chietanen Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 And as dirty as their snow gets who wants it longer than that anyway, LOL This is true. As I said when it happened, the blizzard miss would have been much tougher if I wasn't in the hospital that day with pneumonia. At that point, I could have cared less whether it snowed 3' or was 80 degrees. Eh, I had snow on the ground for at least two weeks. @irishrob: Maybe take a drive to LI sometime and check it out, it's not nyc...clean snow Congrats. As far as grading the winter, it's confounding to me how two events, no matter how good, can define a winter as an A. There's no way that winter should be defined by 2 days. That would be the equivalent of giving a very cold and snowy winter an F because there was a 4" rainstorm and a 75 degree day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRob17 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Eh, I had snow on the ground for at least two weeks. @irishrob: Maybe take a drive to LI sometime and check it out, it's not nyc...clean snow You took the bait, buddy. It was a joke. There was a big debate at one point over how dirty the show may or may not get down there. All my relatives down there have shown me clean snow in their yards as I showed them semi green grass this winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psv88 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 This is true. As I said when it happened, the blizzard miss would have been much tougher if I wasn't in the hospital that day with pneumonia. At that point, I could have cared less whether it snowed 3' or was 80 degrees. Congrats. As far as grading the winter, it's confounding to me how two events, no matter how good, can define a winter as an A. There's no way that winter should be defined by 2 days. That would be the equivalent of giving a very cold and snowy winter an F because there was a 4" rainstorm and a 75 degree day. Agree. This winter can't possibly be an A for anyone in the east Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psv88 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 You took the bait, buddy. It was a joke. There was a big debate at one point over how dirty the show may or may not get down there. All my relatives down there have shown me clean snow in their yards as I showed them semi green grass this winter. Guilty. Been a rough day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRob17 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Guilty. Been a rough day...That sucks. And I saw you mention in the banter thread something about trying to enjoy your snow while others whine. Screw 'em. Don't let anyone rain on your snowstorms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chietanen Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Agree. This winter can't possibly be an A for anyone in the east My buddy has a brewery not too far from you, Great South Bay, in Bay Shore. Ever been? Went to med school with him, he's an anesthesiologist. Very good beer. Still haven't been to his tasting room, though I do plan on going soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psv88 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 That sucks. And I saw you mention in the banter thread something about trying to enjoy your snow while others whine. Screw 'em. Don't let anyone rain on your snowstorms Truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psv88 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 My buddy has a brewery not too far from you, Great South Bay, in Bay Shore. Ever been? Went to med school with him, he's an anesthesiologist. Very good beer. Still haven't been to his tasting room, though I do plan on going soon. Wow nice. Never been, looks cool though, maybe ill check it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliancolton Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 This is true. As I said when it happened, the blizzard miss would have been much tougher if I wasn't in the hospital that day with pneumonia. At that point, I could have cared less whether it snowed 3' or was 80 degrees. Congrats. As far as grading the winter, it's confounding to me how two events, no matter how good, can define a winter as an A. There's no way that winter should be defined by 2 days. That would be the equivalent of giving a very cold and snowy winter an F because there was a 4" rainstorm and a 75 degree day. And in all honesty, the subzero readings weren't hugely impressive. Yes, it was great to see NYC finally break the streak, but when you present 0F as 17.78C or 255.37K, you realize that it's hardly a worthwhile or significant benchmark. It was only a few degrees colder than the metro/coast got on several occasions last winter, and probably less anomalous than the interior saw on a dozen different dates. The story isn't about the cold weather, which was short-lived and bookended by far more typical warmth, but rather about having briefly crossed an arbitrary threshold. Maybe I'm just bitter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPcantmeasuresnow Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 This is true. As I said when it happened, the blizzard miss would have been much tougher if I wasn't in the hospital that day with pneumonia. At that point, I could have cared less whether it snowed 3' or was 80 degrees. Congrats. As far as grading the winter, it's confounding to me how two events, no matter how good, can define a winter as an A. There's no way that winter should be defined by 2 days. That would be the equivalent of giving a very cold and snowy winter an F because there was a 4" rainstorm and a 75 degree day. Stated perfectly, and I agree 100%. Third worst winter of my lifetime, all within the last 20 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chietanen Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 And in all honesty, the subzero readings weren't hugely impressive. Yes, it was great to see NYC finally break the streak, but when you present 0F as 17.78C or 255.37K, you realize that it's hardly a worthwhile or significant benchmark. It was only a few degrees colder than the metro/coast got on several occasions last winter, and probably less anomalous than the interior saw on a dozen different dates. The story isn't about the cold weather, which was short-lived and bookended by far more typical warmth, but rather about having briefly crossed an arbitrary threshold. Maybe I'm just bitter... Ha, I love the arbitrary -17.78 C! I wouldn't say it's bitterness for most of us, at least not me. I'd be bitter if NYC had the equivalent of Boston last year and we still got shutout. Missing one big storm isn't that atypical around these parts. As we've said a bunch of times, that has become par for the course. I don't even mind the warmth. I would just have liked a couple of these threats to have worked out to the point where it was more than 1-2" of snow. I can't even remember the last storm we had that was 10" or more. I really wanted to get out on the snowshoes at least once, but that hope is quickly fading away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliancolton Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Ha, I love the arbitrary -17.78 C! I wouldn't say it's bitterness for most of us, at least not me. I'd be bitter if NYC had the equivalent of Boston last year and we still got shutout. Missing one big storm isn't that atypical around these parts. As we've said a bunch of times, that has become par for the course. I don't even mind the warmth. I would just have liked a couple of these threats to have worked out to the point where it was more than 1-2" of snow. I can't even remember the last storm we had that was 10" or more. I really wanted to get out on the snowshoes at least once, but that hope is quickly fading away. Whoops, missed the negative sign there. That's what I get for trying to be clever. The last 10"+ snowfall would have been the pre-Thanksgiving 2014 storm (and just barely) - it feels like it's been forever. I'm happy for the NYC crowd (and sympathetic to the long-range forecasters, who now have to try and account for this bizarre winter when balancing El Nino prospects) but as you said, a consolation prize around here would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snywx Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 3.0" here 32f w/ freezing zr Back roads are slick right now. Driveway & walkway has a nice layer of ice on it smh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Gorilla Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Looks like some damaging winds possible tonight with the low level jet. Will be worse further south. Sounds like last week. Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chietanen Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 SPC has much of area in Slight Risk for thunderstorm potential (mostly damaging winds). The NAM shows a severe threat over our region tonight. (credit to @TylerJankoski on twitter for second link) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Gorilla Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 SPC has much of area in Slight Risk for thunderstorm potential (mostly damaging winds). The NAM shows a severe threat over our region tonight. (credit to @TylerJankoski on twitter for second link) Has anyone ever seen a severe threat around here in late February? Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chietanen Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Has anyone ever seen a severe threat around here in late February? Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk I searched this database for Dutchess and there have been around 400 thunderstorm wind reports and 140 hail reports since 1950 and none have occurred in February. http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/ This SPC site seems to indicate an average of 1 wind event in the KENX radar area each February (if I'm reading it correctly). http://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/online/rda/ENX.html DC is in a 10 percent risk for a tornado today and the historical probability for this day is <0.1 percent, so clearly a very unusual day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravitylover Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 That last rainstorm a few weeks ago I had lightning, thunder and really strong winds. I didn't consider it too severe but based on the number of trees/branches that came down it seems as though it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Gorilla Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I wonder if this early activity portends a more active severe season around these parts. Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPcantmeasuresnow Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Whoops, missed the negative sign there. That's what I get for trying to be clever. The last 10"+ snowfall would have been the pre-Thanksgiving 2014 storm (and just barely) - it feels like it's been forever. I'm happy for the NYC crowd (and sympathetic to the long-range forecasters, who now have to try and account for this bizarre winter when balancing El Nino prospects) but as you said, a consolation prize around here would be nice. I loved that pre Thanksgiving day 2014 snow storm. Got the Christmas stuff out two days before and Thanksgiving Day morning looked like a hallmark Christmas card. Heavy wet snow that stuck to everything. Before that the Valentines Day 2014 storm would be the last double digit storm I remember in the HV. IMBY we got 10 inches from the front end of that storm and 11 inches from the back end for a 21 inch total. That storm was a nice over achiever. A phrase I have not used once regarding any stroms this winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chietanen Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Tracking severe weather in February, because why not? Let's see what the line over the MA and entering PA looks when it gets here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Gorilla Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Tracking severe weather in February, because why not? Let's see what the line over the MA and entering PA looks when it gets here. Unreal. Watch we get severe now and then a blizzard in April. Wouldn't surprise me one bit given the atmospheric craziness. Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chietanen Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Where's the NWNJ, Poconos, and OC peeps? These storms are headed right your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRob17 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Where's the NWNJ, Poconos, and OC peeps? These storms are headed right your way.I'm here, watching the RadarScope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Point, NY Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Thunder with wind driven heavy rain now. Been gusting over 30 for awhile now. Elevation making a difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Point, NY Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 41 to 61 in POU in the past hour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chietanen Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 That storm moving due north into OC now looks like it could be a potent one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRob17 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 It sure is odd hearing long deep rolls of thunder at the end of February. I think I've had more thunder and torrential rain this winter than I did last summer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chietanen Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 41 to 61 in POU in the past hour It's 38 at my house. I live about 7 miles NW of the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRob17 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 41 to 61 in POU in the past hourIt's still in the mid 40s here, 45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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