While gradually making its case for perhaps the best Plains spring in a decade, 2023 rarely looked elite in any one snapshot. Although obvious high-end tornado days were once again scarce, it seemed the majority of ho-hum setups on paper maximized their potential in a way that only a small fraction do in mediocre years, nevermind bad years. Personally, I managed a decidedly good year of chasing even while missing some of the most spectacular tornado days like March 31 and May 12—a testament to this season's consistency and quality.
Quality tornadoes: 6 from 4 daysJanuary 2023
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