HREF bullish on today’s threat. HREF continues to be somewhat bullish on today’s storm mode evolution with a consistent UH signal through the afternoon into the evening. This is a sign that multiple models are picking up on the possibility of rotating storms from Louisiana into Mississippi. A strong tornado is possible in the afternoon and evening. Low cloud bases, very strong shear by late afternoon, and strong instability in the lower atmosphere all tend to point towards that possibility. We’ll be watching it with you all.

HREF bullish on today’s threat. HREF continues to be som…

HREF bullish on today’s threat. HREF continues to be somewhat bullish on today’s storm mode evolution with a consistent UH signal through the afternoon into the evening. This is a sign that multiple models are picking up on the possibility of rotating storms from Louisiana into Mississippi. A strong tornado is possible in the afternoon…

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Gorgeous supercell in the Texas Panhandle! A supercell from the backside at sunset south and west of Dalhart, Texas this past Spring. This storm formed off of the high terrain in New Mexico and marched very slowly south and east on its path. This cell exhibited some majestic structure during its life, and dropped some big hail. Chasing the High Plains the last few seasons has been more of a focus for us and the results have been well worth the effort. Chasing out in the open country of New Mexico, Colorado, Texas, and Kansas requires some patience and more flexibility on storm positioning. This is because roads are a bit more sparse out west, with 30-40 mile breaks in meaningful roads not that abnormal. But when it all lines up, that open country makes storms look amazing.

Gorgeous supercell in the Texas Panhandle! A supercell f…

Gorgeous supercell in the Texas Panhandle! A supercell from the backside at sunset south and west of Dalhart, Texas this past Spring. This storm formed off of the high terrain in New Mexico and marched very slowly south and east on its path. This cell exhibited some majestic structure during its life, and dropped some…

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Are we headed for a snowy winter on the Plains? It is no secret that we are heading into an El Niño winter for the first time in awhile. Historically, El Niño has been linked to above-average snowfall on the Plains, which may just spark some excitement for snow enthusiasts. However, it’s crucial to remember that this is by no means a guarantee because the weather does what the weather wants, especially on seasonal timelines. The folks at NOAA took a look a historical data with a fresh analysis using the ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis dataset (image above). Their findings show that, during El Niño winters, the southern half of the U.S. typically sees increased snowfall, particularly in higher and colder elevations in the West. On the other hand, areas to the north, including the Great Lakes, interior New England, and the northern Rockies, tend to experience a reduction in snowfall. For moderate-to-strong El Niño events, like the one expected this winter, these patterns become more pronounced. However, it’s essential to note the variation from one winter to another, as a few heavy snowfall winters can skew perceptions. Additionally, long-term trends show a general decline in snowfall across most of the contiguous U.S., though this doesn’t rule out the possibility of significant snowstorms at all. Moving ahead out of winter and into Spring, El Niños can sometimes lead to busier storm seasons, but there is quite a bit of variation on that. For now? The dreams of a white Christmas are statistically more alive than usual this year. ? #snow

Are we headed for a snowy winter on the Plains? It is no…

Are we headed for a snowy winter on the Plains? It is no secret that we are heading into an El Niño winter for the first time in awhile. Historically, El Niño has been linked to above-average snowfall on the Plains, which may just spark some excitement for snow enthusiasts. However, it’s crucial to remember…

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How I position around storms to get great photos of supercells

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcATU3Rc8tM Storm chasing is a giant game of chess. There are so many decisions I have to make when it comes to chasing storms to get in good position for photos and videos — from road networks to storm mode to storm speed, goodness me! But what if I told you, that despite all of…

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What gear am I using in 2020? | An overview of my camera bags

The 2020 storm season is fast approaching! With that realization means its time to finish out my gear purchases ahead of 2020. This video serves as an overview of Sanner’s gear and some of the thought processes behind why they’re using each piece. And for your shopping list, here’s links to a lot of what’s…

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Two Pieces of Gear to Improve your storm photos and videos

Filters Hi everyone, we’re back with another camera tip. Today’s video is two easy to obtain and universal pieces of gear that will change your storm photos and videos for the better. Both of these are easy to obtain and will offer a quick and easy improvement to your photos and videos this season. The…

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How I set up my custom camera settings for storms (Camera Tip)

A lot of photographers and videographers overlook a very simple trick with their cameras to create a much more simplified workflow. This trick is using your camera’s custom functions to create a streamlined shooting experience with presets dialed in. Here’s how I set mine up for filming storms… Our camera tips are meant to improve…

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Gene’s Chase Car Tour | Vlog

Gene is a very pragmatic person with his design of his chase vehicle. Call it an old pilots instinct, but Gene has a pretty simple setup so he can focus on the storms in front of him. In the front is a regular ham radio, a laptop, and a dash cam for streaming of some…

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How to Get the Best Photo Foregrounds in Storm Photography

Hey there fellow storm lovers! Today we’re excited to get our first photo tip type video out to you all, today’s subject is simply “Five Tips to Get Good Foregrounds for Storm Shots”. As with all of our tips (unless otherwise noted) these can be considered universal to photographers and videographers alike! So what makes…

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