Cold Miser Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Do we run any flooding risk with the rain the next few days, or is there not much QPF?? I am wondering the same, uncovered all the downspout drains today just in case Thoughts from the mets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon Tip Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 This season (including March) could yet have a 25" block-buster up its sleeve. Having said that ...it's a nice lesson in why nickle-dime seasons are usually how you get your bigger snowier years. I'd take twenty 8" storms over two 30" any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 This season (including March) could yet have a 25" block-buster up its sleeve. Having said that ...it's a nice lesson in why nickle-dime seasons are usually how you get your bigger snowier years. I'd take twenty 8" storms over two 30" any day. Totally agree. I was actually thinking about that the other day (during the last storm). I know the question comes up every so often about which type of winter people prefer more - One or two "big snow(s)", or multiple "smaller" storms? I like the smaller systems that add up, as long as there's not a ton of rain in between. Check out my sig. Not one 12" storm yet this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORH_wxman Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 This season (including March) could yet have a 25" block-buster up its sleeve. Having said that ...it's a nice lesson in why nickle-dime seasons are usually how you get your bigger snowier years. I'd take twenty 8" storms over two 30" any day. I'd probably take that too considering one year would give me 160" of snow and the latter 60" of snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40/70 Benchmark Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 This season (including March) could yet have a 25" block-buster up its sleeve. Having said that ...it's a nice lesson in why nickle-dime seasons are usually how you get your bigger snowier years. I'd take twenty 8" storms over two 30" any day. If ever pulled off a KU in March, then this would quickly evolve into one for the ages the for me. I'm betting the over on 20" imby for the month of March, and with 71" as I type, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that 2014 may end up on hallowed ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2Otown_WX Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Lol, something like, "I'd take ten 6" storms over two 30" storms" makes more sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 If ever pulled off a KU in March, then this would quickly evolve into one for the ages the for me. I'm betting the over on 20" imby for the month of March, and with 71" as I type, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that 2014 may end up on hallowed ground. Less than 3 inches of snow seperate us. Interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Rain Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 This season (including March) could yet have a 25" block-buster up its sleeve. Having said that ...it's a nice lesson in why nickle-dime seasons are usually how you get your bigger snowier years. I'd take twenty 8" storms over two 30" any day. I'm total opposite. Give me 2 30 inchers and bare ground rest of the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lava Rock Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Ugh. 1" RN for Friday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I'm total opposite. Give me 2 30 inchers and bare ground rest of the winter. If I had bare ground all winter, but 2 30" storms...count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 8" storms are a dime a dozen lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 If I had bare ground all winter, but 2 30" storms...count me in. No thanks. Pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 No thanks. Pass You don't appreciate how rare those storms are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 You don't appreciate how rare those storms are. I do..but I'd rather have constant snowcover and nickel and dimers than have 60 inches of snow in 2 storms with nothing but grass and mud in between. Half the fun is tracking and the anticipation of each event. 2 times a winter with partly sunny and a chance of grass..the rest of the time..well..that's not for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connecticut Appleman Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Tracking snow events is a lot like fishing. Catching small fish keeps things interesting, but occasionally landing the big ones are the ones you remember forever. The big blizzards of February 2013, 1978, 1983 etc will always be remembered by me - today's event was great, but it will blur into the memory of many other snow events. I'll take the 30 incher's any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPPYVALLEY Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Active winter? I'm just under 60" which is aoa climo and I've only seen +SN a few times this year and not for long durations. Nickel and dimin'. Many wintery events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I'd probably take that too considering one year would give me 160" of snow and the latter 60" of snow.Wills on a literal run today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Rain Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 You don't appreciate how rare those storms are. Because he's never experienced one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNNAWAYICEBERG Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Im usually in for the less events but bigger totals but this month has altered my thoughts a bit. I enjoy the tracking and even if it doesnt pound my yard, i can still watch some peeps in the region get pounded. Less events equals less tracking...but there is something about that big one that still tilts the scale. Bigger events but less frequently is slightly > smaller events but more frequently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 If I had bare ground all winter, but 2 30" storms...count me in.Lol, as fantastic as it looks outside right now and all the days of enjoying the winter sports I would pass on that totally. Winters to me are not measured in big storms but rather totality, this is getting up there with the best, cold, deep cover and constant threats. Perfect. Seen enough rare storms, going to be hard to top 78/13/97 anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hailstoned Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I'm total opposite. Give me 2 30 inchers and bare ground rest of the winter. Agree! The everlasting white makes one claustrophobic after awhile, and away from the disc golf course and running paths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Ugh. 1" RN for Friday? Noooooo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORH_wxman Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 30-40 inch snowpacks are almost as rare or rarer than 30" storms depending on where you are. So you can make an argument both ways for the rarity or anomalous nature of it. The power of huge storms is pretty exciting though. However, taking Tip's literal choice...I'd pick diming my way to a 160" winter since that is way more anomalous and likley involves record snow depths. But taking it less literally, a bunch of 8" events adding to like a 90-100" season or a 70" season made primarily up of two 30 inch storms? I'd definitely pick the latter since those storms are so awesome to experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lava Rock Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Lol, as fantastic as it looks outside right now and all the days of enjoying the winter sports I would pass on that totally. Winters to me are not measured in big storms but rather totality, this is getting up there with the best, cold, deep cover and constant threats. Perfect. Seen enough rare storms, going to be hard to top 78/13/97 anywayspretty much how I feel. If it wasn't for the lousy weather in Jan, I'd rate this as a near perfect book ended winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Have to say can't remember a short period like this having less than 1/8 th visibility 3 times, now that's rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Lol, as fantastic as it looks outside right now and all the days of enjoying the winter sports I would pass on that totally. Winters to me are not measured in big storms but rather totality, this is getting up there with the best, cold, deep cover and constant threats. Perfect. Seen enough rare storms, going to be hard to top 78/13/97 anyways Winters are never wire to wire here and the big events make me feel like I spent the night with Carmen Electra in her prime. It's funny....as much snow as I've had...it hasn't really reached that pinnacle that 2005, 2011..etc have reached. Just hasn't felt that way to me. Hopefully that changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 The early jan storm still tops it for me. Up there with worst conditions ever, but that was a private little blizzard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 pretty much how I feel. If it wasn't for the lousy weather in Jan, I'd rate this as a near perfect book ended winter.The shade side of my house where the wind blew drifts is way above my waist for a long stretch. Honestly out back tonight I fully expected to see caribou. We had a sticky snow here and it's plastered everywhere. Tomorrow morning should be beautiful. The piles are most impressive too, probably rivaling 2011 because of the wetter nature. To me right now tonight it's perfection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N. OF PIKE Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Deep Deep winter here. Big piles everywhere. I wish tommorrow was better. Maybe Will or Someone can sneak a cpl inches of slop tomm pm w/ a dynamic cooling flip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 The shade side of my house where the wind blew drifts is way above my waist for a long stretch. Honestly out back tonight I fully expected to see caribou. We had a sticky snow here and it's plastered everywhere. Tomorrow morning should be beautiful. The piles are most impressive too, probably rivaling 2011 because of the wetter nature. To me right now tonight it's perfection. Interesting. All light and fluffy here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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