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I agree, i don't see much work getting done either. 

 

 

what is your take on the latest model runs.

 

I think the setup is classic for a pummeling right now for the LSV and areas up to the turnpike. The H5 orientation is one that screams MECS or even HECS for the MA with some serious moisture being advected into a rapidly developing low pressure. The snow maps now are pretty to look at, don't get me wrong, but the algorithms in place for each site are different and don't take into consideration the mesoscale properties that normally depict the axis of heaviest snowfall. The vort pass on the GFS and Euro would be more inclined to crush the LSV down into MD and NoVa, but that doesn't mean areas to the north can't get into the big snows. Still a lot to get through before we can start locking in who gets it worst and any other intricate features. Bottom line for now is there is the potential for one hell of a disruptive snow storm for many in this subforum and up and down the east coast. Hope that helps!!

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I think the setup is classic for a pummeling right now for the LSV and areas up to the turnpike. The H5 orientation is one that screams MECS or even HECS for the MA with some serious moisture being advected into a rapidly developing low pressure. The snow maps now are pretty to look at, don't get me wrong, but the algorithms in place for each site are different and don't take into consideration the mesoscale properties that normally depict the axis of heaviest snowfall. The vort pass on the GFS and Euro would be more inclined to crush the LSV down into MD and NoVa, but that doesn't mean areas to the north can't get into the big snows. Still a lot to get through before we can start locking in who gets it worst and any other intricate features. Bottom line for now is there is the potential for one hell of a disruptive snow storm for many in this subforum and up and down the east coast. Hope that helps!!

Thanks for your insights, are you concerned that this can still slide off to our south and ends up being a scraper for the LSV?  Any concerns of a kicker in the PAC that would move this system right along and not allow it to blow up?

Thanks!

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Thanks for your insights, are you concerned that this can still slide off to our south and ends up being a scraper for the LSV?  Any concerns of a kicker in the PAC that would move this system right along and not allow it to blow up?

Thanks!

 

At this point I'm not too concerned. Still 4 days away from anything, so 500mb details can change and if they do, supression is possible, but I don't think it's so supressed the area sees nothing. That would take some serious changes upstairs. 

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6z GFS total snowfall thru 168 hrs. 

http://www.instantwe...ASNOWI&hour=168

Thru entire run

http://www.instantwe...ASNOWI&hour=384 

Holy mother of god....if only that verified!!

 

I'm keeping a lid on my excitement, but as the GFS found the storm first, and has been lockstep in its evolution....

 

I'm pullin for ya buddy.

 

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At this point I'm not too concerned. Still 4 days away from anything, so 500mb details can change and if they do, supression is possible, but I don't think it's so supressed the area sees nothing. That would take some serious changes upstairs. 

 

All you red taggers (and Orange...I guess :)...thanks in advance for the insight.

 

Despite what insane maps are being posted from the GFS, I think most of us are just looking for a solid hit....in hopes of a crush job.

 

Suppression/out to sea are my worries for this one.  Looking forward to the next few on hour model runs.

 

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Interesting developments overnight, especially regarding that 00z GFS run. That's about as good as it gets in terms of H5 placement/evolution around here. When there are 6+" snow totals all the way back toward the coast, the word "historic" definitely comes into play. That H5 evolution was absolutely perfect for a monster snowstorm. 

 

I'm very leery though after looking at the 00z Euro ensemble members...some suppressed solutions in there that give PA very little. C PA's biggest bust potential lies in suppression rather than a cutter, I believe, in this circumstance. Right now, all models have majority hits for our region. Finessing the low track can be done on Wednesday...right now we want to see very little adjustments in the H5 track leading up to mid-week. By Wednesday, if it shows hits, I think we can definitely get excited since the energy will have been well sampled. 

 

For those disappointed in the Euro track last night...still some hope. The ensemble mean is definitely more of a hit from the NW burbs of I-95 and into our region...some quality tracks in there, but also some suppressed ones too. 

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Interesting developments overnight, especially regarding that 00z GFS run. That's about as good as it gets in terms of H5 placement/evolution around here. When there are 6+" snow totals all the way back toward the coast, the word "historic" definitely comes into play. That H5 evolution was absolutely perfect for a monster snowstorm. 

 

I'm very leery though after looking at the 00z Euro ensemble members...some suppressed solutions in there that give PA very little. C PA's biggest bust potential lies in suppression rather than a cutter, I believe, in this circumstance. Right now, all models have majority hits for our region. Finessing the low track can be done on Wednesday...right now we want to see very little adjustments in the H5 track leading up to mid-week. By Wednesday, if it shows hits, I think we can definitely get excited since the energy will have been well sampled. 

 

For those disappointed in the Euro track last night...still some hope. The ensemble mean is definitely more of a hit from the NW burbs of I-95 and into our region...some quality tracks in there, but also some suppressed ones too. 

Thanks for the update Matt.  Read in another forum that there were (as you stated) more hits or NW (I'm lumping them into the same camp as they are good for our area) then there were SE ticks.  In my eyes I'm looking at the Euro ensemble clusters and the movement therof to see where this bad boy is going to end up.  

 

All the while....I'll continue to hug the GFS body and soul....

 

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Probably a dumb question but what is considered LSV? I am from Danville and we always considered ourselves middle. Are there defined boundaries that everyone uses?

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LSV= Lower Susquehanna Valley, or South Central. You'd be considered either true central pa or North Central, but that is a guess on my part

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Probably a dumb question but what is considered LSV? I am from Danville and we always considered ourselves middle. Are there defined boundaries that everyone uses?

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I've always used Selinsgrove as my demarkation point...south of there, to me, is the LSV to the MD border. West border would be to Franklin Co...east of there to Chester Co. Of course, that's just my 2 cents. 

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Probably a dumb question but what is considered LSV? I am from Danville and we always considered ourselves middle. Are there defined boundaries that everyone uses?

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I used to work for PennDOT and this is how they sub divide the state.  Always has worked for me:post-1389-0-37006000-1453130956_thumb.gi

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I've always used Selinsgrove as my demarkation point...south of there, to me, is the LSV to the MD border. West border would be to Franklin Co...east of there to Chester Co. Of course, that's just my 2 cents. 

 

lol so many distinctions I always considered Franklin and Cumberland counties to be a part of the Cumberland Valley. I'd probably consider Franklin, Cumberland and most of Adams counties to be Cumberland Valley.

LSV to me has always been Dauphin, Eastern Perry, York, Eastern Adams, Western Lancaster, Eastern Lebanon counties.

Further to the north I would probably just classify as Middle Susquehanna Valley or Coal Country. Further to the west is probably Central Pennsylvania. I grew up in Huntingdon county which is directly south of CENTRE county and because of that, I never once considered Harrisburg, York, Lancaster as Central Pennsylvania lol

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lol so many distinctions I always considered Franklin and Cumberland counties to be a part of the Cumberland Valley. I'd probably consider Franklin, Cumberland and most of Adams counties to be Cumberland Valley.

LSV to me has always been Dauphin, Eastern Perry, York, Eastern Adams, Western Lancaster, Eastern Lebanon counties.

Further to the north I would probably just classify as Middle Susquehanna Valley or Coal Country. Further to the west is probably Central Pennsylvania. I grew up in Huntingdon county which is directly south of CENTRE county and because of that, I never once considered Harrisburg, York, Lancaster as Central Pennsylvania lol

I say we all just get smoked for once....and not have to worry about it.

 

As the 12z's start to roll....I'm nervous like in college when I wasnt sure if I studied enough for the test.

 

Lets keep perspective real gang. What were seeing still is a long shot from reality...hopefully the trends continue.

 

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lol so many distinctions I always considered Franklin and Cumberland counties to be a part of the Cumberland Valley. I'd probably consider Franklin, Cumberland and most of Adams counties to be Cumberland Valley.

LSV to me has always been Dauphin, Eastern Perry, York, Eastern Adams, Western Lancaster, Eastern Lebanon counties.

Further to the north I would probably just classify as Middle Susquehanna Valley or Coal Country. Further to the west is probably Central Pennsylvania. I grew up in Huntingdon county which is directly south of CENTRE county and because of that, I never once considered Harrisburg, York, Lancaster as Central Pennsylvania lol

Many years ago, it was probably eastern weather forum then, i learned quick i wasn't in CPA, i was in SCPA (south Central)

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