Re: Pain in the Butt March 7th Godzilla: Observations

by DAYBLAZER Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:16 am

Huge flakes now and falling heavily.

I usually interpret large flakes as a precursor to mixing issues, but clearly that is not the case here. What causes the flakes to get so large at seemingly random times during a storm like this when I have all this cold air in place?

by **jmanley32** Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:16 am

Frank_Wx wrote:
Fededle22 wrote:We have had snow all morning here. No changeover necessary. The new Upton totals put me in the 12-18 zone. Can that be right?

That seems high. Think I have you in 8-12

they increased me to 12 to 18 also on fringe of 8 to 12 too but in the 12 to 18. Snowing for a while but big wet flakes in and out. No winds idd drone nearby said windy. Nothing sticking too wet and warm. I'm not sure what to think.

by **docstox12** Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:16 am

CPcantmeasuresnow wrote:
jimv45 wrote:Yea Doc you are in a perfect spot for me being in a valley hurts the models put out 10 to 16 but i will most likely get half that. With this being March and temps not great people that are in lower elevations will have problems.

What your elevation Jim. I'm only at 600 feet Doc I think the same or near that. Are you near the river, because I've noticed in borderline storms are definitely affected by that and lack of elevation by the river hurts totals.

Great observation CP!! My Mom in Fort Lee is 350 feet above the Hudson and Edgewater is (obviously from the name) right on the river.There is always a 3 or 4 inch lower total in Edgewater than Fort Lee in havy snowstorms.Guess that can be extrapolated all the way up the river where it is still pretty wide.

by **essexcountypete** Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:17 am

37 degrees and the same light wet snow has been falling since daylight with no accumulation. Eerily similar to the last storm, at least to start.

Dippin Dots falling atm.

by **Frank_Wx** Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:17 am

by **aiannone** Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:18 am

For my LI folks:
Heavy bands moving in off the ocean now. About to fire island at the moment moving north. That will initiate the changeover. You'll see the skies darken up, temp will fall and fat flakes will take over

by **jimv45** Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:19 am

Elevation is 246 and not to close to the Hudson. I just think with these type of temps in March it got to be really thumping during the daylight to stick to main roads or side walks.

by **essexcountypete** Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:20 am

Fededle22 wrote:We have had snow all morning here. No changeover necessary. The new Upton totals put me in the 12-18 zone. Can that be right?

Is it sticking on roads?

by **RJB8525** Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:22 am

moderate snow winds picking up..dropped to 34*. business is definitely picking up

by Blaze Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:24 am

Still no snow in Monmouth County NJ! Are we still getting some here?

by **jmanley32** Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:24 am

Seeing lots of news reports on local news nice snow accumulations and yet again here only nothing other than some snow in air.

by snowlover78 Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:26 am

The brown shade shown in franks is write over me ripping snow and quickly sticking to the pavements

by **mmanisca** Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:28 am

Deer Par: 37 with wet snow mixing in..

by **aiannone** Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:29 am

by **Vinnydula** Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:29 am

Sleet here at 34.

by **oldtimer** Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:30 am

Thanks Alex I needed that info

by **aiannone** Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:30 am

Precip shield starting to pivot now

by **aiannone** Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:31 am

Lightning off cape may!

by **aiannone** Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:33 am

by **RJB8525** Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:33 am

Pain in the Butt March 7th Godzilla: Observations - Page 15 Stormt25

small adjustment from Mt Holly

new special statement at 11:30

Bands of very heavy snow with rates of around 2 inches per hour
will move across the region through this afternoon. During
lighter intensity late this morning, the snow will mix with rain
in some areas closer to Interstate 95. Roads will quickly become
snow covered, resulting in very hazardous or impossible travel on
all unplowed roads by late this afternoon. Visibility will be
significantly reduced at times to a quarter mile or less and
northerly winds will increase. This is when tree limbs may break
or some trees are uprooted, especially where temperatures hover
near 32 degrees. The result would be additional power outages.

As snowfall rates reach or exceed 1 inch per hour, accumulation
on roads will quickly become much more efficient and this will
make it difficult for road crews to keep up. Travel is not
recommended.

by **bloc1357** Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:33 am

aiannone wrote:Precip shield starting to pivot now

by **aiannone** Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:34 am

by **jmanley32** Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:35 am

Westchester dpw laughing non event putting plows away sending crews home that called for ot. I guess it's a wrap.

by **CPcantmeasuresnow** Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:35 am

The bad thing about this storm has always been the bulk of the snow falling during daylight hours. I’ve had 3 inches of snow it’s lightened up already and it’s already compressing. Nothing on the roads yet. Of course 1 to 2 inch per hour rates will stick any time in any month we shall see.

by **SoulSingMG** Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:36 am

jmanley32 wrote:Westchester dpw laughing non event putting plows away sending crews home that called for ot. I guess it's a wrap.

I am DEEPLY concerned about the evening commute. It's going to be a complete shit show.

by **RJB8525** Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:37 am

For Upton parts of NYC

Richmond (Staten Island)-Kings (Brooklyn)-Southern Queens-
Southern Nassau-
1053 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Rain changing to Heavy snow early this afternoon. Total
snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are expected. Snowfall
rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour this afternoon into early
evening.

* WHERE...Richmond (Staten Island), Kings (Brooklyn), Southern
Queens and Southern Nassau Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
including during the evening commute. Tree branches could fall
causing power outages. Be prepared for significant reductions
in visibility at times.

by **weatherwatchermom** Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:38 am

jmanley32 wrote:Westchester dpw laughing non event putting plows away sending crews home that called for ot. I guess it's a wrap.

really they are on tv saying this...they just said on tv that we are supposed to start around 1pm....that is crazy..and if so irresponsible

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