The Iceman Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 1 minute ago, hazwoper said: LOL PennDOT plow just now plowing on 413 (major N/S artery in Bucks). Unexpected by me!! WOW! where on 413? york rd area? can't believe that 413 has caved...that is usually one of the better treated/highly traveled roads in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superstorm Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Pouring snow fort Washington PA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhound Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 It's ripping snow in West Chester. Just ripping. Starting to stick to car tops. Nothing on grass on streets. Temp dropped to 35F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rtd208 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Mix of rain and snow falling here, temp 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds~69 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Can anyone give an appox cutoff time? I'm usually way off w/these pivot wrap around things... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazwoper Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 4 minutes ago, The Iceman said: WOW! where on 413? york rd area? can't believe that 413 has caved...that is usually one of the better treated/highly traveled roads in the area. 413 & 232 (just north of Newtown and south of Doylestown) Near Pineville Inn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 Just now, Birds~69 said: Can anyone give an appox cutoff time? I'm usually way off w/these pivot wrap around things... my guess based on radar and trends would be heaviest between now and 430 then mod-light until 730 ish. still a long way to go...this is not a fast mover like we are used to this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Di Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 KSQ all snow now as well. That earlier band has made it all the way down here, although not as intense it's looking fine! Temp 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVblizzard Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 The pic doesn’t do it justice, but here’s how hard it’s snowing right now. The tree is just 300 feet away https://imgur.com/huLQlAF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 my guess based on radar and trends would be heaviest between now and 430 then mod-light until 730 ish. still a long way to go...this is not a fast mover like we are used to this season Blocking ftmfw! :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superstorm Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 The pic doesn’t do it justice, but here’s how hard it’s snowing right now. The tree is just 300 feet awayhttps://imgur.com/huLQlAFWow!!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 Just now, hazwoper said: 413 & 232 (just north of Newtown and south of Doylestown) Near Pineville Inn wow even further south than I thought. very familiar with that road. my best friend growing up lived in doylestown right off of 413 past 202 and being from Levittown I made that trip more times than I can remember and through all kinds of weather. It is usually treated and salted first. must be very heavy rates to be seeing plowable snow there. very surprised. again can't believe no WWA out for at least Bucks/huntington/mercer. conditions seem definitely worthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Agnes Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 10 minutes ago, The Iceman said: i can't believe honestly that Mt Holly hasn't pulled the trigger on WWA yet. Conditions across the area in places that don't have one certainly warrant it. I mean redsky has 2 inches already and he doesn't have one. This isn't a slight at them I am just wondering what their reasoning is considering it is looking likely there are going to be areas that dont have a wwa currently that are going to see moderate to heavy snow all afternoon. even if roads don't cave the visibility is still dangerous. just surprised we haven't seen them yet is all. They just issued a SPS for it but I don't think it has met WWA criteria yet - Special Weather Statement Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 1233 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 NJZ010-012>015-017>020-022-026-027-PAZ060-061-070-071-101>106- 021930- Somerset-Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Mercer- Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Atlantic- Coastal Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-Berks-Lehigh-Delaware- Philadelphia-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery- Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks- Including the cities of Somerville, New Brunswick, Freehold, Sandy Hook, Trenton, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Jackson, Hammonton, Long Beach Island, Wharton State Forest, Reading, Allentown, Media, Philadelphia, Honey Brook, Oxford, West Chester, Kennett Square, Collegeville, Pottstown, Norristown, Lansdale, Chalfont, Perkasie, Morrisville, and Doylestown 1233 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 ...AN AREA OF MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT PORTIONS OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, AND CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY EARLY THIS AFTERNOON... At 1220 PM EST, an area of moderate to locally heavy snow was located over the Lehigh Valley, the northern suburbs of Philadelphia and central and southern New Jersey. Visibilities have been reduced to one-half mile at times with a few spots as low as one-quarter mile. With the ground still warm, snowfall accumulations will initially be limited to non-paved surfaces such as grass, sidewalks and cars. Several traffic cameras in eastern Pennsylvania and central New Jersey between Interstate 78 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike/Interstate 195, where the snow has already been falling for a couple of hours, show roads starting to become snow covered. The rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick roads are likely to lead to accidents. Slow down and allow extra time to safely reach your destination. $$ JRK I was trying to find if Mt. Holly had our area's criteria on their website but noted that Binghampton was listing 4" as theirs (over a 12 hour period IIRC). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChescoWx Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Really ripping roads are getting covered temp at 33.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 2 minutes ago, LVblizzard said: The pic doesn’t do it justice, but here’s how hard it’s snowing right now. The tree is just 300 feet away https://imgur.com/huLQlAF wow at that visibility or lack there of... that is whiteout conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazwoper Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 2 minutes ago, The Iceman said: wow even further south than I thought. very familiar with that road. my best friend growing up lived in doylestown right off of 413 past 202 and being from Levittown I made that trip more times than I can remember and through all kinds of weather. It is usually treated and salted first. must be very heavy rates to be seeing plowable snow there. very surprised. again can't believe no WWA out for at least Bucks/huntington/mercer. conditions seem definitely worthy. Remember, no salt on the roads. was just raining only two hours ago This evenmt reminds me of the dreaded Feb 2001 event (although not as large a temp drop) that snarled roads for hours. hope for no repeat later today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 Just now, Hurricane Agnes said: They just issued a SPS for it but I don't think it has met WWA criteria yet - Special Weather Statement Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 1233 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 NJZ010-012>015-017>020-022-026-027-PAZ060-061-070-071-101>106- 021930- Somerset-Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Mercer- Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Atlantic- Coastal Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-Berks-Lehigh-Delaware- Philadelphia-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery- Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks- Including the cities of Somerville, New Brunswick, Freehold, Sandy Hook, Trenton, Glassboro, Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Jackson, Hammonton, Long Beach Island, Wharton State Forest, Reading, Allentown, Media, Philadelphia, Honey Brook, Oxford, West Chester, Kennett Square, Collegeville, Pottstown, Norristown, Lansdale, Chalfont, Perkasie, Morrisville, and Doylestown 1233 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018 ...AN AREA OF MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT PORTIONS OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, AND CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY EARLY THIS AFTERNOON... At 1220 PM EST, an area of moderate to locally heavy snow was located over the Lehigh Valley, the northern suburbs of Philadelphia and central and southern New Jersey. Visibilities have been reduced to one-half mile at times with a few spots as low as one-quarter mile. With the ground still warm, snowfall accumulations will initially be limited to non-paved surfaces such as grass, sidewalks and cars. Several traffic cameras in eastern Pennsylvania and central New Jersey between Interstate 78 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike/Interstate 195, where the snow has already been falling for a couple of hours, show roads starting to become snow covered. The rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick roads are likely to lead to accidents. Slow down and allow extra time to safely reach your destination. $$ JRK I was trying to find if Mt. Holly had our area's criteria on their website but noted that Binghampton was listing 4" as theirs (over a 12 hour period IIRC). I mean we've definitely had WWA issued for much less imo this seems as bad as 2 weekends ago which saw a WWA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds~69 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Just now, The Iceman said: my guess based on radar and trends would be heaviest between now and 430 then mod-light until 730 ish. still a long way to go...this is not a fast mover like we are used to this season Cool thanks. No doubt about that...this thing is taking it's sweet old time. Our last plastered snow experience we practically saw the back edge and it just started...WTF? 32.6F heavy snow/winds gusting/streets/driveways covered. GOOD STUFF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 Just now, hazwoper said: Remember, no salt on the roads. was just raining only two hours ago very true. roads are probably their least salted all season after the rain we've had of late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Bristol Road in Warminster confirmed as caving. Still moderate snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamuSnow Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Been snowing at least moderately here for about 45 minutes - grass starting to turn white (took about 30 minutes). Current temp 33F. Pretty awesome outside, although the wind tends to cool one off quickly. Woot!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pohopoco Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Wow---haven't seen this combo up here for awhile...temp.down to 27,everything is plastered,gusts to 40 maybe motre.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkd Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 I think I've reached an equilibrium of between 1-1.5". Between compaction and melting at the base it's hard getting any more depth. I my be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 Just now, Ralph Wiggum said: Bristol Road in Warminster confirmed as caving. Still moderate snow. what are you at 1.5"-2"? that's another fairly busy road that has caved as well. the lack of salt is probably helping here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 15 minutes ago, The Iceman said: i can't believe honestly that Mt Holly hasn't pulled the trigger on WWA yet. Conditions across the area in places that don't have one certainly warrant it. I mean redsky has 2 inches already and he doesn't have one. This isn't a slight at them I am just wondering what their reasoning is considering it is looking likely there are going to be areas that dont have a wwa currently that are going to see moderate to heavy snow all afternoon. even if roads don't cave the visibility is still dangerous. just surprised we haven't seen them yet is all. Hmm didnt realize there isnt one until now. Judging by models and radar i am a lock for at least 4-5" Anybody know if dat weathergirl thinks its gone snow yet? Attrociously bad winter calls from there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 Just now, Pohopoco said: Wow---haven't seen this combo up here for awhile...temp.down to 27,everything is plastered,gusts to 40 maybe motre.... how much snow are you up to? I bet you're in a pretty good spot for solid accumulation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Agnes Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 2 minutes ago, The Iceman said: I mean we've definitely had WWA issued for much less imo this seems as bad as 2 weekends ago which saw a WWA. May have been because we're not hearing reports of ZR or sleet piling up or any other type of ip. Just rain or snow. Ice adds to the hazard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 heading outside to hopefully hit that heavy band head on... looking forward to it. i don't think roads have caved in trenton yet but i'll report back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Agnes Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Back to SN+ and walks/driveways/colder streets starting to get covered. Vis < 1/4 mile with blowing snow and fog. Temp down to 33F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pohopoco Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Late last night thought someone scolded me that this was "always a rainstorm"....Don't trust the models trust what you see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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