JERSEYSNOWROB Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 what a storm this was..... TheTrials got this one right and so did Nzucker, if I recall correctly. the evening of the January 26, had some of the heaviest snow I have ever seen; must have picked up 12" in 3-4 hours alone; ended up with around 16 inches of snow; snow depths were in the 25-30" range the next morning.... Some Photo s: Absolutely buried at night.... . and I'm still amazed at how well bamboo grows in NJ in the middle of winter!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Absolute Humidity Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 That's not a bow echo, its cellurlar in nature and it actually had rotation because craig allen was screaming about it on 880am as it approached. I believe Belmar NJ reported hail from that cell, pea sized hail, not sleet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ag3 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris L Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 I wonder if I undermeasured this one; I could not really tell. It could have been 16 or 18 inches of snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weathergun Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I'll always remember this storm. For the 3" snow that wasn't forecasted here in the morning. The thundersleet than thundersnow in the evening. Then waking up the following morning to another 12" on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ridingtime Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I'll never forget this storm because it occurred on the day my wife and I got on a plane to move to Israel. When we woke up that morning with the surprise 3 inches of snow already on the ground, I pretty much guaranteed my wife our plane will be cancelled and our move will be delayed. That whole day we packed up anyways, just in case. I distinctly remember carrying boxes outside with snow falling thinking it was pointless. Deep down I was hoping too the flight would get cancelled because I did not want to miss the storm. But some how, we made it to the airport, the flight was still scheduled to go, for there was a lull between the first 3 inches of snow and then the main storm which hit at night. Even at the airport, I still thought we would not take off. But we made it to the plane, sat down in our seats, and then that massive thundersleet hit. The plane actually shook and we could hear the pings of sleet hitting the windows. It was the first time I really heard any thunder during a snow storm, and it was exciting but also frustrating because I was in a plane about to take off. The plane then indeed rolled out of the gate, got di-iced, and took off, leaving me to not experience the most awesome part of that storm. Being a snow lover, but also passionate about living in Israel, it was ironic that I left under these circumstances. It was great arriving safely in Israel, but painful reading about the awesome snow that I missed. Now I pray for snow in Jerusalem, and feel thankful that at least I experienced the Boxing Day storm, the mini-storms that followed after, and at least part of this storm with the thunder sleet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I had 4-8 around Trenton. Til the morning happened. Then I doubled it. Ended up with a little over 15. So my final-final forecast verified I hated this storm and the 2/10/10 storm. Mainly because I was on mids in Elko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1220 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 What an amazing storm. The snow from the upper low and dynamics was incredible, some of the heaviest snow I've ever seen. We had about 13" in 4 hours, and 16" total. That after a thundersleet cell passed over made it one of the greats. We also had tree damage from the wet nature of the snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ag3 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Thundersnow for over half an hour, right over Queens and NYC. Incredible display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormlover74 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I have some more I can post tonight. I just can't find out how to shrink them down so I can only post 1 at a time. Plfdwxdude, post more photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Isotherm Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 It snows in this area? One of the great things about living in the NYC metro area - you'll never get bored of snow. Just as we were beginning to get accustomed to snowier winters after last year, mother nature pulled the rug out and gave us a snowless one. But now I want to see a big storm that much more - the drive, the fire, the passion is re-ignited. Don't know about you but if I lived in VT/NH/ME I wouldn't even think twice about a 3-6" event anymore. I'd probably still track the foot+ storms, but snow becomes much more run of the mill up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ag3 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 It snows in this area? One of the great things about living in the NYC metro area - you'll never get bored of snow. Just as we were beginning to get accustomed to snowier winters after last year, mother nature pulled the rug out and gave us a snowless one. But now I want to see a big storm that much more - the drive, the fire, the passion is re-ignited. Don't know about you but if I lived in VT/NH/ME I wouldn't even think twice about a 3-6" event anymore. I'd probably still track the foot+ storms, but snow becomes much more run of the mill up there. Snow in the NYC area is just like fishing to me. If I caught a hundred fish every time I went fishing, then I would have no passion for it and no drive to "get them next time". Same as snow. If it snowed every day and was "too easy", there would be no excitement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEITH L.I Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 The issue for next season is the Atlantic side; if we get a decent block, with Nino, then we'll be using analogs like 77-78, 92-93, 02-03, and maybe to a extreme, 09-10. nino next year..top analog is 76-77..gonna be brutal cold if it is a weak nino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTrials Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 AG3 and I were two of like 5 people up watching this storm at 2am when it was 5 inches an hour, easy. Beautiful band from just west of nyc, across ag3's house, up and over I-95 bliss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1220 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 AG3 and I were two of like 5 people up watching this storm at 2am when it was 5 inches an hour, easy. Beautiful band from just west of nyc, across ag3's house, up and over I-95 bliss. I was up throughout the storm, and watched that band crawl east across Nassau County. Just an unbelievable sight, and snow so intense you could practically see it pile up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian5671 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 nino next year..top analog is 76-77..gonna be brutal cold if it is a weak nino next year seems so long away after this year's disaster. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris L Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 nino next year..top analog is 76-77..gonna be brutal cold if it is a weak nino That would be amazing to get that cold... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris L Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 With regards to last year on this date, at its height, it was heavier than Boxing Day, I could not believe what I had seen around 1 AM, incredible snow rates; easily 4" per hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefflaw77 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I witnessed that band during the dead of night... It was like, if not better than the most intense band of snow I saw back in the 90's living in Buffalo, NY.. 12/95 was an amazing event in Buffalo, NY... In any event, if I am lucky, I'll see snow fall that hard a few more times in my life time... As others have said- a snow event from 3am -8pm on a friday like this would be so unreal with temps in the low to mid 20's... That's my dream..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazman Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Loved that all of NYC got into the crazy snow that am (even Queens!). Waking up on the 27th and going outside..had to be close to the highest snow depths in my life. Also a little misty as that was pretty much the end of our amazing month of snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momza Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 With regards to last year on this date, at its height, it was heavier than Boxing Day, I could not believe what I had seen around 1 AM, incredible snow rates; easily 4" per hour. Simply tropical in mid winter.....unique weather event...to say the least...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJO812 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I got about 4 inches in 30 mins in a heavy band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTrials Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I got about 4 inches in 30 mins in a heavy band. no you didn't. You never got under that band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psv88 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 AG3 and I were two of like 5 people up watching this storm at 2am when it was 5 inches an hour, easy. Beautiful band from just west of nyc, across ag3's house, up and over I-95 bliss. I was there. Awesome night. My Fiance didnt think so though. By the end of that storm she realized i needed treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian5671 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I went to bed-it killed me, but with 2 little ones I needed the sleep-it killed me to get into bed with 4 inches an hour falling... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJO812 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 no you didn't. You never got under that band Want to bet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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