Re: Blizzard January 26-27 observation thread part 2

by goalscore Tue Jan 27, 2015 3:58 am

Precip field really building south and west. Twin forks getting trained on. Probably hitting 18 inches somewhere out there already.

by wilsocks Tue Jan 27, 2015 4:20 am

Service Status as of 4:17am
Long Island Rail Road

Future Date

City Terminal Zone Suspended
Babylon Suspended
Far Rockaway Suspended
Hempstead Suspended
Long Beach Suspended
Montauk Suspended
Oyster Bay Suspended
Port Jefferson Suspended
Port Washington Suspended
Ronkonkoma Suspended
West Hempstead Suspended
Metro-North Railroad

Future Date

Hudson Suspended
Harlem Suspended
Wassaic Suspended
New Haven Suspended
New Canaan Suspended
Danbury Suspended
Waterbury Suspended
Pascack Valley Suspended
Port Jervis Suspended

by **Scullybutcher** Tue Jan 27, 2015 4:23 am

Is any one awake to tell me what they see, and think is happening. The heavy bands seem to be moving away from LI.

by Guest Tue Jan 27, 2015 4:26 am

Snowing heavily here in Eastern Nassau. Over a foot on the ground. Temp 22 degrees.

by **Scullybutcher** Tue Jan 27, 2015 4:28 am

I have over a foot in Smithtown and I'm very happy. I'm sure we'll add another 6 or more but it looks like the heavier bands seem to be moving further east now.

by **Scullybutcher** Tue Jan 27, 2015 4:31 am

The west side seems to be filling in better now which will keep the snows hitting us for quite awhile but it won't be as heavy

by **pdubz** Tue Jan 27, 2015 4:31 am

the heaviest bands are moving east

bill just said the low is 50 miles farther east then models predicted

by Guest Tue Jan 27, 2015 4:34 am

From Riverhead out to montauk a band of 2 to 4 has stalled and is just dumping. Here I'm getting 1 to 1.5 an hour.

by **Scullybutcher** Tue Jan 27, 2015 4:37 am

The winds seem to be picking up

by **docstox12** Tue Jan 27, 2015 5:33 am

16.3, 87%, 29.75 F Windy, light snow... maybe got 2 or 3 inches total so far

My NWS total snow prediction went down faster than an olive in a Martini. Maybe 3 to 5 total.

I declare an official bust from the "historic" snowstorm they predicted.

by **docstox12** Tue Jan 27, 2015 5:34 am

pdubz wrote:the heaviest bands are moving east bill just said the low is 50 miles farther east then models predicted

GFS and others that predicted it won out.EURO and NAM laid a big fat egg on this one.

by **docstox12** Tue Jan 27, 2015 5:40 am

NjWeatherGuy wrote:Man I havent got 2' since 2003, got like 22" in '06 but I believe that was the last storm Ive broken the 20s, I miss it so much, felt so close this time feel so sad and frusturated

We got "modeled" into thinking a historic snowstorm was going to hit us.At one point, NAM snowmaps by me were over 30 Inches! WTF??? Euro also had a big snowstorm up here also.Just listen to an experienced old head like me.Never depend on any models, just look at your radar the day of the storm.Mine right from the getgo was telling me the precip was NOT moving over the Hudson River so this thing was way east of what the NAM and EURO said.Whatever the cause, heavy air rising/falling, but there it was.

Ooops, sorry I should have posted in Weather Banter,Just wanted to answer Tom.I'll shut up now,LOL!

by **Scullybutcher** Tue Jan 27, 2015 5:45 am

Sadly just 50 miles can make all the difference in snow fall amounts

by Abba701 Tue Jan 27, 2015 5:46 am

What did the 00z euro say from this morning?

by **Taffy** Tue Jan 27, 2015 5:56 am

Snow
21.2 °F
Feels Like 16 °F
Winds are N at 4.0 Wind from NNE
Gusts 15.0 mph.
Still Snowing.

I have never taken a snow measurement before and this is my first stab at it. I got 3.4". I measured 3 places and took an average. I am not sure how accurate my measurement is.

by carvin1079 Tue Jan 27, 2015 5:58 am

After this storm I will never believe another forcast I officially ban myself it's always hype and bust

by Sunflowers138 Tue Jan 27, 2015 6:10 am

When is the storm exiting? Sooner than we thought?

by Guest Tue Jan 27, 2015 6:19 am

Yesterday I was jealous that all of you were going to be getting dumped on while a couple hundred miles inland I was expecting 1-2. This morning I feel bad for you guys. I was lucky enough to be in one of the western bands and got just under 4".

by **sroc4** Tue Jan 27, 2015 6:29 am

Sunflowers138 wrote:When is the storm exiting? Sooner than we thought?

For western sections yes. For eastern 1/2 of LI we will prob cont to see bands of mod to heavy snow for about 4-6more hrs or so.

by **Taffy** Tue Jan 27, 2015 6:34 am

The wind has kicked up in my area and it is howling like a Banshee. Though Weather Underground says the gusts are only at 10 mph. Wind steady at 6 mph. Still snowing. Winds are from the North.

by Sunflowers138 Tue Jan 27, 2015 6:34 am

Thanks sroc!

by **cooladi** Tue Jan 27, 2015 6:41 am

Still snowing and windy in Franklin Square, western Nassau County, center of island. Looks like about a foot with higher drifts. Would not be going anywhere for quite awhile even if the roads were open and transit was running. Will take quite awhile to idig out and I am very greatful this storm was taken seriously. Once it stops, we will be up and running quicker since everyone is off the roads so they can be cleared.

by shawnerak Tue Jan 27, 2015 6:46 am

This one hurt... 4 inches 15-20 winds Robbinsville nj

by **algae888** Tue Jan 27, 2015 6:48 am

I did not measure but well under a foot and snow looks to be over for me. does any one know when the driving ban is going to be lifted?

by **docstox12** Tue Jan 27, 2015 6:53 am

16.1, 87%, 29.75 F

Wind really picking up. Light snow ended.Still, a bitter, nasty day up here.Thinking we got 2 or 3 inches total but I'll defer to the superior measuring skill of my neighbor, CP.

by **skinsfan1177** Tue Jan 27, 2015 7:05 am

Waiting for you Ace for an official measurement got to be closing in on a foot

by Guest Tue Jan 27, 2015 7:14 am

15 inches here in Syosset. 21 degrees. Sounds crazy to say after 15 inches but a major disappointment. I told my entire staff at work we'd be out for 2 days and my doctor cancelled my wrist surgery for tomorow. Epic bust. too much hype.

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