Re: February 17th Storm: 1st Call Snow Map and Observations

by **algae888** Tue Feb 17, 2015 2:18 am

just woke up light snow a coating otg hoping for a few inches here

by **snow247** Tue Feb 17, 2015 2:24 am

Light snow here now.

by **snow247** Tue Feb 17, 2015 2:25 am

Snow going to have a hard time sticking here, loads of salt on the roads.

by **snow247** Tue Feb 17, 2015 2:32 am

Light snow continues here, already have a dusting. I'll see where I'm at in the morning, still only expecting an inch at most. Hoping for a good surprise.

Night all.

by **Math23x7** Tue Feb 17, 2015 2:53 am

February 17th Storm: 1st Call Snow Map and Observations - Page 12 Wxbell21

Big snowflakes coming down now and picking up in intensity!

by **algae888** Tue Feb 17, 2015 3:22 am

absolutely ripping snow here. half inch on the ground RGM wrong CMC wrong GFS wrong Ukie and srefs look like they'll be right

by **oldtimer** Tue Feb 17, 2015 3:42 am

Light snow Just started 18*

by **2004blackwrx** Tue Feb 17, 2015 3:57 am

Radar looks like I-84 is the most north it will get. Not sure how much is reaching ground at the northern edge.

by **billg315** Tue Feb 17, 2015 4:07 am

Steady light to sometimes moderate snow 14*. Been like this (when I've checked) since about 1 am. radar seems to want to turn the orientation of the movement more northward with back end still from NE PA to DC. That won't help our friends in far NW NJ or the Hudson Valley much, but could help central NJ/immediate NYC metro. Heavier band from just SE of Edison back into Philly right now. Hoping that rotates into my area and sits there. Lol.

by **algae888** Tue Feb 17, 2015 4:08 am

nws raised snow totals for li. there is a heavy band from north of philly through cnj into lower boroughs heading into li. looks to be intense for several hours. almost an inch by me Very Happy

still ripping snow
February 17th Storm: 1st Call Snow Map and Observations - Page 12 StormTotalSnowFcst

by **cooladi** Tue Feb 17, 2015 4:13 am

An inch or two on the ground and snowing moderate to heavy here.

by **algae888** Tue Feb 17, 2015 4:25 am

this from nws disco at 410am. I wonder if they ever go outside and take an observation. currently ripping snow all across the area.
THERE IS CONCERN THOUGH WITH THE AMOUNT OF DRY AIR IN PLACE AND
THE TIME IT IS GOING TO TAKE FOR A STEADY LIGHT TO OCCASIONALLY
MODERATE SNOW TO DEVELOP. IN ADDITION...THE 06Z NAM WRF HAS
TRENDED A LITTLE DRIER WITH LESS THAN TWO TENTHS LIQUID EQUIVALENT
AT THE COAST. MODELS OF LATE HAVE HAD DIFFICULTY LOCKING ON EVEN
WITHIN ONLY A FEW HOURS OF THE ONSET OF AN EVENT. JUST A SUBTLE
SHIFT FARTHER SOUTH AND AMOUNTS CAN BE REDUCED DOWN TO ALMOST
NOTHING. PREFER TO STAY THE COURSE RIGHT NOW BASED ON THE 00Z
GUIDANCE AND RADAR.
the bold is so true this winter and very frustrating in trying to predict sensible weather.

by **skinsfan1177** Tue Feb 17, 2015 4:39 am

Just measured 4 inches coming down still on my way to work

by **algae888** Tue Feb 17, 2015 4:41 am

Frank_Wx wrote:

I'm under those bands in NNJ and it's not snowing. Not enough forcing...

Oh well. Goodnight.

look at this radar nyc getting hammered right now. im closing in on 2" in a hour and a half and the best band is just south of me

by **algae888** Tue Feb 17, 2015 4:46 am

snow growth looks amazing has to be 20:1 ratios as most reporting stations are under .1qpf

by **docstox12** Tue Feb 17, 2015 4:51 am

NWS and Frank nailed my area in HV.Light snow, maybe 1/2 inch.Storm stayed south of me.

Great bands City South and LI.

It's your storm folks, enjoy!

by **algae888** Tue Feb 17, 2015 4:56 am

where are all the nyc snow weenies? they are probably sleeping as they were disappointed with what models were showing. but oh boy still ripping here, come on guys wake up and enjoy your white gold

by **mako460** Tue Feb 17, 2015 5:00 am

Been here all night Al, we just put the plows and the brushes out!

by **CPcantmeasuresnow** Tue Feb 17, 2015 5:01 am

Nice to see that some will wake up to a pleasant surprise instead of some of the nightmares we've had lately. Don't expect more than an. Inch here but never did so no disappointment. Would be nice to see city get 4 plus and from that radar it looks possible. Nice to see you getting some decent snow too Al. I'll take another whitening up here and add whatever to the totals.

Well get It next time Doc.

by **algae888** Tue Feb 17, 2015 5:03 am

mako460 wrote:Been here all night Al, we just put the plows and the brushes out!

mako how much snow do you have. just measured 1.7" and i'm not in the heaviest band

by **billg315** Tue Feb 17, 2015 5:04 am

Still steady light to moderate snow here. 14* First plows just came down my street. I'd bet if we get another good band before this ends I end up at about 3" or 4" max if it fills in on the backside as it pulls northeast.

by **algae888** Tue Feb 17, 2015 5:05 am

CPcantmeasuresnow wrote:Nice to see that some will wake up to a pleasant surprise instead of some of the nightmares we've had lately. Don't expect more than an. Inch here but never did so no disappointment. Would be nice to see city get 4 plus and from that radar it looks possible. Nice to see you getting some decent snow too Al. I'll take another whitening up here and add whatever to the totals.

Well get It next time Doc.

yes cp sat/sun looks like your type of storm

by **docstox12** Tue Feb 17, 2015 5:06 am

Sounds about right, CP, maybe an inch. Maybe another inch with those snow showers and looks like something on the weekend followed by more cold.

Plenty of time for that CP, right into mid April as you have mentioned.

Enjoying my first HV winter big time!!!

by **docstox12** Tue Feb 17, 2015 5:07 am

algae888 wrote:
mako460 wrote:Been here all night Al, we just put the plows and the brushes out!
mako how much snow do you have. just measured 1.7" and i'm not in the heaviest band

Enjoy it, AL, glad it's hitting you!

by **skinsfan1177** Tue Feb 17, 2015 5:12 am

We may overachieve here

by **billg315** Tue Feb 17, 2015 5:18 am

Looking at the radar it appears the dry air is making its move in from the west and storm may be starting to pull away. I'd bet the snow (except some flurries) ends here in Somerville by 7 am

by down tines Tue Feb 17, 2015 5:25 am

5" and still coming down

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