midwest storm watch

Jack_Berry · Dec 22, 2009

lifted this from the chicago tribune not much to go on but fore warned...............

Meanwhile, the weather service has issued a "special weather statement," warning of a significant winter storm that may affect portions of the Midwest Wednesday through Christmas Day.
Although it's too early to say exactly how bad the storm will be, the weather service expects it to move in south of Interstate 80 Wednesday morning, bringing precipitation in various forms that will spread north as the day goes on.
"It's just going to be just a different mix of sleet, snow and freezing rain," said Nathan Marsili, a meteorologist with the weather service's Chicago area office. "We're mainly just concerned about the sleet and freezing rain making roads hazardous."

layoutshooter · Dec 22, 2009

It sure sounds like winter is here, nice to see a good one. LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW!!!!

oncedrove · Dec 22, 2009

layoutshooter said:
It sure sounds like winter is here, nice to see a good one. LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW!!!!

SE lower Michigan forecast say, Wintry Mix 50% for 12/24, and RAIN for 12/25.

layoutshooter · Dec 22, 2009

Yeah I know,

, I have bee watching the weather here. I would not mind a really good snow storm. Oh well, we have been way over normal for snow fall around here the last two years, can't have it good every year.

Jack_Berry · Dec 22, 2009

110" to 116" here the last 2 years. it can stop anytime.

layoutshooter · Dec 22, 2009

Makes for better winter wheat crops and more duck production. Sounds good to me!! LOL!!

Dabus1952 · Dec 22, 2009

The last I heard was it could go either way sleet , ice snow or Rain should it rain they stated could be up to 2 inches. If it snows that is a snow storm I would guess around 16 inches.Been snowing all day from Chicago North as you get into Wi. more snow and slick in spots.Lots of fender benders right now on the secondary roads. Be Safe, And Wishing you all a Happy Holiday Season.Jack Maybe next year will meet for a cup of coffee so close but so far away . lol

Jack_Berry · Dec 22, 2009

home until at least tuesday bud. check your pm.

Dabus1952 · Dec 22, 2009

Jack I got the message .Will talk before then .

greywolf184 · Dec 23, 2009

Anyone missing the snow should have been in Burlington, Co. NJ. on Sat. over 2 feet came down there. They stated they were over due.....well I guess they got caught up lol.

OntarioVanMan · Dec 23, 2009

good luck on this storm....it is missing us ...whirling to the south and east...SD is expecting a HISTORIC Storm to-day from central SD headed ...east

Dabus1952 · Dec 23, 2009

As of 4 pm central time here in SE. Wisconsin.we are having lite snow and sleet.In Chicago Midway airport is shut down as Southwest has canceled all flights Due to severe Icing. Dont think everyone will be home for Christmas.Leaving Chicago anyway.The storm warning has been Extended thru 3pm tommorow now.How it falls will depend on how far the jet stream sets up.So anyone still on the roads in Wisconsin or northern illinois You need to watch out for ice as it is 30 degrees .Be Safe

Jack_Berry · Dec 23, 2009

good thing my son flies at 0800 saturday from mdw.

Dabus1952 · Dec 23, 2009

Hopefully By then Jack It maybe back in shape. We had some Thunder snow showers here in Pleasant Prairie.So far about 5 inches fell here where I live ,(H and Highway 50 area).Fox 6 news at 5pm reported a heavy band clipping parts of Racine, Kenosha,Pleasant Prairie. and northern Lake County.Then there calling for rain tommorow. Oh well the only sure thing about winter in Wisconsin, is there is no sure thing.

layoutshooter · Dec 23, 2009

WOW!! Thunder snow!! I have only seen that twice in my entire life!! Once on Oct. 1st, 1973, near Prudenville, MI, first day of Michigan bow season. The last time was in Jan, 1982, I was "stuck" at work at Ft. Meade, MD for 4 days, I could NOT leave work!! Man, was I TIRED when I left there!! NO SLEEP FOR 4 DAYS!! It was a VERY hard 65 mile drive home that day!!

oncedrove · Dec 23, 2009

SE Michigan forecast is calling for freezing rain to start around 4 p.m. on 12/24 until 8 a.m. on 12/25. Then switching to all rain for most of the day lite hours.

Hope Santa has good brakes on that slay!!!!!!!!!

layoutshooter · Dec 23, 2009

I will be at my Dad's house, I PRAY that I can make it home for Mid Night Mass, if not, we will make it to church on Christmas Day. Family comes first!!

Dabus1952 · Dec 23, 2009

That Thunder snow showers dont happen very often. Althought this is the 3rd time in 3 years that I have heard it. When it happens that snow comes down extremely heavy.Up until the first time I cant remember it and I am 58 years young.Once again there are numerous acidents on Interstate 94 heading into Illinois from Kenosha county.Lots of folks are ditiching them 4 wheelers tonight.So becareful out here,

layoutshooter · Dec 23, 2009

I have only seen it twice in almost 59 years!! Rare indeed!! AWESOME!!

Jack_Berry · Dec 24, 2009

storm is petering out. 2 inches and now the tick tick tick on the parka of lite sleet. think the wind is from the east again and splitting the storm.

saw lightning in snow aro 1970/71. on the kennedy heading into chicago to p-u my girl from work. it was flippin awesome. blue green yellow flashes of light thru the snow. don't remember thunder. lovely drive in the mercury cyclone gt with the wide oval tires.

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