Local Storm Reports.I collected local storm reports from the various NWS Offices that cover this region - Minneapolis, Duluth, Green Bay, and Marquette - and entered that data into a spreadsheet (to the right).
The highest reports occurred on a diagonal line from southern Polk County through southern Sawyer County, with a high amount also reported in the western UP of Michigan. Amounts quickly tapered off to the east and south.
Radar last night.
This radar screenshot (to the left) is centered on Duluth at 1:12 and shows a heavier band of snow moving into my location.
I measured 3.8 inches of snow at 9:30 this morning. My core sample produced 0.3" water equivalent, giving a snow-to-liquid ratio of 13:1. I now have 21.1 inches of snow on the ground... the highest of the season.
I took the pictures (below) from around my house this morning, after the snow finished. Initial forecasts called for 3 to 6 inches across northern Wisconsin, so a Winter Weather Advisory was issued. Later that advisory was downgraded to a Snow Advisory and 2 to 4 inches were forecast. These maps and information can be found in yesterday's post.
The highest reports occurred on a diagonal line from southern Polk County through southern Sawyer County, with a high amount also reported in the western UP of Michigan. Amounts quickly tapered off to the east and south.
Radar last night.This radar screenshot (to the left) is centered on Duluth at 1:12 and shows a heavier band of snow moving into my location.
I measured 3.8 inches of snow at 9:30 this morning. My core sample produced 0.3" water equivalent, giving a snow-to-liquid ratio of 13:1. I now have 21.1 inches of snow on the ground... the highest of the season.
I took the pictures (below) from around my house this morning, after the snow finished. Initial forecasts called for 3 to 6 inches across northern Wisconsin, so a Winter Weather Advisory was issued. Later that advisory was downgraded to a Snow Advisory and 2 to 4 inches were forecast. These maps and information can be found in yesterday's post.
How much snow did you end up getting?
ReplyDelete3.8 inches, I mention my snow and liquid measurements in second paragraph next to the radar shot. I am also in the compiled list under "me".
ReplyDeleteAh, the Northwoods. That was a nice snowfall for you all. Oshkosh got 0.3" of snow, 0.11" total precip... Winter is over down here. I thought it would warm up bit more the past few weeks as I choose Mar 17 as my final day with a snow depth reading. I was off & lost the bet.
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ReplyDeleteTo get back to you on the question of CoCoRaHS and Coop Observer, I belong to neither group - only Skywarn. I'm still looking for a perfect job after I recently returned from Peace Corps. Once I get settled & stable, I'll definitely take the time to get more involved in these reporting programs.
A final day of snow depth reading... interesting, now you got me wondering how long it will take to melt my 21 inches of snowpack. This is my first year of taking snow depth measurements - I'm looking forward to having my first complete season finished. Hahaha, but I wouldn't do any betting on the weather up here, I'd never win :)
I spent my college years living in Green Bay, I love how that part of the state gets winter, but it's just a little shorter in length!
I was born and raised in GB. Moved to Oshkosh in '96. I love the Northwoods... love it, love it, love it. I have a few good friends that are from Ashland that live down in this area now. Anyways, a few of us around here usually bet on the first 1" snowfall and the last day with snow depth. I never win. You are correct about betting on the weather in your neck of the woods. You just never know what will happen. I remember a recent Fourth of July we spent in Iron Mountain, MI visiting some friends. Grey skies, mist, and the temp never broke 55F the entire holiday. Never the less, I am surprised how much snow fell in Western WI yesterday and last night. I left another comment in your post from yesterday. I am curious to your definition.
ReplyDeleteI bet our snow "pack" was over March 8. Sorry, couldn't resist.
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