Gordo74

So far it's been nice with a few bursts and a few small top ups to keep everything fresh and white, but after a couple weeks with nothing and the bare ground/trees, it's hard not to feel pessimistic. Nice little quick duster coming through now though!

I heard that all last winter.... the long range never came.

Nice surprise yesterday in Westmoreland. Ended up with juuust under the amount needed to cover the grass tops, but surely enough to turn everything white. Added to the seasonal feeling. Carrot/Apple Weather seem to think a larger threat next Thursday into Friday (6-10") east of the city. Anyone seeing something similar?

It was nice waking up to a dusting here and having a dusting north of the city yesterday for getting the tree on the farm. Has felt more winter this week than all of last year.

I plan to be just east of Cleveland on a beach but the forecast keeps wavering from 40%-70% cloud cover. Driving me mad all week.

Does it REALLY suck when the forecast less than 48 hours ago was half of what you actually got?

Agreed - that's why I blocked TimB and KPitSnow a long time ago and the thread is much more factual and weather discussion rather than whining and complaining. Instead of doom and gloom, it is excitment and fun speculation rather than temper tantrums and poopy pants.

It’s been a beautiful snow globe all morning here. Approx. 3”, which based on temps, serves as a really nice base for Friday if it plays out. This past week has really brightened my mood about winter with the cold and few snow bursts that stick around. It’s certainly nice to enjoy.

New band came out of nowhere for the east, sitting at about 2” with another 2” to come in the new band according to Wunderground. We will see, but this is a nice surprise

Got a quick unexpected inch here overnight and, given the temps, should be on the ground for a long time. Makes it feel like winter. The wind gust took a piece of siding off though, so it’s not all good news

I don’t buy those high totals and I’m capping my expectation at 4”, but that certainly would be a welcome surprise.

WWA for Westmoreland. Winter Weather Advisory Issued by National Weather Service Pittsburgh, PA 2:23 PM EST Fri, Jan 5, 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and western Pennsylvania.

FWIW, weather underground for my location has bumped up in the last 24 hours and now shows 4” and changed the verbiage to “3 to 5 inches expected” whereas before it was 1”.

I don’t think anyone would be sad at this in western PA based on the roller coaster of the last week.

Yup and I’ll be happy for it after 2023.