PowellVolz Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Same here, but I'm hoping for a little more than that. It appears they believe strong dynamics with heavy rates will overcome warm low levels. A tic south with this and maybe we can join the party. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowellVolz Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 The clipper looks more meso than a overrunning event. That should help. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1122 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I'm surprised they went that aggressive. It's gonna rely on heavy rates just north of the 850 low to pull down cold air for areas below 2500-3000 feet. They think it will happen. NAM and other models show around 1 inch from the Northern Platea to Tri Cities, they are going much more aggressive than the most optimistic model in some areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stovepipe Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I started with simple x10, then added HomeSeer. After zigbee and z-wave matured, I dropped x10 and went to smartthings. Smartthings has its own issues, but as far a protocols go, zigbee and z-wave are pretty darn dependable. Ah yes, I cut my teeth on x10 and HomeSeer as well. It's amazing how well things have matured since those days. I found some inexpensive RF chips that seem to work well with Arduino and Raspberry Pi but I've not had a chance to really test range and reliability yet. There are a ton of cheap sensors and relays that work with these boards though so I'm hoping we can build out something nice with this stuff. With Mosquitto and OpenHAB running on a Raspberry PI, everything can be controlled from a phone or the web using free software which is nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runman292 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 John, do you think a thread for this clipper system is needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnweathernut Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I started with simple x10, then added HomeSeer. After zigbee and z-wave matured, I dropped x10 and went to smartthings. Smartthings has its own issues, but as far a protocols go, zigbee and z-wave are pretty darn dependable. Quick question for you. How long after sending in your information did you hear back from BloomSky? Usually when you fill something out online you get an immediate email letting you know they received your information. I didn't get that with the initial request for a free system or the survey I filled out afterward so I was just curious of your experience. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1122 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 John, do you think a thread for this clipper system is needed? I went ahead an made one, I'm not as bullish as MRX below 2000 feet but I'm hoping they are right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazenmp Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Quick question for you. How long after sending in your information did you hear back from BloomSky? Usually when you fill something out online you get an immediate email letting you know they received your information. I didn't get that with the initial request for a free system or the survey I filled out afterward so I was just curious of your experience. Thanks in advance. It took them a few days. I filled out the survey/questionnaire, too. My understanding is they send out the acceptance in batches. Make sure to check your spam folders for the next few days, some people reported theirs ending up there (not mine though). Since this ends (it did end in the 12th, but they extended it) on the 17th, I'd imagine you'd get an email within the next day or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxjagman Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 What the hell,i gave it a shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stovepipe Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 It's pretty cool to go to say Lexington KY in the BloomSky app and watch the time lapse of the camera getting buried in snow then on Monday watch it melt away. Being able to see historical stuff at any site is awesome. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1234snow Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Anybody heard anything back from BloomSky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnweathernut Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Anybody heard anything back from BloomSky? Not yet on this end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stovepipe Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Anybody heard anything back from BloomSky? Nope Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1234snow Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Not yet on this end. Nope Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Okay I was getting a little worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayCee Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Nada on BloomSky here as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayCee Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 It's pretty cool to go to say Lexington KY in the BloomSky app and watch the time lapse of the camera getting buried in snow then on Monday watch it melt away. Being able to see historical stuff at any site is awesome. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Agreed. If I don't get approved for the "freebie", I may invest in one, since my Davis is aging. Would be cool to watch summer thunderstorms roll through as well. I did notice this on their site regarding recent orders: Shipping Update for Community Outreach Participants: We are waiting on a resupply of inventory for our Community Outreach Program. There is a 6 week shipping delay as of 2/17/2016. Order now to reserve your spot in the queue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stovepipe Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Agreed. If I don't get approved for the "freebie", I may invest in one, since my Davis is aging. Would be cool to watch summer thunderstorms roll through as well. I did notice this on their site regarding recent orders: Hmmm at $229 it's tempting. Anyone have any additional details on the "smart home integration"? The website mentions Nest and IFTTT but is otherwise vague. I'd mainly just want a way to connect via WiFi and capture the data in my own log. Edit: I'm torn because for a bit more money I could get a Davis with rain collection, wind speed, and options for additional sensors such as soil moisture. Hopefully the free one pans out. Free is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayCee Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Hmmm at $229 it's tempting. Anyone have any additional details on the "smart home integration"? The website mentions Nest and IFTTT but is otherwise vague. I'd mainly just want a way to connect via WiFi and capture the data in my own log. Edit: I'm torn because for a bit more money I could get a Davis with rain collection, wind speed, and options for additional sensors such as soil moisture. Hopefully the free one pans out. Free is good. I have a Nest Dropcam that works well. But other than that, I don't know a lot about the smart home stuff. I know you can hook up a Nest thermostat (expensive) and control your heat and air conditioner from you smart phone. And I'm also torn. I like the HD Camera, but there is also this option I'm considering for a replacement for my Davis... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PSV10UK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00PSV10UK&linkCode=as2&tag=weatheunderg-20&linkId=B2YVEXKD54VXFD7X And here is a buying guide at Weather Underground with multiple options: http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/buyingguide.asp The Ambient weather station appears to have good reviews for the $$$. Only $299. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stovepipe Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I have a Nest Dropcam that works well. But other than that, I don't know a lot about the smart home stuff. I know you can hook up a Nest thermostat (expensive) and control your heat and air conditioner from you smart phone. And I'm also torn. I like the HD Camera, but there is also this option I'm considering for a replacement for my Davis... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PSV10UK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00PSV10UK&linkCode=as2&tag=weatheunderg-20&linkId=B2YVEXKD54VXFD7X And here is a buying guide at Weather Underground with multiple options: http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/buyingguide.asp The Ambient weather station appears to have good reviews for the $$$. Only $299. Thanks for the links, that is good information to mull over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazenmp Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I'm not sure I'd pay full price for the BloomSky! I like it, but, I only paid $20 for it! Hopefully they'll send an email soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnweathernut Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Regarding BloomSky. I do like the HD camera, but wish it wasn't all incorporated together. I think it would be better to be able to shelter the webcam, but have the other in the open for more accurate readings. If sheltered, it would help users keep a better eye on the conditions without an obstructed view at times. Just my opinion, and if I am lucky enough to get a free one, why would I turn that down? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stovepipe Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Obligatory hour 384 GFS snow porn: 12z: 18z: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyhound Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Would still be a cold rain for Knoxville Sent from my XT1055 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runman292 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Obligatory hour 384 GFS snow porn: 12z: 18z: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stovepipe Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Would still be a cold rain for Knoxville Sent from my XT1055 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runman292 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Would still be a cold rain for Knoxville Sent from my XT1055 using Tapatalk I'm sure you said that last year as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowellVolz Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 How do you post a gif on here? I've failed more times trying than our snow chances this year. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1122 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 The long range giveth and taketh away. 00z was basically cool but not cold, with rainer clippers one after another. Hardly a flake in sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runman292 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 This must be the night where everyone is partying, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCVol Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Question for you guys..I remember in college the geography prof telling us that ET was a temperate climate because we didn't average 50 degrees all 12 months(January) but I've seen some sites that list us as sub-tropical. Has the climate criteria changed since I was in college? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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