jacobr57 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Its migrating into Buncombe. Impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Ridge_Escarpment Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Light snow has commenced again here in the foothills. Very surprised this has made it over the mountains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxBlue Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I still think it'll be close, but that snow band is now 10 miles from UNCA. Impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobr57 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I still think it'll be close, but that snow band is now 10 miles from UNCA. Impressive. Its starting to flurry again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavarreDon Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Been outside shoveling snow for 1.5 hrs......yes I have my very own Mt St Helens! I am here to tell you that band is alive & kicking in N Buncombe. It's not ripping like 85 has but it's def. not flurries either. My average total per NWS guidelines is 3.2". Not a lot of variance in my totals so they shouldn't be skewed like a sref plume. Still can't believe I'm fawning over a 3" snow but that's what 3 years of zilch will do to a fella!......now where is Joe? I need a cocktail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxBlue Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Been outside shoveling snow for 1.5 hrs......yes I have my very own Mt St Helens! I am here to tell you that band is alive & kicking in N Buncombe. It's not ripping like 85 has but it's def. not flurries either. My average total per NWS guidelines is 3.2". Not a lot of variance in my totals so they shouldn't be skewed like a sref plume. Still can't believe I'm fawning over a 3" snow but that's what 3 years of zilch will do to a fella!......now where is Joe? I need a cocktail! Can you explain little more about NWS guidelines of measuring? Averaging 3 measurements in a even area right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 Been outside shoveling snow for 1.5 hrs......yes I have my very own Mt St Helens! I am here to tell you that band is alive & kicking in N Buncombe. It's not ripping like 85 has but it's def. not flurries either. My average total per NWS guidelines is 3.2". Not a lot of variance in my totals so they shouldn't be skewed like a sref plume. Still can't believe I'm fawning over a 3" snow but that's what 3 years of zilch will do to a fella!......now where is Joe? I need a cocktail! Lol good to hear Don! Was just going to say it looks like that band is making some progress. Hey we take what we get! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilgore Trout Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 It's not heavy, but more pretty flurries in Asheville. I love snow at night. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavarreDon Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Lol good to hear Don! Was just going to say it looks like that band is making some progress. Hey we take what we get! Thanks 85! it's officially my biggest snow in 3 yrs. Can you explain little more about NWS guidelines of measuring? Averaging 3 measurements in a even area right? This should do the trick for you. http://www.erh.noaa.gov/akq/winter/Snow%20Measurement%20Guidelines.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hvward Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Congrats Don! Current large Dendrites falling downtown! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxBlue Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 This should do the trick for you. http://www.erh.noaa.gov/akq/winter/Snow%20Measurement%20Guidelines.pdf Actually should have looked up myself instead of asking. I got a bad habit of that, but thank you for the link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Ridge_Escarpment Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Surprised that this is producing light to moderate snow on this side of the mountains. This storm just keeps on giving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobr57 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Good call on that band, guys. I didn't think it had a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoJoe Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Been outside shoveling snow for 1.5 hrs......yes I have my very own Mt St Helens! I am here to tell you that band is alive & kicking in N Buncombe. It's not ripping like 85 has but it's def. not flurries either. My average total per NWS guidelines is 3.2". Not a lot of variance in my totals so they shouldn't be skewed like a sref plume. Still can't believe I'm fawning over a 3" snow but that's what 3 years of zilch will do to a fella!......now where is Joe? I need a cocktail! You're a couple behind. Catch up! ' Bout time yall got some snow. Weaverville was the center of coverage on WLOS tonight. Very nice. Now relax and enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 You're a couple behind. Catch up! ' Bout time yall got some snow. Weaverville was the center of coverage on WLOS tonight. Very nice. Now relax and enjoy!! Ya WLOS had some nice segments tonight on the snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklin NCwx Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Looks like its been snowing since I thought the event was over. Up to 3.5 now. Still have light snow going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triadwx Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 * IMPACTS...SLICK ROADS AND FROSTBITE. FROSTBITE MAY OCCUR TOEXPOSED SKIN IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. This made me laugh, because I don't think I've ever seen this be part of the reason for a WWA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklin NCwx Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Wlos needs to get out of buncombe county more often. They mentioned the blue ridge parkway is closed due to the snow today. Then thy showed a shot at what was the entrance to the parkway at balsam gap. Im not sure if they are over this way very often but from November to may that section of the parkway is almost always closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxKnurd Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 This made me laugh, because I don't think I've ever seen this be part of the reason for a WWA. Seen it up here in Ohio multiple times this winter when I've been working up here during a storm or clipper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hvward Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Precip. filling back in on the KMRX radar. Possible NWF for the higher mtns. but who knows maybe we will get another snow shower in the valley. Beanskip talking in the main thread about another stream moving northeast, maybe thats where the moisture is coming from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 Wlos needs to get out of buncombe county more often. They mentioned the blue ridge parkway is closed due to the snow today. Then thy showed a shot at what was the entrance to the parkway at balsam gap. Im not sure if they are over this way very often but from November to may that section of the parkway is almost always closed. Lol Ya I know. I really wish they could be a little less conservative about the weather and just report it and say hey this is what it might do. They were in Haywood today but seems like Rex Hodge is over this way quite a bit. Wish they would get out into the mountain communities instead of sticking with the towns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 Precip. filling back in on the KMRX radar. Possible NWF for the higher mtns. but who knows maybe we will get another snow shower in the valley. Beanskip talking in the main thread about another stream moving northeast, maybe thats where the moisture is coming from. It is still snowing here lightly. Probably heavier towards home than in town. We picked up an additional half inch from that band earlier. The snow looks like glitter it is so fine and dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxBlue Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I really don't pay much attention to WLOS at all since I've arrived back in August. I used to watch WRAL or go online for the news back home, but WLOS is just meh to me to point I don't bother. That's what you'll get for moving to smaller market. I've met Jason Boyer, however, and he's a really friendly person to have a conversation with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 I really don't pay much attention to WLOS at all since I've arrived back in August. I used to watch WRAL or go online for the news back home, but WLOS is just meh to me to point I don't bother. That's what you'll get for moving to smaller market. I've met Jason Boyer, however, and he's a really friendly person to have a conversation with. Ya I have met him and his family also. Very nice just wish WLOS would be more gun ho on things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 Very impressive NW Flow snow setting up here across the TN/NC boarder counties. Just walked out and it is snowing moderate to heavily. The mountains are very hazy also. I would not be surprised to see some spots pick up additional 3 inches plus from this branding. Temps are in the single digits also here in town. Going to be a mess in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavarreDon Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Got about another .10" overnight best I can tell. Was snowing lightly when I got up. Thought it might have been from the snow in the trees (which could have helped) but I checked my humidity & it was up over 80%. Cold, blustery am in Weaverville. Current temp is 11° & the wind will slap you in the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavarreDon Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Oh-no! Check the bolded. PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENTSPOTTER REPORTSNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG SC626 AM EST WED JAN 29 2014THE FOLLOWING ARE UNOFFICIAL OBSERVATIONS TAKEN DURING THE PAST 24HOURS FOR THE STORM THAT HAS BEEN AFFECTING OUR REGION. APPRECIATIONIS EXTENDED TO HIGHWAY DEPARTMENTS...COOPERATIVE OBSERVERS...SKYWARNSPOTTERS AND MEDIA FOR THESE REPORTS. THIS SUMMARY IS ALSO AVAILABLEON OUR HOME PAGE AT WEATHER.GOV/GSP********************STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL********************LOCATION STORM TOTAL TIME/DATE COMMENTSSNOWFALL OF/INCHES/ MEASUREMENTNORTH CAROLINA...ALEXANDER COUNTY...TAYLORSVILLE 0.5 220 PM 1/28 SHERIFF OFFICE...AVERY COUNTY...3 N NEWLAND 0.6 1200 PM 1/28 2.2 ON GROUND2 ENE LINVILLE 0.5 730 AM 1/28 COCORAHSBEECH MOUNTAIN 0.5 800 AM 1/28 CO-OP OBSERVER...BUNCOMBE COUNTY...4 NE WEAVERVILLE 3.0 800 PM 1/28 SOCIAL MEDIA1 S WOODFIN 2.5 700 PM 1/28 AMATEUR RADIO2 SE WEAVERVILLE 2.1 800 PM 1/28 SOCIAL MEDIA2 SSE WOODFIN 2.0 510 PM 1/28 UNCA CAMPUSLEICESTER 2.0 800 PM 1/28 PUBLIC3 SSW WOODFIN 2.0 640 PM 1/28 NW ASHEVILLE6 NE AVL AIRPORT 1.7 605 PM 1/28 PUBLICAVERY CREEK 1.7 1000 PM 1/28 PUBLIC1 S ASHEVILLE 1.2 445 PM 1/28 PUBLIC2 W ASHEVILLE 1.2 658 PM 1/28 AMATEUR RADIOCANDLER 1.2 825 PM 1/28 TRAINED SPOTTER1 ESE LEICESTER 1.1 701 PM 1/28 AMATEUR RADIOBLACK MOUNTAIN 1.0 400 PM 1/28 PUBLICASHEVILLE 1.0 302 PM 1/28 PUBLIC AVL AIRPORT 0.9 700 PM 1/28 FIRE DEPT/RESCUE 2 W FLETCHER 0.8 425 PM 1/28 COUNTY OFFICIAL6 NNW ASHEVILLE 0.2 730 AM 1/28 COCORAHS6 E WEAVERVILLE 0.2 730 AM 1/28 COCORAHSFAIRVIEW T 857 AM 1/28 PUBLIC...BURKE COUNTY...3 N MORGANTON 3.0 825 PM 1/28 TRAINED SPOTTERVALDESE 3.0 825 PM 1/28 BROADCAST MEDIAMORGANTON 3.0 542 PM 1/28 JUST NORTH OF TOWN2 NW LONGVIEW 2.0 551 PM 1/28 BLOWING SNOW AT TIMESHILDEBRAN 1.5 740 PM 1/28 TRAINED SPOTTER...CABARRUS COUNTY...MIDLAND 0.8 1035 PM 1/28 TRAINED SPOTTER3 ESE HARRISBURG 0.8 1100 PM 1/28 PUBLICCONCORD 0.8 844 PM 1/28 TRAINED SPOTTER4 SW MOUNT PLEASANT 0.5 732 PM 1/28 AMATEUR RADIOMOUNT PLEASANT 0.3 640 PM 1/28 FROM AMATEUR RADIO...CALDWELL COUNTY...5 NNE GRANITE FALLS 2.0 825 PM 1/28 TRAINED SPOTTER9 E LENOIR 1.0 431 PM 1/28 DUDLEY SHOALS AREALENOIR 0.3 154 PM 1/28 AMATEUR RADIO...CATAWBA COUNTY...4 NNW CATAWBA 2.0 548 PM 1/28 LAKE LOOKOUTHICKORY 1.5 730 PM 1/28 PUBLIC1 WSW TERRELL 1.5 742 PM 1/28 AMATEUR RADIO6 ENE COOKSVILLE 1.0 751 PM 1/28 FROM AMATEUR RADIO...CLEVELAND COUNTY...LAWNDALE 2.3 815 PM 1/28 SOCIAL MEDIA3 NNW WACO 1.2 753 PM 1/28 AMATEUR RADIO4 NNW BELWOOD 1.0 751 PM 1/28 AMATEUR RADIO1 WSW KINGS MOUNTAIN 0.8 848 PM 1/28 TRAINED SPOTTER...DAVIE COUNTY...FARMINGTON 1.2 1000 PM 1/28 PUBLICSHEFFIELD 1.0 530 PM 1/28 TRAINED SPOTTER...GASTON COUNTY...2 W GASTONIA 1.0 900 PM 1/28 SOCIAL MEDIACHERRYVILLE 0.8 642 PM 1/28 FROM AMATEUR RADIOGASTONIA 0.6 845 PM 1/28 TRAINED SPOTTER2 NE RANLO 0.5 624 PM 1/28 SPENCER MOUNTAIN...HAYWOOD COUNTY...3 NNW BALSAM 3.0 605 PM 1/28 MT LYN LOWERY 4-5 TOTALWAYNESVILLE 2.8 511 PM 1/28 WEST SIDE OF TOWN2 NW WAYNESVILLE 2.2 353 PM 1/28 BROADCAST MEDIA9 NE SYLVA 2.0 1230 PM 1/28 PUBLIC1 ENE WAYNESVILLE 1.9 500 PM 1/28 1.4 SINCE 9 AM5 W WAYNESVILLE 0.5 800 AM 1/28 COCORAHS3 ENE MAGGIE VALLEY 0.2 730 AM 1/28 COCORAHS...HENDERSON COUNTY...MILLS RIVER 1.5 504 PM 1/28 FORGE MOUNTAIN1 W MOUNTAIN HOME 1.3 600 PM 1/28 PUBLICAVL AIRPORT 0.9 1159 PM 1/28 OTHER FEDERALHENDERSONVILLE 0.2 1149 AM 1/28 PUBLIC...IREDELL COUNTY...2 NW STATESVILLE 0.8 641 PM 1/28 FROM AMATEUR RADIOMOORESVILLE 0.8 624 PM 1/28 RELAYED BY HAM RADIO4 S UNION GROVE 0.8 500 PM 1/28 PUBLIC...JACKSON COUNTY...TUCKASEGEE 3.0 830 PM 1/28 SOCIAL MEDIASYLVA 3.0 640 PM 1/28 2500 FEET...LINCOLN COUNTY...DENVER 1.5 812 PM 1/28 TRAINED SPOTTERIRON STATION 1.2 854 PM 1/28 TRAINED SPOTTERLINCOLNTON 1.2 730 PM 1/28 AMATEUR RADIO2 NW LINCOLNTON 0.5 608 PM 1/28 AMATEUR RADIO...MACON COUNTY...FRANKLIN 0.8 433 PM 1/28 PUBLIC...MADISON COUNTY...WALNUT 3.0 800 PM 1/28 PUBLICMARS HILL 2.0 600 PM 1/28 PUBLIC1 NE WALNUT 1.8 710 PM 1/28 PUBLICMARSHALL 0.5 205 PM 1/28 PUBLIC...MCDOWELL COUNTY...3 WNW MARION 1.5 830 PM 1/28 TRAINED SPOTTER4 SSE NEBO 1.4 614 PM 1/28 PUBLICOLD FORT 1.0 350 PM 1/28 PUBLIC...MECKLENBURG COUNTY...HUNTERSVILLE 2.0 1045 PM 1/28 SOCIAL MEDIACLT AIRPORT 0.9 1159 PM 1/28 OTHER FEDERAL2 ENE NEWELL 0.8 850 PM 1/28 TRAINED SPOTTERCORNELIUS 0.8 729 PM 1/28 AMATEUR RADIO4 NNW PINEVILLE 0.2 616 PM 1/28 PUBLIC...MITCHELL COUNTY...BULADEAN 2.0 1255 PM 1/28 PUBLIC3 SE BAKERSVILLE 1.5 300 PM 1/28 THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA2 W SPRUCE PINE 1.0 1201 PM 1/28 PUBLICSPRUCE PINE 0.5 1230 PM 1/28 PUBLIC...POLK COUNTY...SALUDA 2.0 435 PM 1/28 EST SNOW RATIO 20 TO 14 SSE MILL SPRING 1.0 907 PM 1/28 NWS EMPLOYEE2 SE SALUDA 0.5 300 PM 1/28 FIRE DEPT/RESCUE...ROWAN COUNTY...SALISBURY 1.1 800 PM 1/28 TRAINED SPOTTERROCKWELL 1.0 843 PM 1/28 TRAINED SPOTTER...RUTHERFORD COUNTY...11 N RUTHERFORDTON 1.8 620 PM 1/28 RANGED FROM 1.5 TO 2 INSUNSHINE 0.4 338 PM 1/28 PUBLIC...SWAIN COUNTY...NEWFOUND GAP 2.0 700 PM 1/28 PUBLIC...TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY...BREVARD 2.5 1000 PM 1/28 POST OFFICELAKE TOXAWAY 2.0 650 PM 1/28 2800 FEET3 ESE LAKE TOXAWAY 2.0 1000 PM 1/28 PUBLIC1 SSW BREVARD 1.8 630 PM 1/28 PUBLIC...UNION COUNTY...MONROE 0.5 900 PM 1/28 SOCIAL MEDIA13 N MONROE 0.5 915 PM 1/28 TRAINED SPOTTER...YANCEY COUNTY...BURNSVILLE 2.5 114 PM 1/28 PUBLICBUSICK 1.3 1000 PM 1/28 PUBLICMOUNT MITCHELL STATE 0.5 800 AM 1/28 CO-OP 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MikeGold Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Got about another .10" overnight best I can tell. Was snowing lightly when I got up. Thought it might have been from the snow in the trees (which could have helped) but I checked my humidity & it was up over 80%. Cold, blustery am in Weaverville. Current temp is 11° & the wind will slap you in the face. Nothing more than flurries fell locally last night as that impressive snowband in TN quickly fell apart crossing the Smokies. Between 4 to 5.5" on the ground. The temperature is currently at 0 deg. Looking ahead at both the GFS/Euro..the thaw begins tomorrow afternoon and continues indefinitely. Even up at mtn top level-will likely be too warm for any frozen precip through next week although some CAD setups are possible in the normal spots. With the pending thaw..I hope to be able to make it to the mtn top in about week. Yes-the downhill slide to Spring has begun! Can't say that I'm exactly upset by the prospect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 Let's not get carried away with the spring talk Mike. You may want to look at the Euro. Has a nice gradient pattern setting up and a nice storm for us also even though it is in the mid range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavarreDon Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I have a bone to pick with that map! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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