CAPE Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 1 minute ago, showmethesnow said: Just glanced over the models and I am not so sure we should be giving up on some coastal low impact just yet, especially on the DE/MD/VA shores. We have seen some pretty significant positive changes at 500 mb the last few runs for such short lead time. We are now seeing a strong closed upper level low forming to our west sustaining its integrity until off the coast. We are also seeing the trough it is embedded in moving towards a more neutral look as it runs through the region. Now at this point the trough is still too progressive/positive tilted and the surface low (off the SE coast) is forming to far out that we don't see a capture until well OTS. But if the models can continue with their trends maybe good things can happen. We need to see the trough reach at least a neutral tilt (would prefer a negative tilt though) as it runs through our region. We need to see a continuation of the projected strong upper low, if not stronger. And we need to see the surface low form closer to the coast then now currently projected. In regards to the surface low at this point, we are seeing the largest current pressure drops centered just off the South Carolina coast. But let's see where we stand 6 hours from now in that regards because those charts can be somewhat misleading. Now we are talking lead times of roughly 24 hours so odds strongly favor nothing coming of this. But let's see what shakes out over the next 12 hours or so. Who knows, maybe we can luck into something a little extra. Good post. Its possible there is some enhancement from the coastal. Solid band formed over here and its not moving very fast. It looks pretty impressive here right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scraff Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Not half bad at all. When do we this again? 1 minute ago, nw baltimore wx said: School systems falling like dominos now. MoCo just closed. Harford too. I know some HoCo best jump on board ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb@MAWS Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 The past hour has been good. Snow total up to 1"+ and temp has fallen from 26.3 to 23.2 IMBY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailylurker Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 That blob to the SW has me interested. If that sucker makes it into the metro we might get a little more fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw baltimore wx Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 1 minute ago, Scraff said: Not half bad at all. When do we this again? I know some HoCo best jump on board ASAP. HoCo closed. None of these school systems make a decision on their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebman Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 I am absolutely DELIGHTED with half an inch. Realistically, I expected a car topper. I now have 4 inches on the season. I am slowly, determinedly making my way up to climo. I am gonna WILL this in. Let's do this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osfan24 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, dailylurker said: That blob to the SW has me interested. If that sucker makes it into the metro we might get a little more fun. Yeah that could end up clipping those along the bay. Think it fades east of 95 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Gotta admit, for as little snow fell, the secondary roads in AA county were not in good shape. Which is strange for as heavily brined as they've been. Highways were fine though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxUSAF Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 8 minutes ago, nw baltimore wx said: HoCo closed. None of these school systems make a decision on their own. My kids are thrilled. They couldn’t imagine going to school when there’s 1.5” of snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowtoRain Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 31, just over 0.5 in. in Easton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attml Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Bob Chill said it would!!! In Bob we trust! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw baltimore wx Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Just now, smokeybandit said: Gotta admit, for as little snow fell, the secondary roads in AA county were not in good shape. Which is strange for as heavily brined as they've been. Highways were fine though. Yeah, with snow still falling and temperatures falling fast, it's a pretty bad combination. The traffic map looks pretty ugly for a lighter than normal rush hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 WTF. AA County just canceled school. For a friggin inch of snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw baltimore wx Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, WxUSAF said: My kids are thrilled. They couldn’t imagine going to school when there’s 1.5” of snow. Teachers are just as bad if not worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ole Bucket Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 10 minutes ago, dailylurker said: That blob to the SW has me interested. If that sucker makes it into the metro we might get a little more fun. Killing me that I'm just to the WNW of that blob For the briefest of moments I thought rates were about to pick up. But at least all the grass is covered. No traffic problems whatsoever but schools closed in Cville and some surrounding counties. Delays elsewhere. Over what looks to be maybe an inch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 Seems this little event over performed for many. Not here where I won’t see 1”, but glad others hit that 1” mark and beyond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormpc Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Models in the short term handled this well. .3-.5 in NOVA and 1-1.5 in Central/Northern MD. I dont see this as a reverse bust. Its right on target. Now if we get clipped by the energy that was supposed to be in RIC area, another story. But I don't see that happening for most. Nice to see wind blown snow. No complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw baltimore wx Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 An inch here now. 9 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: WTF. AA County just canceled school. For a friggin inch of snow. This may not be the popular opinion, but I disagree. Snow is still falling, surface temperatures are well below freezing from the past few days, and with the front moving through now, air temperatures are falling relatively quickly. Why risk it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GramaxRefugee Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Measured an inch and still falling about 6:15. Moderate snow most of the way in to PG, but sudden cut off when I reached work in Mitchellville. ETA: PGCPS just changed from 2 hour to closure. (per their email) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scraff Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 1.5” and school is closed. Buffalo folks laughing hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighStakes Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Looks like around 1.5. I'll measure soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Just now, nw baltimore wx said: An inch here now. This may not be the popular opinion, but I disagree. Snow is still falling, surface temperatures are well below freezing from the past few days, and with the front moving through now, air temperatures are falling relatively quickly. Why risk it? I guess growing up in an area where people were taught how to drive in the snow has me jaded for how things operate here. Then again maybe it's all about a school's liability insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jandurin Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Roads are mostly okay but I did slip and slide a bit on 355 when I was a smidge too aggressive. I mean I probably slid like a half inch but there are slick bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jandurin Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Just now, smokeybandit said: I guess growing up in an area where people were taught how to drive in the snow has me jaded for how things operate here. Then again maybe it's all about a school's liability insurance. There's also a slight chance that someone is actually thinking of the children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Just now, Jandurin said: There's also a slight chance that someone is actually thinking of the children. I doubt it. More thinking about getting sued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebman Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 If I had an older F 150 truck, I'd be out doing thousands and thousands of doughnuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPE Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Some real nice dendrites coming down in this persistent band here. Getting some fluff factor. Looks like a half inch out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.J Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Honest question. Am I to assume that everything South and East of Frederick and Washington Counties got more snow than the dusting we got up here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GramaxRefugee Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, Jandurin said: Roads are mostly okay but I did slip and slide a bit on 355 when I was a smidge too aggressive. I mean I probably slid like a half inch but there are slick bits. Slick Bits might be a good name for a band. Slik Bits maybe. Overcast here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jandurin Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Just now, GramaxRefugee said: Slik Bits maybe. Ska band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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