Need to see something within 4-5 days honestly. Next Monday looks like the best bet as we're within a week there-but would like to see model consistency...it does appear to be an arctic wave type setup which we have done well on in the past for some moderate events.
Gradient patterns favor Central NE north anyway. Would not be surprised to see the drought continue however-other than about 6 weeks from mid Nov-Jan 1st it's been bone dry here.
Bottom line is you just need it cold enough like it is now. -10/-20 departures in January are almost always dry. The bad luck this year is a continuation of the drought that has plagued us since August.
This is why any permanent DST scheme likely won't last. Most weren't alive when it was tried in 1973-74 and if anything we are all softer these days so folks will freakout with their little snowflake walking in the dark to the bus or school
Agreed but you have elementary, middle and high school...staggered start times are needed for busses. The town would have to triple its bus fleet to start everyone at 9
Not necessarily. Some years the pattern just gets stuck. I'd like to see a reshuffle at this point even if it means warmer temps-can't have snow without any precip.
my sons are in high school and they walk to the bus in the dark at 6:55am. Couldn't imagine the younger kids doing that. We don't run busses for 1/2 of an inch of snow I can't imagine younger kids going 3 months in the dark