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Feb 13: The little storm that could (for some)


Ian

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Return of the vinyl who likes Sat/Sun as do I.  Where is cold air for VD?

unless the northern S/W weakens or speeds up, nowhere. I have my doubts about VD because of the BL... having it at night helps, but I still have my doubts.

 

The biggest thing that scares me for VD is the torch isn't just near the ground, its all the way up to around 900, that screams rain to me (this is the model verbatim, don't know if I buy it yet). I want to resolve strength, track issues before I worry about temps

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Over the last 4 runs the NAM has noticeably trended toward the GFS camp. Still shows a cutter on the 06Z but shows a quicker progression of the SW with the trough holding a neutral tilt longer before going negative. At this point it shows a closed 500 low running through W MD into central PA ys previous runs showing it in North Western/ Western PA. I would not be surprised whatsoever if by this time tomorrow we are talking about the trough and any associated cutoff low dropping through our region.

 

The 06Z is also once again showing a secondary forming off the VA coast but has a sloppy look to it. I have to wonder if by this time tomorrow the NAM goes completely away from that idea and instead shows 1 low sliding through the general MD/VA region.

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Anything is possible at this point:

 

NAM = rain

GFS = rain to snow (maybe 1-3 in DC area if lucky)

EURO = snow flurries

 

And once again it is maddening with only 48 hours to go. The main thing I am watching for today is how the different models handle the L development off NC - we need a perfect placement for snow.

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03 SREFS were again wetter with a more up the coast look than the 21z run.  I think there's more evidence in the camp against suppressed than there is for it.  Latest SREFS are out in about 15-20 minutes.  Will be interested to see what they look like along with the latest NAM.  We are getting within the 48-60 window, so I don't think we can summarily dismiss any model at this point, including the NAM.

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03 SREFS were again wetter with a more up the coast look than the 21z run.  I think there's more evidence in the camp against suppressed than there is for it.  Latest SREFS are out in about 15-20 minutes.  Will be interested to see what they look like along with the latest NAM.  We are getting within the 48-60 window, so I don't think we can summarily dismiss any model at this point, including the NAM.

9z got dryer

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03 SREFS were again wetter with a more up the coast look than the 21z run.  I think there's more evidence in the camp against suppressed than there is for it.  Latest SREFS are out in about 15-20 minutes.  Will be interested to see what they look like along with the latest NAM.  We are getting within the 48-60 window, so I don't think we can summarily dismiss any model at this point, including the NAM.

With the NAM having a sharp SW and vort on steroids if it does come around to the GFS idea of it's placement I think the potential for overcoming the BL and surface temp issue might be taken care of. I have a feeling the NAM will finally end up with a similar solution as the GFS on the placement but I do have to wonder if we will see it as robust at 500's as we are seeing now. Even though we may not see much from this it has been an enjoyable storm to follow on the models for me.

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