Damage In Tolland Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 This is a subject that is always debatable, and some years it can vary depending on storm track. But if you average out over time this is how I would rank them 1) ORH north up to S NH..always in the right place at the right time no matter what..great for pack retention 2) Berks down to Far NW CT..usually do very well on SWFE..and many times rack it up on coastals.. and can cash in upslope and lake effect at times...also great at pack retention 3) NE CT thru N RI over to about Foxboro...maybe I 'm partial to the area because I live in it, but it's a sneaky good spot for snow..Far enough inland to not have great worry over warmth from the hideous Atlantic...elevated enough to snow in marginal events,,and far enough east to cash in on coastals. retention isn't as good as the top 2, but it's better than most other places in SNE. Again, I'm sure other folks have different opinions or ideas...so I'd be curious to hear then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Torchey Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 coast is king, when it all comes together for the classic nor'easter the combination of wind and massive snow amounts is unbeat, just go back and look over time, numbers do not lie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forkyfork Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 whatever spot is furthest north at the highest elevation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORH_wxman Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 For pure highest snowfall totals...its the spine of the Berkshires up by the Vermont border. That areas prob gets 120-130" per year for places you can actually reach. (the peaks where nobody lives get more). They can get big time upslope snowfalls there as well as Nor' Easter snows and also get upslope enhancement....that's the beauty of being on the spine...upslope from both directions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 For pure highest snowfall totals...its the spine of the Berkshires up by the Vermont border. That areas prob gets 120-130" per year for places you can actually reach. (the peaks where nobody lives get more). They can get big time upslope snowfalls there as well as Nor' Easter snows and also get upslope enhancement....that's the beauty of being on the spine...upslope from both directions. Yeah but it's not really where anyone lives. I guess you have to factor in lifestyle too to some degree. And to me and you snowpack is huge. It seems some folks don't care about it..Ryan likes it to snow and then be gone and in the 50's the next day. i don't understand that mentality at all. If you want that..move to DC or somewhere in North Carolina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherMA Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 whatever spot is furthest north at the highest elevation This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUmetstud Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Will, you mean just east of north Adams/Clarksburg at 2000-2200 ft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 whatever spot is furthest north at the highest elevation ding ding ding Upslope helps as well though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forkyfork Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 upslope snow is fake, like les the best place for snow in the contiguous US is northern maine since it's all synoptic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Rain Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Peru and Savoy Mass are pretty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORH_wxman Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Will, you mean just east of north Adams/Clarksburg at 2000-2200 ft? Yeah like spots that Ryan mentioned....Savoy up ont he spine. Florida, MA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2Otown_WX Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 For CT it's gotta be Norfolk, though maybe not recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connecticut Appleman Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 For CT it's gotta be Norfolk, though maybe not recently. I grew up in Norfolk and nothing in Connecticut compares. More times than I can count, it would be snowing in Norfolk and raining in Winsted or Canaan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Rain Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I just love how this thread includes NE CT lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Rain Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I grew up in Norfolk and nothing in Connecticut compares. More times than I can count, it would be snowing in Norfolk and raining in Winsted or Canaan. Yeah Norfolk wins in CT though towns like Colebrook (in the hills) and Hartland are pretty close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHsleder Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I would say NW Rhode Island if your talking that for south. 25 years ago I lived in West Glocester and it seemed to get the jackpot. That would of course include NE Ct. and S. Central Ma. Nice country down there, but I'll stay in W. Central NH thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snywx Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 What does Norfolk avg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORH_wxman Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 What does Norfolk avg? Long term average is 92.5". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snywx Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Long term average is 92.5". Wow! Impressive.. Thats a tremendous increase from areas just to the east in CT River Valley.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 I just love how this thread includes NE CT lol It certainly never would include the valley lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalcottWx Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 ORH is best. City combined with epic snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2Otown_WX Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I grew up in Norfolk and nothing in Connecticut compares. More times than I can count, it would be snowing in Norfolk and raining in Winsted or Canaan. That's awesome, I'd kill to live there. It's pretty cool how I can drive 40 miles and the average snow more than doubles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORH_wxman Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 My personal favorite would prob be up around Princeton or Westminster...right near Rt 2 or 140 there...quick acess to 190 and can be in BOS within an hour. If I can be in BOS within an hour and still have really great snow pack retention and avg 75-77" per year, that's my winner. If I didn't care about quick access to the city, then I'd just pick the flat out snowiest spot...which is near Florida/Savoy...on one of those 2500 foot ridges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connecticut Appleman Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 That's awesome, I'd kill to live there. It's pretty cool how I can drive 40 miles and the average snow more than doubles. Great place to live. I now live in Ellington and while it is a great town, I greatly miss the winters of Norfolk. I work at UConn and driving back and forth to Norfolk is just too far (65 miles each way), I did it for a year and a half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Choquette Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Def gotta agree with Norfolk for CT anyway. I love hearing the snow totals the morning after a storm and I'll get like 6 inches and up at the top of the list is norfolk with some outrageous amount of like 2 feet or something like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice1972 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 West Hartford of course....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 The Princeton area is great. Don't forget you can shoot down rt 2 to places like Lexington and Waltham where there are tons of good bars and restaurants. I would live there if I could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 <blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="ORH_wxman" data-cid="1976118" data-time="1357069053"><p> For pure highest snowfall totals...its the spine of the Berkshires up by the Vermont border. That areas prob gets 120-130" per year for places you can actually reach. (the peaks where nobody lives get more). They can get big time upslope snowfalls there as well as Nor' Easter snows and also get upslope enhancement....that's the beauty of being on the spine...upslope from both directions.</p></blockquote> Amen to that. Yeah no brained that the best spot is the furthest northwest at the highest elevation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 <blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="forkyfork" data-cid="1976167" data-time="1357071736"><p> upslope snow is fake, like les<br /> <br /> the best place for snow in the contiguous US is northern maine since it's all synoptic</p></blockquote> This is true...but like last year proved, upslope fake snow is much better than no snow. We had two months in last years abortion with over 12" of snow on the ground under 1000ft elevation. That wouldn't have been possible without upslope. It may be fake but it looks white and feels like snow. Think of it like an insurance policy in poor winters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORH_wxman Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 <blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="forkyfork" data-cid="1976167" data-time="1357071736"><p>upslope snow is fake, like les<br /> <br /> the best place for snow in the contiguous US is northern maine since it's all synoptic</p></blockquote> This is true...but like last year proved, upslope fake snow is much better than no snow. We had two months in last years abortion with over 12" of snow on the ground under 1000ft elevation. That wouldn't have been possible without upslope. It may be fake but it looks white and feels like snow. Think of it like an insurance policy in poor winters. Well even CAR last year had like 2 months worth of 12"+ snow depth...even despite the horrific torch in March. That place is sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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