Patreeot Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 DT is going to be at the bon air library oct 5th from 7-9pm. giving his winter outlook. i will be there, and hope some of you ric folks will make it too. here is a snippet from dt facebook page Reserved a couple of seats. Someone told me it's all booked now. It'll be interesting though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billabong Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Interesting Newsletter out by Wakefield.... http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/akq/news/Weather%20Nut%20Fall%202011.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlo Snow Maker Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 picked up 0.80" so far, the color of the leaves are off to the races too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golia1w Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 picked up 0.80" so far, the color of the leaves are off to the races too That's about where I was last night, and then the overnight rains have me exactly at 1". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlo Snow Maker Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 That's about where I was last night, and then the overnight rains have me exactly at 1". Mine doubled last night the airport got nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golia1w Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Mine doubled last night the airport got nothing Yeah, the lightning was south and a little west of me. Very bright but not much thunder, so it was a little ways off. Probably right over your house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weathervswife Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 4.2" this week in the rain guage. Looks like the doppler estimated was waaaaay off out this way. Apparently, Wakefield is working on ways to screw me before the winter season even begins. Everyone needs a preseason I suppose. BTW, I'm liking all of this wet weather during the normally dry season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlo Snow Maker Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 4.2" this week in the rain guage. Looks like the doppler estimated was waaaaay off out this way. Apparently, Wakefield is working on ways to screw me before the winter season even begins. Everyone needs a preseason I suppose. BTW, I'm liking all of this wet weather during the normally dry season. damn i picked up just under 1.5" ric was half of that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIC Airport Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 Got down to 43 at RIC this morning. Coldest of the season so far. During the last couple years, we reached colder levels within the first 10 days of October. Last time we hit 32 or lower during the month of October was in 2008. I believe we have a good chance of doing that again this year. Overall, freezing temperatures in October are not as prevalent as they used to be, say 1980s and prior, but they still do happen every few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlo Snow Maker Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 almost feels hot today, looking forward to a nice cool down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Druff Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 From almost 80* today to maybe a few snow flakes Saturday and almost assuredly a hard freeze Saturday night. What a cold front! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlo Snow Maker Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 several reports of sleet this am amazing 24 hr temp change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmiser Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 several reports of sleet this am amazing 24 hr temp change a drizzle/sleet mix in King WIlliam county, 46 degrees. 2pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanVA Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Light rain with some sleet mixed in, 37˚ over in Blacksburg. I feel better about whatever does fall sticking, it's pretty damn cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIC Airport Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 All it really takes is a report of sleet, and RIC sets a daily snowfall record. Will be interesting to see how low the temps get tomorrow night/ Sunday morning after the storm. May actually get the first freeze before 1 November, something that hasn't happened too often in recent times, at least at RIC officially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Druff Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 It is 45* and sleeting outside at the moment here in Short Pump =\ ... I'm a little worried about tomorrow night's temperatures. I've got broccoli and brussell sprouts that I'm trying to grow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanVA Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Mulch and corners of roof tops now have a good bit of sleet on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scudric Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 off and on sleet for the last hour in Richmond's Fan District Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Druff Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Mulch and corners of roof tops now have a good bit of sleet on them. Until I remember you're out in Blacksburg now, your reports and pictures are going to annoy the **** out of me. Every post, I'm going to look outside and say "WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT" because you used to be 10 miles from me, LOL... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlo Snow Maker Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 heaviest sleet i have had all day, just insane considering it's october and how warm it was yesterday. akq has a chance of it turning to some snow in the zone forecast for the western county's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanVA Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Until I remember you're out in Blacksburg now, your reports and pictures are going to annoy the **** out of me. Every post, I'm going to look outside and say "WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT" because you used to be 10 miles from me, LOL... Hahaha, well no reason to envy my elevation at this point. It is still a light rain here and imo looks like it won't change in time for some accumulation, but the NWS in Blacksburg changed their mind at 11pm and I am now under a WWA so who knows. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAYABOVE 2000 FEET... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Druff Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 40* and rain. Yippee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIC Airport Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 40* and rain. Yippee. Not bad I guess, for October. Will need to monitor today's high temperature.....could break or tie the record low maximum temperature of 46. BTW Kevin, I meant to tell you this a long time ago, but look at your signature. You're not giving 2009-10 any justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIC Airport Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 Many La Nina seasons, particularly 2nd year events, have featured snowfall during the month of November. In fact, the last time RIC recorded a trace of snowfall during the month was November 18, 2008. There have been other recorded occurrences in the last 10+ years, but it has now been 20 years since the last accumulating event. Since the 1897-98 season, there have been 21 occurrences of November measurable snows at RIC. 0.1" November 8, 1991 1.1" November 23, 1989 4.5" November 11, 1987 0.1" November 25, 1983 1.0" November 12, 1976 0.6" November 22 1972 1.2" November 12, 1968 0.2" November 30, 1966 0.4" November 30, 1964 0.9" November 5, 1962 7.3" November 6-7, 1953 1.0" November 30, 1952 0.5" November 30, 1943 4.4" November 24-26, 1938 3.8" November 22-23, 1929 0.3" November 18, 1924 2.0" November 28, 1912 1.9" November 15, 1906 1.8" November 13 1904 0.4" November 29, 1903 0.8" November 26, 1898 Top 10 Snowiest Novembers 1. 7.3" (1953) 2. 4.5" (1987) 3. 4.4" (1938) 4. 3.8" (1929) 5. 2.0" (1912) 6. 1.9" (1906) 7. 1.8" (1904) 8. 1.2" (1968) 9. 1.1" (1989) 10 1.0" (1976) and (1952) Over the last 30 days, there have been two accumulating snowfall events in the Virginia mountains. As we approach winter, it will be interesting to see if November 2011 will end the snowless streak of the last 20 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIC Airport Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 Any reason why AKQ didn't issue freeze products during the morning forecast package? Tonight's forecasted lows are around freezing (32-34) even for areas well east of the fall line. Even tomorrow night, looks like temps will be similar. EDIT: 1pm Temperature at RIC is only 40 degrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Druff Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Not bad I guess, for October. Will need to monitor today's high temperature.....could break or tie the record low maximum temperature of 46. BTW Kevin, I meant to tell you this a long time ago, but look at your signature. You're not giving 2009-10 any justice. Oops... Ha, yeh, that's supposed to read 2010-2011. I sure hope my total this year is higher. At least double that to make me happy. My total from 09-10 was closer to 40" ... my 12 month total from March '09 to February '10 was almost 50" ... if that happened more than once an ice age, I'd be quite satisfied with Richmond's weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIC Airport Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 Not bad I guess, for October. Will need to monitor today's high temperature.....could break or tie the record low maximum temperature of 46. Looks like the high for the day is 45 which occurred earlier this morning. And unless RIC breaks out in wall to wall sun, I don't see it going higher so pretty sure we break the record. Oops... Ha, yeh, that's supposed to read 2010-2011. I sure hope my total this year is higher. At least double that to make me happy. My total from 09-10 was closer to 40" ... my 12 month total from March '09 to February '10 was almost 50" ... if that happened more than once an ice age, I'd be quite satisfied with Richmond's weather. Yeah, I figured that based on those snowfall dates. We can only hope that RIC has entered a snowier "cycle" than what was seen in the 20 years prior to the last couple seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIC Airport Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 Any reason why AKQ didn't issue freeze products during the morning forecast package? Tonight's forecasted lows are around freezing (32-34) even for areas well east of the fall line. Even tomorrow night, looks like temps will be similar. EDIT: 1pm Temperature at RIC is only 40 degrees. I got an update....looks like a freeze warning will be issued later on for Chesterfield, Henrico, Hanover, Caroline, Amelia, Goochland, Dinwiddie, Louisa, Fluvanna, Prince Edward, Cumberland, Brunswick, Mecklenburg, Nottoway, Lunenberg, Powhatan and Greensville Counties for the 2am to 9am period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIC Airport Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 Looks like the high for the day is 45 which occurred earlier this morning. And unless RIC breaks out in wall to wall sun, I don't see it going higher so pretty sure we break the record. I see signs that the temperature is rising.....departing drizzle and low clouds...drying out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Druff Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I see signs that the temperature is rising.....departing drizzle and low clouds...drying out? Eh, drizzle is over and clouds are rising, but I'm still at at 39.6* with a 38* dew point and I'm not anomalous from looking at Wunderground. I also want to know how the airport hit 45*. My high for the day is 41.6* and that was at 4:15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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