Post Snowstorm Recap - Dec 11-12, 2010
Anyone that follows the LRC knew this storm was coming. Most forecast models were confused throughout the duration. Regardless, the outcome was extreme. Our travel plans for the weekend were canceled and we stocked up on some extra foods as we knew we'd be snowed in for up to 24 hours. I even purchased a new shovel to compliment the wovel. I will be uploading a Picasa web album and videos on YouTube as time allows. Also, I am including a link to the Post Storm Survey. Participation is highly encouraged. PSS Site. Direct link to the PSS Survey for this storm. December climatology thus far can be found here. Other winter data can be found here by scrolling down to the "Winter History" section. A radar loop of the storm up until the posting of this entry can be found here. Mark your calendars for the third iteration of the 'Great Lakes Cyclone', Jan 27-28*.
*(the storm recurred on Feb 1-2 sliding a bit south and grazing OSNW3)
Winnebago County storm totals
9.3" Oshkosh WWTP (NWS Official)
9.5" Oshkosh 5.6 S
9.5" OSNW3 | Oshkosh - North
11.2" Oshkosh 5.2 N
11.3" Omro 2.3 WSW
I will be posting other post storm recaps as I find out about them.
NW Wisconsin Weather
SE Wisconsin Weather
Great Sky of the North
CoCoRaHS Station MO-CW-1
NWS Green Bay
NWS Milwaukee
(FOH - Dec 12, 2010)
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Measurements (5)
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Dec 12, 2010 @ 10:15
Snow ended around 10am. Very stong winds with falling temperatures. Temperature at observation was 18 degrees. I took the same eight different measurements around the observation area. 10.0" being the least and 13.6" being the most. 11.3" average.
0.5" - New Snow
9.5" - Total Storm Snow
Current Snow Depth - 11"
There will be an online photo album to go along with this storm and more videos added to YouTube within the next 24 hours.
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Dec 12, 2010 @ 07:17
Now this is a blizzard. Conditions for this mornings observation were quite the same as they were during last nights observation. Moderate to heavy snow, very windy with major blowing snow. Many drifts have popped up as I was almost unable to get out the side door. I took the same eight different measurements around the observation area. 9.5" being the least and 12.6" being the most. 10.8" average.
4.5" - New Snow
9.0" - Total Storm Snow
Current Snow Depth - 11"
I will be adding a handful of videos to the YouTube site as the day progress and with snowfall still coming down I would imagine there will be at least one or two more reports.
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Dec 11, 2010 @ 21:46
It's getting tough to measure. Took eight different measurements around the observation area. 6.0" being the least and 8.6" being the most. 6.3" average. Exactly one inch above what I had previous observation. Snow is coming down very heavily and winds are out of control.
1.0" - New Snow
4.5" - Total Storm Snow
Current Snow Depth - 7"
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Dec 11, 2010 @ 20:21
Blizzard conditions. Major winds and blowing snow. Temperature of 28 degrees. This is a very difficult snow to observe. Many measurements will be made to get just one as the storm moves along.
2.6" - New Snow
3.5" - Total Storm Snow
Current Snow Depth - 6"
(Storm Radar Loop - up til this observation)
I am sharing a video of that moment and it's uploading now. Should be ready in the next half hour. OSNW3 YouTube.
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Dec 11, 2010 @ 06:50
Light snow. A little breezy. Temperature of 24 degrees.
0.9" - New Snow
0.9" - Total Storm Snow
Current Snow Depth - 3"
*(the storm recurred on Feb 1-2 sliding a bit south and grazing OSNW3)
Winnebago County storm totals
9.3" Oshkosh WWTP (NWS Official)
9.5" Oshkosh 5.6 S
9.5" OSNW3 | Oshkosh - North
11.2" Oshkosh 5.2 N
11.3" Omro 2.3 WSW
I will be posting other post storm recaps as I find out about them.
NW Wisconsin Weather
SE Wisconsin Weather
Great Sky of the North
CoCoRaHS Station MO-CW-1
NWS Green Bay
NWS Milwaukee
(FOH - Dec 12, 2010)
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Measurements (5)
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Dec 12, 2010 @ 10:15
Snow ended around 10am. Very stong winds with falling temperatures. Temperature at observation was 18 degrees. I took the same eight different measurements around the observation area. 10.0" being the least and 13.6" being the most. 11.3" average.
0.5" - New Snow
9.5" - Total Storm Snow
Current Snow Depth - 11"
There will be an online photo album to go along with this storm and more videos added to YouTube within the next 24 hours.
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Dec 12, 2010 @ 07:17
Now this is a blizzard. Conditions for this mornings observation were quite the same as they were during last nights observation. Moderate to heavy snow, very windy with major blowing snow. Many drifts have popped up as I was almost unable to get out the side door. I took the same eight different measurements around the observation area. 9.5" being the least and 12.6" being the most. 10.8" average.
4.5" - New Snow
9.0" - Total Storm Snow
Current Snow Depth - 11"
I will be adding a handful of videos to the YouTube site as the day progress and with snowfall still coming down I would imagine there will be at least one or two more reports.
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Dec 11, 2010 @ 21:46
It's getting tough to measure. Took eight different measurements around the observation area. 6.0" being the least and 8.6" being the most. 6.3" average. Exactly one inch above what I had previous observation. Snow is coming down very heavily and winds are out of control.
1.0" - New Snow
4.5" - Total Storm Snow
Current Snow Depth - 7"
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Dec 11, 2010 @ 20:21
Blizzard conditions. Major winds and blowing snow. Temperature of 28 degrees. This is a very difficult snow to observe. Many measurements will be made to get just one as the storm moves along.
2.6" - New Snow
3.5" - Total Storm Snow
Current Snow Depth - 6"
(Storm Radar Loop - up til this observation)
I am sharing a video of that moment and it's uploading now. Should be ready in the next half hour. OSNW3 YouTube.
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Dec 11, 2010 @ 06:50
Light snow. A little breezy. Temperature of 24 degrees.
0.9" - New Snow
0.9" - Total Storm Snow
Current Snow Depth - 3"
Great pictures. Keep us posted!
ReplyDeleteNothing happening here yet this morning. Should be a fun weekend of weather watching though.
ReplyDeleteThe NWS finally issued a Winter Storm Warning down here for me.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see photos and amounts tomorrow!
You've been a busy fellow! Very nice update postings regarding this storm.
ReplyDeleteWe got back last night from a week down in San Diego with my wife's father. Great, as always, weather. One afternoon, saw the coastal fog develop over an hour period of time. That was the WX event while there. Got home to a snow event in Spokane and rain here.
Excellent synopsis as usual OSNW3! How quickly your winter got started! I don't see any chance of this snow going away soon, either. Welcome to winter again!
ReplyDeleteCurious...about how much snow does it take for school to be cancelled there?
Wow even you got hit pretty hard by this storm. To see how the snow is sticking to the side of your house like that is cool! The snow must have been more wet, and the winds must have been stonger there!
ReplyDeleteThis morning as I drove north along Lake Winnebago it looked as if the strong winds from the previous days pushed ice from the middle of the lake onto the more stable ice near the shoreline. Lareg ice shoves were noticeable just offshore and you could see steam rising from the open waters further out. Pretty awesome. I'll try to get a picture today if it's still happening.
ReplyDeleteBob, busy indeed. The wovel worked great for this storm. Glad you enjoyed your time in SD. Do you a volunteer take your measurements while you are out of town?
WxWatcher, thanks man! Yep, it's winter now. The crunch of the snow with each step or tire rotation sounds wonderful. I am not sure how much snow it takes. If this storm would have been taking place on a school day I am certain schools would have been closed. Schools did not close or start late today for temps at zero with chills at -20. The believe the criteria is dynamic. HA.
D, yes, we got good blasting. The winds were certainly strong. We had some house shaking gusts and 2' drifts. The snow was very wet at the start of the storm and then again with the second onslaught.
I have it marked on my calendar, Josh :) Can't wait for the next one, just hope it can track slightly more to the west/north! Glad you got a very nice blizzard though, those pictures are awesome! The main impact this storm had here in Duluth was a very strong northerly wind Saturday Night, and now the arctic air is here. I've been looking at some of the snow departures so far this winter, most cities have a surplus of double digits already, La Nina has been good so far.
ReplyDeleteTo answer your question: No, I don't have a volunteer to measure. We didn't get any new snow though we did get rain and I submitted a multi-day accumulation report for CoCoRaHS.
ReplyDeleteGreat ending post for this storm in your area, the pictures and storied well discribes this storm!
ReplyDeleteBy the way you did a great job getting that buring bush down to size, looks good!
Tim, I have it marked on my calendar as well. I've actually got it marked in a few other peoples calendars as well. I was very surprised that Duluth didn't get any snow. The radar was quite misleading as it looked like it was lightly snowing at the least for half of the duration. I welcome the arctic air, well, the moderated version that we get compared to you. I am giving props to La Nina for sure!
ReplyDeleteBob, thanks for answering! I am curious of how many observers have back-ups, and is it even neccessary?
Hey D. I am honored to have your approval on my trimming. I took it seriously and it was a ridiculously entertaining.