning? I would think that 6+ inches of snow plus high winds plus plummeting temps would equal something close to a blizzard.
As a snow enthusiast, what are the chances of this storm shifting north and dumping on central Iowa at this point? I want what Chicago is forecasted to get!
Also, I see both Chicago and Millwaukee areas have a Blizzard Watch...what are we looking at as far as wind?
Also, I see both Chicago and Millwaukee areas have a Blizzard Watch...what are we looking at as far as wind?
From the DSM NWS forecast discussion this morning. Winds have to be sustained at 35MPH or greater for a Blizzard Warning.
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I was watching WGN last night. They said that if this storm goes as predicted, it will be the worst winter storm that they have seen since 1999. Also said that the airlines have been offering to let people change their flight plans for free in order to get where they need to go before the storm. They expect complete chaos this week with tons of flight cancelations. Not just in Chicago but all over the northeast.
The second wave (Big Storm) is trending Southeast. Don't get too excited for too much extra snow outside this first wave in Central Iowa. Looks like DSM will be riding near the NW fringe of the snow shield. S, SE, E IA will still be fun and I could see getting 6-12 in. SE of a line from about Chariton, IA to Davenport. Places like Columbia, MO and St. Louis look like they are just gonna get walloped.
Everyone will see some very strong winds Tomorrow and Wednesday. Blowing and Drifting snow will be a big problem. Stay safe everyone.
Towards my neck of the woods in S MN and N IA, we'll get about 4-7" by tomorrow morning from this first wave of snow moving through. Little to none from the big storm passing to the SE.
Everyone will see some very strong winds Tomorrow and Wednesday. Blowing and Drifting snow will be a big problem. Stay safe everyone.
Towards my neck of the woods in S MN and N IA, we'll get about 4-7" by tomorrow morning from this first wave of snow moving through. Little to none from the big storm passing to the SE.
Blizzard criteria actually has nothing to do with the amount of snow you see. Only criteria is winds reaching 35 mph for 3+hrs creating blowing snow reducing visibilities under 1/4 mile.
Earlier this winter there were 4 counties in northern Iowa that were in a blizzard warning... they only saw about 1/2 to 1 inch of snow the entire day.
To answer your question. I could see a blizzard warning in the future.
So you expect forecasted snowfall totals for central Iowa to be lowered soon? Or are you saying the ~10" will hold and not to expect more?
I'd say about 5-8" total for both the first wave of snow moving in today and the big storm Tuesday/Wednesday... and that still may be too high.
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Yeah, that's what I got from mine as well...2 to 3 inches total from both systems. God, I hope that's right
I wouldn't Euro trended up on its last run, GGEM and Ukie were both favorable last night for big snows as well, if they move SE as well then perhaps. GFS is a reasonable solution, the NAM however has definitely looked like its dealing with convective feedback on the models thus making the system a bit weaker than it should. What the those first 3 models show between now and noonish should definitely be considered before jumping on the significantly lower snow total train. Now realistically everyone will see totals lowered in the metro area because most stations do their modeling off of the US products.
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