J.Spin Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Event totals: 1.1” Snow/0.32” L.E. The precipitation here at our site had been rain from the start of this storm yesterday afternoon, and it stayed that way into the evening with valley temperatures just dropping into the 30s F. Temperatures continued to fall overnight though, and snow was already flying at observations time this morning. The gauge caught 0.19” of liquid from the start of the storm, and there didn’t seem to be much transitional precipitation, because the base of the stack on the snowboards was relatively dry. The accumulation had some decent density to it, but it was certainly drier than our most recent accumulation last week. Temperatures have fallen below freezing now, so I suspect the next round of accumulation will be drier with daytime highs not expected to rise too far into the 30s F. Details from the 6:00 A.M. Waterbury observations: New Snow: 1.1 inches New Liquid: 0.14 inches Snow/Water Ratio: 7.9 Snow Density: 12.7% H2O Temperature: 34.0 F Sky: Snow (1-5 mm flakes) Snow at the stake: 1.0 inches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Looks like the flow is a bit blocked? Probably opens up more downstream today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 5 minutes ago, CoastalWx said: Looks like the flow is a bit blocked? Probably opens up more downstream today. It’s hard to tell, it’s definitely ripping snow here. The scans make it tough, the higher the angle of the radar scan the more blocked it looks. I try for a lower scan that does hit Mansfield but shows much better snow over here from Stowe to Waterbury. It’s almost like the higher echos on the lower scans are on the east slope. But there’s a lot of downwind movement too from when the radar hits the fluffy flakes and where they actually reach the ground. Like this scan is still 6,000ft up over me showing 30dbz snows...that’s probably actually hitting the ground miles eastward lol. Blocked flow would have those echos stopping more at the Spine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Spin Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 16 minutes ago, powderfreak said: It is snowing nicely. MVL ASOS dropped under 1 mile vis for the first time of the season in snow. Radar looks great. The office at the ski area is going to get destroyed, lol. Yeah, here’s the composite radar – it has that classic look from the WNW with those pulses of 30+ db moisture, so that’s a good sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 9 minutes ago, powderfreak said: It’s hard to tell, it’s definitely ripping snow here. The scans make it tough, the higher the angle of the radar scan the more blocked it looks. I try for a lower scan that does hit Mansfield but shows much better snow over here from Stowe to Waterbury. It’s almost like the higher echos on the lower scans are on the east slope. But there’s a lot of downwind movement too from when the radar hits the fluffy flakes and where they actually reach the ground. Like this scan is still 6,000ft up over me showing 30dbz snows...that’s probably actually hitting the ground miles eastward lol. Blocked flow would have those echos stopping more at the Spine. I was just going by how much is even near the BTV area, but could be just a large cyclonic fetch of moisture involved too. Pretty cool...should stack there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Spin Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I’ve got the updated event maps from the BTV NWS below. They’ve definitely expanded the initial Winter Weather Advisories eastward and southward somewhat, and that lake effect snow warning has been added off to the west. The projected accumulations map is fairly similar to what was put out yesterday, with what seems like a bit of a bump in the accumulations for the lower elevations. Our point forecast here got a nudge upward for tonight with 3” to 5”, but it’s still in that general 5” to 10” range overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 13 minutes ago, CoastalWx said: I was just going by how much is even near the BTV area, but could be just a large cyclonic fetch of moisture involved too. Pretty cool...should stack there. Yeah it’s backed up close to BTV true. Left for work and had just under 2” on the car at 750ft. We’ll see what 1500ft has shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jculligan Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Jealous of the Vermonters this morning. Cold and windy with some stray flakes flying around here, but obviously I wasn't expecting much in my location. The signal continues to look good for squalls tonight, so I'm thinking we could have some fun in the 11pm-2am timeframe. Good luck to the usual suspects, and please continue to post pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backedgeapproaching Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 On and off down here. Less than .5" so far. The main show looks to be tonight for SVT as that potent S/W rotates down out of Canada. Waterbury traffic cam looks borderline S+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Wow. Full Blizzard conditions at 1500ft. PD was getting ready to shut down RT 108 at Harlow Hill. Wide loads stuck at the base and numerous cars off further up the road. Roads are a sheet of ice at 28F with snow on top. Plow can’t scrape that ice layer from the initial melting. 1/4sm or less visibility up here at the base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jculligan Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Actually getting some decent snow showers here now, though obviously nothing in comparison to what powderfreak is posting. Nice wintry appeal to the morning either way. 33/27 with flakes flying and a biting wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhineasC Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Moderate snow, 29 degrees. A little more than a dusting now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 CPicks favorite hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Getting a -SHSN in CON. The wind is ripping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 14 minutes ago, PhineasC said: Moderate snow, 29 degrees. A little more than a dusting now. Cam down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhineasC Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Clearing now. Picked up close to an inch there. Awaiting the next burst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhineasC Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 1 minute ago, Ginx snewx said: Cam down? It’s working on my end. No snow falling at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 12Z NAM smokes VT NNH overnight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Just now, PhineasC said: It’s working on my end. No snow falling at the moment. Hit me up with the link, can't see your sig on Mobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhineasC Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 6 minutes ago, Ginx snewx said: Hit me up with the link, can't see your sig on Mobile https://video.nest.com/live/URwoSmP3dg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 The Spine just ripping flakes out of the clouds. Easily 1"/hr at the ski resort... best guess would be around 4" at the base right now. It's got some density to it up here too, plows actually have something to push around. J.Spin has to be getting pummeled. Probably the same rates as up here but without the wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhineasC Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 “When the mountains disappear, your snowstorm is ready!” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Looks like MVL ASOS is at 1/2sm Moderate Snow, that's a good sign being they are decently east of the crest. KMVL 021354Z AUTO 29010G18KT 1/2SM SN FZFG VV010 M02/M04 A2952 RMK AO2 SLP006 P0000 T10171039 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreaves Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 MPV ended October slightly below normal on temps and 1.57" above normal on precip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Much better snow growth now, roads getting slushy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Spin Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 33 minutes ago, powderfreak said: The Spine just ripping flakes out of the clouds. Easily 1"/hr at the ski resort... best guess would be around 4" at the base right now. It's got some density to it up here too, plows actually have something to push around. J.Spin has to be getting pummeled. Probably the same rates as up here but without the wind. Yeah, I’d say the snowfall rate is in the 1”/hr. range. I wasn’t up then, but my wife said snow started up around 5:10 A.M., and as of 9:00 A.M. we’d picked up 4 inches, so that’s right in line with that average rate. Total accumulation was between 5 and 6 inches last time I checked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, J.Spin said: Yeah, I’d say the snowfall rate is in the 1”/hr. range. I wasn’t up then, but my wife said snow started up around 5:10 A.M., and as of 9:00 A.M. we’d picked up 4 inches, so that’s right in line with that average rate. Total accumulation was between 5 and 6 inches last time I checked. Ha, that’s awesome. About what I’d expect without any wind. You’ll get a foot from this event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhineasC Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Nice snow now. Bigger flakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 The wind has picked up, temperature down to 28, and it's ripping snow out there. I'm impressed lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhineasC Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, alex said: The wind has picked up, temperature down to 28, and it's ripping snow out there. I'm impressed lol. Radar looks decent too. I am enjoying my first upslope event so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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