2018/2019 Winter Weather Thread

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Sun Jan 13, 2019 2:41 am

Officially 4" at my residence in north central

Post by **Brad** » Sun Jan 13, 2019 4:31 am

Busguy2010 wrote: Sun Jan 13, 2019 2:41 am Officially 4" at my residence in north central

I didn't measure, but we got something similar. However it was the wettest/heaviest snow of the year. For the first time ever, my snowblower couldn't handle it.

Omababe · Post by **Omababe** » Sun Jan 13, 2019 2:17 pm

nebugeater wrote: Sat Jan 12, 2019 4:26 pm Where did you see forecasts for this area that were any more than 1 - 4 inches.

I remember hearing the number "5" on TV and "7" on the radio in the run-up to the storm.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Jan 13, 2019 3:22 pm

Brad wrote: Sun Jan 13, 2019 4:31 am However it was the wettest/heaviest snow of the year. For the first time ever, my snowblower couldn't handle it.

It was a very wet and heavy snow, I'm surprised I didn't hear about more power lines being down, I was going to look online but forgot. I heard a lot of snow blowers quit in my hood. Driveway was a sheet of ice this morning. I skated to get the paper this morning, almost face planted.

Post by **BRoss** » Sun Jan 13, 2019 5:13 pm

I got closer to 4" out in Pepperwood.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Jan 13, 2019 5:41 pm

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Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sun Jan 13, 2019 6:25 pm

My eyeball view, in my area of West Omaha, it looked to be 2 to 3 inches tops. A bit more than 2 but not more than 3.. So I’ll call it 2 and a half.. I was out and about all afternoon into the evening yesterday from my area of 132 and West Center to 156th and Dodge all the way over to Bennington off of 156th and State and the amount of snow appeared pretty consistent at no more than 3 inches..

But again, that’s what it appeared like to me in the areas where I drove yesterday...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

stormchaser · Post by **stormchaser** » Sun Jan 13, 2019 8:05 pm

Omababe wrote: Sun Jan 13, 2019 2:17 pm
nebugeater wrote: Sat Jan 12, 2019 4:26 pm Where did you see forecasts for this area that were any more than 1 - 4 inches.
I remember hearing the number "5" on TV and "7" on the radio in the run-up to the storm.

Don't you think you're being a tad unrealistic though? Just because you didn't see those totals at your specific location (though I'm not sure you actually measured) doesn't mean others in the area even just a few miles away didn't (lots of places in southern Omaha/Bellevue saw 5"+ of snow) - not to mention forecasting isn't and won't be an exact science for many years (the atmosphere is EXTREMELY complex and there are lots of things we don't know or understand fully). Honestly It's this type of stuff that is uncalled for and IMO completely disrespectful. You come on here basically complaining about how the forecast was yet again "wrong" in your eyes saying "they were forecasting a repeat of the blizzard of 1888" (which they obviously didn't) and as it turns out they were pretty spot on with forecasts for Omaha in what was a very difficult forecast (like many winter storms are - in this case the sharp cutoff was actually IN Omaha itself making it even more difficult than normal). I won't say anything more in regards to this topic as I doubt it will do much to help and obviously you're entitled to your opinion. I will say this though, if you feel so strongly that all weather people forecast so poorly, perhaps you should learn how to forecast yourself? Then maybe you'd learn to appreciate how difficult it is and how much time, effort and skill it actually takes.

stormchaser · Post by **stormchaser** » Tue Jan 15, 2019 9:18 pm

Anyhow, enough of all that - back to talking weather.

Looking like what could be a pretty big storm for the region Friday/Saturday including some areas that may see in excess of 6" of snow with wind. Still too far out to know the exact track but there is a decent chance Omaha will be impacted by it. After the storm, temps will be cold with lows below zero and windchills probably in the -20 to -30 range on Saturday...

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Wed Jan 16, 2019 6:05 pm

stormchaser wrote: Tue Jan 15, 2019 9:18 pm Anyhow, enough of all that - back to talking weather.

Looking like what could be a pretty big storm for the region Friday/Saturday including some areas that may see in excess of 6" of snow with wind. Still too far out to know the exact track but there is a decent chance Omaha will be impacted by it. After the storm, temps will be cold with lows below zero and windchills probably in the -20 to -30 range on Saturday...

NWS currently posting numbers higher than what they has for the previous storm. We ended up with about an inch more than they predicted for the last one. If that is any indicator, I'll end up with about 2.5" to 5". Turning into a nice January.

Padre · Post by **Padre** » Wed Jan 16, 2019 6:38 pm

Busguy2010 wrote: Wed Jan 16, 2019 6:05 pm
stormchaser wrote: Tue Jan 15, 2019 9:18 pm Anyhow, enough of all that - back to talking weather.

Looking like what could be a pretty big storm for the region Friday/Saturday including some areas that may see in excess of 6" of snow with wind. Still too far out to know the exact track but there is a decent chance Omaha will be impacted by it. After the storm, temps will be cold with lows below zero and windchills probably in the -20 to -30 range on Saturday...
NWS currently posting numbers higher than what they has for the previous storm. We ended up with about an inch more than they predicted for the last one. If that is any indicator, I'll end up with about 2.5" to 5". Turning into a nice January.

You and I have different definitions of “nice”!

stormchaser · Post by **stormchaser** » Thu Jan 17, 2019 3:57 pm

My current thoughts for snow totals for the upcoming storm tomorrow and Saturday. In Omaha itself I'm thinking around 4" of snow right now anyway with more jut barely to our east/northeast and less to our west/southwest...

Post by **BRoss** » Fri Jan 18, 2019 1:50 am

stormchaser wrote: Thu Jan 17, 2019 3:57 pm My current thoughts for snow totals for the upcoming storm tomorrow and Saturday. In Omaha itself I'm thinking around 4" of snow right now anyway with more jut barely to our east/northeast and less to our west/southwest...

When do you think it will get bad?

Mr.Nuke · Post by **Mr.Nuke** » Fri Jan 18, 2019 2:16 am

The situation right now is very interesting as the school districts are pre-emptively cancelling as the weather models simultaneously start showing this may be a non-event.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Fri Jan 18, 2019 2:21 am

Mr.Nuke wrote: Fri Jan 18, 2019 2:16 am The situation right now is very interesting as the school districts are pre-emptively cancelling as the weather models simultaneously start showing this may be a non-event.

Exactly.. It may be an overreaction. I just watched the latest forecast on KETV 7 and they are calling for a 2-4 inch snow accumulation for the Omaha metro.. I hope it keeps trending down to 1-3 by tomorrow morning...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Mr.Nuke · Post by **Mr.Nuke** » Fri Jan 18, 2019 2:24 am

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Fri Jan 18, 2019 2:21 am
Mr.Nuke wrote: Fri Jan 18, 2019 2:16 am The situation right now is very interesting as the school districts are pre-emptively cancelling as the weather models simultaneously start showing this may be a non-event.
Exactly.. It may be an overreaction. I just watched the latest forcast on KETV 7 and they are calling for a 2-4 inch snow accumulation for the Omaha metro.. I hope it keeps trending down to 1-3 by tomorrow morning...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Based on the early model data I wouldn't be surprised if you see stations going with 1-3" by tonight.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Fri Jan 18, 2019 2:25 am

Mr.Nuke wrote: Fri Jan 18, 2019 2:24 am
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Fri Jan 18, 2019 2:21 am
Mr.Nuke wrote: Fri Jan 18, 2019 2:16 am The situation right now is very interesting as the school districts are pre-emptively cancelling as the weather models simultaneously start showing this may be a non-event.
Exactly.. It may be an overreaction. I just watched the latest forcast on KETV 7 and they are calling for a 2-4 inch snow accumulation for the Omaha metro.. I hope it keeps trending down to 1-3 by tomorrow morning...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
Based on the early model data I wouldn't be surprised if you say stations going with 1-3" by tonight.

Fingers crossed...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

GrandpaaSmucker · Post by **GrandpaaSmucker** » Fri Jan 18, 2019 3:03 am

Mr.Nuke wrote: Fri Jan 18, 2019 2:16 am The situation right now is very interesting as the school districts are pre-emptively cancelling as the weather models simultaneously start showing this may be a non-event.

By all means lets give the school teachers Friday off so they can have a 4 day weekend with Monday being Martin Luther King Day.

GetUrban · Post by **GetUrban** » Fri Jan 18, 2019 5:36 am

These shut downs are becoming contagious. Offutt AFB is closed tomorrow too. Essential personnel only.

stormchaser · Post by **stormchaser** » Fri Jan 18, 2019 12:56 pm

Yeah, Pretty good chance there will be a lot of annoyed/upset people for cancelling school here in Omaha today. Most forecast models have reduced snow totals down to only 1-2 inches in Omaha itself..."maybe" 3 inches of snow in Council Bluffs but either way snow totals are now looking very minor in the local area.

Regardless, expect a challenging evening rush hour due to the timing of the snow...

GrandpaaSmucker · Post by **GrandpaaSmucker** » Fri Jan 18, 2019 7:47 pm

I drove all morning up until now and the streets were in great shape........the way things are now icing up though it could be seriously icy/dicey by 3pm.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Jan 18, 2019 7:55 pm

Sidewalks are real icy right now. Commutes home this afternoon could be a challenge.

jessep28 · Post by **jessep28** » Fri Jan 18, 2019 7:55 pm

With the wet streets and rapidly falling temps this afternoon, it may have been smart to keep after school traffic off the neighborhood roads and sidewalks.

Mr.Nuke · Post by **Mr.Nuke** » Fri Jan 18, 2019 8:36 pm

jessep28 wrote: Fri Jan 18, 2019 7:55 pm it may have been smart to keep after school traffic off the neighborhood roads and sidewalks.

They're going to look ok based on something they didn't anticipate, which is probably ok.

GrandpaaSmucker · Post by **GrandpaaSmucker** » Fri Jan 18, 2019 8:38 pm

Southwest Airlines jet slid off the runway just a bit over half an hour a go and it looks like they are just sitting there. If I was on that plane I would be needing to get off it in a major way just to keep my sanity. Reminds me of when I was flying out of Omaha to Las Vegas at 8AM on the morning of the famous ice storm back in October of 1997.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Jan 18, 2019 8:56 pm

Here's a World Herald photo of it. Just a guess from Eppley's website, its flight 1643 from Vegas.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Jan 18, 2019 9:03 pm

From the airports Twitter:
It was 1643 from Vegas
No Injuries
Airport is currently closed - flights are suspended

Post by **nebugeater** » Sat Jan 19, 2019 1:35 pm

I landed on an American flight about 30 Min before this.

milesej05 · Post by **milesej05** » Tue Jan 22, 2019 3:23 pm

I'm so sick of the local weather stations blowing stuff out of proportion and not even being able to forecast anything in the last week correctly.

If you are only remotely correct 15% of the time, most jobs would can you within a week.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Jan 23, 2019 3:23 pm

My brother down by Tecumseh said he got 9" from yesterday's storm with drifts ranging from 18" to 30"!

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Thu Jan 24, 2019 5:16 pm

I actually think that the NWS does a very good job of forecasting the weather, in comparison with decades past. In winter the “cut off” line from heavy snow to no snow can be 10-20 miles. In the most recent snow Eppley received over 5 inches, as did Bellevue. My area of westish Omaha got less than 2 inches, and further northwest almost nothing fell.

RockHarbor · Post by **RockHarbor** » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:16 pm

I hear/read the frigid Polar Vortex is spinning your way. You guys keep warm!

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Tue Jan 29, 2019 7:59 pm

OPS basically just said they will announce school closing for tomorrow at 6 today.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Tue Jan 29, 2019 11:16 pm

Yeah, the OPS and all other metro school district closing announcements for tomorrow are imminent...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Uffda · Post by **Uffda** » Wed Jan 30, 2019 2:06 am

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Tue Jan 29, 2019 11:16 pm Yeah, the OPS and all other metro school district closing announcements for tomorrow are imminent...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Closed

RockHarbor · Post by **RockHarbor** » Wed Jan 30, 2019 3:03 am

It sounds like it is gonna be so frigid back there. If school is being called off just because of temps, that is severe. Stay warm and dress safe. It reminds me almost of that "Absolute Zero" movie with the dumb & silly caption "Miami's never been so cold." Its so dumb because that same caption would truthfully work for Omaha, International Falls, the North Pole -- or Pluto, for that matter.

jessep28 · Post by **jessep28** » Wed Jan 30, 2019 3:36 am

Besides safety considerations, unless they idled the busses periodically throughout the night, it may be difficult getting the diesel fueled ones started in the morning.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Wed Jan 30, 2019 3:50 am

heck it will be 30 degrees colder in MSP. Insane cold moved into the region.

Post by **nebugeater** » Wed Jan 30, 2019 12:36 pm

jessep28 wrote: Wed Jan 30, 2019 3:36 am Besides safety considerations, unless they idled the busses periodically throughout the night, it may be difficult getting the diesel fueled ones started in the morning.

Any diesel bus in this part of the country will be parked and plugged in with an engine block heater. OPS uses 100% CNG buses I believe. IT is cold and people need to pay attention but the media is treating this like it is the first time it has been this cold. ( speaking of eastern Nebr / Western Iowa specifically)

RockHarbor · Post by **RockHarbor** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 1:20 am

You guys are like that Disney's title "FROZEN" back there.... Brrrr.... Even when you're inside, and have the heat on, things still feel different inside, when the air is that cold outside. I wonder if pressures change when the temps drop that low, or something? How cold is it?