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Title: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: Mr. Rainman on January 30, 2011, 05:34:00 PM
29 states and an estimated 100 million people are expected to be affected by a monster snowstorm, while the South, primarily on Tuesday, will experience strong thunderstorms and possible tornadoes.

Feel free to post whatever information or thoughts you have on this system.
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Severe Weather Event
Post by: Mike M on January 30, 2011, 07:59:44 PM
Is summer here yet? :P
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Severe Weather Event
Post by: Eric on January 30, 2011, 08:29:00 PM
The Boston area is expected to get another 15-20 inches of snow.  Really, we don't have enough space for all the snow we already have!  Enough is enough already!!  :sos:
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Severe Weather Event
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on January 30, 2011, 08:35:01 PM
Current projected totals from my NBC Station for both Feb 1st-2nd
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Severe Weather Event
Post by: toxictwister00 on January 30, 2011, 09:09:55 PM
I bet even a lot of the diehard snowlovers in the North wished they had of been careful of what they wished for this winter. Old Man Winter is really kicking our butts along the East Coast this winter. This is the snowiest La Nina winter I have ever been through, the only one I think comes close is the '95- '96 winter.
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Severe Weather Event
Post by: Mr. Rainman on January 30, 2011, 09:13:47 PM
Here is the current warning/watch map from the Storm Prediction Center. All that blue and pink you see are winter storm watches, advisories, and warnings. This storm looks to slam a whole slew of areas from New Mexico ( :o ) up into Pennsylvania and eventually farther north.

(http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/png/US.png)

NOTE: This map updates periodically on its own. This map will no longer apply to the current situation in about 48-72 hours.
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Severe Weather Event
Post by: Donovan on January 30, 2011, 09:27:59 PM
I hope we get some Thunderstorms here in SC. I'm having withdrawals from not having any in about 4-months and its making me go  :wacko:
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Severe Weather Event
Post by: Mr. Rainman on January 30, 2011, 10:06:25 PM
More information, from CNN. Extremely cold air will push its way southward into the Southern Plains, bringing in high temperatures around 50 degrees below average. The Texas Panhandle and Oklahoma are expected to see lows Monday night just above 0. Oklahoma City could see the mercury hit 3 degrees Tuesday night. Below zero temperatures are a very real possibility from Kansas and Missouri northward.

This storm means serious business. Anyone in the path of this storm, PLEASE stay safe. Oh, and enjoy your snow days.  :thrilled:
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: wxmediafan on January 30, 2011, 10:47:31 PM
Looking for 13-18 inches plus snow here :D  I am pretty stoked. 
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on January 30, 2011, 11:10:09 PM
Green - Rain

Pink - Sleet/Rain

Red - Freezing Rain/Sleet

Orange - Blizzard/Whiteout - Wet Snow

White - Heavy Snow/Wind - Fluffy Snow

Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: Stormsentinel on January 31, 2011, 01:34:11 AM
By what I'm seeing It is looking more and like the set up of The Christmas Ice Storm of 2007 which was a EPIC storm around here and it is scaring the bejezzus out of me. I would rather have the snow. :no:
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: TWCToday on January 31, 2011, 02:36:07 AM
Rather interesting how the media gives every storm now a name.
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: twcclassics on January 31, 2011, 10:42:31 AM
Woke up to a sheet of ice this morning. The usual 5-50 inches is expected for this afternoon into Wednesday morning. This is the third time in a month that I've had to cancel my piano lesson due to snow. As I said on FB, I'm starting to get pissed that Al Gore is full of s***.
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: wxmediafan on January 31, 2011, 11:08:15 AM
Rather interesting how the media gives every storm now a name.

Interesting indeed.

Also, the journalists and meteorologists here and on The Weather Channel (Kelly and Adam mentioned it a few times last night) are really emphasizing that they are not trying to scare people, just inform.  Using words like "crippling" and "dangerous" do not really comfort me :P.

Looks like the storm might track a smidge southward than last night, so my area is going to get probably 12-15" instead of the 13-18" previously thought.  I am completely okay with that :D.

The only weather that I absolutely dread is ICE.  I'd rather see 3 feet of snow than a 1/2 inch of ice.  Dangerous stuff right there.
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on January 31, 2011, 11:33:22 AM
Dr. Forbes and TWC put SE Mass (Fall River Area) in the .25"+ of ice  :(
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: TWCToday on January 31, 2011, 01:22:30 PM
It is a rather impressive storm!
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on January 31, 2011, 01:28:11 PM
Updated charts (subject to update soon)

MA/NH/RI: http://www.erh.noaa.gov/box/StormTotalSnow/ (http://www.erh.noaa.gov/box/StormTotalSnow/)

NJ: http://www.erh.noaa.gov/phi/StormTotalSnow/ (http://www.erh.noaa.gov/phi/StormTotalSnow/)

NY/CT: http://www.erh.noaa.gov/okx/stormtotalprecip.php (http://www.erh.noaa.gov/okx/stormtotalprecip.php)
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: toxictwister00 on January 31, 2011, 03:49:24 PM
This storm is so epic, NOAA's website had to post a bulletin saying the server is slow/crashing (It did that to me last night)
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: Mr. Rainman on January 31, 2011, 04:33:10 PM
Blizzard warnings for a swatch of counties from Oklahoma to Illinois. This includes the cities of St. Louis and Chicago. This storm is gonna become a travel nightmare.
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: wxmediafan on January 31, 2011, 05:13:46 PM
Blizzard Warning issued from 3PM Tuesday until 6PM Wednesday. Absolutely crazy.  I cannot believe this is happening to me :P 

Last night it looked like 18"+ of snow here, however it looks like that may be more near 10"-14" with isolated higher amounts.  I am going to be on the lookout for some thunder snow.
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: Stormsentinel on January 31, 2011, 06:00:36 PM
Dr. Forbes and TWC put SE Mass (Fall River Area) in the .25"+ of ice  :(

Were in the Inch line. <_< Columbus and right along I-70 expecting 1/2 to inch of Ice plus people around here don't know how to drive. Interesting night coming.
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: Lightning on January 31, 2011, 06:52:05 PM
I am so sick of winter.  :angry: I am ready for 70s and 80s.
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: TWCToday on January 31, 2011, 07:06:52 PM
lol I like the TWC Prime Ads. New Prime Time Shows will NOT air tonight....  I am surprised they bothered to make a graphic for it
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: toxictwister00 on January 31, 2011, 10:59:12 PM
This is a pretty dynamic storm already, there are reports of thunderstorm/unknown precip coming out of Oklahoma City and Norman, OK via NWS.

OKC Radar (shows where lightning strikes are occuring in the snow/mix/rain areas)
http://www.news9.com/Global/category.asp?C=158742 (http://www.news9.com/Global/category.asp?C=158742)
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: TWCToday on February 01, 2011, 04:30:23 PM
Storm is cranking
(http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/6194/radary.png)
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: WeatherWitness on February 01, 2011, 04:46:14 PM
The superstorm brought a couple inches of snow here. And it will stay BELOW freezing until Friday. I wish I was up at 4:30 this morning. There were reports of thunderstorms, hail, then sleet, freezing rain, and snow all in just a couple of hours! :o
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: Eric on February 01, 2011, 05:09:59 PM
Storm is cranking
([url]http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/6194/radary.png[/url])


Wow... the 4000 radar looks so old-fashioned today, although I remember thinking 20 years ago how great it was!  :rofl:
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: Lightning on February 01, 2011, 06:15:10 PM
I am displeased at the lack of instability here where I live. Lots of rain but there's low CAPE, therefore, little or no lightning.  :thumbdown: :angry: It's only February 1st, though. Later on, there will probably be more oppurtunities for thunderstorms and severe weather.
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: TWCToday on February 01, 2011, 06:23:14 PM
I am displeased at the lack of instability here where I live. Lots of rain but there's low CAPE, therefore, little or no lightning.  :thumbdown: :angry: It's only February 1st, though. Later on, there will probably be more oppurtunities for thunderstorms and severe weather.
lol don't worry the year is young :P
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: phw115wvwx on February 01, 2011, 07:02:42 PM
I'm staring at the current watch/warning map, and I can't remember seeing such a huge area under a Blizzard Warning in a long time. :blink:
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: TWCToday on February 01, 2011, 07:39:25 PM
I'm staring at the current watch/warning map, and I can't remember seeing such a huge area under a Blizzard Warning in a long time. :blink:
The advisory map is just amazing!
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: toxictwister00 on February 01, 2011, 07:45:37 PM
I am displeased at the lack of instability here where I live. Lots of rain but there's low CAPE, therefore, little or no lightning.  :thumbdown: :angry: It's only February 1st, though. Later on, there will probably be more oppurtunities for thunderstorms and severe weather.

Well, I think getting the beneficial rainfall is more important and the best thing out of this. Severe weather is all fine and well, but I hate dealing with it during the Winter, the dynamics are better in the Spring and it's warmer for a longer period of time. I rather have a soaking cold 2 inch rainfall than suffer through another long term drought where we'll be begging to get a drop in the bucket. Were about 4 inches behind so this rainfall should be a really good drought buster for us.  :yes:
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: TWCToday on February 01, 2011, 07:53:00 PM
I am displeased at the lack of instability here where I live. Lots of rain but there's low CAPE, therefore, little or no lightning.  :thumbdown: :angry: It's only February 1st, though. Later on, there will probably be more oppurtunities for thunderstorms and severe weather.

Well, I think getting the beneficial rainfall is more important and the best thing out of this. Severe weather is all fine and well, but I hate dealing with it during the Winter, the dynamics are better in the Spring and it's warmer for a longer period of time. I rather have a soaking cold 2 inch rainfall than suffer through another long term drought where we'll be begging to get a drop in the bucket. Were about 4 inches behind so this rainfall should be a really good drought buster for us.  :yes:

Cold and rain suck in general but folks in the south need a good rain in some locations! Tomorrow here it is going to go from the upper 30s to 70s then back to 40s. Its a temperature roller coaster!
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: toxictwister00 on February 01, 2011, 08:29:22 PM
The COLD air in TX and OK is stunning to me!
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: Donovan on February 01, 2011, 09:06:35 PM
The COLD air in TX and OK is stunning to me!
Where did you get that map? (the base map with temps that is)
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: toxictwister00 on February 01, 2011, 09:11:02 PM
The COLD air in TX and OK is stunning to me!

Where did you get that map? (the base map with temps that is)


http://asp1.sbs.ohio-state.edu/loopsh.php?based=archive/sfc/ustemp&loopid=Current+Temps (http://asp1.sbs.ohio-state.edu/loopsh.php?based=archive/sfc/ustemp&loopid=Current+Temps)
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on February 01, 2011, 09:50:18 PM
This storm is so strong, it knocked the power out! :o
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: Mr. Rainman on February 01, 2011, 09:58:09 PM
I'll get a picture when I can, but the visible satellite is showing nothing but white across Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. It's almost scary.
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: WeatherWitness on February 01, 2011, 10:05:13 PM
Cold and rain suck in general but folks in the south need a good rain in some locations! Tomorrow here it is going to go from the upper 30s to 70s then back to 40s. Its a temperature roller coaster!

Martin, if you want a real roller coaster, then you should have come here when it was 75 over the weekend and now below 20 degrees for the next two days.

Tonight's low may get as cold as 8 degrees...the coldest temperature is 15 years!!! :o Almost 300 schools in the Metroplex have already been closed for tomorrow because the ice we got today will not melt under these conditions.
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: Donovan on February 01, 2011, 11:02:58 PM
I'll get a picture when I can, but the visible satellite is showing nothing but white across Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. It's almost scary.
Its dark outside. Visible Satellite needs the suns light for the satellite to see the clouds.
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: Donovan on February 01, 2011, 11:04:23 PM
I'll get a picture when I can, but the visible satellite is showing nothing but white across Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. It's almost scary.
Its dark outside. Visible Satellite needs the suns light for the satellite to see the clouds.

Nevermind, I read that wrong. Is it showing the snow on the ground? Please post at pic, would love to see it.
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: TWCToday on February 01, 2011, 11:24:00 PM
Epic report
Thundersnow! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uACqmg0svMU#)
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: Zach on February 01, 2011, 11:55:29 PM
Gosh this is making me jealous :P its 65 degrees here now although im sure its coming soon with a line of rain
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: Mr. Rainman on February 02, 2011, 07:42:30 PM
Here is the pic, from www.simuawips.com (http://www.simuawips.com). All that white stuff from Texas to New York...is snow.

Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: phw115wvwx on February 02, 2011, 09:47:49 PM
I'm lucky that I only got rain out of it.  I can't imagine all the headaches that the rest of the country experienced with this storm.  Hope all of you stayed safe and warm!
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: Eric on February 02, 2011, 10:05:23 PM
I'm lucky that I only got rain out of it.  I can't imagine all the headaches that the rest of the country experienced with this storm.  Hope all of you stayed safe and warm!

In my area I think we've had at least one substantial snowstorm a week since the storm a day or two after Christmas.  No exceptions.  I've really had enough of this!  :cry3:

Surprisingly, my house hasn't lost power yet.  It goes out for no good reason in the middle of a calm and sunny day, but with all these snowstorms nothing's happened!  Amazing!  :clap:
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: WeatherWitness on February 02, 2011, 10:17:06 PM
We're going to be out of school for three consecutive days due to this storm...can't remember the last time that happened. I am SICK of this thing and want to cry because temperatures will be below freezing through the weekend, and more snow is expected on Friday and then next week too. :furious: :cry:
Title: Re: January 31st-February 2nd Superstorm
Post by: toxictwister00 on February 03, 2011, 06:04:00 AM
Overall this was a very impressive storm, although Chicago fell shy of their all time record snowfall 20 inches is impressive nonetheless. Looks like I may see some wintry mix this morning before transitioning to all rain 2 inches today and tomorrow with temps holding in the mid to upper 30's gotta love it. :rolleyes: Oh well at least it's a drought buster. I just wish at least 1/4 or 1/5 of that was in the form of snow like on the backside to make this even more worthwhile. It's extremely hard to get wraparound snow here because the NW winds dries what residual moisture that's around.