BBasile Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 The cold this February and where we look to be at the end of the month is unbelievable. I honestly didn't think a winter month this cold was something I ever would see again in my life time due to climate change/warming. Thought 1994 and the 70's winters were a level that could not be reached again. Of course 2014 was on the same level of cold as those other winters but this one has it beat. NYC is going to finish near -10F departure for the month or colder? This is the data from my station. The mean temp so far this month is 25.2F. Last Feb was 31.5F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkd Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I was reading the mid-atlantic subforun thread on this weekend storm and saw a few posters posting one of my preferences. I love to have huge storms but I get sort of pissed when they occur at night and the only thing I get from it is the work clearing it out the following day. I use a spotlight to see the snow intensity but its not the same as seeing it during the day. I would rather get a 4-6" snow during the day than over a foot at night. AS long as the ground is covered the results look similar. I was wondering how many people feel the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman56 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I get that it only snows at night when marginal temperatures are in play, but it seems like with the wall to wall cold and bazillion little snow events we've had, 90% of them have still occurred at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCT777 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I was reading the mid-atlantic subforun thread on this weekend storm and saw a few posters posting one of my preferences. I love to have huge storms but I get sort of pissed when they occur at night and the only thing I get from it is the work clearing it out the following day. I use a spotlight to see the snow intensity but its not the same as seeing it during the day. I would rather get a 4-6" snow during the day than over a foot at night. AS long as the ground is covered the results look similar. I was wondering how many people feel the same way. I kind of agree, as I do love watching snow fall and it's easier to watch during the day. However, one of my favorite snow-watching experiences was the Feb 2006 storm which occurred overnight. I stayed up all night to watch it and was rewarded with 5 or 6 separate episodes of thundersnow - several of which happened while I was looking outside. Very cool to see lightning at night during a snowstorm! P.S. It also happened twice during the late January 2011 evening snow-blitz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds~69 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I'm a night snow guy 90% of the time unless the day snow is with temps in the low-mid 20's or less. (this time of year) Nothing more frustrating than day snow not sticking to paved surfaces where night snow there is a much better chance. Grass/car-roof top accumulations aren't very fulfilling and I literally don't care once March is here. * Was behind a "brine truck" this morning. Mainly spraying inclines/declines which makes sense. My car couldn't look more ghetto...practically white although the original color is silver/gray. Same goes w/the floor mats.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamuSnow Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I was reading the mid-atlantic subforun thread on this weekend storm and saw a few posters posting one of my preferences. I love to have huge storms but I get sort of pissed when they occur at night and the only thing I get from it is the work clearing it out the following day. I use a spotlight to see the snow intensity but its not the same as seeing it during the day. I would rather get a 4-6" snow during the day than over a foot at night. AS long as the ground is covered the results look similar. I was wondering how many people feel the same way. I like heavy snow, so I'd choose 12" at night over 4 to 6" during the day if I had to pick one. I do enjoy both though, and it is nice to see snow falling during the day (like last Saturday for a couple of hours). It's all good as they say :-). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkd Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I like heavy snow, so I'd choose 12" at night over 4 to 6" during the day if I had to pick one. I do enjoy both though, and it is nice to see snow falling during the day (like last Saturday for a couple of hours). It's all good as they say :-). For me the thrill comes from seeing the intense snow. When I used to live where there were a lot of street or parking lot lights nighttime snow was pretty amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbourton Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I'll tell you when this place gets a bigger storm than our area, it may be time to move lol. A heavy snowstorm has shut down roads leading in and out of Jerusalem and blanketed Israel's desert with a rare layer of white. Snow also landed Friday in parts of the West Bank as a cold front swept through the Middle East. In Gaza, heavy rains that started on Thursday have been forecast for the rest of the week. Jerusalem municipality spokeswoman Brachie Sprung says 10 inches have already been dumped on the city, with 4 inches more expected later in the day. Desert towns of Beersheba, Dimona and Yerucham were sprinkled with white and residents of Arad proudly showed off a snowman. (AP) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamuSnow Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 For me the thrill comes from seeing the intense snow. When I used to live where there were a lot of street or parking lot lights nighttime snow was pretty amazing. Yeah, that's where the effect is almost as good as a daytime heavy snow, especially with the wind blowing, waves/ripples of snow in the street lights, snow blowing horizontally - nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTA66 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Seems like ever since Kamu updated his avatar, we've gotten into a snow pattern. Maybe if he had done so sooner, we'd have cashed in all along like Boston! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Seems like ever since Kamu updated his avatar, we've gotten into a snow pattern. Maybe if he had done so sooner, we'd have cashed in all along like Boston! Squirrel is filling in for katodog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 The storm lull blows, same thing is happening to the NW DC crowd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Today I got an all new hideous helping of the dry slot from hell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezweather Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Okay, outside a minute ago. No doubt reaching warning criteria. Accumulation now up to 5 inch level. The sidewalk and road surfaces are frozen. Barely any melting going on. We have a huge problem tonight when that snow changes over to rain. Pretty good bet for some icing. Definitely not good to be driving around and especially tonight.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Just got in from sledding with my 6 year old boy. Time of our lives! Felt like I was 25 again. 3 year old daughter stayed in with mom to cook dinner....said it's too cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamuSnow Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I was reading the mid-atlantic subforun thread on this weekend storm and saw a few posters posting one of my preferences. I love to have huge storms but I get sort of pissed when they occur at night and the only thing I get from it is the work clearing it out the following day. I use a spotlight to see the snow intensity but its not the same as seeing it during the day. I would rather get a 4-6" snow during the day than over a foot at night. AS long as the ground is covered the results look similar. I was wondering how many people feel the same way. By the way, I answered the other day that I'd take the 12" at night if I had to choose, since I like heavy/deep snow. Just wanted to let you know that today was also very enjoyable - nice to see it snowing in the daylight, especially on a weekend :-). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 After posting last night that I felt like 25 again, today I feel like my real age and then some. Ooooh the aches! All worth it tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I know its the NAM long range but post 72 hours looks...interesting. Some more digging of the energy in the Plains and maybe we can get the trof to amplify more and bring the system North. Wishful thinking anyway. GFS says not even close....wishful thinking is right, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stemwinder Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I would rather get a 4-6" snow during the day than over a foot at night. AS long as the ground is covered the results look similar. I was wondering how many people feel the same way. Make it 8", and I'm with you. Also, snow falling at night is OK in a well-lit city or city park. No fun watching it fall by flashlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Snow at night is the bomb. I just go outside and walk in it. So you cant see it, get out there and become one with the snow :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_AR_ Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 People are already talking about "the storm of the year" coming next weekend.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Sun is like a lazer beam, prime snow keeping season is long gone. Bring on spring and 70's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plokoon111 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 The end is near for snow, I can just feel it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I like my snow in the day, been an anoying winter in that regard with yesterday as a prime example. Just did not want to snow in the daytime imby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazwoper Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 People are already talking about "the storm of the year" coming next weekend.......... Too bad no model Is showing a storm next weekend. all squash the storm in FL due east from PV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Only thing I dislike about night snow is getting tired at 3AM or so, lol. Just running out of gas stinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plokoon111 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 So how long is it going to stay below freezing this week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 So how long is it going to stay below freezing this week? Looks like a brief period of above freezing Wednesday ahead of the next front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtenfan Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Looks like a brief period of above freezing Wednesday ahead of the next front. With the temps to date and the forecast for the next 6 days just how far below normal does Feb project to be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 With the temps to date and the forecast for the next 6 days just how far below normal does Feb project to be? Its a bit hard to calculate because there are gonna be a few midnight highs/lows, but looks like it will be more than 10 below normal and quite possibly among the 5 coldest February's on record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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