Revracer800 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 My driveway is one big glacier this morning haha. Should be a fun walk bringing the trash cans out. Slip and slide lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrmax Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Geez150 said: Big snow on top of warm muddy ground and water doesn't excite me much anymore. If anything, hoping the north country keeps cold enough and gets good snow to keep things rolling up there for possibly one last run up in March for a few bonus miles on the sleds. Other than that if we can't keep the cold with the snow I'm about all set here in WNY. I would like snow on the ground for maple weekend, then after that may as well bring on a hopefully dry transition to spring so I don't have to wipe too many muddy dog paws lol I forget which years but I've seen some slow and gradual melt offs of pretty deep snowcover, as we have now, in late March, where we didn't end up with hideous flooding all at once. Hopefully we get that this Spring. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying MXZ Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 15 hours ago, rochesterdave said: Man, looks to be REALLY, really Spring like. I might be out of luck with my ski trip, March 12....ADK’s You honestly think a ski center on Tug Hill isn't going to have snow in 2 weeks after this winter? You'll be fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWeather Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 Looks like a roller coaster patter on EPS and GEFS leaning towards slightly above normal temps. Tomorrow and Friday look sunny and mid 30s and then Sunday is 47 and sunny. Really looking forward to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TugHillMatt Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 6 minutes ago, Syrmax said: I forget which years but I've seen some slow and gradual melt offs of pretty deep snowcover, as we have now, in late March, where we didn't end up with hideous flooding all at once. Hopefully we get that this Spring. Yes, please! These types of melt-offs are enough to please both Spring-lovers and winter-lovers. Spring-lovers see the snow disappearing, while winter lovers can still enjoy and look at a winter scene (mind you it can look sort of meh...) 1 minute ago, BuffaloWeather said: Looks like a roller coaster patter on EPS and GEFS leaning towards slightly above normal temps. Those types of patterns can be GREAT for producing some nice storms. 57 minutes ago, Revracer800 said: My driveway is one big glacier this morning haha. Should be a fun walk bringing the trash cans out. Slip and slide lol. It has been super icy around here in the mornings. Lots of people falling in parking lots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrmax Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 So thusfar this season and month, by my accounting, I have had 29.4" snow in Feb and we are up to 72.2" for the season. So looks like we have scratched and clawed our way to about an avg Feb here for snowfall and below normal temps. Not enough to erase a no show November, December and half of January but enough to get a D grade and avoid having to retake the winter. (This means April and May snow is not required) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWeather Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 Outside chance to hit 50 today, almost full sun outside here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY_WX Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 18 minutes ago, Syrmax said: So thusfar this season and month, by my accounting, I have had 29.4" snow in Feb and we are up to 72.2" for the season. So looks like we have scratched and clawed our way to about an avg Feb here for snowfall and below normal temps. Not enough to erase a no show November, December and half of January but enough to get a D grade and avoid having to retake the winter. (This means April and May snow is not required) 76.3 inches for the season, 27.0 in February. I’m still giving the winter a C+ (I grade on a curve). To me a D winter would be numerous torches and sporadic snow cover. I’ve had snow cover since December 29. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWeather Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 F 2011-2012 A+ 2014-2015 You have to break 100" with a few good LES events to get into the Bs. As are reserved for 150"+ and big time LES events. That's my grading system. This year will be a B-/C depending on next few weeks. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrmax Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 10 minutes ago, CNY_WX said: 76.3 inches for the season, 27.0 in February. I’m still giving the winter a C+ (I grade on a curve). To me a D winter would be numerous torches and sporadic snow cover. I’ve had snow cover since December 29. Yeah, your perspective probably a bit better than mine as you got that 13" surprise LES at end of December, which hung on through the next couple of weeks. Ours was half that and was gone in days, leaving a T-1" snowcover until 1/18, much like 3 of the 4 weeks in December. Feb has to end strong and have a reasonable March for me to upgrade. First step would be at least getting to last year's total (87", still well BN). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY_WX Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 11 minutes ago, BuffaloWeather said: F 2011-2012 A+ 2014-2015 You have to break 100" with a few good LES events to get into the Bs. As are reserved for 150"+ and big time LES events. That's my grading system. This year will be a B-/C depending on next few weeks. So you agree with my assessment that this was an average winter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrmax Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 KBGM at 97.1" as of today's daily Climo report. Another impressive season for them. Which doesn't surprise as they went thru stretches of generally underperforming winters in the recent past, IIRC. I'm a subscriber to the mean reversion concept in many topics... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWeather Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 Last year sucked for LES, I don't think I had a good band the entire season. This year I had 4 great bands. It bumps it up quite a bit over last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TugHillMatt Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 53 minutes ago, Syrmax said: So thusfar this season and month, by my accounting, I have had 29.4" snow in Feb and we are up to 72.2" for the season. So looks like we have scratched and clawed our way to about an avg Feb here for snowfall and below normal temps. Not enough to erase a no show November, December and half of January but enough to get a D grade and avoid having to retake the winter. (This means April and May snow is not required) That's exactly what I gave this winter as of last week as well. Our zone has been MEH this winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LakeEffectKing Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 A couple tweaks to what the euro has depicted next week, and we may want to revaluate our grades for the season... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie09 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 It's D from me, I thought about adding a minus lol For one I'm a snowfall guy not snow depth, we have had like half our annual snowfall.. We have a synoptic high of 4.5" inches this year and we have had many big storms hit the east coast.. Even though we have had snow depth since the end of December we went weeks with holding onto an inch or two lol It's not like we have had feet on the ground all winter..6 weeks of winter just doesn't cut it for me lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWeather Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 44 and full sunshine here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWeather Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 8 minutes ago, wolfie09 said: It's D from me, I thought about adding a minus lol For one I'm a snowfall guy not snow depth, we have had like half our annual snowfall.. We have a synoptic high of 4.5" inches this year and we have had many big storms hit the east coast.. Even though we have had snow depth since the end of December we went weeks with holding onto an inch or two lol It's not like we have had feet on the ground all winter..6 weeks of winter just doesn't cut it for me lol Half annual is definitely worth of D. But you did get some pretty decent LES events. Nothing exceptional though, I'd rare your winter a D as well. You're like me, you want heavy snow rates. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie09 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Just hit 40°, could make a run at 50°... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rochesterdave Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Yeah King. Euro came in hot. Crack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWeather Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 6 minutes ago, rochesterdave said: Yeah King. Euro came in hot. Crack? That's the snow depth map. I wouldn't use that map at all its been terrible this winter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rochesterdave Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 13 minutes ago, BuffaloWeather said: That's the snow depth map. I wouldn't use that map at all its been terrible this winter. Oh jeez. I must’ve hit the wrong button! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mississaugasnow Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 12 hours ago, rochesterdave said: We have gotten tons of big snow storms in March here in Rochester. Ya, there's something about Toronto and March. Early March is definitely winter and snowstorms happen. But March 15th is like a force field haha. Anytime after that they become very rare. Also March is Torontos least main snowy month. January, February, December, March, is the order. Looking at some quick data you can see why for me in the GTA March can easily be a non-snow month Toronto-7.5" of snow in March Hamilton-8" of snow in March Buffalo-12" of snow in March Rochester-16" of snow in March 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BuffaloWeather Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 When I get that first itch of warmth and sun. Take me to summer! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie09 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Not much on the GFS although we have several pieces of energy roaming around.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LakeEffectKing Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Para has it in some form... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie09 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Icon keeps the pieces separate as of now.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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