AirNelson39 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I'm curious what all of your thoughts are for our big event. The 12z gfs and gefa look like night and day for our area. I think the mtns are sitting about as good as possible at this point. The gfs looked really odd with how the moisture just stops BEFORE it even got to the mountains and then plastered central and eastern NC. I think the UKMET, NAVGEM, and now the Euro have the right idea. The euros bias of holding energy back has been what's caused it to be so far south. This next week looks to be one of our best weeks of winter in a long time. Let's play ball boys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobr57 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I think the mtns are sitting about as good as possible at this point. The gfs looked really odd with how the moisture just stops BEFORE it even got to the mountains and then plastered central and eastern NC. I think the UKMET, NAVGEM, and now the Euro have the right idea. The euros bias of holding energy back has been what's caused it to be so far south. This next week looks to be one of our best weeks of winter in a long time. Let's play ball boys! I haven't seen the Ukie (weatherbell never posted the 0z and not sure about the 12z). What did it look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoJoe Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Radar looks decent for this evening but looks to be a very quick hitter. I say stars by 9 pm. Maybe we can squeeze out a couple inches beforehand. Temps won't be a problem, stuck around 28 all day. Ground frozen solid. Let the games begin !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxBlue Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 4km-NAM hit border mountains hard with 2-3 inches. I would chase this one on most weekends, but I'm saving my resources for the main event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobr57 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 The 15z sref plumes are out and just beautiful (for asheville, franklin, and boone anyways). Some average numbers: asheville: 7.77 inches boone: 11.19 inches franklin: 7.96 inches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneTracker Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I'm curious what all of your thoughts are for our big event. The 12z gfs and gefa look like night and day for our area. NAM, Euro, UKMET, and SREF all show measurable snow in the mountains early next week. GFS is the outlier but has a bad history of not properly handling southwest lows. The main thread is getting messy, but consensus is building for a good hit Monday into Tuesday for the mountains. It's a bit early yet for amounts until QPF can get more consistent across the models, but the upper air patterns are fairly well aligned. So shave a bit off the NAM, add a bit to the Euro and blend in the UKMET. I think 5-9" is a good bet. I'll say nobody gets less than 3", with 90% certainty. A deep snowpack means we will be in trouble later in the week for a brutal arctic outbreak with minimum temperatures shattering daily records and maybe even all-time coldest February mins. Incredible!! Hop aboard folks and buckle up. Winter is staging a roaring comeback end of this month well into March. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNC_Fort Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 NAM, Euro, UKMET, and SREF all show measurable snow in the mountains early next week. GFS is the outlier but has a bad history of not properly handling southwest lows. The main thread is getting messy, but consensus is building for a good hit Monday into Tuesday for the mountains. It's a bit early yet for amounts until QPF can get more consistent across the models, but the upper air patterns are fairly well aligned. So shave a bit off the NAM, add a bit to the Euro and blend in the UKMET. I think 5-9" is a good bet. I'll say nobody gets less than 3", with 90% certainty. A deep snowpack means we will be in trouble later in the week for a brutal arctic outbreak with minimum temperatures shattering daily records and maybe even all-time coldest February mins. Incredible!! Hop aboard folks and buckle up. Winter is staging a roaring comeback end of this month well into March. Sent from my iPad Hate to ask but do you see potential in the later week storm as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 NAM, Euro, UKMET, and SREF all show measurable snow in the mountains early next week. GFS is the outlier but has a bad history of not properly handling southwest lows. The main thread is getting messy, but consensus is building for a good hit Monday into Tuesday for the mountains. It's a bit early yet for amounts until QPF can get more consistent across the models, but the upper air patterns are fairly well aligned. So shave a bit off the NAM, add a bit to the Euro and blend in the UKMET. I think 5-9" is a good bet. I'll say nobody gets less than 3", with 90% certainty. A deep snowpack means we will be in trouble later in the week for a brutal arctic outbreak with minimum temperatures shattering daily records and maybe even all-time coldest February mins. Incredible!! Hop aboard folks and buckle up. Winter is staging a roaring comeback end of this month well into March. Sent from my iPad solid analysis HT! Wooo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hvward Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 NAM, Euro, UKMET, and SREF all show measurable snow in the mountains early next week. GFS is the outlier but has a bad history of not properly handling southwest lows. The main thread is getting messy, but consensus is building for a good hit Monday into Tuesday for the mountains. It's a bit early yet for amounts until QPF can get more consistent across the models, but the upper air patterns are fairly well aligned. So shave a bit off the NAM, add a bit to the Euro and blend in the UKMET. I think 5-9" is a good bet. I'll say nobody gets less than 3", with 90% certainty. A deep snowpack means we will be in trouble later in the week for a brutal arctic outbreak with minimum temperatures shattering daily records and maybe even all-time coldest February mins. Incredible!! Hop aboard folks and buckle up. Winter is staging a roaring comeback end of this month well into March. Sent from my iPad Thanks for the analysis HT and I 100% agree with all of the above! Should be a fun time to live in the mountains over the next few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 Snowing in waynesville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneTracker Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Hate to ask but do you see potential in the later week storm as well? Haven't looked that far out since it's getting crazy inside 72 hours, but typical El Niño winter looks to be shaping up, so certainly could be several chances for wintry weather next 2-3 weeks. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South_MountainWX Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Flurries in North Cove at 45f lol never in my life. First for everything i guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 Flurries in North Cove at 45f lol never in my life. First for everything i guess.lol very cold in the upper atmosphere. Snowing nicely here in Haywood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxBlue Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 This is a beautiful map... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wncsnow Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I just hope downsloping doesn't come into play with the west to east movement of the precip... I think the surprises have just begun with this system... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 This is a beautiful map... yes it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNC_Fort Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I agree with wncsnow. That's why I'm not going all in with this system, at least for our part of the foothills. I'd rather be pleasantly surprised than disappointed when it comes to snow totals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoJoe Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Is that map based on a particular model ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wncsnow Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I agree with wncsnow. That's why I'm not going all in with this system, at least for our part of the foothills. I'd rather be pleasantly surprised than disappointed when it comes to snow totals. +1000 This isn't your typical miller A gulf bomb... its overrunning, multiple pieces of energy, no set track yet even.. tonight runs should be interesting to say the least.. Right now if I had to make a call I would go 4-6 for the majority of the mountains and 2-4 for the foothills and western piedmont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirNelson39 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Absolutely dumping snow in Boone right now and the winds are howling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxBlue Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Is that map based on a particular model ? No, it's just a forecast from WPC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Absolutely dumping snow in Boone right now and the winds are howling.nice. The way this looks it's going to be mostly a northern mountain snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Just saw GSP put us in a winter storm watch for 5 to 10 inches. I'll take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SN_Lover Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Chasing this and getting snow in wilks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavarreDon Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Going to be a nice one for you guys! I expect lot's of pics & video from you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Chasing this and getting snow in wilksnice. Winds roaring here. Some snow but the wind Is falling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SN_Lover Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 nice. Winds roaring here. Some snow but the wind Is falling. There are cars stalling going up 421. Conditions are going downhill fast. Roads are becoming impasdible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 There are cars stalling going up 421. Conditions are going downhill fast. Roads are becoming impasdible.wow that's crazy. 8 think the snow is done here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklin NCwx Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I think we are gonna lose power here tonight with this wind. Hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxBlue Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Going to be a nice one for you guys! I expect lot's of pics & video from you all! When I do not have weather balloon launching duty, I'll take pictures of the area! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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