CoastalWx Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Looks like some tiny wet flakes coming down in Windsor currently Yeah you can see it expanding on radar. Nice s/w coming through. I bet Pete will see an inch or two. This stuff may spread east. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 You really don't think you'll see any more snow? At the very least you know there'll be a one-day cold shot sometime in April that brings blustery snow showers... I have no doubt you see flakes again. Accumulating snow is another story. Winter just ends in February now in SNE. It's better having it in Dec-Feb...but it would be nice if it would continue into March. 3 or 4 yrs in a row now..even in the hills of NW Mass.. winter has ended in late Feb. Hopefully it's not a common theme as we move forward..but it sure has sucked the last 3-4 yrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPPYVALLEY Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Been flurries here for about last half hour. We have had no more than a coating here this month. Same last March. Could this be the 3rd March in a row where NW Ma. doesn't see a snowfall over 1"-2"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxmanmitch Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Solid coating on the ground with light snow. About 1 mile visibility right now, but it drops closer to 1/2 in the heavier bursts. Could see a 1/2 to 1 inch of snow out of this, with maybe a little more around 2K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I hope not, but it's quite possible that my specific locale may not even see measurable snow this month. That makes me want to vomit. Even last year I had like 0.5" I think. Logan had 0.2" from a renegade snow squall on the 2nd this year, but I missed it. I hope I can squeeze out an inch or two towards the end of the month, but I'm not optimistic. Quite disappointing. Wow... never thought March would be that low in the BOS area. We got lucky with that record breaking snowstorm of over two feet earlier in the month, then got some warning criteria snow last Thursday before the rain, but had it not been for that one snowfall this month would be very bleak up here, too. That's the luck of the draw though, SNE could have just as easily gotten a two footer and everyone would have a much different opinion on the month. Bummer that March lately has not been a winter month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Winter just ends in February now in SNE. It's better having it in Dec-Feb...but it would be nice if it would continue into March. 3 or 4 yrs in a row now..even in the hills of NW Mass.. winter has ended in late Feb. Hopefully it's not a common theme as we move forward..but it sure has sucked the last 3-4 yrs. I'm still semi-interested in the late March and early April period. There's always hope for a late season event, not impossible in years with a weakening Nina. Am I optimistic...not necessarily...but it's certainly not impossible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Winter just ends in February now in SNE. It's better having it in Dec-Feb...but it would be nice if it would continue into March. 3 or 4 yrs in a row now..even in the hills of NW Mass.. winter has ended in late Feb. Hopefully it's not a common theme as we move forward..but it sure has sucked the last 3-4 yrs. Yeah I agree. If it wasn't for us getting lucky and grabbing over two feet from that storm a week ago today, this month would blow dead rats, too. As it is, March still looks like it may come in below normal here at the ski area even with that big early month storm. We need another warning criteria snowfall at least to get closer to average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Wow... never thought March would be that low in the BOS area. We got lucky with that record breaking snowstorm of over two feet earlier in the month, then got some warning criteria snow last Thursday before the rain, but had it not been for that one snowfall this month would be very bleak up here, too. That's the luck of the draw though, SNE could have just as easily gotten a two footer and everyone would have a much different opinion on the month. Bummer that March lately has not been a winter month. For my own personal reasons..I'd rather have March be somewhat wintry..in order to ease the pain of a crappy April, wx wise. We've been having tremendous December's, at the expense of March. December's are usually "meh" near the coast, but lately..they have rocked. It's almost like everything has been pushed ahead by a couple of weeks. Snow starts early, but ends early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ski MRG Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Sn. 1.25" new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Yeah I agree. If it wasn't for us getting lucky and grabbing over two feet from that storm a week ago today, this month would blow dead rats, too. As it is, March still looks like it may come in below normal here at the ski area even with that big early month storm. We need another warning criteria snowfall at least to get closer to average. 5 days left in the period until Ski week in NNE, looking good for next week, hoping to get a good storm. Me, NH, VT on the agenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Sn. 1.25" new Expect 2-3". Congrats. GFS and Euro had a nice signal for this, yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 For my own personal reasons..I'd rather have March be somewhat wintry..in order to ease the pain of a crappy April, wx wise. We've been having tremendous December's, at the expense of March. December's are usually "meh" near the coast, but lately..they have rocked. It's almost like everything has been pushed ahead by a couple of weeks. Snow starts early, but ends early. For sun angle reasons I'd take a snowy Dec over a snowy Mar any year. Of course, I don't have to deal with the Atlantic either. Looks like the 12z NAM taketh what the 6z giveth. Probably a little snow to rain up here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Steady light snow is falling even here on the valley floor in Windsor. Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I'm still semi-interested in the late March and early April period. There's always hope for a late season event, not impossible in years with a weakening Nina. Am I optimistic...not necessarily...but it's certainly not impossible. Yeah you can see the growing cold signal the last 7 days of the month on the enesembles and now the op Euro is starting to see it. After the 60's this week folks are gonna think it's warm for good. I bet april is a below normal month this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Maybe at home I'll pick up an inch or so..except for Scooter..noone was calling for this today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPPYVALLEY Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Steady SN - but the radar is most robust well south of here towards Pete. Don't expect any accumulation here but still nice to look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 For sun angle reasons I'd take a snowy Dec over a snowy Mar any year. Of course, I don't have to deal with the Atlantic either. Looks like the 12z NAM taketh what the 6z giveth. Probably a little snow to rain up here. I love a snowy December too, but I'd take a little from the 20-30" we've been getting..and give it to March...so long as I can have a white Christmas. I'm not used to a white Christmas..so it's been a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Maybe at home I'll pick up an inch or so..except for Scooter..noone was calling for this today Well I didn't call for anything...just said that we could see some flurries or a little light snow. I wasn't sure if it would be just patchy or more widespread. Our in-house wrf showed it yesterday..which made me look at the other models. The GFS had the strongest signal, but the euro had it over the berks and orh hills. Maybe some OES stuff too...but boundary layer is warm, here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Expect 2-3". Congrats. GFS and Euro had a nice signal for this, yesterday. You called it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Well I didn't call for anything...just said that we could see some flurries or a little light snow. I wasn't sure if it would be just patchy or more widespread. Our in-house wrf showed it yesterday..which made me look at the other models. The GFS had the strongest signal, but the euro had it over the berks and orh hills. Maybe some OES stuff too...but boundary layer is warm, here. Pretty sure you did... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Snowout for Opening Day on the 31st?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug1991 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 What's sad is that the last accumulating snows for most were weeks ago. 6-8 week winter the past few years. Thats what frustrates me. We had great snow totals but lets spread them over 3 months instead of 1. This winter reminded me of last winter in some ways because we got all of our snow at once then nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug1991 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I'd take that in a heartbeat-if it aint going to be cold/snowy, bring on the warmth. Agreed. Cold rain and Mud aint fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Pretty sure you did... LOL, I just mentioned we could see a little light snow. I'm not sure how much will stick, outside of Pete glacier..possibly on the snowpack I guess. I figured it was worth mentioning amidst this doldrum of a March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Looks like some snow for HubbDave right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan11 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Snow showers all morning here with a coating. I'm not sure what is causing it. Still only 30 degrees out there. Late tomorrow night into Wednesday still looks interesting. ALY will only say Rain, sleet or snow mix in the point forecast. Looks like some snow for HubbDave right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Torchey Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 44/24 mostly cloudy another perfect day out here for work, congrats to those seeing flakes!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan11 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 But we also had the big snowstorm around Feb. 25th and I think you guys did well with that also in VT. So overall a very prolific late winter period this year even if it ended now. But I still think late month will heat up again in NNE anyway. Yeah I agree. If it wasn't for us getting lucky and grabbing over two feet from that storm a week ago today, this month would blow dead rats, too. As it is, March still looks like it may come in below normal here at the ski area even with that big early month storm. We need another warning criteria snowfall at least to get closer to average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jconsor Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I would expect the precip. to arrive earlier tomorrow night than most of the guidance is forecasting, which is par for the course with overrunning events. Note on current radar that there is an area of precip. over eastern KY/ southern WV / SW VA that has broken away from the main swath and is several hours ahead of the NAM - the GFS is doing a better job. The faster timing should contribute to a few hours of snow/ZR in the Capital District area and western MA at the onset, esp. at higher elevations. Snow showers all morning here with a coating. I'm not sure what is causing it. Still only 30 degrees out there. Late tomorrow night into Wednesday still looks interesting. ALY will only say Rain, sleet or snow mix in the point forecast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan11 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 It's obviously extremely marginal on the NAM. The 0C 850 line is about on us during the night and then as the low seems consolidate a surface area of LP over southeast NE on Wednesday you see decent banding around the western flank here and the 0C line starts to pull southeast eventually. I think north/west of ALB here we have to watch it more... SNE gets flooded with >+3C 850 on Wednesday. I would expect the precip. to arrive earlier tomorrow night than most of the guidance is forecasting, which is par for the course with overrunning events. Note on current radar that there is an area of precip. over eastern KY/ southern WV / SW VA that has broken away from the main swath and is several hours ahead of the NAM - the GFS is doing a better job. The faster timing should contribute to a few hours of snow/ZR in the Capital District area and western MA at the onset, esp. at higher elevations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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