Ian Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 snow is often pretty variable over short distances. plus most people seemingly have no clue how to measure snow. strange how something so easy is so f'ed up all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87storms Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 i measured a few different spots where i'm at and it was right at 2" and i had to pick some good spots for that. the benches had about 1.5". it was kind of annoying because i really wanted to easily break that 2" barrier. i think i found one spot that was like 2.2". would have been nice to have one more heavy band come through, but it is what it is. i'll take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deck Pic Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 not sure, i'll ask. assuming it was later as his pics look to be after sunrise. someone on twitter told me they measured 1.5" in navy yard. Obviously public measurements will run the gamut in a storm like this with its timing as well, but if DCA's measurment is a 6hr max, then the measurement is a joke....if someone stuck a ruler into the snowboard at 8am and that is the official measurement then I believe it....as soon as the precip started to lighten up and it got light out melting and compaction was rapid....when I left the house at 8:10, my table was a drippy, melty mess already and the streets and sidewalks were practically clear....I lost about 0.25 to 0.5" between 6am and 8am....even though it was still snowing lightly...So I guess we need to know how DCA measures... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deck Pic Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 snow is often pretty variable over short distances. plus most people seemingly have no clue how to measure snow. strange how something so easy is so f'ed up all the time. nobody should be measuring in the grass obviously.....hard to believe people report those totals...I measured 2.5" on a cartop at 6am and 2.5 on a metal patio table and I think those totals might be inflated so I went with 2.25"....other surfaces like even brick were around 2"....on the grass was almost 4".lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deck Pic Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 i measured a few different spots where i'm at and it was right at 2" and i had to pick some good spots for that. the benches had about 1.5". it was kind of annoying because i really wanted to easily break that 2" barrier. i think i found one spot that was like 2.2". would have been nice to have one more heavy band come through, but it is what it is. i'll take it. what time? I measured T in mcpherson square at 8:45am....maybe I should report that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEATHER53 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Were you the reported measurement?...when I left for work at 8:15 the snow had turned to partial melty slush....I understand the public isnt going to be up all night, but what excuse does DCA have not to take a max measurment during the 6z to 12z period? The excuse is that they do not want to go out in the snow and measure it. I may have to Finally blow the lid off All of this. See how I feel later, would bring some heat down on me possibly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87storms Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 what time? I measured T in mcpherson square at 8:45am....maybe I should report that it was like 630, towards the end of the last of the decent stuff. maybe i missed out on 0.25". i'm in downtown bethesda, i wouldn't have done that much better than dc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deck Pic Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 The excuse is that they do not want to go out in the snow and measure it. I may have to Finally blow the lid off All of this. See how I feel later, would bring some heat down on me possibly. well, don't do anything that will screw you over, but would love to hear it....I know there are others who have the details as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Younar Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Were you the reported measurement?...when I left for work at 8:15 the snow had turned to partial melty slush....I understand the public isnt going to be up all night, but what excuse does DCA have not to take a max measurment during the 6z to 12z period? No, I didn't report any measurements. I only mentioned it here since there was discussion about DCA's measurement and I figured I had a data point that could be informative. That is a good point regarding compaction after 7. Since you measured 2 inches literally on the river, you're a better reference point than I am in regards to what DCA truly got versus what they reported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Transplant Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 nobody should be measuring in the grass obviously.....hard to believe people report those totals...I measured 2.5" on a cartop at 6am and 2.5 on a metal patio table and I think those totals might be inflated so I went with 2.25"....other surfaces like even brick were around 2"....on the grass was almost 4".lol I had identical readings from my cartop, metal patio table, and "official" snow board. I'm not certain you have to adjust your measurements just on that basis alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 nobody should be measuring in the grass obviously.....hard to believe people report those totals...I measured 2.5" on a cartop at 6am and 2.5 on a metal patio table and I think those totals might be inflated so I went with 2.25"....other surfaces like even brick were around 2"....on the grass was almost 4".lol yeah by the time i measured around 745 it was clearly melting pretty well so im sure my measurement was probably lower than actual. unfortunately i think a lot of measurements are grass and inflated.. quite a number of measurements ppl posted associated with pics didn't seem to match today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deck Pic Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 No, I didn't report any measurements. I only mentioned it here since there was discussion about DCA's measurement and I figured I had a data point that could be informative. That is a good point regarding compaction after 7. Since you measured 2 inches literally on the river, you're a better reference point than I am in regards to what DCA truly got versus what they reported. I don't consider myself an inflater....I do round sometimes to quarter-inches when in between since I dont think I am skilled enough to do tenths...so a 2.4 becomes 2.5....2.3 - 2.25 etc...in this case it was a legit 2.5" on tabletop and cartop....other surfaces varied....I went down to 2.25" which was consistent with other measurements close by...which were all around 2.0 - 2.5.....see below...the rose hill was confirmed by my friend as well...so we have me 2.25"...you 2.2, my friend close to me at 2.5....and the ones below 2 S LINCOLNIA 2.5 630 AM 3/25 TRAINED SPOTTER ROSE HILL 2.5 630 AM 3/25 BROADCAST MEDIA 1 SE OXON HILL 2.5 700 AM 3/25 CO-OP OBSERVER 1 NNE HYBLA VALLEY 2.0 845 AM 3/25 TRAINED SPOTTER 1 ENE ALEXANDRIA 2.2 830 AM 3/25 TRAINED SPOTTER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 well, don't do anything that will screw you over, but would love to hear it....I know there are others who have the details as well... it it ever reliably snows again im going to go there and measure one day. of course the only time it snows lately seems to be when i have something i have to be at work at 9a for like today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDweatherman Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 radar already filling in..it looks like maybe 7pm-10pm might be the windowZwyts, radar is looking solid for CMD thru NVA. Good call on timing.Edit to add precip which might be moving ESE at the present time should come back ENE as our energy rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlo Snow Maker Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormtracker Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 Radar is blossoming a bit...not sure if it'll come through as rain like earlier. Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw baltimore wx Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 dude, who gives a ****. it was like 630. quit whining. I do. If they aren't going to get it right, then maybe they shouldn't report totals. And by the way, when I quoted you, I got to see the full monty. Is that really necessary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxmeddler Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Rate of melting is exactly .08"/hr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Radar is blossoming a bit...not sure if it'll come through as rain like earlier. Sigh. Mos doesn't show much cooling till it ends. Not sure what we are looking for here other than some mood flakes etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie g Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Looks like a little heat is about to bear down on this neck of the woods... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnis Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Just passed 3.1" in Clarksburg. In these marginal events, you usually get around 25% more than me due to your elevation (and in this case, being east of me). Even though it will snow for a while yet, I'd guess we are done accumulating as it is now 31.9F and the quite bright so a fair amount of insolation is pushing through. Thanks for the update. I'll figure somewhere around 4" . I'm if FLA so is missed the fun. This will have put MBY at about 18" for the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midatlanticweather Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 not sure about tonight but pessimism is on a losing streak so i'll just not comment But you just could not help yourself could you! Agreed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Thanks for the update. I'll figure somewhere around 4" . I'm if FLA so is missed the fun. This will have put MBY at about 18" for the season. I'll PM you a total for Damascus tomorrow morning. Just flipped back to snow in Clarksburg. Wear sunscreen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Younar Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Snow mixing back in here in Tysons Corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midatlanticweather Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Still just rain for me in Sterling - rates just not strong enough here - looks better east - and it sounds like that helped Tysons mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeoman Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Radar is blossoming a bit...not sure if it'll come through as rain like earlier. Sigh. I doubt it changes back to snow in the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormtracker Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 I doubt it changes back to snow in the city. Me too. Mood killer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormtracker Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 How's the April 4th threat looking? I bet we have issues with sfc temps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 How's the April 4th threat looking? I bet we have issues with sfc temps. Yeah 60s is probably too warm per GFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVclimo Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Interesting that I still have 95% snow cover here after a full day of late-March sun angle. Generally about 2" on the level. High temp made it to 35. 34 now, with a snow/rain mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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