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Last Updated: 1:58 PM GMT on November 04, 2009 — Last Comment: 4:00 PM GMT on October 17, 2009

	NWS Releases new Snowfall Forecasts

Posted by: Winterstormsblog, 8:59 PM GMT on October 13, 2009

Recently the NWS DTX (Detroit-Pontiac) released a new method of forecasting the probability of snowfall reaching a certain amount (ie. 2 inches, 10 inches, 30 inches...) The NWS already has forecasts that state the probability of how much snow will fall on a national basis. This new method by the NWS DTX gives the probability on a much more local level.

These new series of maps and graphs are very interesting, and definitely provide a lot of information. Exactly how useful this information will be is yet to be determined. Personally, I think that I might use this information for fun, rather than taking it entirely seriously. I think the NWS is trying too hard show us the exact probability of how much snow will fall, when they should focus more on improving their methods of forecasting snowfall itself. The new maps go out several days. They look similar to the snowfall forecast maps they have been putting out for a few years now. The best feature about these maps is that they have more than one point per county. This change helps the viewer to determaine how much snow the NWS is forecasting in their part of the county. These Amounts very Greatly in certain counties, especially ones near the lake, or with larger cities in them. They also can vary if the rain/snow line is within DTX's forecast area.

Here is an example of the new snowfall forecast maps

Here is an example of the new snowfall probability maps

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Updated: 1:58 PM GMT on November 04, 2009

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	Severe Weather Event

Posted by: Winterstormsblog, 1:45 PM GMT on June 18, 2009

What? Severe Weather Event!When? Thursday and FridayWhere? Southwestern Great LakesAs I speak, a derecho is rolling across southern Illinois and Indiana, dropping south. Winds in excess of 60 and even 70 mph are occurring with this line. This line of storms is eventually going to weaken as it heads southeastward this morning. This afternoon, an area of severe storms along and south of a warm front from Iowa to Ohio will break out. These storms will become more organ...

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Updated: 2:25 PM GMT on June 18, 2009

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	Ipod Touch brings New Life

Posted by: Winterstormsblog, 4:19 PM GMT on June 16, 2009

Hello Everyone,After leaving weather underground for several months (Not intentionally leaving, just becasue of life and how busy it has become)I am back again, and am eager to become active again in the weather community. With the recent purchase of my ipod touch, I have been able to get online much more. Most of the places that I find myself; school, work, and my house, have wifi. This has been making it very convienent to be online, saving me from having to sit d...

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	BLOG PARTY TONIGHT!!!

Posted by: Winterstormsblog, 7:05 PM GMT on April 05, 2009

I am going to be in and out of my blog this evening, but by late evening I will be here to stay. I plan on staying up all night!!! An all-nighter!!!!!! Stay up with me if you can! Im going to be adding some radars and cool links throughout the evening/night to more easily track the snowstorm. _________________________My Snowfall Forecast Map________________________Good LinksLink to Area Forecast DiscussionsLink to Winter Weather UpdatesLink to Zone Forecast Updates_...

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Updated: 12:48 AM GMT on April 06, 2009

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	Blog Party!

Posted by: Winterstormsblog, 12:25 PM GMT on February 21, 2009

The Lake Breeze___________________________________DiscussionsHey Everybody!!! Welcome to the earliest Winter Storm Blog party yet, beginning at 7/6 EST/CST.There is a very heavy band of snow that is pushing NW across Northern Indiana at the moment. This band of snow will produce 1-2 inch an hour rates for an hour or two, dropping 1 - 4 inches of snow by lunchtime. After this band plows through, there will be a break in the snow, before the snow filters back in from ...

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