Another winter storm

[NDbowman]

I checked at noon and we're at 5.5inches in Dickinson with .41 inches of water.

where did you find that information? I've been trying to find the snow total and water equivalent for my area on the NOAA site but no luck.

 

[Kurtr]

We have a solid 7 inches down here the first 5 or so were real wet and heavy

 

[Allen]

where did you find that information? I've been trying to find the snow total and water equivalent for my area on the NOAA site but no luck.

Yeah, the number of cooperative observers the National Weather Service has is falling every year, for a number of reasons.

In the Bismarck area, the snow received was 6.7 inches and the staff melted it down to yield 0.32 inches of water equivalent. That makes the ratio about 21 inches of snow to an inch of water. It's a little on the unexpectedly light side given the temps, but it was definitely a lighter snow coming out of the snowblower, or on the scoop of my shovel.

 

[NDwalleyes]

Yeah, the number of cooperative observers the National Weather Service has is falling every year, for a number of reasons.

In the Bismarck area, the snow received was 6.7 inches and the staff melted it down to yield 0.32 inches of water equivalent. That makes the ratio about 21 inches of snow to an inch of water. It's a little on the unexpectedly light side given the temps, but it was definitely a lighter snow coming out of the snowblower, or on the scoop of my shovel.

Allen I send my measurements in via twitter when the Bismarck office requests. It was more interesting at our place watching the temperature fluctuate between 31 and even up to 35 degrees early in the snow fall period. Pretty damn cool day for weather nerds.

Thanks to whoever from the office posted this!

 

[snow]

Never ending! Dumping now,more tonight, Saturday,ugh.

12' in California this past week another major storm for them this weekend then heading our Way.

 

[guywhofishes]

Never ending! Dumping now,more tonight, Saturday,ugh.

12' in California this past week another major storm for them this weekend then heading our Way.

Your handle sucks!!!

 

[Bfishn]

Looks like Bismarck will probably be up to #3 all time by the end of the weekend and trending ahead of the all time record.

 

[BrokenBackJack]

Who would like 16.1 more inches of snow to break the record???

 

[LBrandt]

They can keep their f--ing records. LB

 

[Allen]

Looks like Bismarck will probably be up to #3 all time by the end of the weekend and trending ahead of the all time record.

There are some, uhhh...notable years on that list.

 

[guywhofishes]

There are some, uhhh...notable years on that list.

glad you refrained from using the f word

 

[shorthairsrus]

that 66 storm doesnt even make a ripple on that graph.

So the LRC shows us stormy --- then a break and then April back to snow making

 

[BDub]

Spring my ass.

 

[Auggie]

where did you find that information? I've been trying to find the snow total and water equivalent for my area on the NOAA site but no luck.

I take daily measurements for the weather service. I'm on the road all week so my secretary has been recording the info. I'll share the rest later.

 

[tikkalover]

Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh-Kidder-
Stutsman-
Including the cities of Dunseith, New Town, Velva, Jamestown, St.
John, Stanley, Turtle Lake, Tappen, Powers Lake, Wilton,
Parshall, Drake, Mohall, Minot, Fessenden, Towner, Columbus,
Rugby, Underwood, Sherwood, Garrison, Bismarck, Steele, Rolla,
Bottineau, Harvey, Bowbells, Carrington, Shell Valley, Portal,
Crosby, Goodrich, Rolette, Washburn, Mcclusky, Glenburn,
Williston, and Lignite
210 PM CST Thu Mar 9 2023

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
EARLY SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blizzard conditions possible. Total snow
accumulations between 6 and 12 inches possible. Winds could gust
as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Much of northern and central North Dakota, including the
James River Valley.

* WHEN...From Friday evening through early Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

 

[Sluggo]

Makes one wonder what it would be like without Weather Modification.

 

[BrokenBackJack]

This winter for you guys up North, seems to be the gift that keeps on giving.
We are warming up this week as our highs are in the 60's now. Wish we could send some your way!

 

[guywhofishes]

Wish we could send some your way!

The feeling is mutual.

 

[johnr]

The cold and wind is what makes one appreciate our nice days more. Or so granny always told me.

 

[tikkalover]

Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-
Including the cities of Velva, Dunseith, Mohall, Rolette,
Glenburn, Sherwood, Shell Valley, Minot, Rolla, Drake, St. John,
Bottineau, Rugby, and Towner
1016 AM CST Fri Mar 10 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST THIS EVENING TO 10
AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blizzard conditions expected. Total snow
accumulations between 8 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55
mph.

* WHERE...Much of north central North Dakota

* WHEN...From 6 PM CST this evening to 10 AM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may briefly subside Saturday, but will
be increasing again Saturday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. Notify a friend or family
member of your travel plans. If you get stranded, stay with your
vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.


We only had 30 inches of snow so far this winter in the magic city.

I hope we don't catch up with the rest of you yahoos.