Stovepipe Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Basically whiteout conditions here. 30 degrees and very heavy, windblown snow. 1/2 inch on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1234snow Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 From Brad Panovich on Facebook: [DIRTYJOKE] Insert Dirty joke here[/DIRTYJOKE] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stovepipe Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Haha, DT is pissed! https://www.facebook.com/notes/wxriskcom/al-roker-please-shut-up/629273747119887 AL ROKER ... and TWC / ( The weather channel ).... Just incompetence day after day. SEE ESSAY BELOW http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2014/01/06/22198103-brutally-cold-polar-vortex-bears-down-on-east-coast-freezes-train-for-9-hours#comments I suppose it is difficult for some of you to grasp WHY this big deal. But I hope that when you view the video at the LINK above... you will begin to see what irks so many professional meteorologists. Think about your work. Think about the field or the thing that you do professional or even a part time level. How would you like it lots of folks thought that you and or anybody in your company or field was incompetent or inept because somebody else screwed up? The Polar vortex is not the arctic hurricane. It is not that ... not in any way ...shape ...or form. But the presentation of the PV in this " news / weather " video speaks to several important issues. First it is clear that TWC is dumbing this down to convey information to people rather than actually using real science. Second it becomes equally obvious that it is for this reason that the awful.. pitiful ..and wretched Weather Channel has gone out of its way to hire scientifically inept clowns and fool's like Al Roker and San Champion. But there is another aspect to meteorology which is unique all the sciences. And it is this unique and singular aspect of meteorology which greatly impacts how people perceive the science. The unfortunate truth is that millions of Americans actually think or view The Weather Channel as a source of hard science an accurate weather forecasting. It is neither. Forecasting weather impacts everybody's lives and it does so every day. On a personal level ...on a organizational level and on a business level. Because of this there are number of sources that supply weather information to the public through some sort of intermediary or third party. And that creates the problem which is unique to the science of meteorology. How one communicates accurate weather information to the public . This is not a problem which exists in the field of astronomy or medicine... Astrophysics... Geology ..anthropology... etc etc. You can get weather information/ forecasts from your rock and roll FM station. You can get it from facebook pages that are run by high school students who wish to play Joe Bustardi or Jim Cantore. You can get your weather information from AM news radio which often use talking heads which say they are meteorologists from the weather channel when in fact they are just radio personalities. All of these different sources always bring a degradation of the weather information/ forecast. Which leads to the MAIN and final point here in my little rant. Millions of Americans believe that ' THEY" never get it right.... with the term " they " being forecasters//meteorologists. And that perception often comes through these third party sources.... or through the mainstream or social media which use the individuals who are not qualified to forecast their way out of a paper bag. The result is that it impacts us . Take the January 2 third Northeast US snowstorm. In all three of my forecasts I had Southern New Jersey in the 4-8" snow band and at one point I had the 8-12" area almost as far south as Trenton and Wrightstown NJ. BUT... many of the TV forecasts and Southern New Jersey unusually cold four only 1-2" then 2-4" the morning of January 2 which is upgraded that evening to more significant snowfall . The result of this is that there were many people in southern and central NJ who were pretty upset about what they consider to be late or busted weather forecast that underplayed the snow and the wind. Some of these folks have posted on my face book page complaining about the BUSTED forecasts and wondering ..."why ALL of you never seem to get it right..." In other words I am taking **** for someone else's screw up. Think about that for second. How would you like it if ...day after day ...week after week... month after month other folks kept blaming you for somebody else's screw up? And they kept on blaming YOU becuase their soruces of information are not only less skilled then you are ... but they are not even competent at a basic level . Even worse some of them end up asserting that EVERYONE in your field / profession is incompetent.I would think it would make you pretty darn angry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1122 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 His grammar is so poor that his rants are nigh unreadable. As are his forecasts, which from what I've saw, aren't terribly accurate either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxjagman Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Think he's giving his frustration with TWS.I really wish that entertainment ch. would just go away.I'd really like to see a met channel where they teach the public and educate everyone instead.I could care less to see 2 minutes of weather then 8 minutes of commercials,what a scam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxjagman Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Three more hours and Auburn tomahawks FSU..War Eagle !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bob Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Three more hours and Auburn tomahawks FSU..War Eagle !! Dream on....Luck can only carry one so far.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carvers Gap Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I believe going to lunch today was probably the coldest I have felt in a few decades. What a way to break-in the new Tennessee Valley forum. Record cold tonight and football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxjagman Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Dream on....Luck can only carry one so far.... Auburn 200..Fsu 3..final answer..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carvers Gap Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 One of the most intriguing games I have seen in a while. I sat in Neyland and watched Auburn run all over Tennessee this year. I told the Auburn guys that I was sitting with that Auburn would beat Bama if they played the same way in the Iron Bowl. They are the fastest team I have ever seen in Neyland. Rocket and Notre Dame in the early 90s is the second fastest team. Oregon right behind those two. FSU is a bit unproven if you can call it that. Auburn has been very fortunate. I will take Auburn by a TD, but would not be surprised to see FSU win as well. Auburn can't pass well, and FSU has more team speed on the D-line than the Tigers have seen all year. But, Auburn on the offensive edge is incredible. If the tackles set the edge for Auburn, the backfield is full of raw speed. Should be a blast. Probably one of the few times it won't hurt too bad to see either team win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1234snow Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I'm pulling for FSU because they represent the ACC. Maybe that will quiet all the SEC lovers. Anyway: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stovepipe Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Blowing bubbles at -9 degrees: http://www.boredpanda.com/frozen-bubbles-winter-photography-angela-kelly/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stovepipe Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Boiling water in a squirt gun: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carvers Gap Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Did boiling water in a coffee mug and threw it into the air. Yeah, it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1234snow Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Did boiling water in a coffee mug and threw it into the air. Yeah, it works. Really? So it works above zero!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1234snow Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Wow it does work!!!!!! Never thought I'd be able to do that here in Southwest VA!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1234snow Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Video coming soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1234snow Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Only thought I'd be able to do this up in Minnesota!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stovepipe Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Only thought I'd be able to do this up in Minnesota!!!! LOL nice! I tried it as we'll at 3 degrees, success! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1234snow Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 LOL nice! I tried it as we'll at 3 degrees, success! Take 2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vol Man Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Yep, we tried that too....it worked, surprisingly. ...I always thought it had to be a lot colder...like -15 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bob Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Where did that Auburn fan go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carvers Gap Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 What a game! One of the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1234snow Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Where did that Auburn fan go? He's looking at the Euro Control for an instant replay! Just kidding! Great game by Auburn What a game! One of the best. These college football games keep getting better! Great way for the BCS to go out on top, makes you forget about all the bad times. Congrats to FSU and go ACC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1234snow Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Water Gun Fight Anyone???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1122 Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Looking back at the pattern thread, the GFS showed this outbreak well over 300+ hours out, and was still showing it on Christmas day at 240 hours. It missed it by about 24-48 hours. It did very well this time, at least temp wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxjagman Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Where did that Auburn fan go? LOL..in sulk mode.Good game and congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnweathernut Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Congrats Mr. Bob on the Seminoles bringing home the national championship, condolences Jax - Auburn's luck simply ran out on them. The game turned on the fake punt. You stop them there, I think you handle them pretty easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnweathernut Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Does it tick anyone else off to see a "perfect" southern apps track from a Miller A coming out of the gulf with cold air no where in sight? It irritates me b/c with cold air around the track has been TX to Ohio all year................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stovepipe Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Does it tick anyone else off to see a "perfect" southern apps track from a Miller A coming out of the gulf with cold air no where in sight? It irritates me b/c with cold air around the track has been TX to Ohio all year................. LOL I just posted about that in the other thread. Edit: Yesterday's 12z had one hitting some cold air and giving East TN/North SC/West NC a decent fantasy storm. Some of the GEFS members have been nice eye candy as well. The potential is there I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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