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If I remember correctly I had 53 consecutive days with snow cover. Nothing even close to that since. That winter was special.

Yep...

I feel like a true snow weenie looks for competitive advantages when it comes to creating the perfect winter landscape. Being the first to have the yard disappear is step #1. The other thing that I did, and something that Daxx does, was to prohibit the kids from playing in the backyard when they were younger. A good bit of my yard is shaded, and to help preserve the perfect snowpack, I didn't want my snow trampled, rolled, scooped, etc. An untouched yard was essential! Shoveling snow into 2 huge piles is another tradition - I consistently have the last piles of snow to melt in the 'hood. Admittedly, it's getting harder for me to stack it up at the age of 55. And of course, I'm always a fan of getting a nice layer of sleet on top of my snowpack. It's the best way to achieve pack preservation.

Oh, you can laugh away! I've had the same neighbor since I bought my house 20 some years ago, and he knows the drill. He asked me a couple of days ago when the annual snow mow was taking place...

Just finished my annual "snow mow" - anyone else do this? I cut my yard extra short heading into winter so that my yard is the first in the neighborhood to be completely covered by snow. (no grass showing) It does wonders for my soul.

That's what I've been thinking. I know there was talk about later this upcoming week, I thought for our area it was too rushed. Patience...

Today was a blessing that the weather was so nice - our family enjoyed a non-traditional holiday outside and distanced from loved ones. Great day all the same.

Unfortunately, yes. It sure looked for a while like your area in western PA might finally get something decent, but it seems likely that this next storm cuts and rains on most if not all of PA. Hang in there - you good people out there are overdue. Your time is coming!

I rather strongly agree with you. I think those south and east of the ridges have a chance as we get into the 2nd week of December.

The 3 worst scenarios for you and me during any given winter: 1.) A Miller B that intensifies off the NJ coast. 2.) An Alberta Clipper that runs west to east across the turnpike 3.) Expecting wraparound snow, from well...anything

I really hope things work out for you soon Steve. I've been extremely fortunate, appreciate it, and really feel for those that haven't been as fortunate as I've been.

That seems to be the consensus right now... However, if we can find a way to fail in a good pattern, there's no reason to think that we can't score in a bad one. 95-96 wasn't a good pattern until I scored 42" in 5 days.

I thought that as well. It's raining here. :(

Gorgeous day today. If it's not going to be wintry, this is perfect.

I was a senior in high school here in Lancaster county during the '83 blizzard ...I recorded 5" of snow between 4pm and 5pm on 2/12/83. That was the heaviest hourly total I've witnessed in my 55 years.

The great Canderson windstorm of 2020 has arrived here in the historic district. The whole house is shaking. Some of these gusts are crazy!

Well... I was just coming here to post that I just enjoyed my first 30 seconds of wintry precipitation for the season! I was outside gathering the trash and recycle cans and experienced a graupel shower! Lasted a good half minute. I'm on the board for the winter.

Geez, a lot of medium to long term guidance suggests that the pattern is ripe going forward... ...for it to stay pretty quiet in here.

I think you're right! I don't remember which game but it was a few/several years ago. I was at the Dolphins game in 2013 when it snowed during pregame and the 1st quarter - the Eagles were hosting the Lions that day in Philly and received over 6" of snow...we only had about and inch or two in Pittsburgh, but that was my top Steelers "weather game." We were at the Washington Football Team game in 2012 on the day before Sandy hit which was memorable as well. I can honestly say that last night was the weather event of the year at my home. .80" of rain in about 20 minutes combined with 50+ mph winds. It was crazy for about 10-15 minutes.

Steelers with a statement win tonight. My son and I have made a weekend trip every season since 2010. This was our weekend...until Covid. Would have been a great combo of the game and the weather!

Tapering off now, .80" in less than 15 minutes. I'm glad I followed this since yesterday. Nice to get a big reward for the time invested. Edit: 2 big flashes of lightning as well!

Tremendous overperformer here. Rain gauge is at .66" in 8 minutes. Peak gust is 54 so far...

Watching this thing move east right along with you. Any chance of lightning with the squall line?

I'm sorry to hear that. At least last year Pitt kept it close.

The fall of Penn State football this year is numbing...4 weeks ago at this time the experts projected the Lions as a potential playoff team. Weather observation- it is a spectacular fall Saturday!