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January 29-30, 2019 Arctic FROPA


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Snow was a complete bust for the most part in my neck of the woods here in southern Harford County.  All we got was a dusting after a moderate rain most of the day.  Areas north and west of here by only about 8 miles picked up around 2-3".  Shows you how just a little increase in elevation can make a big difference in the rain to snow events.  

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1 hour ago, arlwx said:

And for those of you thinking OPM caved yesterday:

Not all Feds live east and south of the RT 123/I495 snow fence.  Some commute from far west of Dulles, which hit freezing at 3 pm.  Leaving DC at 1:30, those in Sterling barely had time to get home first.

I think OPM also feared a repeat of Carmageddon (26 Jan 2011), where I bolted early and barely could see through the ice forming on my windshield to cross the Potomac and slide home.  Those who waited for OPM to make the call were SOL.

I am teleworking so I'll put a full day in rather than going in 2-3 hour late.

Down to 11 degrees and streets, which were not treated, are a sheet of ice.  MCPS closed just as I'm typing this.  Hoping for a squall later!

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11 hours ago, frd said:

Hey, how are things in Newark ? 

  In Middletown just rain. Basically another busted forecast for Northern Delaware, including me just below the Canal. Never got the cold air in and a lackof precip. 

I hope tomorrow is more exciting. Eh, maybe not .

 

I think we will do better today than we did yesterday. Its pretty easy to beat nothing.

 

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42 minutes ago, Solution Man said:

May get more snow today than yesterday....just mood flakes in Woodbridge yesterday. 

well it was 7 this morning at my house so that is something.  never been a fan of squall lines for us in winter.  mountains eat it up and the forcing stays north.  maybe more mood flakes which wont improve your mood much. 

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Snow squall warnings from LWX and State College.

Snow Squall Warning


SNOW SQUALL WARNING
NWS BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
833 AM EST WED JAN 30 2019

MDC001-WVC023-057-301401-
/O.NEW.KLWX.SQ.W.0003.190130T1333Z-190130T1430Z/
833 AM EST WED JAN 30 2019
Allegany County MD-Grant County WV-Mineral County WV-

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Snow Squall Warning for...
Western Allegany County in western Maryland...
Northwestern Grant County in eastern West Virginia...
Central Mineral County in eastern West Virginia...

* Until 930 AM EST.

* At 833 AM EST, a dangerous snow squall line was located over
West Virginia, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Whiteout conditions. Near zero visibility in heavy snow
and blowing snow. Wind gusts greater than 30 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel, especially on high
speed highways and interstates.

* For those driving on Interstate 68, this is especially dangerous
as visibility will rapidly drop and pavement will become rapidly
icy from a small amount of snow accumulation.

Locations impacted before 930 am will likely include...
Cumberland, Frostburg, Keyser, Westernport, Bel Air, Bayard, La Vale,
Lonaconing, Piedmont, Elk Garden, Kitzmiller, Ridgeley, Cresaptown,
Potomac Park, Wiley Ford, Eckhart Mines, Mount Savage, Rawlings,
Ellerslie and Barton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is no safe place on a highway when a snow squall hits.
Visibility and traction are immediately lost in whiteout conditions,
making it difficult or impossible to slow down and avoid stopped
vehicles. Delay travel or safely exit the highway before the snow
squall arrives.

LAT...LON 3908 7934 3915 7933 3919 7929 3921 7931
          3918 7947 3919 7949 3929 7934 3930 7930
          3936 7926 3936 7922 3940 7918 3939 7916
          3942 7916 3941 7914 3947 7911 3948 7907
          3972 7893 3972 7861 3908 7934

$$

SNOW SQUALL WARNING
NWS STATE COLLEGE PA
825 AM EST WED JAN 30 2019

PAC009-013-021-023-027-033-035-061-301401-
/O.NEW.KCTP.SQ.W.0003.190130T1325Z-190130T1415Z/
825 AM EST WED JAN 30 2019
Bedford County-Blair County-Cambria County-Cameron County-Centre
County-Clearfield County-Clinton County-Huntingdon County-

The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a

* Snow Squall Warning for...
Northern Bedford County in south central Pennsylvania...
Eastern Clearfield County in central Pennsylvania...
Huntingdon County in central Pennsylvania...
Centre County in central Pennsylvania...
Blair County in central Pennsylvania...
Southeastern Cameron County in north central Pennsylvania...
Central Cambria County in central Pennsylvania...
Western Clinton County in north central Pennsylvania...

* Until 915 AM EST.

* At 825 AM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line
extending from near Stevenson Dam to Chester Hill to near Bellwood
to near Ogletown, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Extremely poor visibility in snow and blowing snow. Wind
gusts greater than 30 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.

* For those driving on Interstate 80, this includes areas between the
Woodland and Lamar exits, specifically from mile markers 123 to
169.

This includes Interstate 99 from mile markers 10 to 85.

This snow squall will be near...
Kettle Creek State Park, Philipsburg, North Philipsburg, South
Philipsburg, Chester Hill and Sandy Ridge around 830 AM EST.
Sinking Valley, Black Moshannon State Park, Queen, Tipton,
Westport, Canoe Creek State Park, Birmingham and Ski Gap around
840 AM EST.
South Renovo, Julian, Renovo, Stormstown, Port Matilda, Spruce
Creek, Williamsburg and Franklinville around 850 AM EST.
State College, Hyner, Houserville, Park Forest Village, Glen
Union, Pine Grove Mills and Ramblewood around 900 AM EST.

Other locations impacted by this snow squall include West Decatur,
Tunnelhill, Ramey, Spring Hill, Cassandra, Brisbin, Beech Creek,
McConnellstown, Howard and Petersburg.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Reduce your speed and turn on headlights! During snow squalls, the
visibility may suddenly drop to near zero in whiteout conditions.

Serious injuries and deaths may result from people exiting their
vehicles during a snow squall. Drivers may not be able to see you or
to stop! If stopped on the roadway or involved in an accident,
quickly exit your vehicle move as far away from the roadway as
possible ONLY when it is safe to do so. Do not stand along or near
the roadway, since approaching vehicles may be unable to maintain
control.

LAT...LON 4020 7868 4023 7866 4025 7885 4070 7851
          4141 7814 4139 7755 4135 7749 4130 7746
          4064 7775 4017 7816 4020 7868

 

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