ncjoaquin Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Hate to be the pessimist, but I can see how the GSP forecast could verify for the Asheville area. It really depends on when the energy transfer to the east happens. It will be an hour or two before we start to see some of the heavier returns. Hopefully we can get some good accumulation before that happens. Really shouldn't be an energy transfer. This is straight Miller A. That said, if we can find a way here in Asheville to screw up a good snow storm, we will do it. Looks like the heaviest snow should be 9-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxBlue Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 HRRR gives us 7 inches by midnight. LOL. Anyway, snow is really pouring on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoJoe Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 As I suspected, not a flake here. Yancey snow hole usually appears on these type of systems. Glad yall are getting some. Really pulling for Asheville. You guys are long overdue for a "goodun' ". Go outside, take a walk, and listen. I love to hear snow fall when there is little wind. Enjoy !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilgore Trout Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Really shouldn't be an energy transfer. This is straight Miller A. That said, if we can find a way here in Asheville to screw up a good snow storm, we will do it. Looks like the heaviest snow should be 9-1.Maybe I need to wipe the dust off of my old textbooks. Hoping it works out for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneTracker Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I am watching radar and comparing to the HRRR. So far, it seems to me that the HRRR is far more aggressive than radar implies and by comparison to what's falling outside. Very small flakes here southwest of AVL. Small and quite infrequent despite radar returns suggesting otherwise. Unless the HRRR is catching onto something, radar and snow reports so far suggests this storm is not living up to the hype around here. I wont change snow amounts yet, but am considering dropping them if radar presentation doesn't improve over the next 2 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNC_Fort Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Definetly not the large, wet flakes I was expecting. I'm thinking 3-5 is more likely but we shall see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncjoaquin Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I am watching radar and comparing to the HRRR. So far, it seems to me that the HRRR is far more aggressive than radar implies and by comparison to what's falling outside. Very small flakes here southwest of AVL. Small and quite infrequent despite radar returns suggesting otherwise. Unless the HRRR is catching onto something, radar and snow reports so far suggests this storm is not living up to the hype around here. I wont change snow amounts yet, but am considering dropping them if radar presentation doesn't improve over the next 2 hours. The radar returns sure seem to be taking a beating when they enter North Carolina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxBlue Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I am watching radar and comparing to the HRRR. So far, it seems to me that the HRRR is far more aggressive than radar implies and by comparison to what's falling outside. Very small flakes here southwest of AVL. Small and quite infrequent despite radar returns suggesting otherwise. Unless the HRRR is catching onto something, radar and snow reports so far suggests this storm is not living up to the hype around here. I wont change snow amounts yet, but am considering dropping them if radar presentation doesn't improve over the next 2 hours. Frustrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavarreDon Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Radar looks like it's lighting up & the snow is much heavier on the wolf ridge cam (watch out Joe). Reports of heavy snow all the way back to Starkeville, MS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Rates have really increased the past few minutes. Steady goes it fellas this thing is just getting started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklin NCwx Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Been heavy snow for 10 min Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxBlue Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Now flakes are picking up again with some sleet mixed in. I'm not kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncjoaquin Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Now flakes are picking up again with some sleet mixed in. I'm not kidding. Much heavier snow here now and the 1st big flakes in a while. No sleet so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainforrest Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Still hammering here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklin NCwx Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Still hammering here.same here. Radar looks good in GA and Ala. Sleet in Asheville? Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wncsnow Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Just got home! 32 and moderate snow! about 1/2 inch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Just got home! 32 and moderate snow! about 1/2 inchnice man! It is ripping here as well fellas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxBlue Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Huge flakes now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneTracker Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Tiny little flakes here and 0.7" of accumulation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainforrest Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 3 inches here now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncjoaquin Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Tiny little flakes here and 0.7" of accumulation. Heavy snow here. The roads went from black to white in about 10 minutes. A little less than 2 inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeGold Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 same here. Radar looks good in GA and Ala. Sleet in Asheville? Wow! My guess it was graupel. The soundings really do not support sleet. Note also that much of the radar in Western NC in the mtns is at least partially beam blocked especially with low topped precipitation. That became extremely obvious when NASA setup a DOW near Canton and suddenly the local area lite up like a Christmas tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoJoe Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Radar looks like it's lighting up & the snow is much heavier on the wolf ridge cam (watch out Joe). Reports of heavy snow all the way back to Starkeville, MS. Just got my first flake !! Nice Flurry!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncjoaquin Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Absolutely hammering here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRidgeFolklore Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Hammer down in Hendersonville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxBlue Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 My guess it was graupel. The soundings really do not support sleet. Note also that much of the radar in Western NC in the mtns is at least partially beam blocked especially with low topped precipitation. That became extremely obvious when NASA setup a DOW near Canton and suddenly the local area lite up like a Christmas tree. Yeah, it was graupel. Felt like sleet, but it's hard to see in the dark. We're up to an inch here. Heavy, heavy flow of snow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobr57 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Yeah, it was graupel. Felt like sleet, but it's hard to see in the dark. We're up to an inch here. Heavy, heavy flow of snow! Looks like it's going to continue for a while too based on radar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavarreDon Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Hammertime @ Wolf Ridge in Madison County. http://www.skiwolfridgenc.com/web_cams.php?camera=lower_lodge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncjoaquin Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Looks like it's going to continue for a while too based on radar. If it keeps this up, those crazy SREF totals have potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wncsnow Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 moderate to heavy snow now still 32, closing in on 2 inches quickly.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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