What the beginning of a big storm looks like from space

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Below is an image of what is called a baroclinic leaf cloud (bright white area from NW TX up to SW Midwest). It's the signature cloud formation at the beginning stages of a strong area of low pressure. Looks like this is going to be a big one for the areas discussed the past few days.
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Ok, class over. Put your boots, jackets, hats and gloves on and get ready for recess!

-John
 
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79_srx said:
Johh, you may need to go south to ride! Keep up the good work
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Or east a bit! We'll get ours, just need to hang in there a while longer. Plus this storm is looking more and more like a 4-8" producer for much of Houghton and Keweenaw Counties, maybe even a good chunk of Ontonagon County.

-John
 
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Thanks John at this point I would be happy with enough snow for my grandkids for gravity sleddin over Xmas week. Never been a Xmas in the last 9 years that was not white & have enough snow to take the grandkids gravity sleddin. I was very worried about this Xmas & some of the older grandkids 12 now so may be too cool to sled.:( The younger ones 6-8 are good to go but need snow to play in. Nothing like twin grand daughters to keep Grandpa or better know as "Big Bear" on the move.lol:)
 
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Im starting to draft my rant filled email for when the forecast doesnt pan out. You're getting everyones hopes up. ;)
 
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Houston county mn!!!!!


Winter Storm Warning:

Issued at: 11:31 am CST on December 19, 2012, expires at: 12:00 AM CST on December 21, 2012

◦ ...Winter Storm Warning now in effect from 6 PM this evening to midnight CST Thursday night...
◦ heavy snow will fall tonight into Thursday...especially between midnight and noon.
◦ 8 to 12 inches of snow is expected to fall.
◦ Sustained winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 35 to 40 mph will accompany the heavy snowfall and could cause near blizzard conditions....particularly Thursday.
◦ Blowing and drifting snow will likely lead to Road closures and localized whiteout conditions tomorrow. Visibilities will drop to below 1/4 of a mile for a period of time.
◦ This storm will have a major impact on travel. Those traveling or commuting will face dangerous driving conditions. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight... food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest Road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
 
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chop said:
Im starting to draft my rant filled email for when the forecast doesnt pan out. You're getting everyones hopes up. ;)
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Actually John brought my snow stress level down with his response & his graphics have me on the edge of some decent snowfall as he well knows. Just bend a little to the west or grow in size & most of WI will benefit from this storm.:)
 
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440_chazz said:
I never stressed out about snow until I bought a snowmobile.
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I don't get to see my grandkids often so want snow for them to do outdoor fun stuff with them.They can always play electronic games at home. When you get to be my age you are in snow storm countdown before you end up south in warm weather where it never snows. My snowmobile will see snow up here sooner or later but Xmas comes just once this year.lol:)
 
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I wish I could see what it looks like from here on earth. :( Our area is in the no snow belt.

Thanks again John, for all your work.
 
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Below is an image of what is called a baroclinic leaf cloud (bright white area from NW TX up to SW Midwest). It's the signature cloud formation at the beginning stages of a strong area of low pressure. Looks like this is going to be a big one for the areas discussed the past few days.
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Ok, class over. Put your boots, jackets, hats and gloves on and get ready for recess!

-John
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Great, recess was always my favorite subject, right behind gym and lunch! ;)
 
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