2020 Weather Thread

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Tue Dec 08, 2020 2:57 am

Busguy2010 wrote: Mon Dec 07, 2020 4:56 am It needs to rain or snow! Man it is frickin' dry!

Agreed..

Rain

I will take..

Snow?

.. Never...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Post by **nebugeater** » Tue Dec 08, 2020 12:07 pm

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Tue Dec 08, 2020 2:57 am
Busguy2010 wrote: Mon Dec 07, 2020 4:56 am It needs to rain or snow! Man it is frickin' dry!
Agreed..

Rain I will take..

Snow? .. Never...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Fixed this...

Rain

I will take..

Snow?

.. Sometimes..

Ice ...... NEVER

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Tue Dec 08, 2020 1:16 pm

nebugeater wrote: Tue Dec 08, 2020 12:07 pm
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Tue Dec 08, 2020 2:57 am
Busguy2010 wrote: Mon Dec 07, 2020 4:56 am It needs to rain or snow! Man it is frickin' dry!
Agreed..

Rain I will take..

Snow? .. Never...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
Fixed this...

Rain I will take..

Snow? .. Sometimes..

Ice ...... NEVER

I’ll give it one more tweak for 100% accuracy-

Rain

I’ll take..

Frozen

precipitation? NEVER...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Tue Dec 08, 2020 1:19 pm

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Tue Dec 08, 2020 1:16 pm
nebugeater wrote: Tue Dec 08, 2020 12:07 pm
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Tue Dec 08, 2020 2:57 am
Busguy2010 wrote: Mon Dec 07, 2020 4:56 am It needs to rain or snow! Man it is frickin' dry!
Agreed..

Rain I will take..

Snow? .. Never...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
Fixed this...

Rain I will take..

Snow? .. Sometimes..

Ice ...... NEVER
I’ll give it one more tweak for 100% accuracy-

Rain I’ll take..

Frozen precipitation? NEVER...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Retweet. Amazing how much my opinion changed on snow between childhood and adulthood.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Tue Dec 08, 2020 1:29 pm

Louie wrote: Tue Dec 08, 2020 1:19 pm
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Tue Dec 08, 2020 1:16 pm
nebugeater wrote: Tue Dec 08, 2020 12:07 pm
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Tue Dec 08, 2020 2:57 am
Busguy2010 wrote: Mon Dec 07, 2020 4:56 am It needs to rain or snow! Man it is frickin' dry!
Agreed..

Rain I will take..

Snow? .. Never...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
Fixed this...

Rain I will take..

Snow? .. Sometimes..

Ice ...... NEVER
I’ll give it one more tweak for 100% accuracy-

Rain I’ll take..

Frozen precipitation? NEVER...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
Retweet. Amazing how much my opinion changed on snow between childhood and adulthood.

Agreed!...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Thu Dec 10, 2020 2:47 am

Looks like the rain/snow chance for late morning Friday to Saturday morning looks a little better now. New currently predicting 1-2" of snow. Not a big deal but better than nothing. We need the moisture.

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Thu Dec 10, 2020 7:53 pm

Looking more likely we could get closer to 3" worth of snow, but probably will not look it due to the ~ .5" of rain we are also supposed to get. Evening commute tomorrow could be a bit dicey.

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Fri Dec 11, 2020 12:24 am

And the predicted snowfall has gone up every time I've checked. it is up to 3.5 as of now. That would be a nice snow. Enough to enjoy but not too much.

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Fri Dec 11, 2020 5:46 pm

Up to 4.2" now. Im actually beginning to think some spots around here could see even more. What started off the week looking like a meager chance for a dusting or so might turn out to be pretty impressive. Borderline neussance if it creeps any closer to the 6" Mark. Still no snow yet.

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:58 pm

Busguy2010 wrote: Fri Dec 11, 2020 5:46 pm Up to 4.2" now. Im actually beginning to think some spots around here could see even more. What started off the week looking like a meager chance for a dusting or so might turn out to be pretty impressive. Borderline neussance if it creeps any closer to the 6" Mark. Still no snow yet.

We saw a few flakes earlier in the day here in Dundee, but just light rain/mist since then. Sounds like it won't be coming down hard until rush hour.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Fri Dec 11, 2020 8:17 pm

In my neck of the woods in west Omaha- 120th-132nd and West Center, it’s sleeting right now..

But not sticking to the ground yet...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Post by **Brad** » Fri Dec 11, 2020 8:46 pm

Air temp at my house is still at 35, but that can drop quick if it snows hard enough.

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Fri Dec 11, 2020 9:33 pm

Yeah, its definitely sleeting now. But not really freezing to the roads yet.

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Mon Dec 14, 2020 6:52 am

It was officially 4.4" of snow recorded at Eppley for the event.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Mon Dec 14, 2020 4:00 pm

And hopefully it all melts soon...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Wed Dec 23, 2020 6:35 am

Interesting... This storm got upgraded to a winter storm warning starting at 6am. Main hazard appears to be high wind gusts, as hardly any rain and a dusting of snow are predicted to occur. The temperature is to continuously fall from a high of 55 at ~ 8pm last night to a low of ~12 on Thursday morning. Pretty amazing when the temperatures fall and never even think about rising during the day. Doesn't seem to happen too often.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Dec 23, 2020 10:35 pm

Pretty sure we are going to end up with more than a dusting or inch of snow.

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Wed Dec 23, 2020 11:48 pm

Me too... But I wonder if most of what we are seeing on the ground is being blown from what had already fallen to our North or out of trees etc, not actually from the sky. In any case, this does seem to be more than a dusting or an inch. The wind certainly lived up to the hype.

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 1:09 am

Actually on second look, around my parts it looks like I got no more than around an inch. But it was blowing pretty good earlier.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 3:03 am

How 2020 would it be to end the year 2020 with a snow storm dumping 26.5 inches of snow on us.

This is just a computer model and not a forecast:

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 4:59 am

Not biting

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 4:59 am

It would be fun though.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 3:47 pm

Busguy2010 wrote: Thu Dec 24, 2020 1:09 am Actually on second look, around my parts it looks like I got no more than around an inch. But it was blowing pretty good earlier.

Yes, I agree. It looked like it was coming down pretty hard, but after it is all over, we prob got 1-2 in, it was just the blowing snow that made it look much worse.

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Fri Dec 25, 2020 8:08 pm

Actually does look like that storm on Tuesday/Wednesday could be fairly significant. Haven't done any research other than looking at the NWS forecast.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 6:57 pm

I’ve got a bad feeling about this..

It looks like the Omaha area may get hit with a significant snowstorm this Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday with up to 9+ inches of snow..

It just depends how long the temps remain above 32 degrees on Tuesday..

These winter storms seem to hit as predicted..as opposed to the spring severe weather and summer thunderstorm predictions.. At least lately..

Fingers crossed we stay warmer long enough that it minimizes the frozen precipitation part of this event.. We’re going to get some snow. It’s just a matter of how much...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 7:15 pm

The NWS not predicting totals yet but are saying:

"We are still looking at a major winter storm impacting the region next week Tuesday through Wednesday. We could experience all precipitation types, including snow, freezing rain, and even rain and thunderstorms, which will all be dependent on the storm track. Several inches of snow appear possible somewhere in our area. Continue to monitor the forecast and be prepared to adjust travel plans next week as details become more clear."

Where are you hearing totals already?

It is starting to sound like it'll be pretty significant, and significant to me is 7" plus. I think a big snowstorm would be great.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 8:07 pm

I know you’d think it’s great..

But you’re in a tiny minority who would think so

..

Most of us think it’s a big, frozen blob of inconvenience. Fingers continued to be crossed

that we stay above 32 degrees at least until early Tuesday evening to cut the total...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 8:18 pm

The only problem I have is if it causes tree branches to fall and cut the power. Winds are going to be pretty steady, but not alarming, so hopefully just the snow wont cause too much tree damage, but it could easily happen it sounds like.

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 8:22 pm

As of right now it is predicted to really pick up around noon at which time the temperature is predicted to be 28. It could change though. Looks like the bulk of it is supposed to occurr between noon and midnight, so if we're talking a significant snowfall in the period, it could be coming down at an impressive rate.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 9:12 pm

I read multiple forecasts this afternoon which indicate the high for Omaha this Tuesday ranges between 32-35. KETV stated that Omaha is on that line between rain/snow..and the longer the temps stay 32 or above, the precipitation will fall as rain. So if those temps can hover above 32, we might get lucky and escape with a more manageable 2-3 inches of snow..

We’ll see...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Post by **nebugeater** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 11:46 pm

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Sat Dec 26, 2020 9:12 pm I read multiple forecasts this afternoon which indicate the high for Omaha this Tuesday ranges between 32-35. KETV stated that Omaha is on that line between rain/snow..and the longer the temps stay 32 or above, the precipitation will fall as rain. So if those temps can hover above 32, we might get lucky and escape with a more manageable 2-3 inches of snow..

We’ll see...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

What is worse 9 in of snow give or tack or 2 -3 inches of snow with a good layer of ice under it. I'll take the 9 " of snow/

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Sun Dec 27, 2020 12:33 am

nebugeater wrote: Sat Dec 26, 2020 11:46 pm
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Sat Dec 26, 2020 9:12 pm I read multiple forecasts this afternoon which indicate the high for Omaha this Tuesday ranges between 32-35. KETV stated that Omaha is on that line between rain/snow..and the longer the temps stay 32 or above, the precipitation will fall as rain. So if those temps can hover above 32, we might get lucky and escape with a more manageable 2-3 inches of snow..

We’ll see...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
What is worse 9 in of snow give or tack or 2 -3 inches of snow with a good layer of ice under it. I'll take the 9 " of snow/

Varies depending who you reference. The NWS hourly forecast has the temperature at or below 32 until the sun goes down, when it rises to 34 and then goes back down. Also of note is it is possible to snow at temperatures above freezing.

The NWS has put up totals for the first half of the event at 5.5"... So not hard to surmise that it could snow at least that much during the back half of the storm. I believe I would prefer all snow rather than a mix. As of right now, I'd set the over/under right at 9"

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sun Dec 27, 2020 12:57 am

Busguy2010 wrote: Sun Dec 27, 2020 12:33 am
nebugeater wrote: Sat Dec 26, 2020 11:46 pm
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Sat Dec 26, 2020 9:12 pm I read multiple forecasts this afternoon which indicate the high for Omaha this Tuesday ranges between 32-35. KETV stated that Omaha is on that line between rain/snow..and the longer the temps stay 32 or above, the precipitation will fall as rain. So if those temps can hover above 32, we might get lucky and escape with a more manageable 2-3 inches of snow..

We’ll see...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
What is worse 9 in of snow give or tack or 2 -3 inches of snow with a good layer of ice under it. I'll take the 9 " of snow/
Varies depending who you reference. The NWS hourly forecast has the temperature at or below 32 until the sun goes down, when it rises to 34 and then goes back down. Also of note is it is possible to snow at temperatures above freezing.

The NWS has put up totals for the first half of the event at 5.5"... So not hard to surmise that it could snow at least that much during the back half of the storm. I believe I would prefer all snow rather than a mix. As of right now, I'd set the over/under right at 9"

I’ll take no frozen precipitation at all and call it that lol..

But I suspect we won’t be that lucky.. in any case-

That’s why earlier, I had mentioned 9 inches of snow..as most forecasts I’ve seen, seem to converge on that number if the temp dips below 32 early in the afternoon Tuesday...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Sun Dec 27, 2020 1:27 am

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Sun Dec 27, 2020 12:57 am That’s why earlier, I had mentioned 9 inches of snow..as most forecasts I’ve seen, seem to converge on that number if the temp dips below 32 early in the afternoon Tuesday...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

If I recall correctly, if this does come through as we are currently thinking, it would be our largest single snow event in several years. At first look, it appears you have to go back to 2012 to find a day with more than 9". But that doesn't account for the event. That event could have been more, as will this one as record keeping is based on the day, not the event. I'm sure Bill Randby has those records on file and will talk about it at some point.

Anyway, the all-time records for the 29th and 30th are sure to easily go down.

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Sun Dec 27, 2020 2:54 pm

NWS really dialed it back today, saying the snow will end more abruptly around midnight and much of what was predicted to be snow falling overnight Tuesday to Wednesday will be more the form of ice. Currently forecasting about a half inch of ice overnight on top of the half-foot of snow we get during the day. That would be ugly.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sun Dec 27, 2020 3:39 pm

Busguy2010 wrote: Sun Dec 27, 2020 2:54 pm NWS really dialed it back today, saying the snow will end more abruptly around midnight and much of what was predicted to be snow falling overnight Tuesday to Wednesday will be more the form of ice. Currently forecasting about a half inch of ice overnight on top of the half-foot of snow we get during the day. That would be ugly.

I just watched KETV meteorologist Caitlin Harvey on Facebook Live and she just ran through about 5 computer models- most of them are showing this as a snow event with ice further to the south. Her snow prediction for the Omaha area varies from either 1-3 or 3-5 inches as Omaha appears to be right on that temperature line. She still indicated things could change and it’s still too early to tell..but that things are starting to come together as models are starting to agree..

But right now, it looks like mostly snow for Omaha and a range of 1-5 inches, let’s hope that total is closer to 1 inch...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Sun Dec 27, 2020 4:22 pm

I havent watched any local news on it yet. Just readimg the forecast. It really is too early to really tell. Tomorrow is when we should really be startong to feel confident... The NWS can be a bit frustrating in their propensity to dial back snow storms and thunderstorms. The storm a couple weeks ago they actually dialed up from the initial forecast and that storm delivered satisfactorily. I would prefer it not to ice over. Given a choice between snow and ice, I'll take 4 more inches of snow over a half inch of ice.

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Sun Dec 27, 2020 4:26 pm

Oh also forgot to mention they are talking about a half inch of rain too.

Kinda confused how that's supposed to go down but I guess the day will tell us.

jag42 · Post by **jag42** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 1:49 am

Oma-Dome on Facebook speaks about the upcoming winter storm:

Also, I am awaiting Frankie Macdonald's expert opinion.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 2:24 am

jag42 wrote: Mon Dec 28, 2020 1:49 am Also, I am awaiting Frankie Macdonald's expert opinion.

Luckily 3 Happiness re-opened so we can get our Chinese Food.