wawarriors4 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 I asked in jest yesterday, today not so much. When does the flood watch start? We are up over an inch of rain here around Fredericksburg and still pouring. And Wednesday looks like at least another inch of rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, mattie g said: Knowing your climo doesn't take the sting out of things though. I understand the whole idea of "if you don't like it then move," but that's just not going to happen for most people - they live with the hand they've been dealt. They just want a place to hang out and chat, and we can just hope that most are somewhat mature about it. I know that it can get really tiresome dealing with certain people and certain reactions as a mod - been there, done that on other boards - so I really don't want to come off as preachy. Finding the middle ground of allowing people to blow of steam but not beat the dead horse too much...that's really tough to do.. im trying man. i get that some are bummed they won't do well while others will cash in just fine. hard to moderate that so i'm trying to let it be as much as i can without the thread going to full shit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakkelWx Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Just now, wawarriors4 said: I asked in jest yesterday, today not so much. When does the flood watch start? We are up over an inch of rain here around Fredericksburg and still pouring. And Wednesday looks like at least another inch of rain. The rain will be too cold for a flood watch. Warm rain expands more so a warm rain would warrant a flood watch but not this kind of rain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVclimo Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 I think most of the folks in this subforum have a decent chance to exceed their snow total from the 2019-20 winter on Wednesday. Not much to be upset about with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowfan Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 20 minutes ago, leesburg 04 said: Tracking is less fun now...too many model runs and way too many crybabies And way too many snarky comments from folks. Its just a constant mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie g Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 9 minutes ago, H2O said: I wasn't that close to losing it. When I do go off it will burn this effing place to the ground. The map was made for lolz, not anger. Any frustration is mainly at those who gripe over 20" instead of 24" when many in the area beg for scraps. But there are lots of good people here living in good snow areas that are happy with what they get and don't deserve any shit thrown their way for being in a better location. People do need to grow up some. Myself included at times. I'm no saint. Brilliant All things considered, I live in an amazing place - it just happens to not be great for snow. I'll wail and gnash my teeth a few times a year, while also placating kids whose own hopes for snow get dashed, so that sucks. But I'll come in here and be a little sarcastic and a bit snippy to bow off that steam, while trying not to derail things too much. And If I get out of hand then I deserve a smackdown, just like anyone else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie g Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, mappy said: im trying man. i get that some are bummed they won't do well while others will cash in just fine. hard to moderate that so i'm trying to let it be as much as i can without the thread going to full shit. I completely understand, and I think it's going OK so far. Most folks don't realize the work that goes on behind the scenes, so I get how frustrating that can be. I think we're a suite or two away from full melt around here. We get through that, then the acceptance phase will kick in for those of us who will be on the outside looking in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 1 minute ago, mattie g said: I completely understand, and I think it's going OK so far. Most folks don't realize the work that goes on behind the scenes, so I get how frustrating that can be. I think we're a suite or two away from full melt around here. We get through that, then the acceptance phase will kick in for those of us who will be on the outside looking in. there are only two of us moderating, and i know for me, i'm working from home, and dealing with a kid in school virtually so can only juggle so much. things slip through and it may be pages before i see whats been said. doing our best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldie 22 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 snow is dumb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, leesburg 04 said: weather is dumb fyp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amped Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Also WTF is wrong with the GFS? Numerous upgrades over the years, with little or no improvement in forecasting skill in the months after the upgrade. NAM is still the laughing stock, but GFS is providing plenty of extra comic relief this storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amped Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, leesburg 04 said: snow is dumb That's why we let dogs pee and poop in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormpc Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 10 minutes ago, mattie g said: Brilliant All things considered, I live in an amazing place - it just happens to not be great for snow. I'll wail and gnash my teeth a few times a year, while also placating kids whose own hopes for snow get dashed, so that sucks. But I'll come in here and be a little sarcastic and a bit snippy to bow off that steam, while trying not to derail things too much. And If I get out of hand then I deserve a smackdown, just like anyone else! I moved to a place where it never snows. Doesn't even tease me. My stress level is much lower. However I'm feeling anxious watching the prospects of snow dwindling away from the clotse in Northern Virginia suburbs. I don't know why but it's bothering me. It shouldn't. I'm not even in the game. I shouldn't feel this way. But I do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 5 minutes ago, Stormpc said: I moved to a place where it never snows. Doesn't even tease me. My stress level is much lower. However I'm feeling anxious watching the prospects of snow dwindling away from the clotse in Northern Virginia suburbs. I don't know why but it's bothering me. It shouldn't. I'm not even in the game. I shouldn't feel this way. But I do. PTSSD Post traumatic snow stress disorder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakkelWx Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 rain begets rain begets snow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Balti Zen Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 So...asking here so not to disrupt the flow of pure joy and light in the main thread - but if I were able to carve some time and chase this and hotel it on wednesday and what not- head up 83 to route 30 - exit and head east for a bit? Somewhere on the east side of the Susquehanna river say? Lancaster, Ephrata, Marietta, those areas look prime to miss the walking the line issues down along the fall line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ers-wxman1 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 16 minutes ago, Amped said: Also WTF is wrong with the GFS? Numerous upgrades over the years, with little or no improvement in forecasting skill in the months after the upgrade. NAM is still the laughing stock, but GFS is providing plenty of extra comic relief this storm. Do you have research and results in hand to back this up scientifically? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozz Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 1 minute ago, North Balti Zen said: So...asking here so not to disrupt the flow of pure joy and light in the main thread - but if I were able to carve some time and chase this and hotel it and what not- head up 83 to route 30 - exit and head east for a bit? Somewhere on the east side of the Susquehanna river say? Lancaster, Ephrata, Marietta, those areas look prime to miss the walking the line issues down along the fall line? I think @MillvilleWx would have the best answer on that, especially since his mesoscale analysis is always top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw baltimore wx Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 The posts that criticize models make me laugh and miss @das Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Balti Zen Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Fozz said: I think @MillvilleWx would have the best answer on that, especially since his mesoscale analysis is always top notch. Yeah - I didn't want to bother him directly. My read of his posts and everything else seems like that would be a decent spot. I don't want to hike all the way up to Allentown and I figure 30 will be targeted for regular plowing so getting back out would not be necessarily impossible, seems like a doable chase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPE Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 I would head to Gettysburg if I didn't have to work. Nice town to hang out in around Xmas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Next winter i am going to snow chase. I just want to try once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Balti Zen Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Nevermind. Didn't realize that Covid protocols in PA now require a negative covid test within 3 days of arrival. Can't arrange that quick enough. Guess I will suffer with everyone else. Or...look into a dog friendly hotel or B & B in Emmitsburg, MD? They should do well up there, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozz Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 5 minutes ago, North Balti Zen said: Yeah - I didn't want to bother him directly. My read of his posts and everything else seems like that would be a decent spot. I don't want to hike all the way up to Allentown and I figure 30 will be targeted for regular plowing so getting back out would not be necessarily impossible, seems like a doable chase. Chasing is so rewarding when it succeeds. Hope it works out for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 All I've been doing is looking at Zillow and comparing to elevation maps. All morning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Just now, WxWatcher007 said: It’s so much fun. Do it. Make sure it’s a good storm though. Don’t chase crap. If I have my new hooptie driving in it will be so fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catoctin wx Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 My work network miraculously unblocked this site after years of it being verboten. So glad to see that nothing at all has changed in this forum over the last few years. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Just now, catoctin wx said: My work network miraculously unblocked this site after years of it being verboten. So glad to see that nothing at all has changed in this forum over the last few years. I'm still funny as f**k. So there is that. Annoying but funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Balti Zen Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, H2O said: All I've been doing is looking at Zillow and comparing to elevation maps. All morning. It me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T. August Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Pretty good for elevation if anyone is interested https://www.daftlogic.com/sandbox-google-maps-find-altitude.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now