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2013-2014 seasonal snowfall totals

famartin

By famartin,
in Philadelphia Region

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famartin

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Granted winter may not be completely over, so adjustments may need to be made later on, but so far, what've you had?  Bonus points if you can list all your events...

 

Back home in Ewing, 54.3" total as of 3/25/14

Daily totals:

3.0" on 12/8

3.7" on 12/10

2.4" on 12/14

0.8" on 12/17

4.4" on 1/2

3.3" on 1/3

0.2" on 1/10

0.5" on 1/18

8.3" on 1/21

0.1" on 1/23

2.4" on 1/25

0.9" on 1/29

7.5" on 2/3

0.1" on 2/5

2.1" on 2/9

8.5" on 2/13

1.5" on 2/14

0.9" on 2/15

2.1" on 2/18

0.5" on 2/26

0.4" on 3/3

0.6" on 3/17

0.1" on 3/25

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Hurricane Agnes

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11/12/13=0.01"

11/23/13=0.01"

11/27/13=0.01"

 

-----------SEASON START---------------------

 

12/8/13=4.5"

12/10/13=4.0"

12/14/13=2.25" (snow/ice)

12/17/13=0.5" (snow/sleet)

12/24/13=0.01"

12/26/13=0.01"

12/31/13=0.01"

1/3/14=6.5"

1/6/14=0.01"

1/10/14=0.25"

1/16/14=0.01"

1/18/14=0.01"

1/21/14=9"

1/25/14=3"

1/26/14=0.01"

1/29/14=0.5"

2/3/14=8"

2/5/14=0.25" (ice)

2/9/14=1.75"

2/13 - 2/14/14=9.25"

2/15/14=1.25"

2/18/14=2.75"

2/25/14=0.01"

2/26/14=0.5"

2/27/13=0.01"

3/3/14=1.75" (snow/ice)

3/17/14=1.2"

3/25/14=0.5"

 

Total 60.49 (not incl. November)

Total 60.52 (incl November)

 

Updated.  @ 40.07, -75.19

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Updated:

 

November 12th: 0.2”

December 8th: 2.5”

December 10th: 1.5”

December 14th: 3.8”

December 17th: 0.5”

January 2nd-3rd: 10.2”

January 22nd-23rd: 13.7”

January 25th: 1.1”

January 29th: 1.3”

February 3rd: 7.6”

February 9th: 1.7”

February 13th-14th:  9.5”

February 15th: 2.8”

February 18th: 2.0”

February 26th: 0.5”

March 3rd: 1.6”

March 17th: 1.2”

March 25th-26th: 1.3”

April 16th: 0.7"

Total: 63.7”

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I wish I would have been able to get a true total for this year, but a few of the storms ended between 9am and noon, and either melted some, or compacted, by the time I got home from work, so I didn't measure them. A rough estimate for my location would be in the 50-55 inch range.

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Some areas had snow just last weekend... guess you missed out.

Hi Ray, does a T trace of snow constitutes less than .3" or is it only considered a dusting less than .1" and or flakes flying in the air with no measurable accumulation? Can't remember since most stations seem to report .1" as .1" and not a trace.
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Hi Ray, does a T trace of snow constitutes less than .3" or is it only considered a dusting less than .1" and or flakes flying in the air with no measurable accumulation? Can't remember since most stations seem to report .1" as .1" and not a trace.

Trace is less than 0.05" of snow.  0.05" of snow rounds to 0.1".

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Yup. indeed we did, which really doesn't break my heart. I was just being facetious. We (my location) missed out on EVERY one of the March events... ;-)

Last snow was February 18th at my house. Nothing really impressive this year for snow in my area. Only aspect that saved the winter from being a dud was that is was cold at times.I believe that sussex nj airport only broke a few records though.

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Last snow was February 18th at my house. Nothing really impressive this year for snow in my area. Only aspect that saved the winter from being a dud was that is was cold at times.I believe that sussex nj airport only broke a few records though.

Official records are taken at the COOP:

http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cdo-web/datasets/GHCND/stations/GHCND:USC00288644/detail

 

Airport records are pretty short:

http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cdo-web/datasets/GHCND/stations/GHCND:USW00054793/detail

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The following is from the NWS directive. As you can see, they are a bit vague.


 

2.

Cooperative Networks:

 

2.1

"a" Network. This is the basic climatic network of the NWS. Data from this network are used to describe the climate of the United States. At a minimum, they observe and report daily 24-hour precipitation totals, 24-hour maximum air temperature and 24-hour minimum air temperature. Observations are made with instruments that meet NWS standards as stated in NWSI 10-1302. Ideally, “a” network stations should be spaced approximately 25 miles apart. A greater spacing (60 miles or more) may suffice in areas with relatively homogeneous climates; a closer spacing may be needed in coastal and mountainous sections where climate differences are more pronounced.

 

2.2

"b" Network. Cooperative stations are in the "b" network when observed data are used to support NWS hydrologic programs, such as the forecast and warning program and the water resource forecast service program. Stations are established, changed, or closed to meet changing hydrologic requirements that have been defined by field offices and verified by regional hydrologists. Observations are made with instruments that meet NWS standards as stated in NWSI 10-1302. Observing programs at "b" network stations, at a minimum, include 24-hour precipitation (some with recording gauges), and often one or more of the following elements: river stage or lake level, maximum and minimum air temperatures, evaporation, and soil temperature.

 


2.3

"c" Network. Cooperative stations are in the "c" network when observed data are used to support the meteorological forecast and warning, and public service programs of the WFO. Stations are added, deleted, and changed to reflect changing requirements. The "c" network includes the following general classes of stations:

 

a. Local Service. These are temperature and/or precipitation stations used primarily for local public service purposes (metropolitan networks, media releases, etc.).

 

b. Long Record. These are temperature and/or precipitation stations with long records but, are not included in the "a" or "b" network.

 

c. Research, Experimental, and Special Purpose. These are temperature, precipitation, and/or special purpose stations not included in the "a" or "b" network. Their observations generally include, but are not limited to, maximum and minimum temperatures and 24-hour precipitation. Those stations supporting local service are asked to telephone or transmit their observations to the NWS office digitally.

 


* Several combinations are possible depending on what network is represented at the COOP site; i.e, ab, ac, bc, abc.


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