Ji Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 i have had 7 of them Feb 79 Feb 83 Mar 93 Jan 96 Feb 2003 Dec 2009 Feb 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhineasC Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I think we are still in a long-term pattern that favors big coastal storms (look back at how many huge storms we've had in the past 5, 10, and 15 year spans). I suspect you'll top some of those pretty soon. Hell, the storm a few days ago dropped nearly 15 inches here and we hardly blinked an eye. Historically, we have gone for very long stretches without getting a storm that size. We now seem to get one every few seasons, at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I wish I was on the east coast in the 90s. I'll never get that back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terpeast Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Wasn't born yet for the '79 storm, but I witnessed the Feb 83, Mar 93, Jan 96, and Dec 09 storms. I also loved the Jan 87 storms. I'm still not over the fact that I watched the Feb '10 storm from Texas, not at my mother's house in Vienna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quasievil Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I think we are still in a long-term pattern that favors big coastal storms (look back at how many huge storms we've had in the past 5, 10, and 15 year spans). I suspect you'll top some of those pretty soon. Hell, the storm a few days ago dropped nearly 15 inches here and we hardly blinked an eye. Historically, we have gone for very long stretches without getting a storm that size. We now seem to get one every few seasons, at least. Agree completely Phineas. JI... those dates match my favs too. This year has blown but we knew it would ... many more storms to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quasievil Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Wasn't born yet for the '79 storm, but I witnessed the Feb 83, Mar 93, Jan 96, and Dec 09 storms. I'm still not over the fact that I watched the Feb '10 storm from Texas, not at my mother's house in Vienna. That's a tough one Terp. Last years storm(s) were just incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymengineer Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I don't get what the big difference is between some of your choices in terms of what you experienced (meaning they're not once in a lifetime)-- or is this list more sentimental/related to events in your life? Like 2/83 vs. 12/09.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhineasC Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Agree completely Phineas. JI... those dates match my favs too. This year has blown but we knew it would ... many more storms to come. I hate to agree with Fozz, but this winter has actually been good so far for a strong La Nina, especially in MD. Climo says 3-4 inches total would have been a very reasonable expectation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ3 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 i have had 7 of them Feb 79 Feb 83 Mar 93 Jan 96 Feb 2003 Dec 2009 Feb 2010 Feb 79 is getting to the point where it is being forgotten or just not remembered. I have seen and remember all of them. The fact is it is in a class by itself. Would be curious to see if anyone else agrees. Temps in the teens. Many ups and downs. But that Monday morning before the storm wound down gave us snow rates I have never seen since. Feb 83 wasn't bad nor was Feb 2010. I just wish 93 could have been all snow. That may have given it a run. But PD I is King. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I think we are still in a long-term pattern that favors big coastal storms (look back at how many huge storms we've had in the past 5, 10, and 15 year spans). I suspect you'll top some of those pretty soon. Hell, the storm a few days ago dropped nearly 15 inches here and we hardly blinked an eye. Historically, we have gone for very long stretches without getting a storm that size. We now seem to get one every few seasons, at least. it's not just big east coast storms either.. there have been more consistent "historic" midwest storms and maybe even west coast storms like the one they saw earlier in the season. global warming ftw. if i had a car i'd leave it on all day when not using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quasievil Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I hate to agree with Fozz, but this winter has actually been good so far for a strong La Nina, especially in MD. Climo says 3-4 inches total would have been a very reasonable expectation. I hear ya...climo blah blah blah. Look around you...the rest of the eastern seaboard beat us like a bunch of red headed step children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozz Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 We've had it good since Feb 1979. Before that, was not a single 20" storm in the winter, in Baltimore/DC since 1922 (though some storms like March 1958 slammed the NW suburbs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I don't get what the big difference is between some of your choices in terms of what you experienced (meaning they're not once in a lifetime)-- or is this list more sentimental/related to events in your life? Like 2/83 vs. 12/09.... yeah that was my initial thought as well. both storms last yr were analoged to 83 tho feb 5-6 was arguably a good bit bigger. i would think most of those storms will be repeated in the next few decades or less. 93 is one that may not anytime soon but i would even question that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozz Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Feb 79 is getting to the point where it is being forgotten or just not remembered. I have seen and remember all of them. The fact is it is in a class by itself. Would be curious to see if anyone else agrees. Temps in the teens. Many ups and downs. But that Monday morning before the storm wound down gave us snow rates I have never seen since. Feb 83 wasn't bad nor was Feb 2010. I just wish 93 could have been all snow. That may have given it a run. But PD I is King. PDI had hourly liquid totals of up to 0.35" at BWI, probably with good ratios since temps were in the mid 20s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterWxLuvr Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Experiences are always dependent upon location, and I know that for everyone March 93 wasn't the unbelievable event that it was for some, but in my mind I don't think I will ever witness an event that can compare with that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quasievil Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 We've had it good since Feb 1979. Before that, was not a single 20" storm in the winter, in Baltimore/DC since 1922 (though some storms like March 1958 slammed the NW suburbs) Wow...really? We ARE spoiled. I was blown away by the fact that today was the 3rd storm for Chicago over 20"... ? Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymengineer Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 PDI had hourly liquid totals of up to 0.35" at BWI, probably with good ratios since temps were in the mid 20s. I left 2/79 alone since IAD stayed at a temp of 8F during the first eight hours of the snowfall and was well into the -10's the morning before the storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymengineer Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 We've had it good since Feb 1979. Before that, was not a single 20" storm in the winter, in Baltimore/DC since 1922 (though some storms like March 1958 slammed the NW suburbs) I saw your edit for this post to limit it to "in the winter." I think any of us would love a repeat of 3/29/42. 20+" in Baltimore and 11-18" in the DC area from an inverted trough that brought rain to PHL and NYC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris L Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I always wondered about the March 1942 storm, that certainly was a very rare setup.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozz Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Wow...really? We ARE spoiled. I was blown away by the fact that today was the 3rd storm for Chicago over 20"... ? Wow. Living near the ocean keeps us warm, but also helps us get the big ones (15-18"+) much more often than Chicago or other snowy midwest cities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozz Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I saw your edit for this post to limit it to "in the winter." I think any of us would love a repeat of 3/29/42. 20+" in Baltimore and 11-18" in the DC area from an inverted trough that brought rain to PHL and NYC. The north and west suburbs got over 30" in some places. It was an amazing and bizarre storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quasievil Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Living near the ocean keeps us warm, but also helps us get the big ones (15-18"+) much more often than Chicago or other snowy midwest cities. Exactly...they get 6-10" inched to death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhineasC Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Wow...really? We ARE spoiled. I was blown away by the fact that today was the 3rd storm for Chicago over 20"... ? Wow. Boston has been having a great run recently, but long-term the Baltimore/DC area is probably the best big city location east of the Mississippi to be if you like big storms with huge amounts of heavy snow. Look at some "snowy" cities like Chicago and Detroit. Their single storm records are not as impressive. It was funny to read all the AFDs up there talking about "crippling" and "catastrophic" accumulations of 11 inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quasievil Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Boston has been having a great run recently, but long-term the Baltimore/DC area is probably the best big city location east of the Mississippi to be if you like big storms with huge amounts of heavy snow. Look at some "snowy" cities like Chicago and Detroit. Their single storm records are not as impressive. That was what surprised me the most. Only 3 storms have given them more than 20"? Bah. Pathetic. I've griped ... I've bitched but I really need to shut it. We cannot and should not compare to last year. Very bad for you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Boston has been having a great run recently, but long-term the Baltimore/DC area is probably the best big city location east of the Mississippi to be if you like big storms with huge amounts of heavy snow. Look at some "snowy" cities like Chicago and Detroit. Their single storm records are not as impressive. that might be going a bit far. though the baltimore area has definitely had its fair share of 20"+ storms. that said, boston's climate is much less enjoyable on the whole than ours at least if you factor in the 4 seasons and more pleasant weather in between the big stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozz Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 that might be going a bit far. though the baltimore area has definitely had its fair share of 20"+ storms. that said, boston's climate is much less enjoyable on the whole than ours at least if you factor in the 4 seasons and more pleasant weather in between the big stuff. Besides winter, what is the difference between Baltimore and Boston's climate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quasievil Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 that might be going a bit far. though the baltimore area has definitely had its fair share of 20"+ storms. that said, boston's climate is much less enjoyable on the whole than ours at least if you factor in the 4 seasons and more pleasant weather in between the big stuff. They are farther north and stick out farther into the Atlantic. Plus they like the Red Sox...#FAIL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozz Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 That was what surprised me the most. Only 3 storms have given them more than 20"? Bah. Pathetic. I've griped ... I've bitched but I really need to shut it. We cannot and should not compare to last year. Very bad for you.... On the other hand, Chicago and the midwest are much better places for prolonged snow cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymengineer Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Boston has been having a great run recently, but long-term the Baltimore/DC area is probably the best big city location east of the Mississippi to be if you like big storms with huge amounts of heavy snow. Look at some "snowy" cities like Chicago and Detroit. Their single storm records are not as impressive. It was funny to read all the AFDs up there talking about "crippling" and "catastrophic" accumulations of 11 inches. Boston has been making a run at Baltimore's 20" storm count, but of course BWI added what was 2 more 20" storms last winter until LWX took away the 12/19 one. In any case, Baltimore still leads the urban I95 corridor regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quasievil Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 On the other hand, Chicago and the midwest are much better places for prolonged snow cover. Maybe I'm in the minority here but this doesn't bother me so much. Brown snow? Ugh... not as bad as the yellow kind but still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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