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Post by BRTNWXMAN on Feb 14, 2021 11:34:27 GMT -6
An advisory is usually hoisted for minor to moderate impact events...this has major impact potential with deep, drifting snow possible and extreme cold. Seems like an easy decision at this point...and I think they will upgrade.
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Post by toddatfarmington on Feb 14, 2021 11:34:58 GMT -6
Point Forecast for KFAM has bumped up:
Tonight
Snow. Low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -15. North wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Washington's Birthday
Snow. High near 8. Wind chill values as low as -15. North wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
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Post by freezyfree on Feb 14, 2021 11:35:17 GMT -6
I don’t get the warning stuff. It’s 0 degrees out and accumulating snow is being called for. Do you really need somebody to tell you to be careful with that? Seems silly It does seem silly to a group of people who pay attention to the weather, but there are lot of people—my twenty-something son included— who do not know what’s coming until they get a notification. A lot of people will make plans and go out and about without a care in the world and then be shocked when conditions deteriorate. |
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Post by WEAXWATCHER on Feb 14, 2021 11:35:26 GMT -6
I don’t get the warning stuff. It’s 0 degrees out and accumulating snow is being called for. Do you really need somebody to tell you to be careful with that? Seems silly While I agree with you, not everyone has the sense or the desire to look at the data. Most people wait to be told, then get mad when it comes late or in some cases doesn't come at all. Common sense is not as common as it should be. |
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modracer
Weather Intern
MASCOUTAH, Illinois
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Post by modracer on Feb 14, 2021 11:35:55 GMT -6
I’ll guarantee one thing, Fish isn’t singing in the rain!!! From our old friend Fish, over on twitter: |
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cowboy
Wishcaster
10 miles west of rolla
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Post by cowboy on Feb 14, 2021 11:37:17 GMT -6
I don’t get the warning stuff. It’s 0 degrees out and accumulating snow is being called for. Do you really need somebody to tell you to be careful with that? Seems silly I completely agree. I have never seen a reason for warnings for winter weather. Tell me how much snow can fall and I as an adult I can figure out if it is going to be safe on the road or not. I do know the advisories and warnings are used as triggers for city county and state snow removal services but other than that why even have them. Totally different from severe weather alerts which I totally agree with. |
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Post by Sparkman - Wildwood, Mo on Feb 14, 2021 11:38:14 GMT -6
I don’t get the warning stuff. It’s 0 degrees out and accumulating snow is being called for. Do you really need somebody to tell you to be careful with that? Seems silly This sounds harsh but you can never underestimate the stupidity of people. I cannot tell you how many times my officers have had to risk their own lives for people that had absolutely no business being out in a storm. When the message gets out in advance it absolute makes a difference how many calls for service and rescues we perform. The reality is most people rely on others for their well-being and unfortunately do not perform their own due-deligence. |
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Post by scmhack on Feb 14, 2021 11:39:24 GMT -6
Yep. Just got a hotel closer to work in Alton. I have to be in at work at Ardent no matter what since I'm a supervisor
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padlur
Junior Forecaster
Ballwin(by the golf course)
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Post by padlur on Feb 14, 2021 11:39:45 GMT -6
I don’t get the warning stuff. It’s 0 degrees out and accumulating snow is being called for. Do you really need somebody to tell you to be careful with that? Seems silly This^ Same goes for warning that coffee is hot, flooded roads shouldn't be driven through, looking at the sun may harm your eyes, and turkey fryers should be used outdoors... |
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Post by Snowman99 on Feb 14, 2021 11:40:15 GMT -6
from updated zone forecast for Franklin county:
.TONIGHT...Bitterly cold. Snow. Snow accumulation around
3 inches. Low around 2 below. Lowest wind chill readings of
around 19 below after midnight. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance
of snow near 100 percent.
.WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Bitterly cold. Snow. Snow accumulation of
2 to 3 inches. Total snow accumulation 5 to 8 inches.
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Post by freezyfree on Feb 14, 2021 11:40:31 GMT -6
I don’t get the warning stuff. It’s 0 degrees out and accumulating snow is being called for. Do you really need somebody to tell you to be careful with that? Seems silly It does seem silly to a group of people who pay attention to the weather, but there are lot of people—my twenty-something son included— who do not know what’s coming until they get a notification. A lot of people will make plans and go out and about without a care in the world and then be shocked when conditions deteriorate. And I’ve said this in the past-we do not get storms and temps like these often. Many people have no idea how to drive in heavy snow, let alone be prepared in case they get stuck somewhere in frigid temps |
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Post by scmhack on Feb 14, 2021 11:41:36 GMT -6
I don’t get the warning stuff. It’s 0 degrees out and accumulating snow is being called for. Do you really need somebody to tell you to be careful with that? Seems silly This^ Same goes for warning that coffee is hot, flooded roads shouldn't be driven through, looking at the sun may harm your eyes, and turkey fryers should be used outdoors... Insurance purposes |
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modracer
Weather Intern
MASCOUTAH, Illinois
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Post by modracer on Feb 14, 2021 11:42:23 GMT -6
I have 3 slabs of baby backs in the pellet smoker for Today’s race, and it is blowing through the pellets, trying to hold the temperature. It’s able to keep up, quit surprised
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Post by Frivolousz21 on Feb 14, 2021 11:42:27 GMT -6
I don’t get the warning stuff. It’s 0 degrees out and accumulating snow is being called for. Do you really need somebody to tell you to be careful with that? Seems silly Finally we completely agree on something |
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Post by demerson- Fletcher MO on Feb 14, 2021 11:43:20 GMT -6
I don’t get the warning stuff. It’s 0 degrees out and accumulating snow is being called for. Do you really need somebody to tell you to be careful with that? Seems silly Problem is that most of society is completely oblivious to weather and the dangers of it. Unfortunately we live in a world where most people can’t or won’t make their own decisions and rely on others to warn them or tell them. |
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Post by Frivolousz21 on Feb 14, 2021 11:43:29 GMT -6
from updated zone forecast for Franklin county: .TONIGHT...Bitterly cold. Snow. Snow accumulation around 3 inches. Low around 2 below. Lowest wind chill readings of around 19 below after midnight. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Bitterly cold. Snow. Snow accumulation of 2 to 3 inches. Total snow accumulation 5 to 8 inches. Party time Chris cross will make you jump jump.. |
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mccarthb
Junior Forecaster
O'Fallon, MO - Outer Road near border of Dardenne Prarie
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Post by mccarthb on Feb 14, 2021 11:43:33 GMT -6
I don’t get the warning stuff. It’s 0 degrees out and accumulating snow is being called for. Do you really need somebody to tell you to be careful with that? Seems silly You’d be surprised how many idiots there are out there lol |
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Post by WEAXWATCHER on Feb 14, 2021 11:45:16 GMT -6
Just had a gust of wind here rattle the siding. Hadn't heard it all morning. Weather station says it was a gust to 18mph.
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Post by Snowstorm920 on Feb 14, 2021 11:46:45 GMT -6
An advisory is usually hoisted for minor to moderate impact events...this has major impact potential with deep, drifting snow possible and extreme cold. Seems like an easy decision at this point...and I think they will upgrade. This is why I was in favor of a watch a couple of days ago. The potential has always been there for this to be a major impact event. |
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Post by showtime - Marissa on Feb 14, 2021 11:46:55 GMT -6
from updated zone forecast for Franklin county: .TONIGHT...Bitterly cold. Snow. Snow accumulation around 3 inches. Low around 2 below. Lowest wind chill readings of around 19 below after midnight. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Bitterly cold. Snow. Snow accumulation of 2 to 3 inches. Total snow accumulation 5 to 8 inches. Party time Chris cross will make you jump jump.. Did you see St.Clair county? It says total 5-6 inches ..... that makes zero sense |
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Post by mchafin on Feb 14, 2021 11:47:04 GMT -6
12z ukmet is suppressed with the midweek storm. Maybe a quick 1-3 before it collapses south. Don’t need the midweek storm if this one produces though! I’d generally agree with you, but I think you have to assume the general public is a giant group of morons. |
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Post by Worldserieschampions (Chicago) on Feb 14, 2021 11:47:12 GMT -6
I don’t get the warning stuff. It’s 0 degrees out and accumulating snow is being called for. Do you really need somebody to tell you to be careful with that? Seems silly Finally we completely agree on something We agree all the time Friv. Hell, I bet we agree the highest storm total in the region will be by the Great Lakes 😂 Seriously, glad to see you and the board back in it with great enthusiasm. It’s so much more fun around here when things start coming together. |
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Post by jeffcobeeman on Feb 14, 2021 11:49:24 GMT -6
Is a Blizzard Warning possible? Highly unlikely. Wind speeds will be high enough for drifting, but I doubt we get gusts strong enough to create white out conditions. I'm expecting an upgrade to WSW with the afternoon update given recent trends, though. Snownadoes? |
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Post by guyatacomputer - NE St. Peters on Feb 14, 2021 11:50:24 GMT -6
I don’t get the warning stuff. It’s 0 degrees out and accumulating snow is being called for. Do you really need somebody to tell you to be careful with that? Seems silly Problem is that most of society is completely oblivious to weather and the dangers of it. Unfortunately we live in a world where most people can’t or won’t make their own decisions and rely on others to warn them or tell them. But will a WSW make them pay attention? Will they prepare differently if they are that oblivious? I doubt it. |
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Post by Frivolousz21 on Feb 14, 2021 11:50:47 GMT -6
Party time Chris cross will make you jump jump.. Did you see St.Clair county? It says total 5-6 inches ..... that makes zero sense That hasn't been updated. You are going to get crushed. Unless the main deformation zone misses. Unlikely. |
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Post by Frivolousz21 on Feb 14, 2021 11:56:38 GMT -6
Finally we completely agree on something We agree all the time Friv. Hell, I bet we agree the highest storm total in the region will be by the Great Lakes 😂 Seriously, glad to see you and the board back in it with great enthusiasm. It’s so much more fun around here when things start coming together. It sure is. Yeah the lakes definitely produce. Besides the available moisture (if the water isn't frozen)... There are microclimate enhancements all over. I hear there is an upslope mini mountain I'm the upper peninsula. Anyways yeah we are finally going to get hit |
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Post by freezyfree on Feb 14, 2021 11:57:44 GMT -6
Problem is that most of society is completely oblivious to weather and the dangers of it. Unfortunately we live in a world where most people can’t or won’t make their own decisions and rely on others to warn them or tell them. But will a WSW make them pay attention? Will they prepare differently if they are that oblivious? I doubt it. Probably not, but then I get to say I told you so..... |
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Post by Snowstorm920 on Feb 14, 2021 12:02:37 GMT -6
All systems go on the Euro  |
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Post by Snowman99 on Feb 14, 2021 12:02:51 GMT -6
euro is close to .4 for the area
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Post by Snowman99 on Feb 14, 2021 12:03:13 GMT -6
so 920...we meet again
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