• After witnessing the continued decrease of involvement in the SpotterNetwork staff in serving SN members with troubleshooting issues recently, I have unilaterally decided to terminate the relationship between SpotterNetwork's support and Stormtrack. I have witnessed multiple users unable to receive support weeks after initiating help threads on the forum. I find this lack of response from SpotterNetwork officials disappointing and a failure to hold up their end of the agreement that was made years ago, before I took over management of this site. In my opinion, having Stormtrack users sit and wait for so long to receive help on SpotterNetwork issues on the Stormtrack forums reflects poorly not only on SpotterNetwork, but on Stormtrack and (by association) me as well. Since the issue has not been satisfactorily addressed, I no longer wish for the Stormtrack forum to be associated with SpotterNetwork.

    I apologize to those who continue to have issues with the service and continue to see their issues left unaddressed. Please understand that the connection between ST and SN was put in place long before I had any say over it. But now that I am the "captain of this ship," it is within my right (nay, duty) to make adjustments as I see necessary. Ending this relationship is such an adjustment.

    For those who continue to need help, I recommend navigating a web browswer to SpotterNetwork's About page, and seeking the individuals listed on that page for all further inquiries about SpotterNetwork.

    From this moment forward, the SpotterNetwork sub-forum has been hidden/deleted and there will be no assurance that any SpotterNetwork issues brought up in any of Stormtrack's other sub-forums will be addressed. Do not rely on Stormtrack for help with SpotterNetwork issues.

    Sincerely, Jeff D.

First Winter Storm of the Season in the Central Plains

  • Thread starter Thread starter Mike Smith
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This will be great for all the kids in the KS/OK areas with plenty of snowfall to make it feel like Christmas. I have ran my model output for Dodge City area. Right now I am showing precip starting in the 17-19Z on the 19th. The heaviest snowfall beginning around 22Z hour. Snowfall rates are between 1.1" to 1.4" between 23Z-04Z, and then generally .8 to 1" rates after that. Visibilities easily down to less then 1/4 mile. Winds will also be a factor as I am seeing winds in the low to mid 30's for gust, which will give good potential for blowing snow. There is a better then 75% chance of Blizzard Conditions also across the area. Uploaded latest output here for DDC http://smartwxmodel.net/KDDC.htm
 
Just pushed another update. Tracking Dalhart,TX to Liberal-Hayes-Dodge City, KS areas with greatest potential for blizzard conditions. Seeing area of snow accumulation of 12-14" between the Dodge City and Hayes Area, with snowfall rates up to 1.4" per hour. Combined with a good amount of winds up to around 45-50mph, many impacts to power, road, and air travel through this period. Right now seeing from 19/22Z to 20/17Z as the strongest impact of the storm across the area. Full output uploaded http://smartwxmodel.net/Storm1.htm
 
This isn't a real central plains storm, its more of a southern plains storm. But you guys need the moisture out there after the drought and fires you had over the summer and fall. How many of you are buying into the deep south snowstorm after Christmas that the GFS is constantly advertising?
 
Just pushed out a 19/22Z Update. Current cities under my highest threat is Liberal, Dodge City, Garden City, Hayes, KS. In Oklahoma: Guymon. In Texas: Dalhart. RIght Now Hayes, KS is looking at the most accumulating snow from 22Z to 09Z, with 8.4" of snow. Dalhart is next with 8". Areas of strong winds gusting up to 55mph are possible across the area. Full list and data updated http://smartwxmodel.net
 
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