eyewall Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 My final call: 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaryWx Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 8 minutes ago, TARHEELPROGRAMMER88 said: GEFS ensemble members took a large tick up at 18z wowzers. https://ibb.co/4JHKbNG Definitely a drought zone in west-central NC on many of those panels 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralNC Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 5 minutes ago, CaryWx said: Definitely a drought zone in west-central NC on many of those panels Yeah i'm not really feeling it here in the western piedmont. Check out DT's FB first call. I think he has way to much in western piedmont and foothills of NC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaryWx Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 1 minute ago, CentralNC said: Yeah i'm not really feeling it here in the western piedmont. Check out DT's FB first call. I think he has way to much in western piedmont and foothills of NC. Don't believe it is as bad on the short range models and this is really not ideal range for GFS is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Rain Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 16 minutes ago, CentralNC said: Yeah i'm not really feeling it here in the western piedmont. Check out DT's FB first call. I think he has way to much in western piedmont and foothills of NC. DT seems way too bullish to me. I've noticed this before also. This isn't a perfect winter storm setup, if there even is such a thing anymore. Therefore, IMO, it's unwise to forecast near maximum possible snow accumulations. If we assume .5 qpf in Raleigh, which I don't think is unreasonable, you have to account for at least some rain and mixed precipitation. And that usually ends up being more than forecast by the pretty snow maps. That leaves about 2-3 tenths to fall as all snow. So, 2, maybe 3 inches seems within the ballpark of reasonable. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extreme NEGA Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Well grasping at straws down here How good are the WRF models? Do they tend to over do the cold? One gives me 2 inches and another 4. I would be happy with that. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullCityWx Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 46 minutes ago, ILMRoss said: It hasn’t budged, a really remarkable performance that should be seared into the mind of any met going forward. It basically hasn’t changed since the storm got in range. It’s going to be an all time performance if it verifies. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjames1992 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 8 minutes ago, BullCityWx said: It basically hasn’t changed since the storm got in range. It’s going to be an all time performance if it verifies. Yep, it’s consistent. Whether it’s consistently right or wrong, we’ll find out soon enough, but you can bet I’m hugging it. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SnowDawg Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 5 minutes ago, Extreme NEGA said: Is this the guy that's been predicting a March blizzard for months now? I wouldn't put much stock in what this guy has to say. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceagewhereartthou Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 1 hour ago, burrel2 said: Big shift south with the R/S line on the latest Hrrr... caveat, above this line isn't snow if your low level temps are too warm for it to reach the ground. Also it's even slower with precip arrival. Valid 10am tomorrow morning Sounding is for Clemson, SC at 10am. Ouch though, at the temp of 44. Looks like that warm nose is just enough to cause some mixing, maybe it will erode quickly. My temp is 48 now so not looking good for BL temps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extreme NEGA Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 1 minute ago, SnowDawg said: Is this the guy that's been predicting a March blizzard for months now? I wouldn't put much stock in what this guy has to say. He nailed our 2/8 storm though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackerel_sky Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 1 minute ago, Iceagewhereartthou said: Ouch though, at the temp of 44. Looks like that warm nose is just enough to cause some mixing, maybe it will erode quickly. My temp is 48 now so not looking good for BL temps. Still atleast 14 hours to start time, hope it’s not 48 then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDawg Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 1 minute ago, Extreme NEGA said: He nailed our 2/8 storm though. I'm not saying he's wrong necessarily, but anybody whose hyping magical blizzards from months out gets an automatic unfollow from me. And that was a much easier storm to forecast because the cold air was not a concern at any layer in the atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDawg Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, Iceagewhereartthou said: Ouch though, at the temp of 44. Looks like that warm nose is just enough to cause some mixing, maybe it will erode quickly. My temp is 48 now so not looking good for BL temps. NAM is often too warm at the surface. Not saying it is this time, but it was atrocious for lower level temps in GA 2 weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extreme NEGA Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 1 minute ago, SnowDawg said: I'm not saying he's wrong necessarily, but anybody whose hyping magical blizzards from months out gets an automatic unfollow from me. And that was a much easier storm to forecast because the cold air was not a concern at any layer in the atmosphere. the blizzard isn't happening lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceagewhereartthou Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Just now, SnowDawg said: NAM is often too warm at the surface. Not saying it is this time, but it was atrocious for lower level temps in GA 2 weeks ago. Yeah I remember that too, something like +5 for many areas. No clearing for western areas tonight doesn't help though, many eastern areas seeing some clearing for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDeac Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Yeah CLT had about 30 min of decent clearing around sunset. Cloudy again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDawg Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Just now, Iceagewhereartthou said: Yeah I remember that too, something like +5 for many areas. No clearing for western areas tonight doesn't help though, many eastern areas seeing some clearing for a bit. Temps are fully dependent on how much lower level cold/dry air can get pumped in before go time. HRRR struggles badly with wet bulbing as well as oddly warming the surface in the heart of events with precip falling through an isothermal column. Without a stout warm surface wind that just simply isn't going to happen. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burrel2 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 14 minutes ago, Iceagewhereartthou said: Ouch though, at the temp of 44. Looks like that warm nose is just enough to cause some mixing, maybe it will erode quickly. My temp is 48 now so not looking good for BL temps. I'm not concerned with low level temps on the HRRR, i know it has a warm bias. Also, precip hasn't started on that panel so no wetbulb or top down cooling has started on that panel. I'm much more concerned with the 800mb warm nose, and the HRR looks promising from that standpoint. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strongwxnc Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 1 minute ago, burrel2 said: I'm not concerned with low level temps on the HRRR, i know it has a warm bias. Also, precip hasn't started on that panel so no wetbulb or top down cooling has started on that panel. I'm much more concerned with the 800mb warm nose, and the HRR looks promising from that standpoint. And the 800mb warm nose can and will be a killer if it decides to show up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extreme NEGA Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 HRRR is too warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griteater Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Probabilistic Heavy Snow and Icing Discussion - NWS Weather Prediction Center - College Park MD 325 PM EST Wed Feb 19 2020 Southern Appalachians and Mid Atlantic... Days 1-2... Guidance coming into much better agreement this afternoon in the evolution of a positively tilted upper trough and surface low affecting the Southern Appalachians and into NC/VA. Outside of the NAM, there is good consensus that mid-level WAA ahead of the upper trough will spread moisture northeast across the area atop a surface cold front which will sag into South Carolina and off the coast. At the same time, jet streak energy will merge and intensify to 170+kts as it exits near New England, leaving the diffluent RRQ atop the Carolinas, supporting ventilation to lower pressure and spawn cyclogenesis along the baroclinic zone offshore. The combination of all these features will produce widespread precipitation across the area, with cold air advection slowly transitioning p-type from rain to snow. The low-level thermal profile will be marginal, and antecedent conditions are unfavorable to snow accumulations, however, robust forcing, especially within an intensifying mid-level frontogenetic band pivoting across NC/VA will overcome these marginal conditions to produce a period of heavy snow. The most likely locations for heavy snowfall exceeding 4 inches will be in the terrain of NC/TN, with a secondary maximum possible in northeast NC where the longest duration of precipitation falling into the colder air will occur. Additionally, guidance indicates the potential for a band of snow to rotate eastward as the low pulls away Friday morning, which could also enhance snowfall locally. WPC probabilities for 4 inches are around 20% in the mountains, and 30-40% in northeast NC/far southeast VA. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDawg Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Just now, Extreme NEGA said: HRRR is too warm. At the surface. But it could also be too cold above. Warm noses are almost never forecasted well. IMO we won't know how strong it is or where it sets up until it does. We've basically exhausted what the models have to offer us, time to start now-casting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackerel_sky Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, SnowDawg said: At the surface. But it could also be too cold above. Warm noses are almost never forecasted well. IMO we won't know how strong it is or where it sets up until it does. We've basically exhausted what the models have to offer us, time to start now-casting. If there is one, the NAM will nail it. Back in 14, the Euro was spitting out 20” totals , and every one was giddy, then about 12 hours out, people said, watch out, the NAM is showing a warm nose, and there will be a lot of sleet! I got 1” of sleet 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wow Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 I'm 3 degrees colder than the HRRR right now (41 vs 44).. RAP as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Well grasping at straws down here:lol: How good are the WRF models? Do they tend to over do the cold? One gives me 2 inches and another 4. I would be happy with that.I hear you. We have a WWA in Pickens County (GA) and each time anyone mentions a movement south, I get more excited. . Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thess Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, mackerel_sky said: If there is one, the NAM will nail it. Back in 14, the Euro was spitting out 20” totals , and every one was giddy, then about 12 hours out, people said, watch out, the NAM is showing a warm nose, and there will be a lot of sleet! I got 1” of sleet Hmm. In another thread I asked what time our hopes usually get crushed and you said “yesterday”. On topic: Durham county schools closed tomorrow per WRAL. Wake starts 3 hours late. Relurks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QC_Halo Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 I’ll be running away from any winter weather tomorrow. 10:30 meeting in Charlotte, then have to be in Wilmington by 4/5....y’all have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TARHEELPROGRAMMER88 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 NAM is warmer it appears so far through 18 and also less QPF. This could be a precursor to a big bust for most of NC. Ouch. Someone will get some snow though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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