franklin NCwx Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Yeah, true, but the chances are soooo much better there in the long run.your chances are better but your expectations are higher. If you live in beach mtn and only get 30" of snow it's a down year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxjunkie Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 your chances are better but your expectations are higher. If you live in beach mtn and only get 30" of snow it's a down year. youre right. I think probably further North is a better bet. Averages are higher and the chances of a really bad season are lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacoma Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Did Deltadog give up for the winter, I couldn't blame him. Everything is ten days out then the next day its gone or we get the storm like on super bowl sunday but its to warm and rains. Remember ten days ago the models were showing a super winter storm only to get rain yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SN_Lover Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I'm ready for summer now. Never been in such a horrible winter in my life. Was really looking forward to this winter also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webberweather53 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I'm ready for summer now. Never been in such a horrible winter in my life. Was really looking forward to this winter also. You obviously were too young to remember 2011-12... Now, this is a blowtorch... Southwestern Texas, New Mexico & northern Mexico were the places to be that year, & I'll admit at the time, I was quite upset to see El Paso, TX & Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, & Midland-Odessa cash in on Christmas Eve... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklin NCwx Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 You obviously were too young to remember 2011-12...that winter was warm and did not cost me much to heat. I prefer that winter over this cold and miserable one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SN_Lover Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 You obviously were too young to remember 2011-12... I saw snow that winter at least...this winter i saw nothing lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxictwister00 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 If we're gonna feel self pity for one another, I should feel double. This is the worst winter with no measurable snowfall here since 2012/2013. At least some of you were lucky to get some token measurable snowfall that winter. Didn't get crap in 2011/2012 for that matter either. Being the optimistic dummy that I am, I haven't given up on Winter yet. Winter is COMING!! (in April that is...) #DelayedButNotDenied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webberweather53 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I saw snow that winter at least...this winter i saw nothing lol You've "seen nothing thus far". The only snow that winter came on February 19th (& we're still about 2-2.5 weeks away from that pt,), not to mention this winter comes nowhere close in terms of temperatures & precipitation... 2011-12 is on an entirely different level in terms of being crappy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SN_Lover Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 You've "seen nothing thus far". The only snow that winter came on February 19th (& we're still about 2-2.5 weeks away from that pt,), not to mention this winter comes nowhere close in terms of temperatures & precipitation... 2011-12 is on an entirely different level in terms of being crappy... Dude, stop taking everything i say as a personal attack and being combative. We are not at a conference or writing a paper or something. I was just making a general statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjames1992 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 If we're gonna feel self pity for one another, I should feel double. This is the worst winter with no measurable snowfall here since 2012/2013. At least some of you were lucky to get some token measurable snowfall that winter. Didn't get crap in 2011/2012 for that matter either. Being the optimistic dummy that I am, I haven't given up on Winter yet. Winter is COMING!! (in April that is...) #DelayedButNotDenied The winter of 2012-2013 was actually not that bad up here. It was about 50% of our snowfall average, so it wasn't good, but was still miles above some other winters we've had in the last decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webberweather53 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Dude, stop taking everything i say as a personal attack and being combative. We are not at a conference or writing a paper or something. I was just making a general statement. I'm taking what you said as a personal attack? Right... I'm just correcting your erroneous "general statement" w/ facts, nothing more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SN_Lover Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I'm taking what you said as a personal attack? Right... I'm just correcting your erroneous "general statement" w/ facts, nothing more... cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Rain Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 cool He does that with everybody. He can't help it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackerel_sky Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 He does that with everybody. He can't help it.Stop confronting me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I'm taking what you said as a personal attack? Right... I'm just correcting your erroneous "general statement" w/ facts, nothing more... I've warned you about coming into the banter thread and stirring things up by nitpicking over minutia. So here is a fact for you. Next time you get a 5 day break. Nothing less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaryWx Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Interested in the upcoming 0z gfs and the 168hr look where the euro storm should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Rain Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I hope the Feb QBO comes in at -95. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packbacker Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I hope the Feb QBO comes in at -95. Go big or go home. This winter is my new favorite, we are seeing record +PDO, -QBO, SAI which all adds up to snow futility. This winter will never be repeated, enjoy the spectacle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webberweather53 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I've warned you about coming into the banter thread and stirring things up by nitpicking over minutia. So here is a fact for you. Next time you get a 5 day break. Nothing less. I'm stating facts as is, there's nothing wrong with that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonGA Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I just saw an obs in Maine of -2 and snow. I wonder what those ratios are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I'm stating facts as is, there's nothing wrong with that... You weren't arguing facts. You were arguing opinion. For many this winter is worse than 2011-12. That is a matter of opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalicwx366 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Lol,I'm sorry,but how was that a personal attack? Some of you guys are like crazy sensitive. My coldest temp in 2011-12 was 26. This winter it was 27 so far. We had leaves growing at this time in 2011-12 and I liked that winter because you didn't have to waste heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webberweather53 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 You weren't arguing facts. You were arguing opinion. For many this winter is worse than 2011-12. That is a matter of opinion. It's actually not a matter of opinion if you used some simple context clues... Since this blogger's initial comment was in reference to the lack of snow they've observed this winter, it's assumed since colder & snowier winters are often coincident, this is their preferred mode of what they define as a "good" winter, like many of us here on the forum, even including myself. 2011-12 isn't nowhere near the same ballpark as this year, (w/ exception to the Tennessee Valley which is supposed to be wetter than normal during a la nina anyway) it was far warmer & drier. That is not a matter of opinion... US precip/temp anomalies Winter 2011-12 thru January 31st US precip/temp anomalies this winter through January 31st.. Very close to normal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 It's actually not a matter of opinion if you used some simple context clues... Since this blogger's initial comment was in reference to the lack of snow they've observed this winter, it's assumed since colder & snowier winters are often coincident, this is their preferred mode of what they define as a "good" winter, like many of us here on the forum, even including myself. 2011-12 isn't nowhere near the same ballpark as this year, (w/ exception to the Tennessee Valley which is supposed to be wetter than normal during a la nina anyway) it was far warmer & drier. That is not a matter of opinion... US precip/temp anomalies Winter 2011-12 thru January 31st US precip/temp anomalies this winter through January 31st.. Very close to normal... Some people like warm and dry over cold and snowless. Speaking of context clues, you missed an obvious one in my earlier post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnotherRDUGuy Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I know we're a bunch of weather geeks and all, but no one cares if the winter of 2011-2012 was worse (or will be worse) than this one. It's like arguing which team was worse this year,the Jacksonville Jaguars or the Oakland Raiders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalicwx366 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 He does that with everybody. He can't help it.I would too if I had that knowledge. I try to do it when I can. Like yesterday Brick said December was below average when the entire country actually torched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxictwister00 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Some people like warm and dry over cold and snowless. Speaking of context clues, you missed an obvious one in my earlier post. I'm one of those weirdos that has enjoyed the cold and rainy weather. I hasn't been looking like Winter, but at least it feels like it. I am kinda surprised by the lack of 70s though. I think the last time we saw 70s for highs here was back in December. I don't recall there being any in January this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I would too if I had that knowledge. I try to do it when I can. Like yesterday Brick said December was below average when the entire country actually torched. That was a specific and quantifiable fact. Not the same thing that went on tonight. When someone, in a banter thread, makes a general statement that this is the worst winter they can remember, that is a statement of their opinion. Responding with maps and a statement that another year was warmer and drier is nonsensical. Before any response can be made,it might be a good idea to find out what parameters the first person considered when making their statement. You can't just assume warm and dry is worse than cold and snowless for someone else. That's why it is an opinion. I myself would rather, if there isn't going to be any significant snow, have 60º days instead of 40º days. It's cheaper when paying for heating and much more pleasant to be outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshM Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I say everyone just put on their helmets and fight it out... I'll watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiYpaz2o3_g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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