BTRWx's Thanks Giving Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Just now, Kmlwx said: Radar in the lull area is looking better the last few scans. Looking "splotchy" back towards Front Royal and Culpeper. Let's see if Bob Chill is right...he usually is. He might have some way of controlling the weather. Let's just hope it's not mixy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Just now, Kmlwx said: Radar in the lull area is looking better the last few scans. Looking "splotchy" back towards Front Royal and Culpeper. Let's see if Bob Chill is right...he usually is. He might have some way of controlling the weather. Agreed. Once the splotches moved overhead here in Ashburn rates finally picked up. Still light, but it's accumulating again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Balti Zen Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 I am at 2" in my part of Balt City - still a steady light to moderate snow. I refuse to look at radar - this has a chance to get to 5 inches and verified warning criteria if we can hold this through six... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeatherShak Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 56 minutes ago, CAPE said: Wait. 12z Euro is gonna be HUGE. If it stays the course or improves, I would move it. I'm getting onboard. Just pulled my emergency kerosene heater out of the basement. We're getting snowed in! 1.8" so far on the deck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chill Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, WEATHER53 said: The downright hatred of me because I say these things is hopefully now muted by one of the best longtime posters here returning from a lengthy absence and saying a lot of the same things. Are you talking about me? Not sure if u are but if so, I don't mute anybody in our sub. Especially longtimers. You could insult my mom and it still wouldnt change that. I didnt get invested in this storm until late tues/early weds but I did see it showing up out in time. My very first thought was I'll only believe an unusual miller b hybrid during a nina smoking my yard when I see it. I'm optimistic always but I never take a suckers bet anymore. Miller bust PTSD is a real thing. I tried to get my doc to prescribe a pallet of valiums but it was a nogo for some dumb reason. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Man Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 3+ in Manassas SN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthArlington101 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Seems to have mostly shut off in Charlottesville. Measured 5.5" in my front yard, relatively confident we got a bit more than that, but I'll check with other obs before changing my report. Great storm. 5 mile jebwalk. No anxiety about the CCB. All worked out. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighStakes Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Moderate snow. Been snow nicely for about the last hour. 26. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Whisperer Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 I had 2" last time I measured, now I have 1.5" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallen7908 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 I've received almost 1 3/4" so far; perfect for a morning jog and a few snowballs. Started working on a snowman but the ratio of leaves to snow forced me to abandon ... for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskimo Joe Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Firetrucks don't like snow. From Henrico County, VA. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chill Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 4 minutes ago, Kmlwx said: He might have some way of controlling the weather. Heh, if that was true then my yard would get 60 feet and everybody else would get 60 flakes. Then I would spam the board with obs and pics like a bot on reddit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw baltimore wx Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, WxUSAF said: Flake quality improving slowly as the radar hopefully continues to fill in. 1 minute ago, North Balti Zen said: I am at 2" in my part of Balt City - still a steady light to moderate snow. I refuse to look at radar - this has a chance to get to 5 inches and verified warning criteria if we can hold this through six... Getting windy too! Very nice out with steady fine flakes and blowing snow from trees and rooftops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ole Bucket Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Maybe we passed each other on that walk @NorthArlington101! I went through Rugby, passed the Rotunda and went through the Corner as well. Only got 5" IMBY, but so far no FZR so that's a big win for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovechkin Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 6 minutes ago, Bob Chill said: If things pick up like I expect here shortly will that make a difference or is this just how it is? I dont remember you from years past and this is my first time back so there may be some backstory I'm unaware of. Just noticing a pattern just like I do with wx. Not trying to be an ass (kinda sorta) Lol. Just calling it like I see it on this one. Potential for double digits that turns into 2 pity inches over several hours in prime climo while everywhere around us cashes in doesn’t give me the warm and fuzzies. As a nearly retired MD now taking up meteorology more who has done the Covid front line thing for 10 months I just want a good snowstorm. But healthy and vaccinated so I really shouldn’t complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmlwx Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Just now, Bob Chill said: Heh, if that was true then my yard would get 60 feet and everybody else would get 60 flakes. Then I would spam the board with obs and pics like a bot on reddit. Well that would just be too obvious. You're clearly doing it in such a subtle way that nobody catches on. Meanwhile - I'm starting to think that radar filling in is not my imagination. Looking better with each frame to our west in Virginia. Bring it to us! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frd Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Very light snow here, for the past 2.5 hours, but no accumulation so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diatae Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Heaviest rates of the day so far here in La Plata. Winds shifting to out of the east. 31/30, 2" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskimo Joe Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Radar filling in along the I-81 corridor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaglesrck63 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 925 level 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthArlington101 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Just now, The Ole Bucket said: Maybe we passed each other on that walk @NorthArlington101! I went through Rugby, passed the Rotunda and went through the Corner as well. Only got 5" IMBY, but so far no FZR so that's a big win for me. Definitely possible! My housing is near Fry's Spring, so I went from there to Scott Stadium, the Rotunda, then took the long way back and went up to McCormick Observatory and walked down the trails to Fontaine. It's more than possible my 5.5" is an overestimate - my ruler is not ideal. We'll see what reports end up looking like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deck Pic Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 27/25, -SN, 4.5” 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaglesrck63 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 850’s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frd Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Hour 18 ECM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayyy Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Just patiently waiting to see the pressure falls maps off the east coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 8 minutes ago, WxUSAF said: Flake quality improving slowly as the radar hopefully continues to fill in. Last 10-15 min the flakes improved greatly up here as radar filled in. Looks close to 1” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeoman Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, ovechkin said: Lol. Just calling it like I see it on this one. Potential for double digits that turns into 2 pity inches over several hours in prime climo while everywhere around us cashes in doesn’t give me the warm and fuzzies. As a nearly retired MD now taking up meteorology more who has done the Covid front line thing for 10 months I just want a good snowstorm. But healthy and vaccinated so I really shouldn’t complain. I'd be spending my winter days in a log cabin on the continental divide if I were you 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bob Chill Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 1 minute ago, ovechkin said: Lol. Just calling it like I see it on this one. Potential for double digits that turns into 2 pity inches over several hours in prime climo while everywhere around us cashes in doesn’t give me the warm and fuzzies. As a nearly retired MD now taking up meteorology more who has done the Covid front line thing for 10 months I just want a good snowstorm. But healthy and vaccinated so I really shouldn’t complain. Careful with this hobby around here. Instead of a happy retired MD you'll end up a deranged lunatic who needs an MD. I want double digits too but expecting it with a storm like this requires the storm to defy a lot of important opposing forces that rarely if ever release their grip. After last night's model runs I was nearly 100% sure double digits would be a freak show instead of possible or likely. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowenOutThere Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 It's still pixie dust in Western Fairfax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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