luvhockey
Junior Forecaster
Arnold MO 1/2 mile from the Meramec Mississippi confluence
Posts: 455 
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Post by luvhockey on Feb 3, 2022 10:20:59 GMT -6
Joyful Golden Sorry I can't get the url to actually post the video errr |
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Post by freezyfree on Feb 3, 2022 10:23:07 GMT -6
Why does the radar show the storm falling apart around 4PM if there is tons of moisture still down 44?
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Post by freezyfree on Feb 3, 2022 10:24:33 GMT -6
Pretty heavy stuff falling now. Flake size is much larger. Barnhart, MO
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Post by BRTNWXMAN on Feb 3, 2022 10:26:38 GMT -6
Why does the radar show the storm falling apart around 4PM if there is tons of moisture still down 44? Because it's a dumb computer model  |
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Post by freezyfree on Feb 3, 2022 10:29:32 GMT -6
Why does the radar show the storm falling apart around 4PM if there is tons of moisture still down 44? Because it's a dumb computer model Thank you! That’s exactly the answer I was hoping for! 😊 |
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Post by jmg378s on Feb 3, 2022 10:30:59 GMT -6
Echoing what others have said here in metro northwest. Small flakes but they are adding up. Plenty of blowing snow. Will measure here in a bit...going to take the dog for a walk.
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Post by let it snow11 on Feb 3, 2022 10:31:34 GMT -6
19° and lovely snow falling. Nice to see in the middle of the day! I have no idea how much has accumulated here, 6 inches plus is my best guess, looking from the window. Beautiful!
Coffee on! 🙂
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Post by Chris Higgins on Feb 3, 2022 10:33:08 GMT -6
Flake size improves in the enhanced green returns...not hamsters... but not tiny either.
Side roads and non-interstate roads are quickly becoming impassable or extremely challenginf for non-4 wheel drive vehicles.
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Post by ElKay23 - Columbia, IL on Feb 3, 2022 10:35:57 GMT -6
as many as 8 tractor trailers involved in a crash eastbound 44 near Sullivan; eastbound lanes closed traffic being diverted
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Post by STGOutdoors on Feb 3, 2022 10:37:23 GMT -6
I sure as hell hope I make it home when I leave work early here in an hour or so. Let’s see what the F150 is made of!
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Post by amstilost on Feb 3, 2022 10:38:23 GMT -6
If anyone gets a chance check out the Spacex launch from Vandenburg, CA. There are very few days with that kind of crystal clear blue skies along the coast. Amazing stuff. YoutubeEasy to scroll through to the lauch and landing segments. Still rippin' snow here. 1/4 mile vis and up to 17* 7 miles west of De Soto. |
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Post by jeffcobeeman on Feb 3, 2022 10:47:15 GMT -6
Line of precipitation pretty much unbroken from the Mexican border clear to Maine. Pretty cool to see that.
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Post by amstilost on Feb 3, 2022 10:48:59 GMT -6
I figured I we would see negative temps on Sat morn with mostly clear skies. -2 is my forecast. I'll take the over....or in this case, would it be the under. I say closer to -5 to -7 with all the snow cover.
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Post by TK on Feb 3, 2022 10:51:23 GMT -6
Why does the radar show the storm falling apart around 4PM if there is tons of moisture still down 44? Because it's a dumb computer model  Really worried about last snow edge creeping into NW Metro - Are you saying it will build back to our West - not seeing that and it worries me- Looks like Columbia is already done with the storm |
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Post by Spaz(Wrestlerdude) on Feb 3, 2022 10:51:31 GMT -6
Line of precipitation pretty much unbroken from the Mexican border clear to Maine. Pretty cool to see that. wasnt that basically the case last year in the big storm that messed up texas at the start of february also? |
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Post by toddatfarmington on Feb 3, 2022 10:51:45 GMT -6
Up to about 4.5” total including sleet East KFAM
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Post by Snowstorm920 on Feb 3, 2022 10:53:09 GMT -6
Estimating 5.3” in Arnold
It’s piling up quick
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Post by amstilost on Feb 3, 2022 10:58:20 GMT -6
Looks like more darker greens showing up in composite view just to my west. Not as pronounced on base view but the increase in intensity is still showing up. Could be because it's just getting 'closer' to the radar site and can be seen better. Wouldn't it be nice to add more radars. Maybe, 1/2 way between here and Springfield, MO, 1/2 way between here and Paduch,KY, 1/2 way from here to Des Moines, IA. I know cost is an issue, but honestly, would that help the overall forecasting ability or would it just be 'you could see severe storms/tornadoes better?
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Post by Snowstorm920 on Feb 3, 2022 10:59:24 GMT -6
That doesn’t include the roughly half inch of sleet received yesterday
So I guess my storm total is ~5.8”
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giarC71
Wishcaster
Posts: 220 
Snowfall Events: Blizzard of'82 I became addicted to weather
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Post by giarC71 on Feb 3, 2022 11:01:49 GMT -6
I'm assuming the 29 year record of 6 inches in February will over. What are we looking at for est total official at the airport measurement?
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Post by bororug on Feb 3, 2022 11:02:10 GMT -6
That doesn’t include the roughly half inch of sleet received yesterday So I guess my storm total is ~5.8” Approaching 6” w/ everything included in rural Festus as well. Snowing at an efficient rate currently. |
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Post by showtime - Marissa on Feb 3, 2022 11:03:01 GMT -6
I’m at 5.2 and it’s still coming down … flakes have gotten a little bigger
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Post by amstilost on Feb 3, 2022 11:04:32 GMT -6
On the national radar view from Weather Underground there is a solid line of snow from south TX non stop to past upstate NY. What I have focused on is how slowly the eastward progression of the backedge of snow is. Looks like Columbia, MO is done but it sure looks like it will take a while before the back edge comes thru the region here. That radar is really a thing of beauty.
Edit: Looking at KC radar Columbia, MO might get some more. Looks close though.
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Post by Snowman99 on Feb 3, 2022 11:04:47 GMT -6
7-8 here i think..including the 3 yesterday
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Post by perryville on Feb 3, 2022 11:07:51 GMT -6
3” with moderate to heavy snow falling-7 miles west of Perryville, MO. Sleet hung on for what seemed like days until the switchover, but the radar looks good in northern Arkansas!
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Post by landscaper on Feb 3, 2022 11:08:37 GMT -6
I agree with roads are rough pretty much everywhere.
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Post by jmg378s on Feb 3, 2022 11:13:07 GMT -6
Just measured in east St. Peters. Had 3.4" from first wave. 4.8" new snow from second wave so far. Some settling/compaction occurring with a snow depth of ~7". Drifts up to 18".
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bfsmith81
Wishcaster
Edwardsville, IL
Posts: 150
Snowfall Events: Winter of 2023-2024:
01/05/24-1/06/24: 2.5" (Melted almost immediately)
01/12/24-1/13/24: 0.25"
01/15/24: 0.75"
01/18/24-01/19/24: 0.5"
02/16/24: 4.25"
Winter of 2023-2024 Total So Far: 8.25"
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Post by bfsmith81 on Feb 3, 2022 11:16:37 GMT -6
Line of precipitation pretty much unbroken from the Mexican border clear to Maine. Pretty cool to see that. Man, that is impressive! Don't see atmospheric river events in this part of the country in the middle of winter very often.  |
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Post by landscaper on Feb 3, 2022 11:17:13 GMT -6
I think the accumulating snow will start wind down in the immediate metro between 3-5pm from northwest to south east. Southern folks will definitely have a few more hours after that . There could be some flurries or snow showers after that but probably no accumulation
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Post by beaker - Dardenne Prairie, MO on Feb 3, 2022 11:20:57 GMT -6
its snowing and its cold. thats all i have to say abt that. lol. the snow will be around all weekend, just that itll be on the ground. but theres a healthy warmup after that. Eyeballing med range of a signal for another system mid month - looks to be another cold crash system. no consistency tho on any models yet. but the snow we get today will be gone by then under the high feb sun, save for some piles.
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