ice1972 Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 15 minutes ago, winterymix said: Hello red tag meteorologists: any probabilistic cloud forecasts for the centerline? GFS looks more cloudy with each run. I thought it looked better....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice1972 Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 15 minutes ago, winterymix said: Hello red tag meteorologists: any probabilistic cloud forecasts for the centerline? GFS looks more cloudy with each run. Oh wait.....you're targeting MO.....I meant better in NE..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wackymann Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I was hoping there would be a very clear target by now, but it still looks like a crap shoot across most of the country. I wish I could make it out to Oregon LOL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterymix Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 42 minutes ago, ice1972 said: Oh wait.....you're targeting MO.....I meant better in NE..... Nothing but soupy summer heat and humidity with very weak lifting triggers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteoutWX Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Repost from central forum: I'll be targeting Nebraska. My current thinking is chances for rain/clouds seem higher in eastern and southeastern parts of the state which is unfortunately where I was initially targeting (the closest drive from Oklahoma). I was hoping to stay south of I-80 but if morning clouds/rain look to be a problem I may target as far N/W as Grand Island. I have no reservations so if it looks really bad in Nebraska Sunday night/early Monday I may just bail altogether. I'm not going to deal with traffic nightmare/longer drive if I would have to go through KC area or further east. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliancolton Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 SC looks like crap again after some pretty encouraging runs yesterday. The GFS in particular has a nasty stratiform overcast with pretty much no hope of mitigating factors verbatim. I was planning on leaving this evening but I think I'll wait to see the overnight runs before starting the 12 hour drive... if the outlook gets much worse I may cut my losses and start planning for Chile in 22 months. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice1972 Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 24 minutes ago, WhiteoutWX said: Repost from central forum: I'll be targeting Nebraska. My current thinking is chances for rain/clouds seem higher in eastern and southeastern parts of the state which is unfortunately where I was initially targeting (the closest drive from Oklahoma). I was hoping to stay south of I-80 but if morning clouds/rain look to be a problem I may target as far N/W as Grand Island. I have no reservations so if it looks really bad in Nebraska Sunday night/early Monday I may just bail altogether. I'm not going to deal with traffic nightmare/longer drive if I would have to go through KC area or further east. I'll be coming from Omaha leaving probably early early Monday morning and sticking to back roads......my target is northwest of Grand Island - Ravenna......theres a 9 hole golf course that was selling admission onto the property for $11.....I just booked it not knowing if I would go there but since I have to pull the trigger on my hotel reservations I am thinking this is gonna be my target......I have three reservations - Omaha, Quincy, and Louisville.....probably cancel Quincy and Louisville.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paragon Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Juliancolton said: SC looks like crap again after some pretty encouraging runs yesterday. The GFS in particular has a nasty stratiform overcast with pretty much no hope of mitigating factors verbatim. I was planning on leaving this evening but I think I'll wait to see the overnight runs before starting the 12 hour drive... if the outlook gets much worse I may cut my losses and start planning for Chile in 22 months. Just to go Nashville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliancolton Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Just now, Paragon said: Just to go Nashville. No accommodations anywhere except SC. This was always a multi-purpose trip so I don't have much freedom to deviate from my itinerary unfortunately... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paragon Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 1 minute ago, Juliancolton said: No accommodations anywhere except SC. This was always a multi-purpose trip so I don't have much freedom to deviate from my itinerary unfortunately... Oh, no and this is your first total solar eclipse too I take it? I haven't seen one yet either. How is climatology for Watertown on 4/8/2024? I don't know anything about the local climate in that area but I'm planning to be there (hopefully.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterymix Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 NWS at STL suggests Carbondale, southern IL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice1972 Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 Just now, winterymix said: NWS at STL suggests Carbondale, southern IL With 1million of your closest friends.....lolz.....meanwhile P&C forecast for NE got better 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice1972 Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 IDK marginally better......I guess......hoping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paragon Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 9 minutes ago, ice1972 said: With 1million of your closest friends.....lolz.....meanwhile P&C forecast for NE got better Why is Carbondale so popular? I never even heard of that town before this eclipse. Is it because it's going to be in a great spot for both this and the 2024 eclipse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxsniss Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Jerry, check out kohx afd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy_wx Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 19 minutes ago, Paragon said: Oh, no and this is your first total solar eclipse too I take it? I haven't seen one yet either. How is climatology for Watertown on 4/8/2024? I don't know anything about the local climate in that area but I'm planning to be there (hopefully.) The best bet might be the cumulus shadows near the Ontario and Erie lake shores. Of course in April, there could also be widespread overcast throughout the Great Lakes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paragon Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 4 minutes ago, heavy_wx said: The best bet might be the cumulus shadows near the Ontario and Erie lake shores. Of course in April, there could also be widespread overcast throughout the Great Lakes. I'll be driving up I-81 from around the Scranton area, how long would it take for me to get up there? Should I budget around 4 hours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TellicoWx Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 That's one of the good things about Tellico Plains here in southeast TN...town is surrounded by ridges and downsloping tends to help as far as cloud cover. Models had cloud cover today but ended clear skies over town surrounded by clouds. Microclimates will play a big part here in the southeast 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy_wx Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 20 minutes ago, Paragon said: I'll be driving up I-81 from around the Scranton area, how long would it take for me to get up there? Should I budget around 4 hours? Watertown is about 3 hours from Scranton. But maybe it's a bit early to plan lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 43 minutes ago, Paragon said: Why is Carbondale so popular? I never even heard of that town before this eclipse. Is it because it's going to be in a great spot for both this and the 2024 eclipse? I think it's received increased attention because of 2024. But it's a decent sized town, near the center line, and relatively easy to get to. The crowds there should be huge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice1972 Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 42 minutes ago, Hoosier said: I think it's received increased attention because of 2024. But it's a decent sized town, near the center line, and relatively easy to get to. The crowds there should be huge. Also I think it is the point of max eclipse or whatever.....past that point totality gets shorter as it moves east Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 12 minutes ago, ice1972 said: Also I think it is the point of max eclipse or whatever.....past that point totality gets shorter as it moves east It's close to the longest duration. I think the longest duration is in a state park to the east of there, but we are basically talking fractions of a second difference in duration of totality along the center line until you get well east of the area. Greatest eclipse (the moon's shadow passing closest to Earth) is near Hopkinsville, KY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I have these big road maps and drew the center line on there. Old school lol. But I'm not taking chances if I have to quickly relocate and internet/GPS is having problems. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliancolton Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Hoosier said: It's close to the longest duration. I think the longest duration is in a state park to the east of there, but we are basically talking fractions of a second difference in duration of totality along the center line until you get well east of the area. Greatest eclipse (the moon's shadow passing closest to Earth) is near Hopkinsville, KY. Even all the way to the shores of SC you only have 6 fewer seconds of totality than the point of greatest duration near Carbondale. That's totally imperceptible, so chalk it up to jackpot fetish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice1972 Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Hoosier said: I have these big road maps and drew the center line on there. Old school lol. But I'm not taking chances if I have to quickly relocate and internet/GPS is having problems. That is tremendous.....I put Google maps on my iPad and am downloading maps - actually areas I window out - for use without internet/cell service.....supposedly it behaves just like google maps - that is you can zoom in and out and it will adjust the detail like normal.....I was nervous to be in BF Nebraska and not have cell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice1972 Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 I also have these maps downloaded and accessible without internet..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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weathafella Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 4 hours ago, wxsniss said: Jerry, check out kohx afd Pretty nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice1972 Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 Final preps under way.....leave for Tewksbury MA tomorrow afternoon to stay with sister and she'll take me in to Logan early Sunday......nervous AF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice1972 Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 Glad I didn't pick there.....lol..... https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.businessinsider.com/solar-eclipse-car-traffic-travel-delay-maps-2017-8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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