weatherwiz Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 The second one we had here I saw the flash through the window......sick....its nice to not have to wait 9 months to hear thunder..... I hope to see lightning with this next batch coming up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eduggs Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 We just have to hope that the main band doesn't miss ALB to the west tonight. It's gonna be real close. Looking at the radar and satellite... that's what I'm worried about too. And maybe some sleet to start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eduggs Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 ok thanks. i knew I wasnt hyping it lol. GL over there! Someone somewhere might have picked up over a foot. But as far as I know, most places received between 6" and 10" out this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Tips' "rainball" has rolled in. Not really much activity since the snow stopped earlier today. Dryslot saved me from major rain so I'm actually not too angry about the rain for the next few hours. Still below freezing at 31.6F. Happy I cleared the snow when it was fluffy and not "saturated" from the rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoob40 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Someone somewhere might have picked up over a foot. But as far as I know, most places received between 6" and 10" out this way. Logan 11 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eduggs Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 KPOU is reporting a thunderstorm. Awesome! Also noting an impressive pressure reading of 986mb pretty far inland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 You even have K-Index values approaching the low 30's...WOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarloaf1989 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 31F here with light freezing rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zand Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Anyone around Burrillville or Thompson have reports on this massive area of 30+ dbz's moving north towards ORH? ZR? PL? Awaiting that here... pretty good coating of ice from freezing drizzle in the past 5 or 6 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 You even have K-Index values approaching the low 30's...WOW What are "K-Inded values"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Any reports for southern CT with that incoming band???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Anyone around Burrillville or Thompson have reports on this massive area of 30+ dbz's moving north towards ORH? ZR? PL? Awaiting that here... pretty good coating of ice from freezing drizzle in the past 5 or 6 hours. I am south of there in Brooklyn, and it's 31.6 with freezing rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 What are "K-Inded values"? Basically just a measure of convective potential. Typically once you see values approach 30 or get into the lower 30's, it's an indication that convection is a possibility. You get into the mid and upper 30's and higher...pretty strong indication there will be convection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowlieSnowstormson Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Heavy freezing rain in Glastonbury.... The ground is a sheet of ice right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Basically just a measure of convective potential. Typically once you see values approach 30 or get into the lower 30's, it's an indication that convection is a possibility. You get into the mid and upper 30's and higher...pretty strong indication there will be convection. Thanks! How will you be able to know for sure - beyond possibility into reality? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbutts Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Dryslot in full effect in Bow. 30 and feels warm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmcfarland99 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 What are "K-Inded values"? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K-index_(meteorology) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterLand Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 South coast of New England and the islands are about to get some nice convection coming in from the south. I wonder if Boston sees some of this tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfastx Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 36 Rain Boston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#NoPoles Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 little T-storm in progress...what a bizarro storm this has been Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNNAWAYICEBERG Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 someone have current temps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice1972 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Rain or freezing rain here.... Both are so annoying after all the snow....I mean I like the lack locked in but I'd take more snow over it in a second...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowwoman Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 pouring rain (fzr?) and sleet mixed down here Ansonia CT Sent from my iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NECT Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I am south of there in Brooklyn, and it's 31.6 with freezing rain. 31º here and just had a downpour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Thanks! How will you be able to know for sure - beyond possibility into reality? Like many index numbers (Cape for example), K-Index won't be an exact measurement. If you really wanted to know for sure you would just have to look at numerous factors, such as strength of lift, strength of forcing (any fronts around?), instability, moisture present, etc. The KI is derived by taking the temperature at 850mb and subtracting that from the 500mb temperature and then adding that difference to the difference between the 850mb dewpoint and the 700mb dewpoint depression (no I don't have that memorized...had to look up lol). So virtually higher amounts of llvl moisture, a higher difference between the 850-500mb temps can lead to an environment which could favor the development of convection so long other parameters are favorable as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNNAWAYICEBERG Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 its gotta be zr here in shelton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N. OF PIKE Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Frz rain is gonna be an issue tonite,no? As in dis as tah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Tips' "rainball" has rolled in. Not really much activity since the snow stopped earlier today. Dryslot saved me from major rain so I'm actually not too angry about the rain for the next few hours. Still below freezing at 31.6F. Happy I cleared the snow when it was fluffy and not "saturated" from the rain. sidewalks and driveway icy, just salted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 31º here and just had a downpour. Yup. Sucks. But it iced up my steps pretty good outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Like many index numbers (Cape for example), K-Index won't be an exact measurement. If you really wanted to know for sure you would just have to look at numerous factors, such as strength of lift, strength of forcing (any fronts around?), instability, moisture present, etc. The KI is derived by taking the temperature at 850mb and subtracting that from the 500mb temperature and then adding that difference to the difference between the 850mb dewpoint and the 700mb dewpoint depression (no I don't have that memorized...had to look up lol). So virtually higher amounts of llvl moisture, a higher difference between the 850-500mb temps can lead to an environment which could favor the development of convection so long other parameters are favorable as well. Thanks, dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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