NaoPos Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Terrible idea IMO. Besides the fact that it's stupid, winter storms are much more unpredictable and short term than hurricanes. Whereas w/ tropics, it's relatively easy to gauge whether a storm will be a doozy or not from 3+ days in advance (and they have a standard method of intensification) often times it's impossible to predict the magnitude of a winter storm until it's occurring. Maybe naming them after it's over would work (I still don't like - naming should be reserved for tropics only). Plus, it would get too subjective. How much snowfall do you need over what geographic area? Where do wind speeds come in? Do we name storms that impact nobody in the northern plains or just the I-95 corridor? Asking those questions is Futile...the only question we need to ask is...... WHAT ARE OUR RATINGS ?!?!??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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earthlight Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Terrible idea IMO. Besides the fact that it's stupid, winter storms are much more unpredictable and short term than hurricanes. Whereas w/ tropics, it's relatively easy to gauge whether a storm will be a doozy or not from 3+ days in advance (and they have a standard method of intensification) often times it's impossible to predict the magnitude of a winter storm until it's occurring. Maybe naming them after it's over would work (I still don't like - naming should be reserved for tropics only). Plus, it would get too subjective. How much snowfall do you need over what geographic area? Where do wind speeds come in? Do we name storms that impact nobody in the northern plains or just the I-95 corridor? I just don't totally understand the point. Having a storm titled "Winter Storm Allen" isn't going to change the preparedness, public view, or response time. It's just silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isotherm Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I just don't totally understand the point. Having a storm titled "Winter Storm Allen" isn't going to change the preparedness, public view, or response time. It's just silly. Agreed, then if you go naming a storm that's progged to put down 15" of snow and it ends up being 4", you've got a wasted name. I don't know how it could even work well before the storm's over. Winter storms are too erratic and unpredictable. We're here trying to nail down totals as the event's ongoing most times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthlight Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Winter Storm LaShawnte' on the GFS .. someone alert Margusity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian5671 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 :lmao: :lmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzardof09 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Winter Storm LaShawnte' on the GFS .. someone alert Margusity. our first named storm of the season? lol this storm naming will probably be one of the most talked about topics this winter. i hope it falls flat on its butt, there really is no point. not only that though the criteria for naming a storm, thats gotta be alot more complicated than our tropical cyclones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcad1 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 It's the weather channel so really unless you watch it you won't know anything about a storm being named right???,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoralRed Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I came out of my usual lurker mode about the Weather Channel deciding, on its own, to start naming winter storms. I don't disagree with the idea but it seems to me that this is something the government should have done and controlled, just like it does other big weather decisions in the US. http://www.americanwx.com/bb/index.php/topic/36966-twc-going-to-name-winter-storms-this-winter/page__st__175__gopid__1770378#entry1770378 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthlight Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I wrote a piece on the decision to name the storms here... http://www.nymetroweather.com/2012/10/02/naming-winter-storms-effective-or-silly/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow_Miser Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 GFS is not wanting to give up on the snow idea for NW NJ. When the NAM comes into range, there should be a few goofy 84 hr. images for this storm IMO as there always is with the NAM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJO812 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Interesting storm on the euro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmagan Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Someone tell Channel 7 South Dakota is not in Iowa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJO812 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Someone tell Channel 7 South Dakota is not in Iowa. Really? What a fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momza Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Not sure if it means anything(hope it does) more fallen leaves so early in the season than in previous years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isotherm Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Not sure if it means anything(hope it does) more fallen leaves so early in the season than in previous years. Plenty of sunny, mild days and cool, crisp nights in September initiated the foliage change a bit earlier than usual. Folks in VT/NH/ME are experiencing one of their most vibrant seasons in awhile due to the ideal September weather pattern. Doesn't mean much going forward, more of a reaction to the pattern that's been in place than a foreteller of the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan76 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Plenty of sunny, mild days and cool, crisp nights in September initiated the foliage change a bit earlier than usual. Folks in VT/NH/ME are experiencing one of their most vibrant seasons in awhile due to the ideal September weather pattern. Doesn't mean much going forward, more of a reaction to the pattern that's been in place than a foreteller of the winter. I noticed that to,a little earlier than previous years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWCCraig Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 The GFS isn't showing much snow at all for interior northeast now for Sunday, just expect a light dusting at best in the highest elevations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthlight Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 The GFS isn't showing much snow at all for interior northeast now for Sunday, just expect a light dusting at best in the highest elevations. So I guess no name for it, then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJO812 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 CFS has lost the warm air in the east. Looks normal from November -March in the east. http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/people/wwang/cfsv2fcst/htmls/usT2me3Mon.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthlight Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 CFS has lost the warm air in the east. Looks normal from November -March in the east. http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/people/wwang/cfsv2fcst/htmls/usT2me3Mon.html Keep us updated every time it changes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJO812 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Keep us updated every time it changes It changes non stop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momza Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Keep us updated every time it changes Unless it shows torch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJO812 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailMan06 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 What a raw, ugly, miserably depressing day today was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJO812 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Why are some people cancelling winter? It's only October Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormlover74 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 GFS has 30s and wet snow around the 24th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantom X Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Although I would love to see snow this winter (and use that snowblower I bought in Feb 2011 and haven't used yet), my wallet is hoping for an easy heating season (or huge drop in oil prices) this year. Have yet to turn the heat on.. 58 degrees in the house yesterday am... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momza Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Although I would love to see snow this winter (and use that snowblower I bought in Feb 2011 and haven't used yet), my wallet is hoping for an easy heating season (or huge drop in oil prices) this year. Have yet to turn the heat on.. 58 degrees in the house yesterday am... Your blood must be extremely thick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefflaw77 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I only turned it on b/c I have a 2 year old.. Dropped down to about 61 the other morning.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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