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[Spellbound]

AccuWeather shows up to 8 inches possible for us. Yikes! I don't even remember the last time I may have seen snow in March, and if so it could not have been very much.

 

[nursebeeme]

http://www.clickondetroit.com/weath...ght/-/1719236/24912304/-/cgp05iz/-/index.html

NOT AGAIN! weather guy says some of his models are spitting out 10-15 inches! (just when I drug out my spring clothes with the 50 degree weather!)

 

[nursebeeme]

http://www.wxyz.com/weather/forecast/todays-forecast/latestforecast

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

The Weather Channel:

http://www.weather.com/weather/aler...ificance=A&areaid=MIZ069&office=KDTX&etn=0003

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Weather Alert for Oakland County, MI

! Winter Storm Warning !
Issued at: 3:44 PM EDT on March 11, 2014, expires at: 3:00 PM EDT on March 12, 2014

...Winter Storm Warning in effect from 2 am to 3 PM EDT
Wednesday...
The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a
Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow...which is in effect from 2
am to 3 PM EDT Wednesday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in
effect.
Hazardous weather...
* scattered areas of rain will transition to all snow between
midnight and 2 am. The snow will become heavy toward daybreak
Wednesday morning before tapering off in the early afternoon.
* Visibilities will be reduce to a half mile or less from falling
and blowing snow during the morning rush hour at the peak of
the event.
* Total snow accumulations will be 6 to 9 inches.
* Winds will turn to the north and northeast tonight and increase
during the day Wednesday. Northeasterly wind gusts over 30 mph
are possible Wednesday...which will cause some blowing and
drifting of the snow.
* Temperatures will fall into the teens by late Wednesday
afternoon... while wind chill readings drop to around zero.
Impacts...
* roads will become snow covered and very hazardous.
* Visibilities will become poor due to both falling and blowing
snow.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
* a Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow are
expected or occurring. This will make travel very hazardous.
* Prepare...plan...and stay informed.
Visit http://www.clickondetroit.com/tu/6o08vzilL.html

 

[nursebeeme]

It is really snowing!!! All metro d Area schools closed. Roads are going to be bad and you couldn't pay me to drive on 94 right now lol

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

:snowflake: What a mess! I'll have to cancel an appointment this afternoon but they aren't in the office until 1:00. I'm sure I won't be the only one.

DH plowed the driveway before he left this morning but it's completely covered, and our street looks like it's barely passable except for trash pickup. I don't expect county plows until late this afternoon or evening. Since schools are closed, they won't be in any hurry to clear neighborhoods.

If you've been hit by this monster snowmaker, don't go out unless you absolutely must, stay indoors, stay warm, stay safe. :snowflake:

 

[Spellbound]

We have at least six new inches and it is the wet-and-heavy stuff that just clumped up in the blower. Shoveling was a pain!! This better be the last snow for this year!

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

I was offline for a while doing some household chores. Snow has stopped, sun is out with areas of blue sky, very windy with blowing snow and drifting. New email alert:

Weather Alert for Oakland County, MI

! Winter Weather Advisory !
Issued at: 2:54 PM EDT on March 12, 2014, expires at: 8:00 PM EDT on March 12, 2014

...Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 8 PM EDT this
evening...
...Winter Storm Warning is cancelled...
The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a
Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow...which is in effect
until 8 PM EDT this evening. The Winter Storm Warning has been
cancelled.
Hazardous weather...
* northerly winds of 20 to 30 mph with wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph
will cause significant blowing and drifting of snow during the
afternoon and early commute.
* Visibilities will be reduced to one half mile and one mile in
the blowing snow.
* Widespread accumulating snow has ended across southeastern
Michigan. A chance of snow showers will exist for the remainder
of the afternoon. Additional snowfall will remain at an inch or
less.
Impacts...
* snow removal efforts will be hampered by the drifting of snow.
Roadways in many locations will remain snow covered and
hazardous.
* Visibilities will be severely degraded due to the blowing of
snow.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
* a Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow and
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution
while driving.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
* a Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of blowing snow
will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads
and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving.
* Prepare...plan...and stay informed.

Visit http://www.clickondetroit.com/tu/6o1BEOSk3.html

 

[Jan]

We got a reported 10 inches of snow in my part of Michigan today. Roads were really bad when I went to the doctor in the morning. The snow has stopped now and the sun is out. Now if we could just get rid of all the snow in our yard and driveway.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Oakland County

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory In Effect From 3 P.M. This Afternoon To Midnight EDT Tonight The National Weather Service In Detroit/Pontiac Has Issued A Wind Advisory...Which Is In Effect From 3 P.M. This Afternoon To Midnight EDT Tonight. Hazardous Weather...

Southwest Winds Will Gust To 45 To 50 Mph Late This Afternoon And Early This Evening With The Strongest Winds Expected Between 5 P.M. And 8 Pm. Gusts Up To 45 Mph Will Be Possible Through Midnight. Impacts...

The Strong Wind Gusts Will Be Capable Producing Minor Damage To Trees And Outdoor Objects.

Sporadic Power Outages Are Possible.

Driving Will Be Made Difficult...Especially For High Profile Vehicles. Precautionary/Preparedness Actions...

A Wind Advisory Means That Sustained Winds Of 30 Mph Or Gusts Of 45 Mph Are Expected. Winds This Strong Can Make Driving Difficult...Especially For High Profile Vehicles. Use Extra Caution.

Prepare...Plan...And Stay Informed. Visit Http://Go.Usa.Gov/Rr8


Special Weather Statement

Locally Dense Fog Continuing Into Early Afternoon Hours Widespread Fog...Locally Dense...Will Continue Through Noon...Then Begin To Diminish During The Afternoon Hours. Motorists Should Be Prepared To Encounter Locally Dense Visibilities Of One Quarter Mile Or Less. Use Caution And Account For Variable Driving Conditions By Slowing Down And Allowing Extra Time.

http://detroit.justweather.com/severe/

 

[Flutterby80]

http://fox17online.com/2014/04/07/michigan-snowfall-totals/#axzz2yE8byptk

Some official Michigan snowfall totals. I guess it's a good sign when these are announced, it must mean they don't expect to be adding to them!

In Muskegon, the total ended up at 131.1 inches, which is 38.6 inches above normal.

Check out Marquette at 170+ inches and still 21.6 inches BELOW normal. Holy smokes. I am NEVER moving to Marquette!

 

[Spellbound]

http://fox17online.com/2014/04/07/michigan-snowfall-totals/#axzz2yE8byptk

Some official Michigan snowfall totals. I guess it's a good sign when these are announced, it must mean they don't expect to be adding to them!



Check out Marquette at 170+ inches and still 21.6 inches BELOW normal. Holy smokes. I am NEVER moving to Marquette!

yikes! We aren't far from Detroit, and they had:
Detroit: 91.7″, 50.2″ above normal (2nd snowiest winter) (from your link)

The snowiest winter ever on record for Detroit area was the winter of 1880-1881 with 93.6" of snow

The NSW says the season normal for the Detroit area is 42.5" of snow.

Read more: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/2...-away-from-snowiest-winter-ever#ixzz2yFh8WqcQ

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Oakland County

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning In Effect Until Noon EDT Today The National Weather Service In Detroit/Pontiac Has Issued A High Wind Warning...Which Is In Effect Until Noon EDT Today. Hazardous Weather...

Sudden Onset Of South Wind Gusts To 60 Mph. Impacts...

Damage To Tree Limbs And Power Lines Leading To Power Outages.

Minor Structural Damage. Precautionary/Preparedness Actions...

A High Wind Warning Means A Hazardous High Wind Event Is Occurring. Sustained Wind Speeds Of At Least 40 Mph Or Gusts Of 58 Mph Or More Can Lead To Property Damage.

Prepare...Plan...And Stay Informed. Visit Http://Go.Usa.Gov/Rr8

http://detroit.justweather.com/severe/

 

[Mom who cares]

Woke up this morning to 3-4 inches of cement-like snow and 35 mile an hour winds. Can't see out of any of the windows on the back of my house because they are plastered with the heavy snow. Blech. And this is Easter week?

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

April 14, 2014 at 10:56 am

Metro Detroit could go from 70s to snow; strong winds knock out power

Tom Greenwood/The Detroit News

It was nice while it lasted, but Sunday’s buttery skies and warmer temperatures are being replaced Monday by strong winds, rain and snow.

According to the National Weather Service, the metro area is expected to receive 1 to 2 inches of snow late Monday night, just hours after morning commuters enjoyed 72 degree temperatures.

“We’re going to see temperatures in the 40s by about 6 p.m., a 25-degree drop in just a few hours,” National Weather Service meteorologist Bryan Tilley said. “At 6 a.m., the temperature at Metro Airport was 71 degrees — that will be the high for the day.” ...

From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140414/METRO08/304140052#ixzz2ysBfQ8bj

 

[Flutterby80]

We had straight line winds here on Saturday afternoon. I haven't had power since. Trees are down everywhere, it looked like a war zone. My house is fine, but my block (small block, only 11 houses on each side of the road and close together) had 3 very old, very large trees down in the street and I couldn't get home. I had to park a couple of blocks away and walk in. My next door neighbor's car is totaled, and the guy on the other side of her lost 2 cars. They share a driveway, and one tree took out all 3 vehicles. They both also have roof damage, but nobody was hurt. One of the tree's roots also took out a gas line, so I've had no gas, no electric, no internet. My whole city is only 1 square mile, and there were trees down just all over the place. The original power restoration time estimate was 11:30 pm tomorrow, but it just got updated to 1:00 pm today so I am hopeful I will go home to heat and lights tonight! It got rather cold in the house by this morning, when temps outside were only 25 degrees. It was pretty cozy, all of us bundled into bed together, reading by flashlight and snuggled up-like camping. But eventually you have to get up and try to get yourself ready to go somewhere to shower and then work/school, and that is not much fun in the dark and cold. We are more than ready for our power to return.

 

[wfgodot]

http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211086&page=3

Last couple entries: our version, about ten miles inside the "southwest weather" destination but very "midwest-like" along about now.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

We had straight line winds here on Saturday afternoon. I haven't had power since. Trees are down everywhere, it looked like a war zone. My house is fine, but my block (small block, only 11 houses on each side of the road and close together) had 3 very old, very large trees down in the street and I couldn't get home. I had to park a couple of blocks away and walk in. My next door neighbor's car is totaled, and the guy on the other side of her lost 2 cars. They share a driveway, and one tree took out all 3 vehicles. They both also have roof damage, but nobody was hurt. One of the tree's roots also took out a gas line, so I've had no gas, no electric, no internet. My whole city is only 1 square mile, and there were trees down just all over the place. The original power restoration time estimate was 11:30 pm tomorrow, but it just got updated to 1:00 pm today so I am hopeful I will go home to heat and lights tonight! It got rather cold in the house by this morning, when temps outside were only 25 degrees. It was pretty cozy, all of us bundled into bed together, reading by flashlight and snuggled up-like camping. But eventually you have to get up and try to get yourself ready to go somewhere to shower and then work/school, and that is not much fun in the dark and cold. We are more than ready for our power to return.

Glad that you're alright! Hardest hit in Oakland County was north and west of where I am. Lake Orion Community Schools closed at noon with all students being dismissed due to widespread power outage. Winds have died down, but temps will drop throughout the day with snow in the forecast. I guess that winter hasn't had its last hurrah :snowflake:

 

[amandab]

My bf just called to tell me that he's taking the afternoon off of work to cut up a tree that just fell right across our driveway. Missed the house by *thatmuch*. Whew!!