Major snow and ice storm in upper Midwest

[azskyman]

It was obvious to me here in Arizona that someone would be getting a major significant precipitation event to the east and north of here over the next couple of days.

My old snow-stomping grounds near Rockford Illinois is expecting 6" plus of snow over the next 36 hours....so those of you in the area, please post your reports so I can get a feel for the good old winter storms I used to enjoy back there.

[Guest]

Currently in the Omaha/Council Bluffs area, about 1 - 2 inches of snow is on the ground. We are expecting between 12 - 18 inches, depending who you listen to.

Further south, across Missouri, significant icing is forecast. This includes the Kansas City area. Currently, that area has flooding.

Winter Storm Warnings extend from eastern Wyoming into western Michigan.

[Pebbles]

I haven't posted on here in forever..life just got tons busy when school started again..but thought all you would like an update from Chi town. They are now predicting 8 to 12 inches for us.. We shall see if that pans out. I'll try really hard to remember to give all you winter weather buffs an update or two but can't promise! Stay warm and don't let the snow bugs bite! *huggers*

Chrissie aka Pebbles

[NWIASpotter]

I am currently at nearly 3 inches in around 6 hours time. Expecting around 7-10, up to nearly a foot depending on how the precip pans out.

[michaelwmoss]

There will be an online show tomorrow night starting at 9PM Eastern Time. You can listen to the show at:


http://radio24.nhcwx.com:8024/listen.pls

They will be discussing this major ice/winter storm

[azskyman]

Thanks for the updates. I'll be checking periodically to see how things are going back there.

With a temp of 20 degrees and a 15 mph wind in Rockford, I'd say the heavier snows will be late today into tonight as the center of the low gets closer and the air warms into the uppe 20's or low 30's. This is one time I would enjoy being back for a couple days if I didn't have to travel to get there!!!

[michaelwmoss]

Yep they put Indianapolis under a Freezing Rain Advisory. Still all rain here in Johnson County just due South Of Indianapolis.

By the way, where you anywhere near those funnel clouds yesterday in AZ?

[azskyman]

Reports of 10-11" of new snow in Rockford from friends who are trying to drive in it this morning. Winds are only moderate as of Thursday morning, so drifting is at a minimum.

A snow day for kids in the area nonetheless!

[michaelwmoss]

On one front, we dodged a HUGE bullet with the ice. No ice here in Johnson County.

However, the flooding is major around here. With over 6 inches of rain in 48 hours and 18 inches of snow that melted in less than a week, you can imagine what things look like around here.