KamuSnow Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 SSTs say it all. Winter is over from what I can see. Really never got fully started down here. Hope you all took pictures during the blizzard. I didn't really think that after cutting the grass on New Years Day, in 3 weeks it would look so nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief83 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Worcester, PA. 1.8" of rain for the day. 60 degrees now. Still raining, but worst is over. Power back up after being out for about 45 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rtd208 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Picked up 1.19" of rain yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChescoWx Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Snow squall here in NW Chesco Temp down to 38.7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Snow squall here in NW Chesco Temp down to 38.7 Wiggum rule in effect...snow within a few days after reaching 60F. This theory ends Feb 28 (29th this year) and works only during the heart of the winter months. Rarely fails. Radar looks good for a quick dusting or so on grass/cars in SE PA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Mangled wet flakes and 38F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds~69 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Scattered drops of rain/windy....39.7F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodriveslow2 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Had some light rain and sleet pellets here in NE Philly (by NE airport) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Agnes Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Actually had snizzle, flurries, and some ice pellets with the splatters of rain this afternoon - around 4:00ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds~69 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Wiggum rule in effect...snow within a few days after reaching 60F. This theory ends Feb 28 (29th this year) and works only during the heart of the winter months. Rarely fails. Radar looks good for a quick dusting or so on grass/cars in SE PA. Not even close...I didn't see a flake. I think we're about cooked for the season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Not even close...I didn't see a flake. I think we're about cooked for the season...OK, fair enough....wasn't widespread. But with that said this theory suggests flakes within 7 days following a 60F minimum high temp. Never really tested this theory so late in the season. Guess we'll see if it holds into early March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Yesterday's outbreak was pretty historical, surprised it isn't getting more play in this forum. Would say that storm was better than anything I saw last summer. And just in general very rare to see a widespread severe outbreak with tornados from NC to Boston in February. Incredible what elevated instability and robust dynamics can do to overcome the lack of surface instability. Was an epic event. Lots of branches and a few trees down here in mercer and into lower bucks county that I saw today. Also a pretty strong tornado in Lancaster. Never saw so much lightning associated with a storm in February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 .6" rain yesterday I was shocked when I checked my gauge it was that low, totally pedestrian thunder and a few strong gusts nothing more than the usual few branches down it was a fail here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenmsav6810 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Apparently Lancaster had a confirmed tornado yesterday. Damage looks like it affected the Amish community severely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Apparently Lancaster had a confirmed tornado yesterday. Damage looks like it affected the Amish community severely. first EF2 in state history during february. also first multiple tornado outbreak during february in state history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 first EF2 in state history during february. also first multiple tornado outbreak during february in state history.This El Nino needs to go to hell never to return again. So many negatives to choose from regarding the overall weather pattern since late summer. This destructive tornado episode just adds to my overall dislike/hatred of ENSO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 This El Nino needs to go to hell never to return again. So many negatives to choose from regarding the overall weather pattern since late summer. This destructive tornado episode just adds to my overall dislike/hatred of ENSO! agreed. Last summer was maybe the most boring weather period in my lifetime. great weather as it wasn't too hot, but jeez was it dull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeymac5306 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Apparently Lancaster had a confirmed tornado yesterday. Damage looks like it affected the Amish community severely. first EF2 in state history during february. also first multiple tornado outbreak during february in state history. Yeah EF 1 tornado in Wyalusing as well. Crazy. First February tornado (s) to hit PA since 1950 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Looks like the cabin picked up a couple of inches last night. Saw the plow guy come through this morning on the cam. At the top of the mountain its important to clear even 2 inches, then lay down cinders on the sloped areas for traction. At least it looks like winter again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Mood flakes currently in Warminster. 36F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Hyacinths and daffodils about 1.5" out of the ground now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Can anyone point me to where I can find historical snowfall data for specific dates? Im looking for a storm system from either late Feb or more likely March (early April?) that affected extreme SE PA during winter either 85-86 or 86-87 (leaning Feb or March 1986). I was in Southeast Delco at the time, we started off the morning with heavy rain, possibly a thunderstorm from what I recall. It transitioned over to heavy snow by mid-morning with the biggest silver dollar+ sized wet flakes I think I ever saw. It quickly began to accumulate and we ended with a quick couple of inches of pasted wet snow iirc. Sorry so vague. Any help? Once I can pinpoint the storm date, my next question is where can I find archived surface maps, radar, and/or model data? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Can anyone point me to where I can find historical snowfall data for specific dates? Im looking for a storm system from either late Feb or more likely March (early April?) that affected extreme SE PA during winter either 85-86 or 86-87 (leaning Feb or March 1986). I was in Southeast Delco at the time, we started off the morning with heavy rain, possibly a thunderstorm from what I recall. It transitioned over to heavy snow by mid-morning with the biggest silver dollar+ sized wet flakes I think I ever saw. It quickly began to accumulate and we ended with a quick couple of inches of pasted wet snow iirc. Sorry so vague. Any help? Once I can pinpoint the storm date, my next question is where can I find archived surface maps, radar, and/or model data? Thanks. Ray's archive? I forget how far back it goes. I wasn't born yet so I am no help on this one lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Agnes Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Can anyone point me to where I can find historical snowfall data for specific dates? Im looking for a storm system from either late Feb or more likely March (early April?) that affected extreme SE PA during winter either 85-86 or 86-87 (leaning Feb or March 1986). I was in Southeast Delco at the time, we started off the morning with heavy rain, possibly a thunderstorm from what I recall. It transitioned over to heavy snow by mid-morning with the biggest silver dollar+ sized wet flakes I think I ever saw. It quickly began to accumulate and we ended with a quick couple of inches of pasted wet snow iirc. Sorry so vague. Any help? Once I can pinpoint the storm date, my next question is where can I find archived surface maps, radar, and/or model data? Thanks. The Franklin Institute has an archive of Phila. historical weather going back to 1872 (the more recent data having been collected from their own facility as an official reporting station). They used to post it as a html file but the page now just links to a spreadsheet with tabs for different eras. It's a bit rudimentary but it's something and does include the daily highs/lows and precip for either rain or snow (scroll to the bottom to get a link to the spreadsheet)! https://www.fi.edu/historical-weather-data-philadelphia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Seasonal trend that cannot be denied 12z ECM is north enough to get us into some decent snow now next Friday and it's still 144hrs away I'm afraid there's time for an inland runner... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds~69 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Seasonal trend that cannot be denied 12z ECM is north enough to get us into some decent snow now next Friday and it's still 144hrs away I'm afraid there's time for an inland runner... Really wish whatever falls it skates in here quicker as in Thurs evening/night and ends Fri morning. That would be ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChescoWx Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Ralph In looking back into my Chester County records there was a big event that was mainly rain to the east toward NJ but with 23.5" falling out here in NW Chesco from Feb 23, 1987. Otherwise no other events in March or April of 87. There were a few minor events in March in 86 and even 1.1" fell on April 23, 1986 Hope that helps!Paul Can anyone point me to where I can find historical snowfall data for specific dates? Im looking for a storm system from either late Feb or more likely March (early April?) that affected extreme SE PA during winter either 85-86 or 86-87 (leaning Feb or March 1986). I was in Southeast Delco at the time, we started off the morning with heavy rain, possibly a thunderstorm from what I recall. It transitioned over to heavy snow by mid-morning with the biggest silver dollar+ sized wet flakes I think I ever saw. It quickly began to accumulate and we ended with a quick couple of inches of pasted wet snow iirc. Sorry so vague. Any help?Once I can pinpoint the storm date, my next question is where can I find archived surface maps, radar, and/or model data?Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 0Z ECM a snowstorm for the region next Fri-Sat while 12z GFS still shows nothing, frustrating winter with all of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 12 ECM OP is off the southeast coast now so if the ensembles still have it they are alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 12 ECM OP is off the southeast coast now so if the ensembles still have it they are aloneThat's all she wrote. I see zero support right now for a coastal low bringing measurable snow to Philly late week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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