Ian Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Anyone have good info on this other than NWS? Perhaps primarily interested in the DC area (east of Blue Ridge) to the bay but statewide or elsewhere would be good too. This is one of those climo stats that using DCA as a measure is pretty pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Transplant Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Some stats http://www.hgic.umd.edu/content/fallfrostdatesinmaryland.cfm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Transplant Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Maps! http://www.plantmaps.com/interactive-virginia-first-frost-date-map.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Transplant Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Can't stop! (this looks to be the best - coop sites) http://climate.usurf.usu.edu/reports/freezeDates.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share Posted September 28, 2011 Nice thanks. That last one is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxUSAF Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Time for the contest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 Katie's debut (as a co-author at least): http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/post/when-should-the-washington-dc-area-expect-to-see-its-first-freeze-of-the-cold-season/2011/10/19/gIQAbWmZ3L_blog.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxUSAF Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Glenn Dale Bell Station - average first date of fall freeze 10/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 We didn't smooth everything as some are legit. It's unlikely the whole green zone is green in reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 We didn't smooth everything as some are legit. It's unlikely the whole green zone is green in reality. I emailed you..just fyi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Transplant Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Katie's debut (as a co-author at least): http://www.washingto...WmZ3L_blog.html Great map. Quick question, probably for Katie, on the elevation map in the article. Should the unit be meters? I ask, because my house is at 475' plus or minus 10', but the map has me banded in 91'-161'. http://www.heywhatst...m/profiler.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Yes it should! Oversight when making them - I've sent an update to Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie g Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Yes it should! Oversight when making them - I've sent an update to Ian I noticed the discrepancy, as well, but I didn't even think of meters. I just thought it was wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 The elevation map itself is correct, just the legend is wrong. Should be meters and not feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie g Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 The elevation map itself is correct, just the legend is wrong. Should be meters and not feet. Tomayto, tomahto... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj2va Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I noticed the discrepancy, as well, but I didn't even think of meters. I just thought it was wrong. At least you're honest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Anyways, thanks Ian for the opportunity (again) to be a part of CWG and I hope to work with you again soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Nitpickers. The more important map is being overlooked. The freeze one looks good and I am more curious how urban development has affected things over the years. IAD still shows some rural aspects that the map displays but that has had to have changed over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Nitpickers. The more important map is being overlooked. The freeze one looks good and I am more curious how urban development has affected things over the years. IAD still shows some rural aspects that the map displays but that has had to have changed over the years. Thanks, Andy. Mistakes happen and I was told about it, notified Ian and immediately sent him a revised map. But you are right, the elevation map was more of a reference, it was not the focus map of the article. But that's okay, the people at CWG enjoyed the article and my freeze map so much that they are going to print them in the Post tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj2va Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Thanks, Andy. Mistakes happen and I was told about it, notified Ian and immediately sent him a revised map. But you are right, the elevation map was more of a reference, it was not the focus map of the article. But that's okay, the people at CWG enjoyed the article and my freeze map so much that they are going to print them in the Post tomorrow. Good for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avdave Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Thanks, Andy. Mistakes happen and I was told about it, notified Ian and immediately sent him a revised map. But you are right, the elevation map was more of a reference, it was not the focus map of the article. But that's okay, the people at CWG enjoyed the article and my freeze map so much that they are going to print them in the Post tomorrow. I promise never to point out that stuff again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Thanks, Andy. Mistakes happen and I was told about it, notified Ian and immediately sent him a revised map. But you are right, the elevation map was more of a reference, it was not the focus map of the article. But that's okay, the people at CWG enjoyed the article and my freeze map so much that they are going to print them in the Post tomorrow. Awesome, Katie. Glad to hear that and will go get me a paper tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVclimo Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Love the maps. This is a good one too: Considering pulling an all-nighter here to see possible patches of frost on my grass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj2va Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I promise never to point out that stuff again I thought it was a valid thing to point out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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