Quincy Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Realize never linked to naming piece we've been partially discussing here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/wp/2015/10/13/viewpoint-its-time-for-the-weather-community-to-adopt-winter-storm-naming/ That's a good read. Wish I had looked at it sooner, thanks for sharing. Seems pretty fair and balanced, hitting on most of the major concerns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozz Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Is this before or after Master of Disaster sees snow on the webcam? lolz. I just like knowing the full range of possibilities, and I'm sure emergency planners benefit from this info too. I guess people here disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 That's a good read. Wish I had looked at it sooner, thanks for sharing. Seems pretty fair and balanced, hitting on most of the major concerns. I have to assume many didn't read the whole thing even if they saw it go by. Too long winded. The title was a bit more emphatic than we had originally and probably drew response in itself. It was submitted last week before we even knew names were inbound today. Of course some of the most vociferous voices were people I've long known to be that way. Reading back there's a comment or two I might remove as perhaps it makes it sound like it's our way or the highway which was not necessarily the intent. I have no issue with anyone who disagrees in a manner that makes sense against what is said there. I tend not to be too annoying when it comes to wx brands but I've made plenty of negative TWC comments in my day publicly so any idea that we sold out to TWC is just lol. That said.. I think the wx community needs more harmony and less sniping. TWC holds a very important place in the field these days. AccuWx response this morning was kind of embarrassing and I've always held them in much higher regard than many seem to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Is this before or after Master of Disaster sees snow on the webcam? Serious lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 lolz. I just like knowing the full range of possibilities, and I'm sure emergency planners benefit from this info too. I guess people here disagree. I actually don't doubt it's useful though I still wonder about the presentation and the utility of presenting it as is to the general public. Shoot most folks don't even know what a 20% chance of rain means even without 15 different options of percentage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Serious lol I almost screenshotted it and texted it to you. Even though you hate storm naming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I almost screenshotted it and texted it to you. Even though you hate storm naming. Awww, thanks for thinking of me. ️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 This is one heck of a typo by "TWC" P+C. Enjoy your volcano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isohume Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Haha, now they can prepare for their 1-14" snow We're one of the new offices and I think it's a bad idea. Folks just don't understand prob forecasts (like this quoted post) so we should not relay that info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 Enjoy your volcano Tommy Lee Jones set up a jersey wall barrier around my house. i'm safe from volcano storm Ashley. Get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Tommy Lee Jones set up a jersey wall barrier around my house. i'm safe from volcano storm Ashley. Get it? nope, not at all. wasn't nearly obvious enough. try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisy Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Funny story from today... I am at work chatting with a co worker. We're talking about my wx enthusiasm since he follows me on Facebook. He goes on to say his brother-in-law is a wx nut too. I eventually ask him to text this guy and ask him if he posts on wx forums. Turns out he does, and he is none other than HM himself. Small world eh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvantHiatus Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Really.. this thing. Sorry to focus on CA in this thread but hey #supernino Climate coffers rejoice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxdude64 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Climate coffers rejoice. Complete 360! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinceFrederickWx Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I'm in North Carolina, today's weather was pretty lol NWS forecast: Sunny, high 74 Actual: rained all day, upper 50's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 browsed through a winter banter thread from last year -- makes me look forward to us complaining about the complainers while making threads for d7 storms and watching them catch on fire 3 days in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowfan Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 browsed through a winter banter thread from last year -- makes me look forward to us complaining about the complainers while making threads for d7 storms and watching them catch on fire 3 days in. You know it. I'll be losing my sh1t over being nam'd with 8-12" only to have it taken away a few hours later by the king. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I really cannot wait. You know it. I'll be losing my sh1t over being nam'd with 8-12" only to have it taken away a few hours later by the king. we are just a funny group of people when hating life because it doesn't snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowfan Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 we are just a funny group of people when hating life because it doesn't snow. But it's only temporary....maybe. I've been told by so many people....wait til youre my age. You'll hate the cold and snow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 But it's only temporary....maybe. I've been told by so many people....wait til youre my age. You'll hate the cold and snow! I'm honestly not sure that is possible with a lot of us. Unless dementia sets in early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskimo Joe Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 You know it. I'll be losing my sh1t over being nam'd with 8-12" only to have it taken away a few hours later by the king. The NAM is like that hot tease at the bar, you want it so bad but its never gonna happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozz Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 But it's only temporary....maybe. I've been told by so many people....wait til youre my age. You'll hate the cold and snow! I'm honestly not sure that is possible with a lot of us. Unless dementia sets in early. Nope, not possible with me. I think people assume that once we get older and have more adult responsibilities, we would realize how annoying and burdensome snow and cold can be, and change our minds from that idealistic child who thought snow was all about being off from school, building a snowman, sledding, and having fun. Adults have to shovel snow, from their driveway to walkways to the area around their car. Adults have to often commute in treacherous conditions. Adults need to pay high heating bills. Sometimes they need to scrape their windshields. Not to mention the plain discomfort of cold temperatures, especially when it's well below freezing during the day. All of those things are annoying, and I've had to deal with some of them myself. But to me, those aren't things that make my life so miserable that I want warmth all the time. They're part of the winter experience. They build character and challenge me. I'd much rather deal with all of those burdens and challenges, than have winters like 01-02 or 11-12. Not even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chill Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 No chance I dislike snow ever. I mean zero chance. My wife is the same way. We absolutely love a good storm. When I get too old to shovel and deal with the impact on my property I'll simply pay someone to take care of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxUSAF Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 No chance I dislike snow ever. I mean zero chance. My wife is the same way. We absolutely love a good storm. When I get too old to shovel and deal with the impact on my property I'll simply pay someone to take care of it. My in-laws bought me a big new snowblower for my now much longer driveway. Looking forward to lots of chances to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchnick Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 My in-laws bought me a big new snowblower for my now much longer driveway. Looking forward to lots of chances to use it.Did you west or higher? You better say yes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxUSAF Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Did you west or higher? You better say yes.... I moved about half a mile south Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchnick Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I moved about half a mile south Doh...wrong answer. As long as you didn't lose elevation of consequence, probably won't make a difference. Columbia in generally around 300', give or take I believe. Either way, you'll do better than me 95% of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chill Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 My neighbor has a nice snow blower and he comes out every single storm when I'm shoveling to ask if I want to use it. I like shoveling and I tell him that every time. I don't think he believes me. However, I took him up on the offer during Feb 2014. That was like the worst great storm ever. And blasting mashed potatoes across the yard with a 4 stroke briggs and stratton was pretty fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw baltimore wx Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I'm sitting in Jonnon's bar, Stumptown Ales, and he says you guys are pansies for having a snowblower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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