Bsudweather Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Can't believe myrtle beach got snow last night over us here in upstate! That hardly ever happens, but down that far in mid nov. What's up with that mess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Rain Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Have any of you watched TWC since they upgraded/changed their graphics and format? Just wondering what you thought. I just got a chance to see the graphics/local on the 8s tonight. I have not had the chance to evaluate the programming. At first glance, and admittedly a short glance, I'm not too impressed. The 7 day forecast presentation was given with music in the background and presented at a weird angle. And the base map of the US was white, which seemed an odd choice. The local on the 8s graphics seemed somewhat odd as well. It's like they almost wanted to go old school, but they couldn't quite commit to it. I like the circular temp graphics ok but I'm not sure about the 7 day forecast graphics yet. The constant weather "crawler" is ok. Anyway, I need to watch it more and give it a fair shake and evaluate the content and presentation. But at first glance, I'm not blown away. With today's graphical technology, I would have expected a bit more. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackerel_sky Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 It was brought up earlier in banter, but my thoughts are not very impressed! Especially after the month or two of hype they did about how fabulous it was going to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalicwx366 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I don't like it at all. I like when the person read the forecast. Also graphics are terrible. Only 2 songs play. Local on the 8s are too short. Snowfall graphics are a wreck. Just lighter and darker shades of blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stovepipe Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Have any of you watched TWC since they upgraded/changed their graphics and format? Just wondering what you thought. I just got a chance to see the graphics/local on the 8s tonight. I have not had the chance to evaluate the programming. At first glance, and admittedly a short glance, I'm not too impressed. The 7 day forecast presentation was given with music in the background and presented at a weird angle. And the base map of the US was white, which seemed an odd choice. The local on the 8s graphics seemed somewhat odd as well. It's like they almost wanted to go old school, but they couldn't quite commit to it. I like the circular temp graphics ok but I'm not sure about the 7 day forecast graphics yet. The constant weather "crawler" is ok. Anyway, I need to watch it more and give it a fair shake and evaluate the content and presentation. But at first glance, I'm not blown away. With today's graphical technology, I would have expected a bit more. Thoughts? Well now I'm curious. I don't have cable so if anyone has a video link I'd appreciate being able to take a gander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalicwx366 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Well now I'm curious. I don't have cable so if anyone has a video link I'd appreciate being able to take a gander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stovepipe Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Thanks, looks like they tried to make it look like an iPad app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Alchemist Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 What is up with the white maps!!! They have made there visuals a combination of an iPad app and retro 80's. Did they hire someone from Apple to redesign the visuals, looks as bad as iOS 7. Now I have one more reason to drop cable… I miss John Hope... Nice one, Stovepipe I also thought of those two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Rain Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Thanks guys. I guess I missed the previous discussion about it. I have been in DC since Saturday (got back home last night) and missed the snow too. I've only been following a few threads on a limited basis. But I'm back now, baby! And what happened to that November torch? Pushed back again, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stovepipe Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Not that I have much faith at all in medium/long range forecasting, be it human or computer model, but I would be more optimistic about December if Don Sutherland wasn't seeing warm in the tarot cards. One thing I've learned over the past several years; it is not wise to bet against Don on next month's weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Tamland Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Brick Tamland here with a weather update. It's cold today. Now back to your regularly scheduled banter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnweathernut Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Not that I have much faith at all in medium/long range forecasting, be it human or computer model, but I would be more optimistic about December if Don Sutherland wasn't seeing warm in the tarot cards. One thing I've learned over the past several years; it is not wise to bet against Don on next month's weather. I agree, Don is VERY good, but I will also say there are so many conflicting signals. I think Don is primarily talking about a + AO November and how that typically affects Dec weather and also the MJO (which can be helpful, but can also be schizophrenic too. I am really liking the cold air that appears to be on our side of the globe for once and seeing a different presentation in the Pacific is also very encouraging. I am hopeful for a good winter this year, time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallsLake Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I agree, Don is VERY good, but I will also say there are so many conflicting signals. I think Don is primarily talking about a + AO November and how that typically affects Dec weather and also the MJO (which can be helpful, but can also be schizophrenic too. I am really liking the cold air that appears to be on our side of the globe for once and seeing a different presentation in the Pacific is also very encouraging. I am hopeful for a good winter this year, time will tell. I also agree (Don knows what he's talking about), but if he truly had a handle on all the factors he (or anybody) would be a very rich person now. I really think one month out is all we can attempt to "predict" with the current technology and knowledge. So I say let’s focus on where the indices are currently heading. Which is looking much better: http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/precip/CWlink/daily_ao_index/teleconnections.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalicwx366 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Thanks guys. I guess I missed the previous discussion about it. I have been in DC since Saturday (got back home last night) and missed the snow too. I've only been following a few threads on a limited basis. But I'm back now, baby! And what happened to that November torch? Pushed back again, I guess. Lol it's been a torch here. +3 departure for November so far. Yesterday it was +5. Last November we had -3 departure for the whole month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Rain Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Lol it's been a torch here. +3 departure for November so far. Yesterday it was +5. Last November we had -3 departure for the whole month. Well yeah. It always torches in Waycross. That's a given. Last year was definitely a fluke. On another note, DT has announced that his winter forecast will be released midday tomorrow, which means it will show up on Sunday evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacoma Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Kinda wish it would stay a little on the warmer side right now so December would hopefully have the cold with some moisture to give us some nice winter storms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Rain Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Kinda wish it would stay a little on the warmer side right now so December would hopefully have the cold with some moisture to give us some nice winter storms. Why would warm weather now make December cold and stormy? I wouldn't worry too much about that, brother. Besides, it's gonna be warm this weekend, so maybe that'll help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG FROSTY Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Merry Christmas from Accu-Weather! nice and toasty with a bit of rain!!! Monday 12/23 Overcast with showers 57° F 50° F SW-14(G27) T-Storms 28% Rain: 0.32 in Snow: 0.0 in Normals & Records More Details Monday Night Periods of rain 38° F 35° F SSW-4(G11) T-Storms 20% Rain: 0.70 in Snow: 0.0 in Normals & Records More Details Tuesday 12/24 Plenty of clouds with rain tapering to a couple of showers 57° F 50° F SSW-10(G19) T-Storms 20% Rain: 0.30 in Snow: 0.0 in Normals & Records More Details Tuesday Night Cloudy with a little rain 36° F 25° F WSW-16(G26) T-Storms 9% Rain: 0.04 in Snow: 0.0 in Normals & Records More Details Wednesday 12/25 Clouds breaking for some sun 56° F 51° F NNW-10(G16) T-Storms 0% Rain: 0.00 in Snow: 0.0 in Normals & Records More Details Wednesday Night Mainly clear 34° F 29° F N-7(G10) T-Storms 0% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stovepipe Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Merry Christmas from Accu-Weather! nice and toasty with a bit of rain!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackerel_sky Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 . Mrs Waycross at it again! Maybe that is where the smoke is coming from!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLweather Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Anybody been having issues with Mozilla Firefox lately? Not sure the whole version of it.... but it says FF Stub 25. But I recently downloaded it and been having it freeze up and not respond. Also since I dl it been alot of script error messages on FB aswell. But I thought a couple times it was going to crash my computer. Not sure about if it has something to do with the Add-ons too. A couple of my AV softwares have stopped some trojans and worms caused by it. But I unstalled FF altogether and went with Google Chrome now those problems I had stopped. Wonder if it could be glitches or bugs in the FF software? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Seems like dt is posting on the forum again. Should be interesting around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAD_Wedge_NC Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Seems like dt is posting on the forum again. Should be interesting around here. Yep, brings back memories of the old days at Eastern. I am glad to see him back. We need someone to rattle the cages. Now if he starts posting in the climate threads......you can look for some fireworks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Yep, brings back memories of the old days at Eastern. I am glad to see him back. We need someone to rattle the cages. Now if he starts posting in the climate threads......you can look for some fireworks. Lol ya he has some good points heading into this winter. Should be interesting like you said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacoma Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Merry Christmas from Accu-Weather! nice and toasty with a bit of rain!!! Monday12/23 Overcast with showers 57° F 50° F SW-14(G27) T-Storms 28% Rain: 0.32 inSnow: 0.0 in Normals & Records More Details MondayNight Periods of rain 38° F 35° F SSW-4(G11) T-Storms 20% Rain: 0.70 inSnow: 0.0 in Normals & Records More Details Tuesday12/24 Plenty of clouds with rain tapering to a couple of showers 57° F 50° F SSW-10(G19) T-Storms 20% Rain: 0.30 inSnow: 0.0 in Normals & Records More Details TuesdayNight Cloudy with a little rain 36° F 25° F WSW-16(G26) T-Storms 9% Rain: 0.04 inSnow: 0.0 in Normals & Records More Details Wednesday12/25 Clouds breaking for some sun 56° F 51° F NNW-10(G16) T-Storms 0% Rain: 0.00 inSnow: 0.0 in Normals & Records More Details WednesdayNight Mainly clear 34° F 29° F N-7(G10) T-Storms 0% I don't think this is possible if they can't even get the weather right the next couple of days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POWERSTROKE Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Fwiw Robert had a write up yesterday morning on how we are heading I to a wetter pattern. I want snow but we need a good soak I g rain first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Rain Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Lol ya he has some good points heading into this winter. Should be interesting like you said. Which thread is he posting in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalicwx366 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Which thread is he posting in?I can't find it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POWERSTROKE Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 I can't find it either. If u talking about Robert its on his website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalicwx366 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 If u talking about Robert its on his websiteThey said DT was posting on the forum again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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