Oklahoma Weather Discussion - January/February 2012

[venture]

I am driving to Dallas in about 3 hours. Would it be a good idea to hold off until later this evening?

Probably...otherwise you'll be driving in an out of rain/storms most of the way. Though if you time it right the first line should clear I-35 here in about an hour or two. You'll then have a narrow window until the next line comes through, unless more pop up out ahead of it.

[adaniel]

Thanks venture.

I have a car with low profile tires that DO NOT like driving through heavy t-storms (not to mention I don't want to get caught in hail).

[Bunty]

significant weather advisory...
This significant weather advisory is for lincoln...logan and payne counties. At 220 pm cst...a strong thunderstorm was located 6 miles south of meridian...moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazards include...
Hail up to one-half inch...
Wind gusts to 40 mph...
Severe weather is not expected and no warnings are anticipated at this time.

[OKCisOK4me]

I think we're pretty much done for here in the metro area. Still a little batch just to the SW, but that's it. Nice to hear thunder in February!

[venture]

Looks like the possibility for some light sow Tuesday night into Wednesday. Generally north of I-40. Accumulations will be a half inch or less in most areas...don't expect much to stick with ground temps warming up.

[Easy180]

Long range still no hint of snow...That puts us with just about one week left in Feb then March to go...Wonder how long it's been since we didn't have any measurable snow through an entire winter?

[blangtang]

I'm gonna feel ripped off if we don't get at least one good snow before tornado season starts

[bluedogok]

I hope that isn't the case, we will be coming through there mid-week with the truck and a trailer on my wife's 4Runner moving everything to Denver.

[venture]

Sad news in the chaser world. Anyone who has followed my chats and the severe weather videos that were linked to have likely been pointed to some of his live coverage.

http://www.newson6.com/story/1667746...ike-at-sapulpa

http://www.stormtrack.org/forum/show...affic-accident

Chasers and Spotters across the country turned their GPS tracking on for the Spotter Network to pay tribute - several got creative in plotting their GPS position: http://www.spotternetwork.org/google.php

[venture]

Long range still no hint of snow...That puts us with just about one week left in Feb then March to go...Wonder how long it's been since we didn't have any measurable snow through an entire winter?

GFS tonight is hinting again at some Tues/Weds. So we'll have to see.

Not sure about last season we've gone without snow. Won't be this year. We have already officially recorded a trace for the year/season (snowfall season is July 1 to Jun 30). :-)

http://www.nws.noaa.gov/climate/getclimate.php?wfo=oun

[Roadhawg]

Sad news in the chaser world. Anyone who has followed my chats and the severe weather videos that were linked to have likely been pointed to some of his live coverage.

http://www.newson6.com/story/1667746...ike-at-sapulpa

http://www.stormtrack.org/forum/show...affic-accident

Chasers and Spotters across the country turned their GPS tracking on for the Spotter Network to pay tribute - several got creative in plotting their GPS position: http://www.spotternetwork.org/google.php

Sad news indeed... RIP Andy

[Bunty]

I am sad for Andy Gabrielson that he wasn't as fortunate as my frightening encounter with a wrong way driver. A few months ago one Saturday night while driving north on I-35, I suddenly noticed headlights coming straight at me and was wondering what the heck, is he coming at me the wrong way? Fortunately, the wrong way driver was coming at me in the lane I wasn't in when he passed me.

[Roadhawg]

GFS tonight is hinting again at some Tues/Weds. So we'll have to see.

Not sure about last season we've gone without snow. Won't be this year. We have already officially recorded a trace for the year/season (snowfall season is July 1 to Jun 30). :-)

http://www.nws.noaa.gov/climate/getclimate.php?wfo=oun

A friend in northern Nebraska was complaining he had to dig out and I told him you think you have it rough, I may have to mow the yard this week.

[venture]

Some hints of accumulating snow by the end of next week, but not confident enough to get in depth yet.

[BoulderSooner]

Some hints of accumulating snow by the end of next week, but not confident enough to get in depth yet.

I so hope this is correct

[ou48A]

Sad news in the chaser world. Anyone who has followed my chats and the severe weather videos that were linked to have likely been pointed to some of his live coverage.

http://www.newson6.com/story/1667746...ike-at-sapulpa

http://www.stormtrack.org/forum/show...affic-accident

Chasers and Spotters across the country turned their GPS tracking on for the Spotter Network to pay tribute - several got creative in plotting their GPS position: http://www.spotternetwork.org/google.php

Very cool tribute.
I saw this on the WX channel yesterday.

[ou48A]

Mike Morgan KFOR TV OKC says that the weather pattern will be changing and that conditions will be more favorable for snow during the middle to later part of this month.


I’m not crazy about the idea of slick roads but we still need the moisture and there is nothing better for the winter wheat crop this time of year than a good heavy wet snow.

[adaniel]

Both KOCO and KFOR have locked on to something, but the NWS and KWTV have not.

Before our blizzard last year, about 50% of the nation had snow pack; right now its about half that, so it would be difficult for cold air to stay refrigerated long enough to get here and be deep enough to facilitate snow.

Of course, the freakishly cold winter in Alaska and most of Europe show there is still a lot of cold air up north. Its gotta go somewhere.

[venture]

So far GFS hasn't really picked up on anything. There are two opportunities for snow in/near OKC...18th and 20th. They both look like light snow events right now (less than 3 inches). However, lot of time between now and then. Not sure which model solution KOCO and KFOR are locking on to. Looking at the Canadian, JMA, and ECMWF...nothing really jumps to sound the alarms right now.

[Easy180]

Ole David Payne is trying for snow Sun/Mon with highs in the 30's while all other weather sites have highs in the 50's both days...Seems he is getting pretty desperate for something lol

[sacolton]

He's desperate for something alright ... it's called "ratings".

[adaniel]

A snowstorm during February Sweeps would be the ultimate prize for the local networks. Maybe if they hope and wish for it enough it will happen.

[venture]

GFS finally picked up on something for Monday...however I want to point out this hasn't shown up in any other previous run yet. So I wouldn't put too much weight in it unless we see it for the next 3 runs.

[BoulderSooner]

3+ inches would be wonderful

[adaniel]

^^
Thats what she said.

Sorry, couldn't resist! But I agree, 3 inches of snow would be great.