famartin Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Lucky your just seeing deer. We have a pack of coyotes attacking dogs around here. I'd swear I saw them once in Ewing, many moons ago (at night). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbourton Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I'd swear I saw them once in Ewing, many moons ago (at night). Definitely nocturnal - never see them in the day. Neighbor has set up a motion camera to see if they are really causing the attacks. I have heard blood curdling noises at night like something is being killed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violentweatherfan Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Steve is the best... he was just too stubborn on this, held out hope for the 500 mb low for too long I like him, and really appreciate what He shares with the public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbourton Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 My deepest apologies to many key decision makers and so many members of the general public. — Gary Szatkowski (@GarySzatkowski) January 27, 2015 I'll take my Mt. Holly team anytime (Irene and Sandy). Just watch out for those Miller B's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamuSnow Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I'd swear I saw them once in Ewing, many moons ago (at night). I think its very possible. I did some research last winter after seeing some almost dog-like tracks in the snow on the driveway, and having a friend tell me that coyotes are in the area. The research bore it out. I took some pictures of the tracks with a tape measure next to them, and compared them to pics online and they matched up very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellice Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 This society - and particularly this Northeast area - has become so populated that an enormous amount of "interconnectivity" and complexity is required to make it viable. The pressure on forecasters to produce "something" that allows the "decision-makers" referred to above to make a call has become much more intense. Every action produces a cascade of effects, and there are desperate calls for "enough time" to make and implement decisions. Calling off school is no longer a simple act. Employers now hire so many part-time people that they think in terms of $$$ on whether people start coming to work or not. Getting people off the roads is nearly impossible unless apocalyptic language is used. Airlines have no slack in their schedules. So the NWS doesn't really have the option of saying '"6" to 24" and we don't really know.' People in positions of power really need them to give a "best forecast." The rest of us have to understand that this necessity is going to make forecasts bust sometimes. If the NWS had had the luxury of waiting another 6 hours, well maybe the "final forecast," would have been different. If the lead time needed for weather-related decisions is gradually increasing, as I think it is, then busts will be more frequent That said, I'll bet the word "historic" never crosses their lips again in advance of any forecast for the next 5 years! And the NWS can actually take comfort in the fact all these private, for-fee companies that have popped up to give individual institutions "better forecasts" busted just as badly, if not worse (I saw a couple of these private forecasts). If I were an institution, I'd rethink why I was paying for a forecast that was basically the same as I could get from the NWS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbourton Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Since our subforum really doesn't have a local off topic, I'll put this here. Super Bowl preview ad for the cold hearted bas#$ards https://tv.yahoo.com/news/godaddy-pulls-super-bowl-xlix-puppy-ad-after-backlash--petition-020749766.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds~69 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Since our subforum really doesn't have a local off topic, I'll put this here. Super Bowl preview ad for the cold hearted bas#$ards https://tv.yahoo.com/news/godaddy-pulls-super-bowl-xlix-puppy-ad-after-backlash--petition-020749766.html It's a bit cold hearted but doesn't bother me...little twisted but Go Daddy likes to push the envelope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxwell03 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 This society - and particularly this Northeast area - has become so populated that an enormous amount of "interconnectivity" and complexity is required to make it viable. The pressure on forecasters to produce "something" that allows the "decision-makers" referred to above to make a call has become much more intense. Every action produces a cascade of effects, and there are desperate calls for "enough time" to make and implement decisions. Calling off school is no longer a simple act. Employers now hire so many part-time people that they think in terms of $$$ on whether people start coming to work or not. Getting people off the roads is nearly impossible unless apocalyptic language is used. Airlines have no slack in their schedules. So the NWS doesn't really have the option of saying '"6" to 24" and we don't really know.' People in positions of power really need them to give a "best forecast." The rest of us have to understand that this necessity is going to make forecasts bust sometimes. If the NWS had had the luxury of waiting another 6 hours, well maybe the "final forecast," would have been different. If the lead time needed for weather-related decisions is gradually increasing, as I think it is, then busts will be more frequent That said, I'll bet the word "historic" never crosses their lips again in advance of any forecast for the next 5 years! And the NWS can actually take comfort in the fact all these private, for-fee companies that have popped up to give individual institutions "better forecasts" busted just as badly, if not worse (I saw a couple of these private forecasts). If I were an institution, I'd rethink why I was paying for a forecast that was basically the same as I could get from the NWS. I guarantee we see the term 'historic' being used again. Just wait until we get hit with another hundred year flood this spring. The Northeast is actually very stagnant when it comes to population growth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wederwarrior Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Single digits tonight? Crystal clear skies out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds~69 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Single digits tonight? Crystal clear skies out there No shot here...25F at 9:50pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamuSnow Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I saw Allentown earlier had a reading of 3°F - don't know if this was unexpected but wow! Made it to 14 here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbourton Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Recorded 6 degrees at 6:00 AM. Totally unexpected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wederwarrior Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Down to 7 overnight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman56 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I saw Allentown earlier had a reading of 3°F - don't know if this was unexpected but wow! Made it to 14 here. 6abc had a low of 3 forecasted for ABE, 4 RDG, 7 LNS last night on 6:00 news. 8.2 for me in NW Chesco. Below zero on tap next week.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCT777 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Down to 7 degrees in Spring Mount, PA this morning. I think there will be plenty of opportunities in the next 10 to 12 days to go lower (and possibly sub zero). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Parents in Ewing hit 8.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 7.4F last night. Quakertown airport had 2F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheManWithNoFace Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Anything reaching the ground in CPA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAPPG Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 3.3f for my low this am 31.3f now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Anything reaching the ground in CPA? Just started in State College and Altoona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowwors2 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 low 7.3f high 33.3f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fields27 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Weatherbug had me down to 1f when I woke up(don't think it was quite that cold but under 5 for sure). I thought the app was "bugging" out. Didn't think it was supposed to be an abnormally cold night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthDoppler Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Weatherbug had me down to 1f when I woke up(don't think it was quite that cold but under 5 for sure). I thought the app was "bugging" out. Didn't think it was supposed to be an abnormally cold night. My car had 1f between Alburtis and Trexlertown this morning. If anything it'll read high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I hate snow melt, 36F cold is dragging it's arse to get in here this has been common this winter. Lost 1" to melt today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quakertown needs snow Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 relax neighbor, refresh is pending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 relax neighbor, refresh is pending Hey i bleed white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 The fact that the ECM is showing the BIGGEST MECS in the history of mankind that just happens to coincide with the super bowl tells me aliens have a hand in this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCT777 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I hate snow melt, 36F cold is dragging it's arse to get in here this has been common this winter. Lost 1" to melt today There were still some icy spots on my driveway and sidewalk that are being taken care of by the sun with temps above freezing, and plus I didn't have to clear off my car before I go out later today (the sun took care of the coating of snow on it). So it's OK with me. Plus, I'm not losing a lot of snow on the lawn and don't look to lose any more before adding to it Sunday night and Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamuSnow Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Getting a little snow shower/flurry here now! 36F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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