Snowcrazed71

You know, I have to agree. The storm next week may be the actual one that sets us up for the next one the following week. If it cuts in, there is so much cold air behind it that will have all that cold air to hit the next one. I really really would love a white Christmas. But I really don't want it on Christmas Eve. That's a big day for my whole family, and we finally have everybody here this year to get together. It doesn't happen on Christmas Eve itself. I would rather take rain, sorry guys. ( And I'm the biggest snow weenie on here )

Ya know... I swear you love to focus the negatative. Lol

Now I do wonder, if it is a hugger, we do have a lot more cold air behind the storm that we didn't have with the one today. I'm wondering if that actually could help things a little bit. If the storm strengthens a lot, can really wrap that cold air in. Just a thought

It's great having these discussions on what could happen next Thursday and Friday. But again, looking back at the model runs from last night and this morning, it's not like 75% of them are showing a horrible outcome. There are more outcomes in our favor than not. And of course things are going to change over the next several days. Why are some of us saying it's a done deal and it's over. We go through this every single time. Let's give it some time guys. Let's give it some time.

Same goes for me man. Until we actually have a legitimate snowstorm to follow. Funny thing is, if we get something 2 days later that becomes a major snowstorm you know will be on here like nothing ever happened lol

Conversely.. look at all the member off shore. It's to early to worry. Have a beer and relax ;-)

The models are going to show so many different scenarios. The mere fact that there's a storm on the models, and some really good cold air around are all encouraging signs. Yesterday they showed blockbuster storm but it takes a lot to get that kind of storm in December. I just hope we do get some snow, even if it's just two to four inches. That way we'll have a nice festive Christmas

Looking at all 3 most recent runs ( GFS, Euro, GEM )... Not sure what you mean about cuttery? All show the storm of the coast ( yes... Closer into the coast on 2 and a little further out on another ). Still a great look and signal for next week.

That's odd. It's 33 here. Raining from what I see, but surprised it's down to 33?

I could swear there is are some wet flakes mixing in here.

Since we're waiting a bit. If we look back on some of our larger storms in the past. If we had similar output 7 days prior to the actual date of the storm? It a very good amount of agreement with several of the models. Definitely not something we see often. And we are one week out from it, so definitely more substance to what we're seeing today.

Ya know you're on the hook now! But.. that's ok .... We've got your back!

If I get a little surprise late Friday night to coat up the ground.. that would be great. But I'm super hopeful for the storm next week.

It's definitely a done deal here. I thought maybe we'd see some accumulating snow at least on the back end. But it's elevation dependent for sure. Even at my elevation of 550 is not going to work where I'm at.

I thought I'd have a chance on rattlesnake mountain, but I'm only up about 550 ft. I'm going to have to wait till next week and hope we get something towards the end of that week. That's okay though. We got a lot of winter left to go, doesn't even officially start till next week

Ryan.. I'm west of Hartford about 12 miles. Will we see this small accumulation at the end when it flips to snow.. or the beginning ( or a little of both ).

I'm right on the Farmington line in Plainville. I'm also up about 550'. These trends are definitely my friend here. But, I'm going in cautiously. I'd rather be surprised on the flip to snow Friday and not disappointed if it does not flip over. I do love these scenarios though... Kind of keeps us in suspense ( not that I don't like knowing we are getting 2' as an absolute ). We shall see. There is plenty more Winter to come over the next months.

Although seeing a change in Friday, looks like this rain will flip back to snow which is a bit of a change from yesterday for us in inland Connecticut

I don't disagree. We will either see a surprise on Friday, or it will just stay rain. Time well tell

Just as I'm typing.. Bob Maxon just said he expects a flip back to Snow Friday afternoon into Friday night. Gives a good chunk of central and eastern CT ( away from the immediate show ) 1-3", had my on the line of 3"-5". Point is he is also seeing this trend where colder air will wrap on and the storm had a longer duration. As I said before.. it would be nice for dinner back end snows ( don't get that very often )

Still seeing some Snow chances next week?

Yeah... I'm west of Hartford on the border of Farmington and plainville. We are about 550 feet up. If we were to get some more Tics SE today.. we could be in the game for something.. maybe even a flip back to something Wintry Friday Eve? I think the chance is there now. You are up even higher..so your chances are even better. If all else fails.. we do have a few chances next week. Time will tell.

I'm starting to wonder now if we can't get a changeover to snow here in north central CT on Friday Eve. If the storm slows and we have enough precip, and with some cold air coming on the back end... Maybe a flip over to snow? Would be nice to finish off with a small coating ( at least it would make the fact that we rained a little less harsh.. lol )

In what sense?

What did it show?