Stovepipe Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 I'm under a WWA for 1 to 2 inches of moderate to heavy snow. I've said it before, but I'm perfectly happy getting smaller events regularly. Historic snow is fun of course but I never count on the big ones. This pattern is just fine and dandy as far as I'm concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 I'm under a WWA for 1 to 2 inches of moderate to heavy snow. I've said it before, but I'm perfectly happy getting smaller events regularly. Historic snow is fun of course but I never count on the big ones. This pattern is just fine and dandy as far as I'm concerned. Ya I was thinking getting a couple nice events with 2-4 inches is great. A couple of those and you can easily pick up some storm totals of 5-10 inches just depending were you are. Ya as long as it feels and looks like winter I am happy. Also I have noticed the they have really extended the WWA over that way in TN. Looks like this event will be pretty good for many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavarreDon Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Sad to say that the next 72 hrs may be almost = to my snow total for the whole winter. That being said.....bring on the snow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 Sad to say that the next 72 hrs may be almost = to my snow total for the whole winter. That being said.....bring on the snow! Here Here Don I agree bring it! Looking further down the road you really have to love this current pattern setting up. Looks like every couple of days we could see some kind of snow in the mountains. Looking down the road there maybe something coming in around the 5th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCSNOW Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Sugar has 4 inches already. Should get a few more tonight and in tha a.m. Then 6 inches is my call sat night Sunday. My call was for 8-12 through Sunday night and I'm thinking I will bust on the low side looking at latest guidance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
843wx Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Anyone know the snowiest town in North Carolina? I dont mean a mountain top like Grandfather or Beech or Mt Mitchell. ..LOL Would it be Banner Elk? I know in Virginia its Norton/Wise/Burkes Garden. They all average about 52 inches a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjames1992 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 700mb RH looks good on this side of the mountains for the weekend clipper on the 18z GFS. I'm surprised that it didn't show more precip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnweathernut Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Sad to say that the next 72 hrs may be almost = to my snow total for the whole winter. That being said.....bring on the snow! Looks like a nice couple of events for you mountain guys/gals. Best of luck to you guys.....hope you rack up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 So far the radar looks good. Nice swath of moisture diving Southeast out of KY and into TN. I really like the way it is moving in. I think some of the higher elevations along the boarder could really rake up the snow. Maybe 6 inches plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Also the temps have dropped off pretty good tonight. Sitting at 26 degrees. It would not surprise me if most hit there high at midnight tonight also as the front sweeps through I think the temps really drop off tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilkesboroDude Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Anyone know the snowiest town in North Carolina? I dont mean a mountain top like Grandfather or Beech or Mt Mitchell. ..LOL Would it be Banner Elk? I know in Virginia its Norton/Wise/Burkes Garden. They all average about 52 inches a year. Maybe Boone but may depend on your population town assessment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanc2001 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Take a look at Banner Elk right now. Upper teens and brisk winds! Look out for that wind chill... thats Beech Mtn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
843wx Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Maybe Boone but may depend on your population town assessment. Yeah, Boone is a good sized town. Definitely qualifies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAD_Wedge_NC Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Maybe Boone but may depend on your population town assessment. I do believe the town of Beech Mtn is #1 followed by Banner Elk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclean02 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 guess i am going to have to go up Mt rogers this weekend i hope that they are open !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion_NC_WX Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Anyone know the snowiest town in North Carolina? I dont mean a mountain top like Grandfather or Beech or Mt Mitchell. ..LOL Would it be Banner Elk? I know in Virginia its Norton/Wise/Burkes Garden. They all average about 52 inches a year. I'll put in a vote for Newland...been through there on several occasions and it snows in Newland and does not snow anywhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I'll put in a vote for Newland...been through there on several occasions and it snows in Newland and does not snow anywhere else. Yes. When I was up there in the late 60s the first place in NC to get snow was the top of Tommy Burleson's head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilkesboroDude Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Looking for some flakes here...it should happen. I might drive 90seconds up my road and take a picture of the mountains...if it is not cloudy. I noticed today the sheets of snow blowing up there...with partly sunny skies here. Here is my view from the road in the Fall...may be able to get a little closer than this tho. Plus leaves are gone this time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion_NC_WX Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Yes. When I was up there in the late 60s the first place in NC to get snow was the top of Tommy Burleson's head. Yeah, his head was covered ten minutes before the first flake touched his sneakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calculus1 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 thats Beech Mtn Beech Mountain is the highest incorporated town east of the Mississippi. It has an average annual snowfall of 84.6 inches (as calculated since 1991). There's your winner in NC. http://www.fredsgeneral.com/Weather.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 GFS still looking really good for snow in WNC East TN and Northern AL and GA for tomorrow morning. I really think this storm could over performe in the mountains. It looks pretty juicy by the radar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilkesboroDude Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Snow shower activity possible Saturday night into Sunday east of the mountains...anything before then would probably just be flurries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Ya the event this weekend looks really good for the mountains. Looks like we get two pieces of energy coming down one after the other that really keeps moisture coming in for the mountains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjames1992 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 0z GFS continues with the juicier weekend clipper system on the lee side of the mountains in North Carolina. Maybe we can luck out and get a coating with that one. It's possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Well it has started snowing here. The wind is just ripping here. I would say 20 to 30 mph. Not sure as I am at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1122 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Blew through here in a hurry. Near blizzard conditions for about 1/2 hour with some 35-40mph winds and blinding snow. But the front end was fairly warm with very wet snow due to strong SW winds in advance. Ended up with 3/4ths of an inch which fell in about an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 It is rocking and rolling now. It is flat out hammering here. Wind whipped snow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncjoaquin Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 It is rocking and rolling now. It is flat out hammering here. Wind whipped snow! It just started, but my best snow of the year. (not saying much , but it's really coming down) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 It just started, but my best snow of the year. (not saying much , but it's really coming down) Ya still hammering here to. Everything is covered except the roads here in town. Higher up I bet the roads are pretty slick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Even though the main line has come in I still think when the winds turn NW we will get more bands in along the TN/NC boarder a little later this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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