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Shaun Laurinaitis @laurinaitiswx.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Interesting morning when a CG decides to strike less than a quarter mile away from you and subsequently sets off the railroad crossing you were about to go over, leaving you stuck for 15 minutes. #okwx

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Shaun Laurinaitis @laurinaitiswx.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Since I can’t experience the blizzard back in New York today I figured I would still try my best to experience one in Oklahoma!

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Shaun Laurinaitis @laurinaitiswx.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Wanna learn more about potential winter weather changes (lake-effect, precip type) in a warming world using climate simulations? Stop by my poster later today in the poster hall from 3-4:30pm! #AMS2026

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Shaun Laurinaitis @laurinaitiswx.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Given some recent slight trends south in guidance, the faster entrance of cold air already across much of OK, and just my gut feeling and science looking at soundings, the DGZ, etc., I believe Norman and areas north will remain mostly all snow for this event. (1/?) #okwx

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Shaun Laurinaitis @laurinaitiswx.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

How deep do you want your DGZ again? On a more serious note, this forecast NAM sounding over OKC Saturday morning shows perfectly the battle that will determine impacts here in central Oklahoma. Lift and saturation in the DGZ are phenomenal however a pesky warm nose exists aloft.

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Shaun Laurinaitis @laurinaitiswx.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Did not expect to wake up to such a line this morning! #okwx

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Shaun Laurinaitis @laurinaitiswx.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Morning snowboard accumulation of 1” brings storm total snow accumulation and average snow depth to 5.8”. Snow ended wet and heavy so likely compacted some early this morning. Will go for a straight 6” for storm total snowfall here in Bellport, NY. #nywx

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Shaun Laurinaitis @laurinaitiswx.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Not making a whole map or anything but i’m thinking 8-10” of snow for central to eastern LI tonight, most of which falls by 1am. Gonna come in quick tonight with intense rates possibly near 2”/hr as well as thundersnow chances. Should be a fun night, ready to measure! #nywx

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Shaun Laurinaitis @laurinaitiswx.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Not a slam dunk yet, but there is some potential for wintry weather in the OKC metro tomorrow morning into tomorrow afternoon! A few of the mesoscale guidance members are beginning to predict precipitation such as snow and freezing rain, but how does the modeled atmosphere look? #okwx

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Shaun Laurinaitis @laurinaitiswx.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

A light freezing rain event overnight has led to a slight glaze on vehicles this morning in the south part of Norman, OK. Ice accumulations seem to only be on cars and elevated surfaces, but be extra careful driving this morning! #okwx

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Shaun Laurinaitis @laurinaitiswx.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Such a strong and terrifying event going on across Oklahoma this afternoon. Never thought that I would be experiencing weather like this. Truly awe inspiring what strong synoptic cyclones can do. #okwx

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Shaun Laurinaitis @laurinaitiswx.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

It seems like Norman,OK is about to get a little dusty in the next hour or so coincident with the beginning of the strong winds. Extremely high fire danger today, stay safe! #okwx

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Shaun Laurinaitis @laurinaitiswx.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Unfortunately seeing multiple wildfires growing on Long Island today with temps in the 40s and dew points in the teens F. Hopefully these fires get controlled relatively soon. It’s been a few years since there’s been brush fires so the pine barrens could be ripe with fuel. #nywx

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Shaun Laurinaitis @laurinaitiswx.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

There’s just something about cold core convection! 😍☁️

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Shaun Laurinaitis @laurinaitiswx.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

I just realized I captured a CG lightning bolt in my first video as the thundersleet was moving in! This was looking due west from south Norman. Anyone have any idea if this is common to see or not? #okwx @stephanieway.bsky.social @frqltg.bsky.social

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Shaun Laurinaitis @laurinaitiswx.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Who would have thought that the first time I’ve ever seen thunder sleet would be in Norman, OK! Especially heavy sleet, probably mixed with some hail as well. Very frequent lightning flashes with it and now a coating of sleet with a glaze of ice everywhere. #okwx

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Shaun Laurinaitis @laurinaitiswx.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

How much frontogenesis do you want in the Plains today? Because there is quiteeeeee a lot! #okwx

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Shaun Laurinaitis @laurinaitiswx.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

This may just be my most favorite thing I have produced in my research and coding so far. The ability to pick any of my "favorable lake-effect event" times and just loop the modeled reflectivity for that event! 🤩

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Shaun Laurinaitis @laurinaitiswx.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

What a satellite image this morning as the sun rises on a snow-covered Central U.S. including a nearly all snow-covered Oklahoma! Don't see a loop like this very often. Check out all the lakes and rivers that can be easily seen as well! #okwx

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Shaun Laurinaitis @laurinaitiswx.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Moderate snow currently underneath a healthy band across Central Oklahoma. Already accumulating decently on both the grass and roads here in Norman! #okwx

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Shaun Laurinaitis @laurinaitiswx.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

If you’re curious to know how lake-effect snow might change in a warming climate, or why we are seeing the trends in lake-effect that we are currently seeing, come to my talk at #AMS2025 next Monday! This work is part of my masters thesis and I am excited to share it!

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Shaun Laurinaitis @laurinaitiswx.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Taking a ride up the Hudson and seeing some cool weather on display! The warm and moist air coming up from the south moving over the colder river waters from the past week. Leading to localized fog only a few 10s of feet off the surface! #nywx

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Shaun Laurinaitis @laurinaitiswx.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

About 0.8” of snow here in Bellport, NY from the backside of the system! Snow total may be just slightly above an inch as some compacting has likely occurred. Not much but will definitely take it! #nywx

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Shaun Laurinaitis @laurinaitiswx.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Interesting expansion of the precipitation along the coast with some ocean effect enhancement possibly going on as well. Some areas already reporting snow or a rain/snow mix! Today definitely seems like a nowcasting kind of day. #nywx

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Shaun Laurinaitis @laurinaitiswx.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Neat little mesolow over Lake Ontario this afternoon as any remaining "lake-effect" clouds move off to the northwest of the lake under a pretty strong high pressure over the Northeast. Don't see one of these too often on this lake! #nywx #winter

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Shaun Laurinaitis @laurinaitiswx.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Quite the potent clipper system moving through the Northeast right now! Numerous snow squalls creating walls of falling snow and many pretty electrified as well. Even some surprises down by the coast with a burst of snow over parts of Long Island in the early morning! #nywx

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Shaun Laurinaitis @laurinaitiswx.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

First snow of the season in Bellport, NY with some graupel from a quick shower that moved through not too long ago! As per usual this happens the day after I leave to go back to Oklahoma. #nywx

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