Kaner587 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Based on 1000-850m critical thicknesses..looks like around 21z would be snow for the city. So based on that it probably snows mod to heavy for a couple hrs and transitions to lighter snow/drizzle thereafter? I would be beyond amazed if KNYC does better than a trace. Its obviously a possibility esp if you believe the model output this aftn. People are going to be very surprised when they go out sat night in their skimpy costumes and it's snowing in manhattan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 This honestly reminds me of 2009-2010 winter storms, in which they were so borderline, that we got heavy wet snow. This pattern and storm depiction seems almost similar in that sense. Most models and the ensembles are locked in, pretty impressive. Rooting for you guys in the city, I'll prob get snow anyways since I'm upstate, but I'll be watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psv88 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 My deep down gut feeling is that this is another long island special...in that the rain snow line goes from bayridge, north to astoria to LGA across to larchmont, hugs the CT coast all the way around the sound...long island all rain. i feel it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoSki14 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 The cold air in general is also a shocker, the lowest that my area has been down to so far this autumn was 44F, were NYC and surrounding locations even in the 40s yet. It's amazing to get this storm when you consider how mild to warm this month has been for us. Also would all the plants freeze if the temperatures got down to 31-32 in the suburbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSantanaNYC Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I can't believe what I'm reading. don't go against the EURO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ag3 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Based on 1000-850m critical thicknesses..looks like around 21z would be snow for the city. How about at 18z? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericjcrash Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 The cold air in general is also a shocker, the lowest that my area has been down to so far this autumn was 44F, were NYC and surrounding locations even in the 40s yet. It's amazing to get this storm when you consider how mild to warm this month has been for us. Also would all the plants freeze if the temperatures got down to 31-32 in the suburbs. Im in NW Queens I've been down to 45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pazzo83 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 If this dissuades chicks from dressing up really skimpy on Saturday night, I will go ballistic. Otherwise, if it can't be 70 and sunny, bring on the snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha5 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Wow, just took a look at the 12z models. Looks like we could see some history this weekend. I really like the way the vort is being depicted right now, its strong enough to spur some good dynamics and per the 12z models, in the perfect place so that the surface low takes a BM track. The key there was having the northern stream energy dig a little further than previously modeled. In terms of snow, theres obviously going to be a warm layer below 925 for many coastal areas. Judging by the soundings I think snow will work down into the immediate suburbs, LI and the city may have trouble getting anything more than slop on the grass, but for everyone else, surface temps may dip enough for some accumulation. Going forward, we basically just need some consistency, any shift could really throw things off at this point. Early guess is 2-4 for places over 1,000 1-3 for suburbs T-1 for city Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eduggs Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Snow mixing in at ALB airport - which is at about 300ft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha5 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Euro snow maps on wunderground have 6"+ for the entire tri-state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snywx Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Snow mixing in at ALB airport - which is at about 300ft. Im down to 39* here.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEG NAO Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Not for nothing, but this is becoming a bit absurd.. This is what a 1 in 500 year type of map, as depicted.. This just doesn't happen, ever... Earthlight, as depicted could NYC get more than 1" of snow? Extremes do happen - no one ever believed this could happen -( Nov 11. 1987 ) plus this has been the year of extremes http://voices.washingtonpost.com/capitalweathergang/2010/11/on_this_veterans_day_in_1987.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha5 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Not to hype this up anymore than it needs to be.... http://www.erh.noaa....onsnowfall.html Records go back to 1869....the most NYC has ever gotten in October is .8" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eduggs Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Im down to 39* here.. Central Catskills snowing at 1500ft per ski area web cams. Getting close. There's still a bit of moisture to the west that will swing through this evening. As cold air continues to filter down the HV, some flakes could mix in at the tail end across the Hudson Highlands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEITH L.I Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 ok here ya go in the last 150 years there have been 3 snowfalls that accumulated in CPK..1876 0.5,1925 0.8,and 1952 0.5 and that's it,,there have been 12 years with a trace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthlight Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 It's becoming apparent there will be a W-E gradient as well during the heavy precipitation--not just elevation dependent. Something to keep in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha5 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Central Catskills snowing at 1500ft per ski area web cams. Getting close. There's still a bit of moisture to the west that will swing through this evening. As cold air continues to filter down the HV, some flakes could mix in at the tail end across the Hudson Highlands. Most places are below 45 to the north of the city, places with elevation are in the 30's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neblizzard Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Not to be off topic but the pattern has been extremely active the last two years, with a weak Nina and favorable Atlantic, we could have quite a winter once again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1220 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Not to hype this up anymore than it needs to be.... http://www.erh.noaa....onsnowfall.html Records go back to 1869....the most NYC has ever gotten in October is .8" I'm still wondering how hard it will be for snow to stick in the middle of Manhattan. Obviously NYC was far less developed in 1869, and sometimes even in March it's hard for accumulations in the urban areas. It still wouldn't surprise me if Central Park and the airport tarmacs come in at T or 0.2", etc. Perhaps just being at Farmingdale or the immediate suburbs will make a significant difference. Elevation will obviously help most of all. Too bad we can't bring the top of the Empire State Building to the surface either for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormlover74 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Well between the 105-08 degree heat, snowiest months on record (Jan '11 and Feb '10) and wettest March (10) and April (07) and August (11) on record just in the past 4 years I'd say no records are safe at this point (unless they involve low temps). Extremes do happen - no one ever believed this could happen -( Nov 11. 1987 ) plus this has been the year of extremes http://voices.washin...ay_in_1987.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEG NAO Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Not to hype this up anymore than it needs to be.... http://www.erh.noaa....onsnowfall.html Records go back to 1869....the most NYC has ever gotten in October is .8" going to be interesting how they measure this - heavy wet snow where much of it is melting shortly after hitting the ground BUT regardless .8 should be easy to break in this set up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericjcrash Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I'm still wondering how hard it will be for snow to stick in the middle of Manhattan. Obviously NYC was far less developed in 1869, and sometimes even in March it's hard for accumulations in the urban areas. It still wouldn't surprise me if Central Park and the airport tarmacs come in at T or 0.2", etc. Perhaps just being at Farmingdale or the immediate suburbs will make a significant difference. Elevation will obviously help most of all. Too bad we can't bring the top of the Empire State Building to the surface either for this one. March has a higher sun angle than we do now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha5 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I'm still wondering how hard it will be for snow to stick in the middle of Manhattan. Obviously NYC was far less developed in 1869, and sometimes even in March it's hard for accumulations in the urban areas. It still wouldn't surprise me if Central Park and the airport tarmacs come in at T or 0.2", etc. Perhaps just being at Farmingdale or the immediate suburbs will make a significant difference. Elevation will obviously help most of all. Too bad we can't bring the top of the Empire State Building to the surface either for this one. yeah UHI has really decimated NYC's climate respectability. That being said, heavy snow will stick at 35.... Well between the 105-08 degree heat, snowiest months on record (Jan '11 and Feb '10) and wettest March (10) and April (07) and August (11) on record just in the past 4 years I'd say no records are safe at this point (unless they involve low temps). This going to be interesting how they measure this - heavy wet snow where much of it is melting shortly after hitting the ground BUT regardless .8 should be easy to break in this set up Yeah if the Euro verifies, we'll have no problem breaking .8...not saying we get 5" here but at least an inch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SACRUS Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 ok here ya go in the last 150 years there have been 3 snowfalls that accumulated in CPK..1876 0.5,1925 0.8,and 1952 0.5 and that's it,,there have been 12 years with a trace October 26, 1859 - New York City had their earliest substantial snow of record as four inches blanketed the city. Most I could find. Im sure UNc or Don S may have more details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthlight Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 only a matter of time before the nam shows a monster with a qpf bomb and 30 f temps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmagan Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 12Z JMA prints out about 1.30" QPF for the Saturday cyclone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornadojay Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 according to the KU Northeast snowstorm book, the Oct 10-11, 1979 storm dumped 6 inches in Yorktown Heights.. though that is a good 40 or so miles from the city.. impressive nonetheless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cold&cloudy Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Winter Storm Watch now in effect here in NW New Jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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