tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33386160.post36439915711635407..comments2024-02-25T19:29:38.176-06:00Comments on Rob's Blog: March going out like a lion as major winter storm set to impact North Dakota, northern Minnesota, NW Ontario, SE Manitoba Monday Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33386160.post-64274789208321707082014-04-04T10:47:04.443-05:002014-04-04T10:47:04.443-05:00Finally some warmer more Spring like weather start...Finally some warmer more Spring like weather starting this wkd! Time to say goodbye to the snow & don't come back until at least next Dec.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33386160.post-83082311973473214932014-04-04T08:58:53.403-05:002014-04-04T08:58:53.403-05:00Anonymous ... Feb and Mar monthly stats will be up...Anonymous ... Feb and Mar monthly stats will be updated this weekend. robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01577519556216420480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33386160.post-19791976854289493812014-04-04T08:42:09.231-05:002014-04-04T08:42:09.231-05:00I notice that the TWN has updated (todays)road con...I notice that the TWN has updated (todays)road conditions for #75 from Wpg @ 748am but the province has "Bare and wet" not updated since 13:28 yesterday. <br />Does that mean TWN cares more or that the province is too busy with the ice covered roads? <br />Where does TWN info come from?Jimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33386160.post-88306596507663034882014-04-04T01:15:23.972-05:002014-04-04T01:15:23.972-05:00Are you updating your RobsObs webpage? There's...Are you updating your RobsObs webpage? There's no monthly data for February or March - why not?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33386160.post-28945011011807490282014-04-03T20:29:46.763-05:002014-04-03T20:29:46.763-05:00A good 5cm of fresh snow in South St-Vital. :(A good 5cm of fresh snow in South St-Vital. :(Leonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33386160.post-50750437115241617732014-04-02T07:21:46.229-05:002014-04-02T07:21:46.229-05:00I like extreme weather like the best of them, but ...I like extreme weather like the best of them, but enough Spring snow. Bring on the thunderstorms!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33386160.post-1311652698481454162014-03-31T23:33:39.577-05:002014-03-31T23:33:39.577-05:00Why is wanting it to a snow an insult? I shovel my...Why is wanting it to a snow an insult? I shovel my own and I don't mind. To each their own. If people want snow then let then have it. If they don't want it then let it not happen. Nobody is insulting anyone so why take it personal anon? Some people just like a bit of wild interesting weather now and then. Seems silly to get all worked up over someone who wants it. Unfortunately a passion for extreme weather seems to strike a nerve with people, like its our fault if it inconveniences someone :pAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33386160.post-13291292802645530922014-03-31T21:02:56.673-05:002014-03-31T21:02:56.673-05:00As a woman who shovels her own driveway I am glad ...As a woman who shovels her own driveway I am glad this storm missed. Why anyone would wish for more snow after this winter I don't know. Kinda an insult to those who shovel their own. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33386160.post-65032390962427639842014-03-31T15:22:17.008-05:002014-03-31T15:22:17.008-05:00This storm is almost identical to the March 22-23r...This storm is almost identical to the March 22-23rd, 2011 storm to the point where almost the exact same places were impacted with similar conditions, with Winnipeg of course getting teased and screwed at the same time. Except in that storm, Grand Forks was in the position that Winnipeg is in today. One day that spot will be over us and we will finally have our turn. I'm just amazed how this area seems to be impacted over and over again with repeated storms. What makes this spot so popular for storm tracks? Still frustrating being on the edge of the action all the time. The edge is often the most frustrating place to be.<br /><br />http://robsobsblog.blogspot.ca/2011/03/increasing-threat-of-significant.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33386160.post-72010768445098533112014-03-31T01:25:17.319-05:002014-03-31T01:25:17.319-05:00Apologies but I won't be able to provide updat...Apologies but I won't be able to provide updates on the storm tomorrow as I'll be out of town with limited internet capability. Will try to post updates and comments when possible.. <br /><br />As for Winnipeg, guidance is still calling for about 5 cm for the city.. with higher amounts south and east. I'm thinking this still looks reasonable as latest radar is showing heavier snow setting up just south of US border right now, with signs of the deformation axis setting up between Winnipeg and Steinbach (which would mark northern edge of heavier snow) We'll see how it looks tomorrow morning, but at this point, it looks like Winnipeg should escape the worst of it. Should be quite the wallop though towards Emerson and Sprague and into ND, MN and NW Ontario.<br />robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01577519556216420480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33386160.post-11236782553213906112014-03-31T00:52:33.001-05:002014-03-31T00:52:33.001-05:00Latest discussion 1201am puts its solution furthe...Latest discussion 1201am puts its solution further North and a little later tomorrow.<br />Does that imply it will hang around longer, more snow or both?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33386160.post-42482789837960592122014-03-30T23:27:18.755-05:002014-03-30T23:27:18.755-05:00Rob, with the latest radar trends, are you thinkin...Rob, with the latest radar trends, are you thinking that this system is starting to take a slightly more northern track ??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33386160.post-1745209648540599362014-03-30T20:28:04.975-05:002014-03-30T20:28:04.975-05:00Temperatures sure have dropped since this afternoo...Temperatures sure have dropped since this afternoon. Downright chilly out there this evening!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33386160.post-16638758760399795722014-03-30T16:28:33.463-05:002014-03-30T16:28:33.463-05:00NWS Grand Forks has upgraded to a blizzard warning...NWS Grand Forks has upgraded to a blizzard warnings for portions of the state, and are now calling for 10 -20 inches of snow and 50 -60 mp/h wind gusts. WOW!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33386160.post-10147109268861402352014-03-30T15:36:06.520-05:002014-03-30T15:36:06.520-05:00Looking at the NAM runs from yesterday morning to ...Looking at the NAM runs from yesterday morning to the most recent 18Z run, you can clearly see a trend towards the west, towards Winnipeg, with the heavier snow.<br /><br />If there is any accuracy in what the NAM is saying and those trendw continue in the 0Z update, I feel Winnipeg will see more (possibly much more?) than the forecasted "2-4 cm."<br /><br />My call is that EC should have at least kept a winter storm watch up for the winnipeg region. Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33386160.post-42431556717081960422014-03-30T15:00:06.416-05:002014-03-30T15:00:06.416-05:00I agree with you, Anon. My question is just what c...I agree with you, Anon. My question is just what cuased this huge break from thunderstorms. Would it have anything to do with climate change?<br /><br />I love the snow, but i hate the cold. Thats my opinion though, and i think most people in winnipeg would say they hate both. but when you think about it, winnipeg dose'nt really get all that snow compared to some areas. Its just that here, it stays for so long, and it seems we always get it from those boring alberta clippers. I would much prefer a place like the maritimes (for winter); they get warm winters (at least compared to here, if you asked someone who lives there, they'd probably say the have "cold" winters, they don't no what they're talking about) and they get GOOD storms. However, you may think Winnipeg has been having few thunderstorms the last few years, but the maritimes get l litterally NO severe thunderstorm, and barely any thunderstorms.<br /> <br />Just wish winnipeg had thunderstorms like they used to, and a winter like the maritimes...Toddnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33386160.post-71407042084771293792014-03-30T14:46:11.451-05:002014-03-30T14:46:11.451-05:00And who cares if we get lots of snow because its a...And who cares if we get lots of snow because its all gonna melt soon anyways. April is here its not like its the middle of winter. Its the cold that has been ticking people off I think. Most people want no storm to come but some do. Nobody has to give their head a shake. Some just like extreme weather and storms, no matter what the seasons been like. And since they are so often far and few between (take a look at when the last 30+ cm storm was) why knock something that someone loves that hardly EVER happens when you'll be back to your warmth and sunshine in no time, and most of the time?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33386160.post-52031758834464754502014-03-30T14:13:03.084-05:002014-03-30T14:13:03.084-05:00Thats where I'm coming from at too. As much as...Thats where I'm coming from at too. As much as we all want winter to go away when was the last time we had a REAL storm give us some of those juicy amounts that places not too far away are about to get? If it was 2006 then thats 8 years! We've been in such a slump over the last few years for both snow storms and thunder storms, with these systems often just missing us. We were even teased with a winter storm watch this morning, which they've abruptly retracted (I've never seen a winter storm watch issued and then removed that quickly). I'm just hoping to high heavens that this isn't a repetitive pattern for the summer storm season cause this is getting really old and annoying for someone who just wants a good stormAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33386160.post-4626611922166388752014-03-30T13:24:21.179-05:002014-03-30T13:24:21.179-05:00Todd, I can understand your love for big storms, b...Todd, I can understand your love for big storms, but seriously this is not the year to be hoping for something like this after this winter we've had, give your head a shake!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33386160.post-73146304444142987492014-03-30T12:32:36.384-05:002014-03-30T12:32:36.384-05:00Sorry for the mistake, Rob. I am SO jealous of tho...Sorry for the mistake, Rob. I am SO jealous of those people in that area. Seems like we can never get a good 30+ dumping round here. When was the last time that happened, end of December 2006? And what kind of storm was that?<br />Rob, do you know why we barely gat any big dumping in souther MB? Is it becuase the biggest storms like colorado lows usually go south and east of hear?<br />Thanks, Todd<br />Toddnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33386160.post-12064196437033081572014-03-30T12:23:09.952-05:002014-03-30T12:23:09.952-05:00Why do we always get to miss out on the best storm...Why do we always get to miss out on the best storms?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33386160.post-85025884348621920122014-03-30T12:18:40.698-05:002014-03-30T12:18:40.698-05:00Todd.. The yellow values are cm, so the 40 refers ...Todd.. The yellow values are cm, so the 40 refers to 40 cm or 16 inches. Still a good dump! NWS GFK saying up to 2 feet possible within that main axis! robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01577519556216420480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33386160.post-19742870463380711532014-03-30T12:14:22.640-05:002014-03-30T12:14:22.640-05:00Yeah, definetly a major storm, Anon.
checkout thi...Yeah, definetly a major storm, Anon. <br />checkout this map: http://a.disquscdn.com/uploads/mediaembed/images/922/317/original.jpg<br />It shows up to 40 inches in parts of ND and Minnesota!!!I don't think i've ever seen a Colorado low bringTHAT much snow!!! Crazy Crazy Crazy stuff!!Toddnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33386160.post-79146827429813793612014-03-30T11:58:58.725-05:002014-03-30T11:58:58.725-05:00The 12z GFS just came out and it is still showing ...The 12z GFS just came out and it is still showing that North Dakota and extreme southeastern Manitoba getting the worst of the storm. A very major storm indeed!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33386160.post-1265594327755012902014-03-30T11:54:04.061-05:002014-03-30T11:54:04.061-05:00Rob, what's the latest on that warmup for late...Rob, what's the latest on that warmup for later this week? is it still in the works for us and could it be a sign of a pattern change perhaps?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com