A potentially major and life threatening storm could effect the Northeast,Ohio Valley,Great Lakes.

A potentially major and life threatening storm could effect the Northeast,Ohio Valley,Great Lakes.This storm is so long lived that I can't even post all of the models.Here is a linkWeather Models.It is the second model(GFS).GFS Model 00z North American e-WALL.h 114-h 174.

The snowstorm is off

MAJOR SNOWSTORM STILL POSSIBLE

A major snowstorm is still highly possible with an extra little touch–it might be carrying ice the second day of the storm. Up to a quarter-inch of ice with snow totals unknown will be possible.The models will change at 12:00 am though they don't change a great deal most of the time.The snowstorm will catch the northeast jet stream and ride on it while strengthening. It will cause many travel problems and weaken in Michigan the next day.The storm will start off in Missouri.The snowstorm will then catch the northeast jet stream and ride on it while strengthening. It will climb into Indiana and eastern Illinois.It will also effect southern Ohio the next day.(The models are in order.)

THE SNOWSTORM MAY HAVE LOST IT'S UMPH.

The very powerful snowstorm might lose it's power.Later updates will be posted if this storm is to continue to be a strong storm.A forecast will come out at 4:00 pm.

*UPDATE* ON THE EARLY FEBRUARY SNOWSTORM

This snowstorm is still a about a week away but looks to be a strong one as of now.It should start off in Nebraska and Iowa and move east.

When it moves east it should move into Illinois over night and Northeast Illinois and 

northern /northwest Indiana over night.It should turn very strong.It will stay there until the next day when it moves out that evening.It will then move into southern Ohio with less intensity.Later forecasts will be posted.

HERE IS THE VIDEO OF LIGHTNING THAT I POSTED EARLIER...

IMG 2564 - YouTube

GFS MODEL READING

TOP LEFT=PRESSURE DEEPNESS(STRENGTH OF STORM IF ANY)
TOP RIGHT=POSITION OF LOW OR HIGH PRESSURE
BOTTOM LEFT=PRECIPITATION HEAVINESS
BOTTOM LEFT=TEMPERATURE

MODEL INFORMATION

I will be posting how to read the GFS model.This is the model I have been posting frequently. It will come out this afternoon.

LIGHTNING LAST NIGHT IN NORTHWEST INDIANA

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Lightning occurred in my hometown last night before strong winds and a thunderstorm came.

SEVERE WEATHER IN CENTRAL/NORTHERN/NORTHWEST INDIANA?

A potential tornado outbreak could effect the Mid-section of the United States.Supercells will be likely causing many tornadoes.

ANOTHER SNOWSTORM?

Another possible snow storm could effect the plains,midwest in early February.The top left models show the big red deepening pressure as the bottom right shows the temperatures.

1/20/12 SNOWSTORM

weather radar from accuweather.com

SIGNIFICANT SNOWSTORM

A SIGNIFICANT SNOWSTORM WILL EFFECT THE MIDWEST,GREAT LAKES,AND OHIO VALLEY.ANY TOTALS COULD REACH UP TO 1-2 FEET.THE CHICAGO LAND AREA CAOULD GET UP TO 14'' WITH LOCALY HIGHER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE.WINDS COULD ALSO CAUSE BLIZZARD CONDITIONS AND HIGH SNOW DRIFTS.ICE WILL BE A CONCERN TO.ICE ACCUMULATIONS COULD BE UP TO 1/2 INCH IN SOUTHERN OHIO,CENTRAL/NORTHERN INDIANA CENTRAL/NORTHERN ILLINOIS.SALT WILL BE USELESS IN AREAS AND NO OR LITTLE CHANGE WILL BE CAUSED. HERE IS THE SNOWFALL MAP.

NEW SNOWSTORM

Another snowstorm could affect the midwest,plains,northeast this week.

UPDATED SPRING FORECAST

Spring will come early this year.Be on the lookout for extreme severe thunderstorms in the Midwest,Plains,Great Lakes this spring.Warm spring-like temperatures will creep into these areas Mid-February with moist air.This should result in a rainier season with more stronger severe weather events.The upper Great Lakes should see a few winter storms into March along with the Northeast.The upper Great Lakes and Northeast will see a cooler than normal spring with a wintery mix here and there.The southeast U.S should see a rainy cool season with severe thunderstorms as the Midwest,Plains,Great Lakes will see.Any portion of the west should see a normal spring temperature wise and a slightly above normal rainfall season. Over  all spring should be a warm rainy spring for every one.

THE PRAIRIE PROVINCES OF CANADA, THE NORTHERN U.S.
GREAT PLAINS AND THE MIDWEST CORN AND SOYBEAN BELT

It's still likely that we'll see another chilly "La Nina"-influenced winter season in the North Country during the second half of winter. As a result, the North Country should see increasing snowfalls with a bit cooler than normal temperatures. Above normal snowfall should continue into the early spring season if La Nina continues to maintain its strength in the south-central Pacific Ocean. The spring season may also above above average tornadic activity.

THE NORTHEASTERN U.S. AND SOUTHEASTERN CANADA

After a slow start to the snowy season, above normal amounts of snow are expected across the region for the second half of the winter season. There will be periods of rain, however, as milder air moves northward. Very cold temperatures are possible near the "full moon" cycles of February and March. Precipitation totals should return to near-normal levels later in the spring season.

THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWESTERN CANADA

After a dry start to the 2011-12 winter season across the region, precipitation will be above normal in early 2012. Snowfall totals will also be above average across the Inland areas with more snow expected in the mountains. The early portion of the spring season is expected to start off wet and cool, before turning drier than normal.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN MEXICO AND THE DESERT SOUTHWEST

Conditions are looking drier and warmer than normal through much of the winter season. Rainfall will increase a bit in early 2012, but amounts should be below average to the south with slightly below normal levels in the northern regions of this zone. The early spring season looks mostly dry and warm with occasional dust storms.

THE CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN GREAT PLAINS

As La Nina weakens, this part of the country will turn stormy into the spring season. More deadly tornadoes are expected from I-70 southward to I-10. Some localized flooding is also possible from the severe storms, especially in March and April.

THE SOUTHEASTERN U.S., INCLUDING FLORIDA

With a new La Nina, the Deep South will likely be drier than normal through the winter season. There will be large fluctuations in temperatures as colder air will move in from the north in  Additional frosts and freezes are possible down in central Florida in early 2012. Conditions should start turning wetter toward the end of March into April. Deadly tornadoes will also increase in the late winter and early spring near I-10.

I am sorry I showed the wrong picture.This is the right picture:

Another winter storm for the Great Lakes?

Monday-Wednesday another snowstorm could affect the Great Lakes with 3-6 inches with locally higher amounts possible.Winds will gust resulting in 1 foot snow drifts.Dark blue is heavy snow.

SNOW?

Yep snow is out there when you wake up in the Midwest this morning.Highest totals are 14 inches in southwest Michigan.Northern/northwest Indiana got 5-6 inches of snow with occasional white-out conditions. 

12 inches of snow for northwest/northern Indiana?

The NWS issued a winter storm warning for one county in northwest Indiana and there forecast shows 11 inches of snow.I am surprised because their first "snowstorm" is going to have 11 inches of snow.Northern Indiana could have 13 inches of snow due to extra lake effect snow showers.  Winter Storm Warning,Winter Storm WarningWinter Weather Advisory.
The first winter storm warning link is for Porter county
Second=LaPorte county
Third=winter weather advisory for Chicago

CHICAGO WILL BE THREATENED BY BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TOMMORROW

Tomorrow Chicago will be threatened by near to blizzard conditions.Winter storm watches will probably be issued within 15 hours.

Chicago may get 6+inches of snow with strong winds

CHICAGO WILL POSSIBLY GET 6= IN HES OF SNOW

WINTER STORM COMING

winter storm watches are issued in great lakes

2012 SPRING FORECAST

Here is the spring forecast for the USA:
southeast: temperatures=normal,precip=above normal =2''
south: temperatures=above precip= high above =3-4 inches
southwest: temperatures=normal precip=normal
west: temperatures=above precip=below
northwest: temperatures=normal precip=below
north: temperatures=normal precip=above
northeast: temperatures=normal precip normal
great lakes(lake Michigan): temperatures=slightly below -2 precip above 3-4''

The Great Lakes will have an active severe storms season because they will be where the low pressure systems travel through at the meeting line of below and above normal temps with a lot of moisture.The US should have a rainy spring this year.

SPRING FORECAST IS DONE.COMES OUT AT 3:45

POSSIBLE MAJOR SNOWSTORM MID-LATE JANUARY

A possible snowstorm/blizzard could effect the Plains,Midwest,Great Lakes,and Northeast.This storm could but isolated accumulations of up to 2 feet with more around the Great Lakes because of following lake effect snows.

2012 SPRING FORECAST COMES OUT TOMMAROW AT 3:45