North and West Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 *colder for a hopefully drier snow.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RU848789 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 By the way, it's 35F and snowing lightly to moderately - been doing so since maybe 5 am (was light alternating rain/snow from 2 to 5 am) and we have about 3/4" on the grass to show for it. Ready for the big show to start in about 2 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexj7 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 12 minutes ago, RU848789 said: Important point to keep in mind. While many are focusing on the snow/liquid ratio, remember, that only affects snow depth, which to me is more of an "elegance" issue. With regard to impact on things like snow removal (force/energy needed for it) and the weight of the snow on trees and roofs, the same mass of snow falls regardless of the ratio, which is why I like using the 10:1 maps, as the conversion to mass is simple (you have no idea of mass with Kuchera). Same thing was true on 3/14 last year with the sleet - the mass of frozen precip was exactly as forecast - just didn't look as pretty, but was just as impactful. So then post the QPF map, not a map that shows an unrealistic scenario. I'm seeing way too many people posting 10:1 maps for NYC and acting like 12"+ is likely. Ratios are more like 5:1 or 6:1 for most the storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoSki14 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 10 minutes ago, weatherpruf said: Thanks for the pep talk. And for not losing patience with us. Some of us are just regular folks. I'm taking a lot of heat from the locals. Wife wants to go into work. Not everyone has the luxury of understanding bosses. I think there is reason to worry, current temps are warmer than they were supposed to be. It's 36/37 when it should've been 34. This has that bust smell to it that I've seen in the past unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDemon Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Snow is picking up in intensity in Chinatown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allgame830 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 32 degrees light snow 1.5” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdt Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 2.7” thus far. Intensity varies from light to short periods of moderate snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr461 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 9 minutes ago, RU848789 said: By the way, it's 35F and snowing lightly to moderately - been doing so since maybe 5 am (was light alternating rain/snow from 2 to 5 am) and we have about 3/4" on the grass to show for it. Ready for the big show to start in about 2 hours. Not being facetious but actually want to know how to read the signals if we're "nowcasting". Where is the big show coming from if it's still anticipated late morning? Don't see much on radar south or east of MD/DE. Wouldn't/shouldn't we see something organizing on radar by now to our south? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjay Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 12 minutes ago, SnoSki14 said: I think there is reason to worry, current temps are warmer than they were supposed to be. It's 36/37 when it should've been 34. This has that bust smell to it that I've seen in the past unfortunately. Most models I saw had these temps at this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Ripping has commenced, big time. Temp 33. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormlover74 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 1 minute ago, jr461 said: Not being facetious but actually want to know how to read the signals if we're "nowcasting". Where is the big show coming from if it's still anticipated late morning? Don't see much on radar south or east of MD/DE. Wouldn't/shouldn't we see something organizing on radar by now to our south? No it will basically blossom right on top of us and pivot through once the low gets going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherpruf Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 12 minutes ago, SnoSki14 said: I think there is reason to worry, current temps are warmer than they were supposed to be. It's 36/37 when it should've been 34. This has that bust smell to it that I've seen in the past unfortunately. I know but we will be taken to the woodshed for suggesting it so.....until it becomes obvious we'll go with the experts, who are still saying lots of snow. I don't know as much as a lot of the folks around here, and I admit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allgame830 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 1 minute ago, Stormlover74 said: No it will basically blossom right on top of us and pivot through once the low gets going This type of posts always happen with snowstorms... relax everyone everything is going as planned!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowlover11 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 starting to flurry again in white plains, starting to get a few wind gusts also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr461 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 1 minute ago, Stormlover74 said: No it will basically blossom right on top of us and pivot through once the low gets going Gotcha. thanks. And since we're in the obs thread, I'm about 20-25 miles NW of Manhattan, right at the Rockland border. Steady light snow all morning. About 3/4" on non-paved surfaces. Just wet on my very quiet but pre-treated side street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snywx Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Temp 30° Lgt snow 2.4" otg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherpruf Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Just now, allgame830 said: This type of posts always happen with snowstorms... relax everyone everything is going as planned!! My wife won't hear of it. She's going in. I guess I will drive her I have a new AWD Traverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericjcrash Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Winds are notable now. Not much precip, drop here, flurry there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allgame830 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 1 minute ago, weatherpruf said: My wife won't hear of it. She's going in. I guess I will drive her I have a new AWD Traverse. Ok I hear ya! My wife wouldn’t listen either. Be careful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherpruf Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 19 minutes ago, RU848789 said: By the way, it's 35F and snowing lightly to moderately - been doing so since maybe 5 am (was light alternating rain/snow from 2 to 5 am) and we have about 3/4" on the grass to show for it. Ready for the big show to start in about 2 hours. RU there is no accumulation at all just a few miles from you. Nothing. My wife is more worried about her cells than the weather. Gonna drive her in, it's only S plainfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherpruf Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I note that the winds have picked up and the snow here has gone over to a drier variety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triniiphone Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Flurries in Brooklyn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycemt123 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 And SO it goes :-)Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donsutherland1 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 12 minutes ago, jr461 said: Not being facetious but actually want to know how to read the signals if we're "nowcasting". Where is the big show coming from if it's still anticipated late morning? Don't see much on radar south or east of MD/DE. Wouldn't/shouldn't we see something organizing on radar by now to our south? What the radar looks like now likely is not a good indication of what lies ahead. The radar presentation should improve fairly quickly as the storm takes shape and intensifies. From the SPC: http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/md0110.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeeTwentyFour Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Mix, but mostly rain in RVC (working at Mercy Medical center) so I'm right at the southern state parkway for a reference on how north/south I am.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr461 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 6 minutes ago, donsutherland1 said: What the radar looks like now likely is not a good indication of what lies ahead. The radar presentation should improve fairly quickly as the storm takes shape and intensifies. From the SPC: http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/md0110.html OK, so this is going happen pretty quickly (as opposed to those storms that develop/mature further south and move north with precip already having blossomed). Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_other_guy Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 17 minutes ago, jr461 said: Not being facetious but actually want to know how to read the signals if we're "nowcasting". Where is the big show coming from if it's still anticipated late morning? Don't see much on radar south or east of MD/DE. Wouldn't/shouldn't we see something organizing on radar by now to our south? You’re not crazy, stupid or inexperienced. There isnt much there at this point. Supposed to develop. Take from that what you want. If you read situations well, understand that this forum, experts included, want it to work. There is a slight bias for that “want.” Right now, looking at what the radar, the temps, and precip intensity, you are right to be worried if you wanted a huge snowstorm. Just like in the last storm when I made the bold prediction that NYC would get nothing looking at the rain/snow line. Sometimes you have to look at what is happening...not what was supposed to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutCorRX Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Drizzle in Hoboken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BxEngine Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 If youre going to call out experts for having a bias, prepare to back that statement up with facts and scientific data. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormlover74 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 1 minute ago, jfklganyc said: You’re not crazy, stupid or inexperienced. There isnt much there at this point. Supposed to develop. Take from that what you want. If you read situations well, understand that this forum, experts included, want it to work. There is a slight bias for that “want.” Right now, looking at what the radar, the temps, and precip intensity, you are right to be worried if you wanted a huge snowstorm. Just like in the last storm when I made the bold prediction that NYC would get nothing looking at the rain/snow line. Sometimes you have to look at what is happening...not what was supposed to happen. You can't go by the last storm. NYC wasn't supposed to get snow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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