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Well, it doesn’t take much to realize that this blog has not had much attention during the fall and Winter.  Good news is that March is almost here and that means “Storm chasing season is about to begin”.  Yes, March 1st is the official beginning of Storm chasing season and also the day of my birthday.  Storm chasers everywhere are desperately hoping for a very active spring and only time will tell if indeed 2010 will be active compared to previous years.  The Beginning of storm chase season doesn’t mean every state will be completely thawed out from the long winter season and Idaho is definetely a good example of that.  We here in Idaho will not really see spring till late April early may.  On occasion we have seen thunderstorms in March and I hope this year will be a repeat.  Last year I did have quite a few really exciting chases.  Simply put, 2009 was the year of the shelf clouds for Southeast Idaho, in other words the Year of the wind storms.

This year I will definetely be pursuing the intermountain thunderstorms and do hope for some great footage.  I will also do my best to make it into the plains to finally chase some real storms.  I have a good feeling about this year and my cameras and shutter finger is very anxious to take new photos and video.  During the Spring season I will be updating this blog with forecasts and outlooks and chase info.

Current weather story is snow here in Idaho.  Looks like the rest of the week has snow forecasted, yet little to no accumulation is expected.

Stay Tuned and thanks for stopping by..

-gerrit

Hi everyone, sorry for the lack of updates.  I wanted to let you all know that you can find me on Facebook.

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Well I have had 2 succesfull chases this year.  One particular chase took place June 3rd 2009, starting in Rexburg and then I drove to the 15 and headed South to around Blackfoot.  I encountered 1 inch hail and was afraid the windhield or van might get damaged. I got lucky to say the least.  Once i got out of the hail I noticed a storm to my south was developing and had a wall cloud. 

Pictures here.

http://www.severeidaho.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=50

The storm was Severe Warned for hail and wind and in the warning there was mention of slight rotation.  I watched from Right off the Interstate 15 Highway till the storm eventually weakened and got into the Highlands/Mountains. 

Video Here.

There was also June 5 2009,  The Incredible Complex Line of storms that moved North and stayed mainly in the Snake River plain.  As the Line progressed North the Storm filled in from West to East and Intensified.  By the time It reached Idaho Falls it went severe and the fun began.  I filmed and shot photos from my Backyard all the way till the storm got directly overhead.  The storm was warned for winds and possible hail and there was also rotation.  63mph winds occured over my area along with Pea sized hail and a few slightly larger than 1/4 inch.

Pictures here.

  http://www.severeidaho.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=51

Video Here.

There are storms predicted thru next week and occasional Strong to Severe thunderstorms are possible.  On days that storms can develop from strong to severe I will be active trying to get footage.  Its an active year so far and we are only in June. 

Keep an eye on the youtube channel and Photo Gallery for updates.  I know I havent been updating this blog lately and will try to fit in more time to update you guys on whats going on. 

Have a great Weekend and keep checking back for new photos and video.

-gerrit