Mr Torchey Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 LMAO Teeny boppers in their daisy dukes and tank tops at the gas station an hour ago , true story. Youth, wasted on the young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40/70 Benchmark Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Well it did feel pretty nice, compared to what we were used to. 52 felt like 62. People wonder how the snow in NNE can last so long...right through March into April. Well, stick your hand into the snow and you'll see why. True snowpack has high water content and is very icy. It takes a lot of energy to melt it, especially away from direct sun. Of course in March, NNE adds to the snowpack, but the theme is the same. Think of that that term inherently implies.....snowpack.... that is not the 10" of fluff that the sne cp usually has immitating a snowpack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Think of that that term inherently implies.....snowpack.... that is not the 10" of fluff that the sne cp usually has immitating a snowpack. Well right, but I'm comparing it to '05 and '96 "snowpack". That was more or less fluff except for the bottom layer. I think you and I agree that this current snowpack is as impressive as it comes for our area. I've had some older Mets tell me that this is the most impressive combo of depth and longevity, that they've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonkis Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Some locations tomorrow afternoon (around here) may experience a -40F 24hr temperature change. 30% chance of frostquake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Safely back into the 30's. 38.1F here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40/70 Benchmark Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Well right, but I'm comparing it to '05 and '96 "snowpack". That was more or less fluff except for the bottom layer. I think you and I agree that this current snowpack is as impressive as it comes for our area. I've had some older Mets tell me that this is the most impressive combo of depth and longevity, that they've ever seen. Same thing, just more of it...a pack of this nature necessitates superior retention because it requires a long duration of build-subtle thaw cycles, which the sne cp usually can not pull off....we need one or two huge dumps to reach relatively anomalous depths, then its usually all but wiped out in a major thaw. This is a classic NNE style pack that I have quite frankly never had the pleasure of witnessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40/70 Benchmark Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 43.3\33; down from the high of 49*. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryslot Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Same thing, just more of it...a pack of this nature necessitates superior retention because it requires a long duration of build-subtle thaw cycles, which the sne cp usually can not pull off....we need one or two huge dumps to reach relatively anomalous depths, then its usually all but wiped out in a major thaw. This is a classic NNE style pack that I have quite frankly never had the pleasure of witnessing. Its like cement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ski MRG Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 That's the thing that has been making me a little cautious next week...and even beyond that with a potential yo-yo pattern. It looks good overall, but I would advise everyone not to expect snow from every event...though I know some will anyways. Awesome Scott. I already do but to have a proMet go on record with that is good news. Hope everybody is paying attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Same thing, just more of it...a pack of this nature necessitates superior retention because it requires a long duration of build-subtle thaw cycles, which the sne cp usually can not pull off....we need one or two huge dumps to reach relatively anomalous depths, then its usually all but wiped out in a major thaw. This is a classic NNE style pack that I have quite frankly never had the pleasure of witnessing. Yeah exactly, it's just night and day, compared to the fluff from those years. North Conway came to SNE, in January 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40/70 Benchmark Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Can't wait for the finale....I'll bet many of us make it out of this week with a good 10" left, then we enter another active pattern with a boulder of a base from which to build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 LMAO Teeny boppers in their daisy dukes and tank tops at the gas station an hour ago , true story. Someone's gotta tell Wiz it's too early to don the DD's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 55F at ASH today. Congrats Dom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahk_webstah Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Finally dropped to 24 inches today...unreal snowpack. Figure I will go below 20 on Friday and then the freeze up and rebuilding commences. My over under is 36 inch pack this season. I hit 32 inches on Feb 2, but I really want 36. Might get there by Mar 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherMA Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 42/30 from a high of 53, and dropping fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomNH Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 55F at ASH today. Congrats Dom. It was beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40/70 Benchmark Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Never seen anything like it.....lost 1.5" on the day, after a Hi of 49* and partial sunshine. 24" Depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 Back into the 30's now and dropping fast after some sprinkles. Still awaiting the big wind and widespread damage overnight. Should be single digits tomorrow morning where it should be instead of todays nonsense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40/70 Benchmark Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Finally dropped to 24 inches today...unreal snowpack. Figure I will go below 20 on Friday and then the freeze up and rebuilding commences. My over under is 36 inch pack this season. I hit 32 inches on Feb 2, but I really want 36. Might get there by Mar 1. We have been running neck-and-neck on depth, this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40/70 Benchmark Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Wind is already cranking, here....G 32mph here in the swamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 I'd like to lay our weenies out side by side on the table and compare them, this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40/70 Benchmark Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 How much do you have left...30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Finally dropped to 24 inches today...unreal snowpack. Figure I will go below 20 on Friday and then the freeze up and rebuilding commences. My over under is 36 inch pack this season. I hit 32 inches on Feb 2, but I really want 36. Might get there by Mar 1. So if you are down to 20" by Friday (maybe less???) do you think you can really add 16" by March 1? That would be great because it would mean 1 or more decent storms and noooo melting... If only... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Wind is already cranking, here....G 32mph here in the swamp. Gardner WxBug hit 40 mph... again... but that one is on top of a building that is on a good sized hill... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ski MRG Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 34/30, mangled flakes. Wind gusty from the west. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40/70 Benchmark Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Folks also get so obsessed with the March sun angle and while it does definitely become a factor, don't get so preoccupied with it as to delude yourself into thinking that snowfall will vaporize upon arrival....make no mistake about it, an active pattern can build a robust pack in march, though it's been several years since we've seen it (NNE did in March 2008). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 34/30, mangled flakes. Wind gusty from the west. It snows every day there, doesn't it? Seriously, we have had flakes almost every day for quite a while. Would not be surprised to see a few tonight, although Rev Kev said it would not happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ski MRG Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 It snows every day there, doesn't it? Seriously, we have had flakes almost every day for quite a while. Would not be surprised to see a few tonight, although Rev Kev said it would not happen Pretty radical change heading your way. Winter wind lashing the forestv tonight, roaring wind. We've get many days with at least a trace. Looking forward to MRG Wed and a return to a cold snowy pattern beyond this week. I highly doubt this March is benign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Winter has returned... down to 25F with moderate snow and high winds. Everything is fresh white again. Classic, strong (sustained 50mph at 4,000ft) NW flow upslope snows with flash freeze in the North Country tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Winter has returned... down to 25F with moderate snow and high winds. Everything is fresh white again. Classic, strong (sustained 50mph at 4,000ft) NW flow upslope snows with flash freeze in the North Country tonight. I was just watching that on the BOX radar and wondering if it makes it down to Pete's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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