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The "What To Title The Storm?" Thread - Dec 8-9


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There is nothing anybody can do to convince me (dtk included) that the 18z gfs doesn't have some code written deep in the program that always enhances snow in the MA. It's plain as day every year. 

 

I'll stick with the 12z euro/gfs combo. 1-2 cities and immediate west burbs with some sleet on top and .15 glaze. 

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There is nothing anybody can do to convince me (dtk included) that the 18z gfs doesn't have some code written deep in the program that always enhances snow in the MA. It's plain as day every year. 

 

I'll stick with the 12z euro/gfs combo. 1-2 cities and immediate west burbs with some sleet on top and .15 glaze. 

 

none of us are convinced...even Wes has commented on it over the years...

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none of us are convinced...even Wes has commented on it over the years...

Actually in terms of verification, I don't think there is much difference from one 6 hr period to the other.  That said,  this run is one of iteration of possible solutions and this far in advance,  may again change.  I worry abut cases when the upper support is so far to the west.  I've seen it fail before but also can remember a few 4 inch events with the low going so far west.  Certainly the slow development of the low towards the Oh Valley is helping hold in the cold air. 

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Actually in terms of verification, I don't think there is much difference from one 6 hr period to the other.  That said,  this run is one of iteration of possible solutions and this far in advance,  may again change.  I worry abut cases when the upper support is so far to the west.  I've seen it fail before but also can remember a few 4 inch events with the low going so far west.  Certainly the slow development of the low towards the Oh Valley is helping hold in the cold air. 

 

I understand and don't really believe it's "programmed" differently. But it's either an inexplicable recurring coincidence or there really is something to it. Time and time again it comes in as the wettest and snowiest op run of the day. Even when trends are reversing it seems to never fail. At least for the MA region. I don't pay attention much to other areas. . 

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While the 18z GFS is nice and probably on the high side of guidance envelope, I think we're as locked in as we can be this far out..as others have said similarly, I expect an inch or so in the metros followed by .1 or so of ice mainly on those tree branches and other cold surfaces...Id take that as a first winter storm, maybe Tuesday throws us a bone...This winter certainly appears it will be more active than the last 2 though, and that we can take hope in.

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Stating the obvious CAD is a bear to forecast even if there were 10 more global models. There can be such a difference over a few miles. I live in W PWC. For the pre Thanksgiving rain event I stay locked in between 35-36...my buddy in Woodbridge was mid 40s for a long time just 20 miles to my SE. I think DC hit 50 that evening.

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