nzucker Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 At times this vis has been lower than that. Our definitions of ripping are probably slightly different, but for a light event, it's definitely ripping. To report heavy snow, you need visibility of 1/4 mile or less. I really doubt you are getting that looking at radar, so it's not ripping. 1/2 mile is moderate snow, and any greater visibility is light snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sampson Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 I'd say were closing in on .5" give or take a tenth. Still nice and steady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allsnow Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Leaving mid town. Steady snow. Solid coating on most surfaces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWCCraig Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 To report heavy snow, you need visibility of 1/4 mile or less. I really doubt you are getting that looking at radar, so it's not ripping. 1/2 mile is moderate snow, and any greater visibility is light snow. My definition of ripping is not heavy snow though and not 1/4 mile vis. I never said heavy snow, I said ripping. Our definitions are slightly different that's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sock Puppet Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Light snow. Coating on all surfaces. Sad that this is the best we can get this winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWCCraig Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 About 0.7" as of now, snow still falling. Nearing an inch already, not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WintersGrasp Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 About 0.2" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pamela Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 To report heavy snow, you need visibility of 1/4 mile or less. I really doubt you are getting that looking at radar, so it's not ripping. 1/2 mile is moderate snow, and any greater visibility is light snow. TWC Craig is likely right; we have had some genuine moderate snow over the area (easily confirmed by radar)...no one questions your reports, do the gentleman the same courtesy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzucker Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 TWC Craig is likely right; we have had some genuine moderate snow over the area (easily confirmed by radar)...no one questions your reports, do the gentleman the same courtesy. But is moderate snow the same as "ripping"? I would just say "moderate snow" because "ripping" makes it sound like heavy snow (<1/4 mi visibility) or whiteout conditions, which isn't what's happening. I agree that LI has had some slightly juicier bands tonight but if he's only gotten an inch in a couple hours of snow, then it can't be ripping. I think people are prone to exaggeration because it's snowed so little this winter. Anyway, light snow here at 23/20... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWCCraig Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 But is moderate snow the same as "ripping"? I would just say "moderate snow" because "ripping" makes it sound like heavy snow (<1/4 mi visibility) or whiteout conditions, which isn't what's happening. I agree that LI has had some slightly juicier bands tonight but if he's only gotten an inch in a couple hours of snow, then it can't be ripping. I think people are prone to exaggeration because it's snowed so little this winter. Anyway, light snow here at 23/20... It's not, but for such a light snow progged event, 30dbz band and about 1/2 mile visibility, I used the word "ripping". What's the big deal between 1/2" vis and 1/4" vis? To some it's like a whole new world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pamela Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 But is moderate snow the same as "ripping"? I would just say "moderate snow" because "ripping" makes it sound like heavy snow (<1/4 mi visibility) or whiteout conditions, which isn't what's happening. I agree that LI has had some slightly juicier bands tonight but if he's only gotten an inch in a couple hours of snow, then it can't be ripping. I think people are prone to exaggeration because it's snowed so little this winter. Anyway, light snow here at 23/20... "Ripping" is not in the NOAA manual...but the argument can be made that true moderate snow can be characterized as such...the Moderator from Union County utilizes that colloquialism with great frequency and snowfall amounts from that county the last two years have not been extraordinary. BTW, my last word on the matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntenseBlizzard2014 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 3/4" of snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allsnow Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 So the norlun idea is bust now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 But is moderate snow the same as "ripping"? I would just say "moderate snow" because "ripping" makes it sound like heavy snow (<1/4 mi visibility) or whiteout conditions, which isn't what's happening. I agree that LI has had some slightly juicier bands tonight but if he's only gotten an inch in a couple hours of snow, then it can't be ripping. I think people are prone to exaggeration because it's snowed so little this winter. Anyway, light snow here at 23/20... I have to agree, if you aren't getting at least 1" per hour, its not "ripping" in my book. But then again, I'm not experiencing the same winter you are, so maybe definitions get skewed when its snowed so little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWCCraig Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 So the norlun idea is bust now? Not necessarily. It's going to be a little weaker though and more over LI than NJ (according to the GFS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJO812 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 So the norlun idea is bust now? Well the RGEM and Nam lost it. Tomorrow should be interesting to see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzucker Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Not necessarily. It's going to be a little weaker though and more over LI than NJ (according to the GFS) It looks like crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Torchey Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Just a beautiful night, light snow falling the ground is covered................much better than the alternative:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJO812 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 It looks like crap. It really does on the models. Hopefully the models are undoing the intensity of the norlun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan76 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Going to be over soon,maybe an 1" if I play my cards right.Can we fast forwards to spring please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJO812 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Going to be over soon,maybe an 1" if I play my cards right.Can we fast forwards to spring please. I don't see it ending anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWCCraig Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Well the RGEM and Nam lost it. Tomorrow should be interesting to see what happens. Can you post the RGEM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allsnow Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Just got off train in edison. About a half inch and steady light snow. Beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Torchey Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Just got off train in edison. About a half inch and steady light snow. Beautiful Awesome Tim, Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoSki14 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 I don't see it ending anytime soon. It might as well end soon, talk about light, tiny flakes. It's like grains of sand are falling right now, will probably get the inch before it completely stops. Definitely didn't need the winter weather advisory. I certainly don't mind these light events if you wanna call it that but even a solid advisory snow event would be nice right now. A good 3-6" storm as this winter has been largely disappointing so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosh Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 wow this storm is fading fast over NNJ. Only about a half inch in westfield so far, still light snow/flurries As for the "ripping" debate, I chalk it up to a terrible winter that's been one dried up clipper after another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterwx21 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Just got off train in edison. About a half inch and steady light snow. Beautiful I have only a quarter inch here in Piscataway, and the light snow is down to flurries. Radar looks lousy. Very unimpressive event. I have no idea how we're in a 1 to 3 inch forecast. We're notr even gonna get close to an inch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sampson Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 I have no desire to go out and measure but I think I'm close to an inch if not already there. Grass is fully covered and light snow continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pamela Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 I have to agree, if you aren't getting at least 1" per hour, its not "ripping" in my book. But then again, I'm not experiencing the same winter you are, so maybe definitions get skewed when its snowed so little. As God is my witness, I *knew* you would chime in (and contradict me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzucker Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 It might as well end soon, talk about light, tiny flakes. It's like grains of sand are falling right now, will probably get the inch before it completely stops. Definitely didn't need the winter weather advisory. I certainly don't mind these light events if you wanna call it that but even a solid advisory snow event would be nice right now. A good 3-6" storm as this winter has been largely disappointing so far. The overwhelmingly dry pattern is really annoying. We haven't seen a juiced up event in ages except for a rainy cutter. These dustings are getting really tiresome in this nickel-and-dime regime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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