psuhoffman Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 The h5 track is perfect. And i would say it got half way to what we need wrt amplitude to get a nice snow event from this. The h5 dives from Chicago through Ohio and across VA it just doesn’t close off in time for us. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 I believe a congratulations is in order for a good portion of VA. Been a long time coming, you guys deserve this jackpot. And a congrats to DC for their first warning criteria in a long time. Im out up this way, but will track with you guys (if permitted) to share in enjoying your excitement. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedtobe Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 It is pretty good step towards the GFS. Below is a comparison of 00Z 500h and the 12Z. Note how much more ridging takes place ahead of the vort and associated trof and what has happened over Maine. The latter has relaxed allowing more room for our approaching trough. If it relaxes a tad more we might get development a little farther west and more precipitation. There is that pesky impulse ahead of the trof, if it were to minor out quicker that would also help. 19 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ji Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 So the euro gives me more snow than 12z gfs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormtracker Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Just now, usedtobe said: It is pretty good step towards the GFS. Below is a comparison of 00Z 500h and the 12Z. Note how much more ridging takes place ahead of the vort and associated trof and what has happened over Maine. The latter has relaxed allowing more room for our approaching trough. If it relaxes a tad more we might get development a little farther west and more precipitation. There is that pesky impulse ahead of the trof, if it were to minor out quicker that would also help. This is the post i was waiting for. It’s gonna snow y’all. 10 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ralph Wiggum Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Just now, stormtracker said: This is the post i was waiting for. It’s gonna snow a whole lot y’all. Fyp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakkelWx Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 I guess the GEFS might end up right for this one. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbmclean Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 11 minutes ago, WxUSAF said: My home forum is now sad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowfan Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 8 minutes ago, stormtracker said: This is the post i was waiting for. It’s gonna snow y’all. Really the only post we need, tbh. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PivotPoint Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Weather Will said: WB Can snow maps 12Z v 0z, again going wrong direction. If this adjust back south I wouldn't be surprised, but if it also did its usual NW jog inside 72 that wouldn't surprise me either. I think this whole setup is mainly predicated off of what strength and timing of confluence we'll have as the SW digs. Too much confluence and track is south but temp layers are better. Too little and we get ptype issues. Very tedious setup 43 minutes ago, MN Transplant said: I know I’m late to this as we wait in the euro, but that precip shield, that wind direction, that low location, the date, and then you drop that it is 37/36 at DCA. Unreal. I was thinking the same exact thing today. I guess its a combo of warming background state and the main driver this season (Nina) leading to PAC air intrusion to our cold source. That's my simpleton guess I suppose 11 minutes ago, psuhoffman said: The h5 track is perfect. And i would say it got half way to what we need wrt amplitude to get a nice snow event from this. The h5 dives from Chicago through Ohio and across VA it just doesn’t close off in time for us. Doesn't that H5 track seem a little flat to you? I would think we'd want the base of that trough rounding a little quicker and titling negative a little earlier to allow for dynamics to take over given our moderate airmass. I know its a tight rope -- if it tilts negative too quickly we have track issues. But I feel like we need excellent dynamics to deal with our ptype issues. I fear if this is not geared up we all fail, vs. rain to dynamic rates with good back side ccb. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psuhoffman Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, PivotPoint said: If this adjust back south I wouldn't be surprised, but if it also did its usual NW jog inside 72 that wouldn't surprise me either. I think this whole setup is mainly predicated off of what strength and timing of confluence we'll have as the SW digs. Too much confluence and track is south but temp layers are better. Too little and we get ptype issues. Very tedious setup I was thinking the same exact thing today. I guess its a combo of warming background state and the main driver this season (Nina) leading to PAC air intrusion to our cold source. That's my simpleton guess I suppose Doesn't that H5 track seem a little flat to you? I would think we'd want the base of that trough rounding a little quicker and titling negative a little earlier to allow for dynamics to take over given our moderate airmass. I know its a tight rope -- if it tilts negative too quickly we have track issues. But I feel like we need excellent dynamics to deal with our ptype issues. I fear if this is not geared up we all fail, vs. rain to dynamic rates with good back side ccb. Yes but compare it to previous runs it was getting there. I don’t think there is much chance it goes negative given the flow in the Atlantic but we need it to close off sooner. It happens a little too late this run but way way closer. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestrobjwa Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 11 minutes ago, JakkelWx said: I guess the GEFS might end up right for this one. Enjoy! Couldn't stay away, could ya? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csnavywx Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, psuhoffman said: Yes but compare it to previous runs it was getting there. I don’t think there is much chance it goes negative given the flow in the Atlantic but we need it to close off sooner. It happens a little too late this run but way way closer. Hard not to be happy with that run. Way better than 00Z and trending the right way. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anyweather Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 24 minutes ago, Ji said: So the euro gives me more snow than 12z gfs Is that a question or statement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psuhoffman Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 1 minute ago, csnavywx said: Hard not to be happy with that run. Way better than 00Z and trending the right way. Sure it is....if you’re one of the weenies who just looks at clown snow maps verbatim lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydreb Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 12z EPS also appears to have a stronger system than 6z. QPF is improved as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osfan24 Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 24 minutes ago, PivotPoint said: If this adjust back south I wouldn't be surprised, but if it also did its usual NW jog inside 72 that wouldn't surprise me either. I think this whole setup is mainly predicated off of what strength and timing of confluence we'll have as the SW digs. Too much confluence and track is south but temp layers are better. Too little and we get ptype issues. Very tedious setup I was thinking the same exact thing today. I guess its a combo of warming background state and the main driver this season (Nina) leading to PAC air intrusion to our cold source. That's my simpleton guess I suppose Doesn't that H5 track seem a little flat to you? I would think we'd want the base of that trough rounding a little quicker and titling negative a little earlier to allow for dynamics to take over given our moderate airmass. I know its a tight rope -- if it tilts negative too quickly we have track issues. But I feel like we need excellent dynamics to deal with our ptype issues. I fear if this is not geared up we all fail, vs. rain to dynamic rates with good back side ccb. I agree. Seems too flat. Want it to dig and go negative and close off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Man Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Got this from my forum and apologies if this has been posted BLUF, use current model data with caution.... "All six weather balloon launch sites along the West Coast and northwest Mexico did not report data this morning, for various reasons. Thus, the major system that is going to affect the Midwest and Great Lakes on Sunday night into Tuesday has limited data for forecasters and models to work with. Ugh. Use all morning and afternoon models with even more caution." From Gilbert Sebenste 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BristowWx Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 18 minutes ago, Solution Man said: Got this from my forum and apologies if this has been posted BLUF, use current model data with caution.... "All six weather balloon launch sites along the West Coast and northwest Mexico did not report data this morning, for various reasons. Thus, the major system that is going to affect the Midwest and Great Lakes on Sunday night into Tuesday has limited data for forecasters and models to work with. Ugh. Use all morning and afternoon models with even more caution." From Gilbert Sebenste So considering that does that mean the Euro/CMC has a better handle on things? Or do all models use this data? Curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Man Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 8 minutes ago, BristowWx said: So considering that does that mean the Euro/CMC has a better handle on things? Or do all models use this data? Curious Wish I could answer, but my logical mind says they would use same data points....but that’s me pontificating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BristowWx Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Just now, Solution Man said: Wish I could answer, but my logical mind says they would use same data points....but that’s me pontificating. Makes sense but someone mentioned earlier Euro uses Chinese and Russian data that US models do not. Everyday you learn something here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Man Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Just now, BristowWx said: Makes sense but someone mentioned earlier Euro uses Chinese and Russian data that US models do not. Everyday you learn something here. True dat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricanegiants Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 It’s funny. Back on January 24, 2000 we had the surprise snowstorm—- it was supposed to be south—a fish storm. And it wasn’t until after 9:00 pm—-hours before the onslaught that the NWS issued the last minute warnings. This storm has neither the L or the coastal power, however, the waffling that it’s creating is reminiscent of that storm. There just seems to be similar intangibles (VA Beach, suppression, maybe 1-2–probably rain/freezing etc...). Shall be interesting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BristowWx Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 1 minute ago, Hurricanegiants said: It’s funny. Back on January 24, 2000 we had the surprise snowstorm—- it was supposed to be south—a fish storm. And it wasn’t until after 9:00 pm—-hours before the onslaught that the NWS issued the last minute warnings. This storm has neither the L or the coastal power, however, the waffling that it’s creating is reminiscent of that storm. There just seems to be similar intangibles (VA Beach, suppression, maybe 1-2–probably rain/freezing etc...). Shall be interesting. I don’t think that kind of event can happen again. While everyone complains about the models I am not sure that kind of last minute change could happen. Now from 12 inches to nada sure... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howrdcounty snow Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 10 minutes ago, Hurricanegiants said: It’s funny. Back on January 24, 2000 we had the surprise snowstorm—- it was supposed to be south—a fish storm. And it wasn’t until after 9:00 pm—-hours before the onslaught that the NWS issued the last minute warnings. This storm has neither the L or the coastal power, however, the waffling that it’s creating is reminiscent of that storm. There just seems to be similar intangibles (VA Beach, suppression, maybe 1-2–probably rain/freezing etc...). Shall be interesting. blizzard of 66 was the very same way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie g Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Solution Man said: Got this from my forum and apologies if this has been posted BLUF, use current model data with caution.... "All six weather balloon launch sites along the West Coast and northwest Mexico did not report data this morning, for various reasons. Thus, the major system that is going to affect the Midwest and Great Lakes on Sunday night into Tuesday has limited data for forecasters and models to work with. Ugh. Use all morning and afternoon models with even more caution." From Gilbert Sebenste So it doesn’t have all that much effect on the threat window that’s 5-6 days away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Man Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, mattie g said: So it doesn’t have all that much effect on the threat window that’s 5-6 days away. Just passing it on, as it does affect my area in the central plains within a 2 day threat. I am a transplant from the mid Atlantic forum, and my heart is always with this forum. I pass relevant info. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisy Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 I think recent verification scores (per source, woj) have the 12z gfs at day 5 behind the JMA FYI. Sad. Once again doesn’t mean the gfs is wrong. I like how it’s trending for you guys, up here in Philly best chance is for the ULL to spit out some flakes, but I’m rooting for you guys cause I’d gladly chase a strong coastal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ji Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Just now, Wentzadelphia said: I think recent verification scores (per source, woj) have the 12z gfs behind the JMA FYI. Sad. Once again doesn’t mean the gfs is wrong. I like how it’s trending for you guys, up here in Philly best chance is for the ULL to spit out some flakes, but I’m rooting for you guys cause I’d gladly chase a strong coastal. adrian woj does weather model verifications too? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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