RedSky Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Storm is pulling out and dragged the pesky subsidence band away breathes easier, MOD SN and 23.2F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 Light snow. Just measured .9" new accumulation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonyweather Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Back edge rapidly approaching the Lehigh valley, looks to be about 1"-1.5". Beautiful. Roads are another story though. Bad bad badSent from my LG-H871 using TapatalkSent from my LG-H871 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBasile Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 1.1" @ 3:30 PM. 23.5F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisy Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Spoke to 3 people already who are telling me roads are terrible. That on top of it being Friday, rush hour just about, BE CAREFUL! Got another 2 hours of flakes probably in and just around the city so if you can put off till' then I suggest you do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Agnes Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Looks like a nice band over upper Montco/upper Bucks folks. Currently SN- with fine flakes and 24. At about 0.5". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChescoWx Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Heaviest snow of the day so far but back edge approaching over next hour or so - temp down to 23.4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newman Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Snow all but done here. Measured 1.1 inches which is crazy considering I didn't even know about this storm until 36 hours ago. Running total on the winter is at 10.35 inches. Anybody know where I can find normal climo snowfall for Allentown area in December? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisy Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 I'd be interested to read any studies based on the correlation between how much snow/temps/duration/timing etc vs. how many accidents occur. There are a ton of accidents being reported in SE PA right now. One would immediately argue that there shouldn't be since we have like an inch or so right now. However, I believe an inch of snow is plenty as long as temps are cold enough. Once you get to 4-5 or 6+" we usually have knowledge of it in advance so that there are less cars on the road. It would be my hypothesis that events like this are more dangerous than MECS when it comes to car accidents. Even though we were put under an advisory this AM it was sort of late notice (not bashing NWS at all, models didn't really pick up on it until late), it is Friday rush hour as well. If anyone from the NE forum is reading this, I remember an events many years back where buses and cars got stranded over a quick, heavy snowfall in CT I believe. It was only 2-3", but it hit during morning rush. I might be wrong though on the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonyweather Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 I'd be interested to read any studies based on the correlation between how much snow/temps/duration/timing etc vs. how many accidents occur. There are a ton of accidents being reported in SE PA right now. One would immediately argue that there shouldn't be since we have like an inch or so right now. However, I believe an inch of snow is plenty as long as temps are cold enough. Once you get to 4-5 or 6+" we usually have knowledge of it in advance so that there are less cars on the road. It would be my hypothesis that events like this are more dangerous than MECS when it comes to car accidents. Even though we were put under an advisory this AM it was sort of late notice (not bashing NWS at all, models didn't really pick up on it until late), it is Friday rush hour as well. If anyone from the NE forum is reading this, I remember an events many years back where buses and cars got stranded over a quick, heavy snowfall in CT I believe. It was only 2-3", but it hit during morning rush. I might be wrong though on the details. Just wait till 5 when everybody's on the roadSent from my LG-H871 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 Moderate snow again with what looks to be a nice heavy band approaching. Maybe another hour or so of moderate+ before tapering. 1.1" so far and 26F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Agnes Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 1 minute ago, Wentzadelphia said: I'd be interested to read any studies based on the correlation between how much snow/temps/duration/timing etc vs. how many accidents occur. There are a ton of accidents being reported in SE PA right now. One would immediately argue that there shouldn't be since we have like an inch or so right now. However, I believe an inch of snow is plenty as long as temps are cold enough. Once you get to 4-5 or 6+" we usually have knowledge of it in advance so that there are less cars on the road. It would be my hypothesis that events like this are more dangerous than MECS when it comes to car accidents. Even though we were put under an advisory this AM it was sort of late notice (not bashing NWS at all, models didn't really pick up on it until late), it is Friday rush hour as well. If anyone from the NE forum is reading this, I remember an events many years back where buses and cars got stranded over a quick, heavy snowfall in CT I believe. It was only 2-3", but it hit during morning rush. I might be wrong though on the details. I have driven through enough "low accumulation" nightmares downtown over the past 30+ years to know that sometimes it's better to have 3-4+" on the roads than an inch or less due to traction issues. I think part of the problem here was that it was so cold this morning (in the teens NW and probably low 20s downtown) that the ground/streets were pretty cold already. Add a little snow and cars/buses on that plus the melt/refreeze/melt/water-on-compacted refrozen snow on the streets makes it very slippery. They didn't really brine the city streets for this event since they assumed there was enough material out there from yesterday's storm... But obviously that didn't help as they also need something to give traction for this event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 1.8" Levittown. roads are now messy. I think we may make a run at 3 inches . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds~69 Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Actually some pretty decent stuff coming down right now...everything completely white. (refresher) Christmas lights on outside at 4:10pm (practically dark)....can't get much better. A Jeb-walk may be happening... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 1" at 4pm 22.5F Super heavy slow traffic with it the second Friday before Christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolHandMike Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 4 minutes ago, RedSky said: 1" at 4pm 22.5F Super heavy slow traffic with it the second Friday before Christmas Looks like about 1.5" here in Thorndale. I don't think Chester County put out any road crews until well after the snow started sticking. Roads are mostly compacted snow and slush. Took me over an hour to get here from West Chester on the back roads (because screw driving on the 30 in Friday rush hour regardless). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds~69 Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 7 minutes ago, The Iceman said: 1.8" Levittown. roads are now messy. I think we may make a run at 3 inches . I think I'll end up in the 2.5" range looking at the radar which is super fine. Over-achiever....I thought 1"...2"tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamuSnow Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 2.0" here now, 24F, still snowing, a little lighter at the moment....maybe an hour to go? What a beautiful thing this snow is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 4 minutes ago, KamuSnow said: 2.0" here now, 24F, still snowing, a little lighter at the moment....maybe an hour to go? What a beautiful thing this snow is! Three snow events in first half of December. Last time that happened was a long, long time ago in a galaxy far far away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newman Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 3 minutes ago, RedSky said: Three snow events in first half of December. Last time that happened was a long, long time ago in a galaxy far far away... I'm actually going to see the new star wars tonight. Hopefully the roads are cleared up by then. Maybe the snow will scare away some people and empty up the theater. Probably not though lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds~69 Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 I'm in a damn nice band right now as night approaches....may hit 3+"? Didn't think so but maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Agnes Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 1 minute ago, Newman said: I'm actually going to see the new star wars tonight. Hopefully the roads are cleared up by then. Maybe the snow will scare away some people and empty up the theater. Probably not though lol That's why I went to see it here at 11 am. Came out of the theater to the snow just starting and took it easy since the temps were so cold. Some of the others who were there in my theater were freaking out as we exited when they saw the snow. They apparently weren't ready for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 2 minutes ago, Newman said: I'm actually going to see the new star wars tonight. Hopefully the roads are cleared up by then. Maybe the snow will scare away some people and empty up the theater. Probably not though lol I left an opening in that for ice planet Hoth replies lol I figured opening day be jammed but passed the theatre at 2pm and it was around 20% capicity doh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Agnes Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Up to almost 1". It's that fine stuff that quietly packs it on. Temp down to 24F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 I think I'll end up in the 2.5" range looking at the radar which is super fine. Over-achiever....I thought 1"...2"tops.Yep, we are at 1.8" now....last band had really nice rates with it. Every system so far has overachieved. Good start to winter 17-18! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rtd208 Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Light snow continues here, estimated accumulation 1.0"-1.5" Temp 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds~69 Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 3 minutes ago, Hurricane Agnes said: That's why I went to see it here at 11 am. Came out of the theater to the snow just starting and took it easy since the temps were so cold. Some of the others who were there in my theater were freaking out as we exited when they saw the snow. They apparently weren't ready for it! Call me screwed up but I love driving in the snow! When the "weather people" say "don't drive unless you have to".....it makes more willing even though I don't "have to" but I enjoy the scenery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChescoWx Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 As of 345pm here in East Nantmeal Chester County 1.3" Picked up 0.8" between 315 and 445 - only had 0.5" thru 315p Still snowing lightly and 22.8 degrees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Agnes Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Just now, Birds~69 said: Call me screwed up but I love driving in the snow! When the "weather people" say "don't drive unless you have to".....it makes more willing even though I don't "have to" but I enjoy the scenery. It's not bad if you have a nice accumulation built up on the road for traction (my Explorer has a "Snow mode" selector as part of its "terrain management" system). But when it is wet and icy and you have people who don't know how to drive on that, they may brake too hard and careen right into you or into an intersection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBasile Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Up to 2.1" @ 4:45 PM. 23.4F Over 7" by mid December. Great start to the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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