January 4th Mothrazilla: Final Call & Observations

Attached is the view from my front yard (roads had been cleared 45 minutes before now they are covered) and my backyard with a table to show rough accumulation amounts. Syosnow (my old teacher) was right about 10-16 for Long Island maybe...

Visibility is dropping and its absolutely blitzing, so awesome I am very happy. NWS is wrong to not have blizzard warnings here but thats on them. I would say 6 or so here but super hard to tell. Going out soon, my daughter is dying to go out in her first blizzard bet you she lasts 2 seconds before running inside lol

Boy ripping in Hopewell Jct it looks like a blizzard.

No more throwing in the towel right JMan? Lol. J/k

Quietace wrote:I haven't gone out side, but it looks like 12-15" here. I haven't seen rates like this even in BDB....If this band does not move then lol

I'd have to agree - I haven't seen snow fall at this rate for such a sustained period in a long time. It's pretty remarkable. I was going to be very satisfied with 6,7, maybe 8 inches in NYC. This band, if it maintains the way it has, will surely surpass expectations.

docstox12 wrote:

CPcantmeasuresnow wrote:

essexcountypete wrote:

syosnow94 wrote:GODZILLA.  YESSSSSSSS

SWEET!!!!

This would be a good time to pay homage to Haruo Nakajima, the man in the Godzilla suit for all the Godzilla movies who passed away in 2017...
http://variety.com/2017/film/news/godzilla-suit-haruo-nakajima-dead-dies-1202517648/

Domo Arigato Nakajima-san!

So you're telling me that wasn't  a trained lizard they magnified?

Actually, CP, it was him in that Godzilla suit.You could see the zipper in the back in the classic Godzilla vs Rodan movie.

Heavy snow with blowing snow.

Doc I'm surprised at you, I was joking, of all people you should know better.

Still sitting on the edge of that 30 dbz band. Freaking 5 miles more west & north please.

17.6 and heavy snow continues. Approaching 4 inches.

Quietace wrote:I haven't gone out side, but it looks like 12-15" here. I haven't seen rates like this even in BDB....If this band does not move then lol

When you add in the Wind this reminds me of PD1 back in the 70s. I'll assume you don't remember that one. Absolutely blitzing out there for the last hour and a half wind-driven gusts that are shaking my car

jimv45 wrote:Boy ripping in Hopewell Jct it looks like a blizzard.

Same here Jim. We were just upgraded to winter storm warning with 6-8 expected. I was wondering when they were going to do this.

Just upped to winter storm warning for 6-8 in Dutchess County, keep it going up.

NettWx wrote:Hey everyone, new member here

I'm from Great Neck, long island. The snow has been coming down pretty hard in my area, near if not whiteout conditions. The bands have been killer, i would say ive gotten 2-3 inches in the past 1:15. Excited to see how this one unfolds...

Welcome rookie. We nailed this one at school when no one wanted to believe us

Kudos to all those who look beyond what the models was showing. I know they gave me a headache but it didn't make sense what they were spitting out with all the Dynamics and strength of this system. Hector how is that 3in working out for you and Mike where are you. All those whiny post last night all of you are now banned to oti for two weeks.

Yea hyde it should end around 4 but radar looks good.

CPcantmeasuresnow wrote:

docstox12 wrote:

CPcantmeasuresnow wrote:

essexcountypete wrote:

syosnow94 wrote:GODZILLA.  YESSSSSSSS

SWEET!!!!

This would be a good time to pay homage to Haruo Nakajima, the man in the Godzilla suit for all the Godzilla movies who passed away in 2017...
http://variety.com/2017/film/news/godzilla-suit-haruo-nakajima-dead-dies-1202517648/

Domo Arigato Nakajima-san!

So you're telling me that wasn't  a trained lizard they magnified?

Actually, CP, it was him in that Godzilla suit.You could see the zipper in the back in the classic Godzilla vs Rodan movie.

Heavy snow with blowing snow.

Doc I'm surprised at you, I was joking, of all people you should know better.

Still sitting on the edge of that 30 dbz band. Freaking 5 miles more west & north please.

17.6 and heavy snow continues. Approaching 4 inches.

LOL,CP, I saw your joke and RAISED you!!!

Blitzing here now, CP, howling winds, heaviest snow of the storm. Can't see past 100 yards.

Dogs 14" tall. Nearing a foot. Lightened up a touch

Gee NWS just issued a Winter storm warning for Orange County. Always late to the party.

As Docstox said yesterday this could be one where they chase their totals up all day long. To me those are the best storms.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
1126 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

CTZ006>008-010>012-NYZ078>081-177-179-050030-
/O.CON.KOKX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0600Z/
Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-Northern New London-
Southern New Haven-Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-
Northwestern Suffolk-Northeastern Suffolk-Southwestern Suffolk-
Southeastern Suffolk-Northern Nassau-Southern Nassau-
1126 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very
dangerous to impossible. Damage to trees and power lines has
been reported. Storm total accumulations of 12-18 inches are
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New
York.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will
cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant
drifting of the snow is likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.


NWS just updates Nassau's totals to 12-18 inches with 55mph gusts

I just realized blizzard warning extended into Nassau county

Jersey shore up to Queens and Nassau have gotten 8-14 inches so far. Insane around a foot. Streets not even plowed. Drifts 2-3 feet covering cars. 50-60 mph gusts here on the south shore.

CPcantmeasuresnow wrote:Gee NWS just issued a Winter storm warning for Orange County. Always late to the party.

As Docstox said yesterday this could be one where they chase their totals up all day long. To me those are the best storms.

Yep, CP, NWS a day late and a dollar short.Now we are at 4 to 8.The other day they said "around an inch"total.

I agree 100%.I love reading "around an inch" rather than seeing clown maps of 35 inches.This one is a very pleasant surprise, I was going to be happy with 3.We are going past 4 now.

Really fun looking at this, a raging snowstorm.

syosnow94 wrote:


Dogs 14" tall. Nearing a foot. Lightened up a touch

Jimmy, WOW!!!!! Love those drifts! THIS is winter!!!!!

billg315 wrote:No more throwing in the towel right JMan? Lol. J/k

Well to be fair I think he only threw it in four times in the last week.

JK too Jman, you are what makes this site what it is.

Weatherwatchmom must be getting melted. Sitting under the real heavy stuff for 4 hours almost now. I’ve got more heavy bands moving in from Suffolk. It’s a race to 20”

syosnow94 wrote:

NettWx wrote:Hey everyone, new member here

I'm from Great Neck, long island. The snow has been coming down pretty hard in my area, near if not whiteout conditions. The bands have been killer, i would say ive gotten 2-3 inches in the past 1:15. Excited to see how this one unfolds...

Welcome rookie. We nailed this one at school when no one wanted to believe us

Hahahaha that's awesome that you two know each other lmao it would appear the student and teacher have resumed their former roles (at least with regard to the weather) ahaha and great pics, the both of you!!! It is RIPPING our your way!!!

The band that's been sitting over me for the last hour and a half looks like it's not moving West my feeling is it's just going to sit there and die out. Hopefully it lasts for a few more hours

yes this band is the real deal, straight up the jersey shore into NYC & Westchester. The winds have really picked up even more with it too. window rattling gusts. True consistently whiteout conditions

docstox12 wrote:

syosnow94 wrote:


Dogs 14" tall. Nearing a foot. Lightened up a touch

Jimmy, WOW!!!!! Love those drifts! THIS is winter!!!!!

love pictures!! I have no idea how much we have...a lot...its crazy.....I have video..husband on a conference call for work..when he is done I will post....think they have school tomm??...lol

algae888 wrote:The band that's been sitting over me for the last hour and a half looks like it's not moving West my feeling is it's just going to sit there and die out. Hopefully it lasts for a few more hours

You are probably right because I’ve been waiting for that and (and others) to move west all morning and they’re just not making it here. Lol. I’m lucky though, I’m getting moderate bands and decent snow here and probably end up with a few inches (exactly what I expected so pretty happy with that). West of me theyve been in light snow most of the morning I think.