buckeyefan1 Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 good rain event! I got lucky with two separate heavier lines that moved right over me before the big batch of rain came. I had almost forgot what a good rain was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoothillsNC Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I thought the same thing, however; There have been a dozen friends on Facebook seeing snow, and now the WFMY News 2 Facebook page is saying they have received reports from Danville, Caswell County, and Reidsville. I can't even see anything on radar in that area. Very strange. in this day of FB and quick media updates, I think we're seeing this more and more and even news sources are accepting and posting things from their subscribers, unfortunately not true. Its way too warm aloft for snow in NC, 850 temps are +3 to +6 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullioz Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 in this day of FB and quick media updates, I think we're seeing this more and more and even news sources are accepting and posting things from their subscribers, unfortunately not true. Its way too warm aloft for snow in NC, 850 temps are +3 to +6 or so. I immediately looked at that map when I first started seeing the reports and thought people were crazy too. However, I just saw a picture posted with a dusting in Danville, as well as snow on someones car and around the trees between Eden and Reidsville. It is certainly snow in these pictures. If it were one or two reports I would say they were mistaken, but I had a dozen of my friends along with several others commenting on their posts talking about the snow falling and now have seen the pictures to prove it. I am with you, as it appears to be impossible according to that map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoothillsNC Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I immediately looked at that map when I first started seeing the reports and thought people were crazy too. However, I just saw a picture posted with a dusting in Danville, as well as snow on someones car and around the trees between Eden and Reidsville. It is certainly snow in these pictures. If it were one or two reports I would say they were mistaken, but I had a dozen of my friends along with several others commenting on their posts talking about the snow falling and now have seen the pictures to prove it. I am with you, as it appears to be impossible according to that map. ok, I guess it's ice crystals in central and southern VA since 850s aren't that warm, around +2 or +3, but the 925mb level is well below 0 so an inversion and freezing drizzle mixed with ice crystals is possible, probably likely. Either way this is strong damming at the surface for sure and GFS had it pegged, maybe not quite cold enough in fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullioz Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 ok, I guess it's ice crystals in central and southern VA since 850s aren't that warm, around +2 or +3, but the 925mb level is well below 0 so an inversion and freezing drizzle mixed with ice crystals is possible, probably likely. Either way this is strong damming at the surface for sure and GFS had it pegged, maybe not quite cold enough in fact. I see that the discussion out of Blacksburg now mentions this as well. I really thought people were loosing it there for awhile. The picture taken just outside of Danville shows a solid dusting with everything covered which also surprises me because the temperature at the surface looks to be right at freezing. I guess outside of town the temperature may have been a degree or two lower. Even the reports out of Rockingham County in NC were saying it was really coming down around 8am. Either way, I was quite surprised when the reports started showing up a couple of hours ago. I am sure it was also a nice surprise for all of those waking up and seeing snow in that area as well since nobody was mentioning the possibility yesterday or last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallsLake Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Man my back yard temp is still right at 35 degrees; might not get to 40 today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCSNOW Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Man my back yard temp is still right at 35 degrees; might not get to 40 today. Same here. The ceilings are thick and low and the breeze bites. Makes my now unexpierenced eyes/snowlover heart think winter weather is on the way. After 12 months w/o seeing a flake I have to remind myself of the 'used to be common winter days' with temps in the 33-36 range and clouds/drizzle/rain. I beleive we complained more on the near misses more than we have the sorry pattern we've been stuck in all winter. Actually I'm enjoying the weather today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjames1992 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 36 with COLD RAIN outside right now. Lovely weather on a Sunday afternoon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastonwxman Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I don't think I'll be touching 40 for the afternoon at this rate. Dropped down to 35 and have only rebound to 37, which has been the reading for about 3 hours now believe it or not. Unless the clouds break just enough for a bit of sun, even if only briefly, this may end up being the high and would make this the 5th day that the forecasted high was not reached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SN_Lover Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Looks like Texas is getting quite a dust storm now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaffneyPeach Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Looks like Texas is getting quite a dust storm now... Here's an infrared sat. image posted on NOAA fb page today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KO0588 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 flurries this morning around 8:30 in Rockingham county near VA couldn't believe it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEGa Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 down to 37 with drizzle, this is more like winter in the se (well if it were 33 and raining it would be the typical se winter after yesterday and last evening it feels pretty cold right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellinwood Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Stumbled upon this thread while reading the severe stuff and read about your snow reports... the reason why it was snowing with the 850mb temps above zero is because most/all of the overcast layer was completely below 850mb, and the cloud layer was below freezing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherheels Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 36 with COLD RAIN outside right now. Lovely weather on a Sunday afternoon... Ugly day for sure. I hit my high a little after midnight around 36. Never got above 34 in the afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsaur Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Same here. The ceilings are thick and low and the breeze bites. Makes my now unexpierenced eyes/snowlover heart think winter weather is on the way. After 12 months w/o seeing a flake I have to remind myself of the 'used to be common winter days' with temps in the 33-36 range and clouds/drizzle/rain. I beleive we complained more on the near misses more than we have the sorry pattern we've been stuck in all winter. Actually I'm enjoying the weather today. Yep, I love a day like today. Only way it would be better is to have your temps I've picked up near a tenth just in drizzle, and dripping. 48.5 in mby. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsaur Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I got lucky with two separate heavier lines that moved right over me before the big batch of rain came. I had almost forgot what a good rain was Wahoo!! Makes you feel less apart from the rest doesn't it, lol. The inclusive power of rain to the drought stricken! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyefan1 Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Wahoo!! Makes you feel less apart from the rest doesn't it, lol. The inclusive power of rain to the drought stricken! Tony Yes it does Hopefully it won't be another three months before I see totals like that again Perfect January day today with temps in the low 40's, cloudy skies, and a NE breeze at 8-10mph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastonwxman Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Only went up an extra degree for today (38 being the high) after a midnight temperature of 49. It was definitely a day to stay inside to watch movies and such. Looking forward to getting into some sun at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packbacker Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 36 with COLD RAIN outside right now. Lovely weather on a Sunday afternoon... Today was RDU's 2nd coldest day of the winter, just have to laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEGa Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 A bit colder than I thought it would be - an awfully close lol. It's 34 and pouring down rain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oconeexman Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 A bit colder than I thought it would be - an awfully close lol. It's 34 and pouring down rain YES a typical winter day in the southeast here too...37° and pouring for the last hour! Forecast of 51 today, i have my doubts again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNC_Fort Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Was driving up to Asheville this morning at 8:30 at the top of old fort mountain all of the trees has a nice glaze of ice on them limbs on the side of the interstate! It was a nice winter surprise, probably from rain or freezing fog or combination temp dropped from 35 to 31 from old fort to top, then rose to 34 in black mountain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoothillsNC Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Looks like the Sunday damming event beat all forecasts once again, as it usually does. Still very dammed up, after spending most of Sunday in the 30's much of interior NC. current: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaculaWeather Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I hit 50 at noon yesterday but it started falling and has been right around 40 since midnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solak Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Looks like it's going to take it's time eroding, too. Our forecast high for today has gone from 65 yesterday to 54 earlier this morning, to the current expected high of 49. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amos83 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 man it is depressing watching the radar returns dry up as the line crosses over the mountains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POWERSTROKE Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 man it is depressing watching the radar returns dry up as the line crosses over the mountains. You can have all the rain i have been getting. I am tired of the mud. We can barely push fertilize spreaders across lawns where it is so wet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LithiaWx Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I've been stuck in the 40's with E to ENE winds for over 24 hours. Yesterday was a misty cold day, easily the best CAD event of the season for mby. Today there was a traffic snarling cold rain on my way to work this AM. I had .36" in the bucket when I left the house, I'm sure when I get home tonight I easily cleared .50" No snow but I'm loving the copious amounts of rain, no flooding rains but the last week or so has given me some really good long duration soakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookout Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Looks like the Sunday damming event beat all forecasts once again, as it usually does. Still very dammed up, after spending most of Sunday in the 30's much of interior NC. current: Although we haven't gotten any winter weather from it, these last two wedges once again shows why i love them. It has been impressive how hard it has been to scour out the low level cold air and how far south it has gotten. Saw a steady temp drop all day yesterdeay/evening and got as low as 38.6. Finally starting to see the temp rise a little, up to 41 with a very good moderate rain at the moment. Recent rains have really saturated the ground for the first time in a long time and it's nice to see. What I wouldn't give for a classic winter storm cad event though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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