sparklecity Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Sparklecity's Winter Storm laws of the upstate: 1. 95% of the time there has to be a HP in place to provide a source of cold air if we are to receive significant accumulations. 2. Always believe in the NW trend when a winter storm is being modeled a few days out. 3. Not really a rule but I digress. Everyone always says the NAM at 84 hours sucks, but I've seen it model multiple times a more accurate placement of the low than the Euro or the GFS so it shouldn't be discounted entirely. 4. When ever models are showing significant accumulations, DO NOT BELIEVE IT. IT IS NOT HAPPENING! My advice, make a list of things that could go wrong and at least a couple of those will happen. I don't care if you have a 1044 HP and a low that takes the perfect track in the gulf, something will always go wrong to limit accumulations (usually convection in the gulf). I'm more likely to get struck by lightning working in the yard trying to beat an advancing thunderstorm than I will ever be too see 8" fall. 5. Never believe wide swaths of 6"-10" being depicted in our area by forecasters or models. Large swaths of heavy accumulations like that are exceedingly rare. 6. Almost always the mountains will end up with more snow than the upstate. Don't believe any forecast snow totals that say otherwise. 7. If a storm is labeled boom or bust, it will be bust. 8. If your temperatures are forecast to be borderline, you will not have a chance at all if you are south of I-85. 9. Keep reminding yourself of Murphy's Law. It applies to snow in the upstate. Anything else I should add? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkman Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I'll add one for my area. No matter what the models say, southern VA always wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WidreMann Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I give this winter a plain C. I did pass climo on snow (got ~ 10-11"); but I could compare this winter to a bad school course. You take the course thinking it's going to be a great class, but then you struggle to pass any of your assignments through most of the course. It basically sucks. But right at the end you pull through with a couple of assignments and then ace the final exam. Your happy to pass but will always look back at the class thinking it sucked.Also, it was too much at one time. I've missed so much work and it's messed with my routine. I'd rather have a storm or two a month at most. Plenty of time to recover. Winter storms have a refractory period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkman Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 What is this crap, I was promised spring after this storm. Now we're looking at a potential ice storm this weekend and another coastal low with snow next weekend. I mean even if they don't pan out, that doesn't sound like spring to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparklecity Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 What is this crap, I was promised spring after this storm. Now we're looking at a potential ice storm this weekend and another coastal low with snow next weekend. I mean even if they don't pan out, that doesn't sound like spring to me! One last cruel joke before we turn to miserably hot weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshM Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 One last cruel joke before we turn to miserably hot weather. Indeed... Next week will probably be 70s and T-Storms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazdaddy Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Wow, Greg Fischell's apology and explanation on WRAL.com, what a stand up guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Rain Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Well after the snow eater haunted me all night, I ended up with an inch of grayish white slush on the ground. At least I saw snow on my birthday, for only the second time I can remember. My wife, son, and I went to Burlington (where my family lives) and played in the snow all day. It was a good day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackerel_sky Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 Well after the snow eater haunted me all night, I ended up with an inch of grayish white slush on the ground. At least I saw snow on my birthday, for only the second time I can remember. My wife, son, and I went to Burlington (where my family lives) and played in the snow all day. It was a good day. How much did brick get? I haven't seen or missed it!? Did he get his 16"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Well after the snow eater haunted me all night, I ended up with an inch of grayish white slush on the ground. At least I saw snow on my birthday, for only the second time I can remember. My wife, son, and I went to Burlington (where my family lives) and played in the snow all day. It was a good day. congrates! Happy birthday and may you enjoy many many more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Rain Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 congrates! Happy birthday and may you enjoy many many more! Thanks buddy! I appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackerel_sky Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 This made me smile! A nice pick me up after the tragic letdown yesterday ! It was 280 lbs and 8'9" long and released alive. Caught in Italy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Rain Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 How much did brick get? I haven't seen or missed it!? Did he get his 16"? It's just snow man. It's just snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 It's just snow man. It's just snow.lol that's what I keep telling myself when I get so worked up about not getting snow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Rain Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 lol that's what I keep telling myself when I get so worked up about not getting snow! Haha! That's Brick's standard comeback. And he's right. It is indeed just snow. But it is one of the most beautiful things in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackerel_sky Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 Sparklecity's Winter Storm laws of the upstate: 1. 95% of the time there has to be a HP in place to provide a source of cold air if we are to receive significant accumulations. 2. Always believe in the NW trend when a winter storm is being modeled a few days out. 3. Not really a rule but I digress. Everyone always says the NAM at 84 hours sucks, but I've seen it model multiple times a more accurate placement of the low than the Euro or the GFS so it shouldn't be discounted entirely. 4. When ever models are showing significant accumulations, DO NOT BELIEVE IT. IT IS NOT HAPPENING! My advice, make a list of things that could go wrong and at least a couple of those will happen. I don't care if you have a 1044 HP and a low that takes the perfect track in the gulf, something will always go wrong to limit accumulations (usually convection in the gulf). I'm more likely to get struck by lightning working in the yard trying to beat an advancing thunderstorm than I will ever be too see 8" fall. 5. Never believe wide swaths of 6"-10" being depicted in our area by forecasters or models. Large swaths of heavy accumulations like that are exceedingly rare. 6. Almost always the mountains will end up with more snow than the upstate. Don't believe any forecast snow totals that say otherwise. 7. If a storm is labeled boom or bust, it will be bust. 8. If your temperatures are forecast to be borderline, you will not have a chance at all if you are south of I-85. 9. Keep reminding yourself of Murphy's Law. It applies to snow in the upstate. Anything else I should add? If it don't snow in ATL , it won't snow here! Heard that since the first day I was born, and true more times than not! Definately true yesterday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilj4425 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Let's talk about the color of a dress and llamas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 There were winters with no snow, not even threats of snow, and you give this winter an F? Yes, it was a lot worse than it should have been, but there were several events this past week that at least provided something to GA and SC. We definitely had winters in the '00s and the late 90s where you didn't even get that. Give it a D+. Well, I stick with my F based on all the "hype'. Admit it Widre, things looked to be good this year from almost every aspect pre-Winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjames1992 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Let's talk about the color of a dress and llamas. Blue and black. I wish I could fall asleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklin NCwx Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Blue and black. I wish I could fall asleep. melatonin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonhowl Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Blue and black. I wish I could fall asleep. I thought you were staying all night the previous night; two nights in a row is hard core. Might need something stronger the melatonin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjames1992 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I thought you were staying all night the previous night; two nights in a row is hard core. Might need something stronger the melatonin. I ended up staying up until 6 on the night it snowed, then crashed until 1, which made it hard to fall asleep at a normal time last night despite having to get up at 8. Oh, well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solak Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I think "Storm Mode" can be canceled.... 600+ people on Wednesday... 23 this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JQPublic Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 May not be back til the 1st round of thunderstorms or to complain about pollen. If that's the case. #ByeFelecia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Rain Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 May not be back til the 1st round of thunderstorms or to complain about pollen. If that's the case. #ByeFelecia You need to borrow a VCR and dub a tape? You'll be back sooner than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Tamland Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Well, I got 6 inches of snow from the Wednesday night storm. Not as much as the models showed, but I'll take it. Still got the average for winter in one storm. Looks like the heavier stuff was just to the northwest of Wake County, and we had less precip and more of a warm nose than we were looking for. Still a good storm for my place. Looks like there could be potential for next weekend already. I am looking forward to spring, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackerel_sky Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 melatonin.Ambien, Tylenol pm, simply sleep, Benadryl ,NyQuil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackerel_sky Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 TX having their own snowjam right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkman Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 RIP snowpack. So much for staying in the 30s today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirNelson39 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Enjoy my latest aerial video from the storm...Snow Covered UNC-Chapel Hill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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