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After 6z we do get really close but still below freezing all the way down.  On the 6z NAM 850's did rise above 0 so this run was colder.  I think we mix some with sleet, we always do.

Raleigh does go above freezing briefly at 850, but just ever so slightly. With .7C at 850 3 hours later but most precip gone.

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I would also point out that the convection down south may rob some folks upstream.  That simulated radar looks impressive in S. GA and Fla.

Just because there is convection present doesn't necessarily mean it will cut precip totals downstream. Orientation of the convection relative to the main storm is important. The main example of convection disrupting inflow are 1. convection lines up along the gulf coast in an east to west line or, 2. the line of convection races out ahead of the main storm and associated precipitation field.

Not to say it definitely won't happen, I'm not seeing anything to raise alarm bells. 

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WRAL is really really worried about getting a mix in wake and the snow melting on impact...  1-4 inches with 6-8 possible 

 

 

This is what the actual total snow on the ground from the NAM Hires is calling out:

 

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One thing for sure, it is going to be very close in both the RDU and CLT area for the bulk of the snow to actually accumulate on the ground.    If the model is right, surface temps will not be down into the 20s as occurred on the Tuesday event, but instead will be skimming along just above freezing the majority of the time.    We need surface temperatures down into the upper 20s for solid stickage.

 

We should know the answer for what the impact of the surface warming is by 1pm to 4pm this afternoon.

 

You would assume the NAM Hires is factoring in the snow on the ground and cloud cover today in the CLT to RDU corridor.   Is it handling it well?  We'll find out.

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This is what the actual total snow on the ground from the NAM Hires is calling out:

 

 

 

 

One thing for sure, it is going to be very close in both the RDU and CLT area for the bulk of the snow to actually accumulate on the ground.    If the model is right, surface temps will not be down into the 20s as occurred on the Tuesday event, but instead will be skimming along just above freezing the majority of the time.    We need surface temperatures down into the upper 20s for solid stickage.

 

 

That is horse****. See March 2009. 

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This is what the actual total snow on the ground from the NAM Hires is calling out:

 

 

 

 

One thing for sure, it is going to be very close in both the RDU and CLT area for the bulk of the snow to actually accumulate on the ground.    If the model is right, surface temps will not be down into the 20s as occurred on the Tuesday event, but instead will be skimming along just above freezing the majority of the time.    We need surface temperatures down into the upper 20s for solid stickage.

 

We should know the answer for what the impact of the surface warming is by 1pm to 4pm this afternoon.

 

You would assume the NAM Hires is factoring in the snow on the ground and cloud cover today in the CLT to RDU corridor.   Is it handling it well?  We'll find out.

 

This is not true at all. With heavy rates you can easily get stickage and snow totals surpassing 4 inches. March 2009 is a great example of that as well many other storms. I don't know how this and sun angle and ground temps always come up. If it were 34 and moderate snow yes it's tough but in this case with the QPF and heavy rates there won't be any problems. 

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