WeatherNC Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 Blizzard and Hurricane Force Wind Warnings from LWX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windyinnc Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I got heads up from a tweet so I'm not sure if everyone knows but WeatherBELL model graphics is wide-open for the duration of Hurricane Sandy. Here's the link if your interested. This is going to be one epic storm. http://models.weatherbell.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Just noticed that along the TN/NC boarder some yellows were showing up on the radar. Could be some very heavy sleep forming in some of these bands of rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainforrest Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Very windy. Already lost power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 First flakes mixing in! Temp has dropped to 34 degrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackerel_sky Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Current Sat. imagery looks to have stopped NNE movement,about to start left hook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikepie Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I've lost power within the last 30 mins near Atlanta (still out). Gusts close to 40 it seems to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackerel_sky Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Congrats! Take some pics to share First flakes mixing in! Temp has dropped to 34 degrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAD Addict Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 32...flurries. Weather station suddenly decided to stop working...great timing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Congrats! Take some pics to share Oh I plan on it. Lots of pics. I will post tomorrow when the sun comes out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kvegas-wx Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I've lost power within the last 30 mins near Atlanta (still out). Gusts close to 40 it seems to me. related to Sandy??? impressive if so. i didnt figure the windfield would stretch that far sw and inland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griteater Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 It's Robert against the NWS out of Morristown. Robert is bullish on snow down to the valleys in northeast TN while the NWS says it's a non-event relative to what could happen. It will be interesting to see how this plays out. I have noticed the trajectory of the precip on radar has changed in the last couple of hours and is beginning to turn northwest. A few thoughts on Tri-Cities....I looked at NAM and GFS sounding data. In my experience, the GFS is normally a little too warm, and the NAM is a little too cool. In this case, the GFS is colder than the NAM (as of now). I'd say that's a good sign to have the GFS on your side from a temp standpoint. It looks like to me that the 18z NAM supports around 0.30 QPF of snow, while the 18z GFS supports around 0.90 QPF of snow. I like to cut QPF by 40-50% as it seems it never precips as much as the model QPF. The precip transitions over to snow Mon night, which is much preferred from an accumulation standpoint (better to get the ground covered at night vs. daytime). The saturation in the snow growth zone looks fine, although the max vertical motion isn't very strong...to be expected given the locale in the overall system. As long as the models continue to depict the low pivoting into south central / SW PA, I like the idea of accumulating snow in KTRI, say 2-5 inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilkesboroDude Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 45 degrees 38 dp....way more rain than I expected tonight. I thought it would be bone dry. I don't see a high of 52 happening tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LithiaWx Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 related to Sandy??? impressive if so. i didnt figure the windfield would stretch that far sw and inland. Yep. Its very windy in atlanta and has been all day. It has picked up a bit over the last few hours. It has become a steady wind tonight I'm not convinced we are getting 40mph gusts but its windy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Penland Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Yep. Its very windy in atlanta and has been all day. It has picked up a bit over the last few hours. It has become a steady wind tonight I'm not convinced we are getting 40mph gusts but its windy. Holy cow thought we were gonna blow away a few minutes ago. Strongest gust of the night here in Cleveland. Fully expecting to lose some trees tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calculus1 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 45 degrees 38 dp....way more rain than I expected tonight. I thought it would be bone dry. I don't see a high of 52 happening tomorrow... 49 over 38 here. With the cloud cover, I'm curious as to whether we'll make it down to 40 tonight. A sprinkles earlier, but nothing measurable here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG FROSTY Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 49 over 38 here. With the cloud cover, I'm curious as to whether we'll make it down to 40 tonight. A sprinkles earlier, but nothing measurable here. 50/39 and just a few drops so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griteater Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 NAM looks a touch colder this run for E TN, W NC...just looking at 540 thickness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikepie Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 45 MPH gusts at KATL last observation. I'm about 2 miles from there...I have to say I didn't expect these type of winds until tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAD Addict Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Cars turning white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCSNOW Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Just saw a 46 mph gust at peachtree on this link. So that probably is what triggered the power outage. Use this link. Cold air finally making it's way across NC on this side of mtn's. http://mesowest.utah...oho=&rawsflag=3 Edt. You have to adjust the radius out 300miles and click wind gust tab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyefan1 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Cars turning white Wooo hoooo!! Good luck to all the mountain peeps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnweathernut Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 A few thoughts on Tri-Cities....I looked at NAM and GFS sounding data. In my experience, the GFS is normally a little too warm, and the NAM is a little too cool. In this case, the GFS is colder than the NAM (as of now). I'd say that's a good sign to have the GFS on your side from a temp standpoint. It looks like to me that the 18z NAM supports around 0.30 QPF of snow, while the 18z GFS supports around 0.90 QPF of snow. I like to cut QPF by 40-50% as it seems it never precips as much as the model QPF. The precip transitions over to snow Mon night, which is much preferred from an accumulation standpoint (better to get the ground covered at night vs. daytime). The saturation in the snow growth zone looks fine, although the max vertical motion isn't very strong...to be expected given the locale in the overall system. As long as the models continue to depict the low pivoting into south central / SW PA, I like the idea of accumulating snow in KTRI, say 2-5 inches. Thanks for the KTRI love Griteater. I mostly agree with what you have said here, but I have to wonder about QPF. Occasionally, systems will overperform. I could easily see overperformance within a band (wherever that sets up), IF the system sits and spins itself out. It's hard to tell where exactly that might occur, but I would expect a once every 100-200 year type storm could spit out a few surprises along the way. Other than this, I have been thinking a general 2-4..........3-5 type event in northeast TN (valley locations) is becoming more likely. I guess in a nutshell I agree with you, but wonder if Mother Nature is going to throw a curve or two over the coming few days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe75 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 IDK if its been posted yet or not, but comfirmed by family members in Foscoe of the NC MTNs snow is starting to fall. They have had sleet showers off and on the last couple hrs and now has changed over to snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotwx Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I'm getting a little concerned that the models still don't have a handle on how strong this thing is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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griteater Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Thanks for the KTRI love Griteater. I mostly agree with what you have said here, but I have to wonder about QPF. Occasionally, systems will overperform. I could easily see overperformance within a band (wherever that sets up), IF the system sits and spins itself out. It's hard to tell where exactly that might occur, but I would expect a once every 100-200 year type storm could spit out a few surprises along the way. Other than this, I have been thinking a general 2-4..........3-5 type event in northeast TN (valley locations) is becoming more likely. I guess in a nutshell I agree with you, but wonder if Mother Nature is going to throw a curve or two over the coming few days? Was reading the Charleston, WV disco, and they mentioned MOS was keeping the boundary layer too warm for low elevation snow...I checked NAM and GFS MOS for Bristol, and indeed the sfc temps are in the mid-30 to low-40 range for overnight Mon and Tues. Not sure of the MOS bias at this timerange, but that would be a deal breaker obviously if it's correct. I wonder if that's what Morristown is banking on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG FROSTY Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I'm getting a little concerned that the models still don't have a handle on how strong this thing is! What's up Jason any flurries for pilot? It's finally starting to cool off here, but a long ways to go to even think about a flurry.. still sitting at 50... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnweathernut Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I would think you are right and they are banking on this. I have seen them bank and bust before though. It can be overcome with precip that is heavy enough. Guess its a wait and see game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCSNOW Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Pressure still at 950 and HH confirmed she has here eye back about 25 miles across. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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