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Upstate/Eastern New York-Pattern Change Vs Tughill Curse?


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28 minutes ago, sferic said:

 

Guys,

I know obviously Syracuse and surrounding immediate towns get LES, but , and pardon the lack of background info, does the city of SYR itself  get  the " Lake effect Snow warnings" too?

 

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Yes, sometimes  when bands are moving the city gets it also. 

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27 minutes ago, sferic said:

 

Guys,

I know obviously Syracuse and surrounding immediate towns get LES, but , and pardon the lack of background info, does the city of SYR itself  get  the " Lake effect Snow warnings" too?

 

Thanks!

Yes, it happens. However, it's more common the further north you go in Onondaga county. We're more susceptible to get in on the solid band (for example, the one wolfie's going to get) as it swings south. The further south it goes, on a NW flow, the main band splits up into less intense multi-bands. The best Lake effect snow warning events for Syracuse are on the backside of lows that sit off the New England coast. But those have been rare the past several years with the patterns we've been in.

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2 minutes ago, TugHillMatt said:

Yes, it happens. However, it's more common the further north you go in Onondaga county. We're more susceptible to get in on the solid band (for example, the one wolfie's going to get) as it swings south. The further south it goes, on a NW flow, the main band splits up into less intense multi-bands. The best Lake effect snow warning events for Syracuse are on the backside of lows that sit off the New England coast. But those have been rare the past several years with the patterns we've been in.

Matt,

 

So in theory, Cicero and Clay can get a LES Warning while Syracuse itself does not?

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Just now, sferic said:

Matt,

 

So in theory, Cicero and Clay can get a LES Warning while Syracuse itself does not?

Most definitely. That is actually quite common when a Lake Effect Snow Warning is issued for the county. Often times, the NWS will specify "Highest Amounts North of the Thruway." When we hit warning amounts, often Syracuse city will come in with high-end advisory amounts.

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10 minutes ago, TugHillMatt said:

Historically, it seems these events still produce for us. Obviously nowhere near what Central Oswego county is going to get...but perhaps a few rounds that add up to that 6 to 12 inches.

No way.  KBUF usually has right idea on where the core of a L.O. band will be but the 4cast amts outside of that tend to be overdone.  This will probably stay up near Pulaski, Mexico, Oswego.  C Square the furthest south of 6"+.

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2 minutes ago, Syrmax said:

No way.  KBUF usually has right idea on where the core of a L.O. band will be but the 4cast amts outside of that tend to be overdone.  This will probably stay up near Pulaski, Mexico, Oswego.  C Square the furthest south of 6"+.

We will get our best shot as the band drops south Monday evening. As you call it, "Ye old broom" effect.

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2 minutes ago, TugHillMatt said:

We will get our best shot as the band drops south Monday evening. As you call it, "Ye old broom" effect.

Yeah, 2-4" of sloppy seconds at best.  These events annoy me bc so close yet no chance. Models always too far south.

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1 minute ago, TugHillMatt said:

We will get our best shot as the band drops south Monday evening. As you call it, "Ye old broom" effect.

 Yes it most definitely will sweep off the lake.... However in these East West oriented bands, expected to get hung up in the Tug a little bit... Orienting itself from northeast to Southwest as it pushes off the lake. Models tend to move the band too quickly southward in these situations over land.

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1 hour ago, rochesterdave said:

Great depiction of Rochester’s mini snowbelt out near Penfield. There’s a little elevation out that way that helps I think. I’ve always wanted to get a home in that area. Irondequoit Bay might also aid in snow production there. 
Also saw your post regarding the ‘convergence’ zone in the disco and totally agree with you. 

I am in walworth and can say every now and again. We get a foot plus from that convergence zone from bay. And being on east side radar sucks in Eastern Monroe and almost all of wayne county. Almost never see it on radar

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5 minutes ago, LakeEffectKing said:

 Yes it most definitely will sweep off the lake.... However in these East West oriented bands, expected to get hung up in the Tug a little bit... Orienting itself from northeast to Southwest as it pushes off the lake. Models tend to move the band too quickly southward in these situations over land.

Good point. Hopefully we can get a layer of ice on top of our snowpack tomorrow to preserve our snow and create a nice base for whatever falls.

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Just now, TugHillMatt said:

Good point. Hopefully we can get a layer of ice on top of our snowpack tomorrow to create a nice base for whatever falls.

 Well I'm guessing that anywhere south of Central Square and points south, get 2 to 4" as that band swings South. With probably a little bit more behind  that, as the deep Arctic air settles in....and we get into a similar situation as we did late last night into this morning. 

Wolfie should be good for a couple feet.

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18 minutes ago, LakeEffectKing said:

 Well I'm guessing that anywhere south of Central Square and points south, get 2 to 4" as that band swings South. With probably a little bit more behind  that, as the deep Arctic air settles in....and we get into a similar situation as we did late last night into this morning. 

Wolfie should be good for a couple feet.

He’s all in on Wolfie’s locale. Consider it noted! Gotta say I agree, although the big ones sometimes get hung up a tad north. Kinda think the south shore gets the shaft on this one. The sweep is rarely as good as it’s modeled in my experience. The dry air that follows just kills us. 

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The medium to long range is about the best you can ask for for Upstate. I mean look at this, ridging in the west and good NAO blocking with the PV north of Hudson Bay to provide consistent cold air. It doesn't get any better than that, especially for Ontario posters as in this type of pattern Lake Erie will be mainly frozen by start of February, we have about a month left of Lake effect potential off Erie. Off to play ice hockey, will be a fun next few weeks! :mapsnow:

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5 minutes ago, rochesterdave said:

He’s all in on Wolfie’s locale. Consider it noted! Gotta say I agree, although the big ones sometimes get hung up a tad north. Kinda think the south shore gets the shaft on this one. The sweep is rarely as good as it’s modeled in my experience. The dry air that follows just kills us. 

Yes...that is true...if it forms there...but this will start out south and move north,  and if anything, imo, will jackpot a bit further south than what is being depicted by the Rgem...albeit by only 5- 8 miles.

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2 minutes ago, BuffaloWeather said:

The medium to long range is about the best you can ask for for Upstate. I mean look at this, ridging in the west and good NAO blocking with the PV north of Hudson Bay to provide consistent cold air. It doesn't get any better than that, especially for Ontario posters as in this type of pattern Lake Erie will be mainly frozen by start of February, we have about a month left of Lake effect potential off Erie

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And for potential bombs off the EC, if this verifies. 

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1 minute ago, LakeEffectKing said:

Yes...that is true...if it forms there...but this will start out south and move north,  and if anything, imo, will jackpot a bit further south than what is being depicted by the Rgem...albeit by only 5- 8 miles.

I agree with this, that's the only thing I'm worried about for Pulaski itself. The band always gets "stuck" up in redfield but sometimes the portion closer to the lake can slide south a few miles.

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2 minutes ago, BuffaloWeather said:

The medium to long range is about the best you can ask for for Upstate. I mean look at this, ridging in the west and good NAO blocking with the PV north of Hudson Bay to provide consistent cold air. It doesn't get any better than that, especially for Ontario posters as in this type of pattern Lake Erie will be mainly frozen by start of February, we have about a month left of Lake effect potential off Erie

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gem-ens_z500a_namer_63.png

 

If that doesn't produce a synoptic snowfall at some point, we might have to start questioning whether it's possible to get a snowstorm here with no taint. 

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8 minutes ago, LakeEffectKing said:

Yes...that is true...if it forms there...but this will start out south and move north,  and if anything, imo, will jackpot a bit further south than what is being depicted by the Rgem...albeit by only 5- 8 miles.

That's why I was thinking we could get 6 to 12 inches total by Tuesday. I just happened to check the updated "point and click" and here is it what it reads:

Sunday Night
Rain, snow, and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. West wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of around 4 inches.
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7 minutes ago, TugHillMatt said:

That's why I was thinking we could get 6 to 12 inches total by Tuesday. I just happened to check the updated "point and click" and here is it what it reads:

Sunday Night
Rain, snow, and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. West wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of around 4 inches.

Yeah...you (and I) will get two doses as it appears in modeling...

First, between 9pm and Midnight tomorrow night...Then again Monday eve. as the band sweeps through...then 12 hours of mood, pixie dust...

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1 hour ago, LakeEffectKing said:

 Well I'm guessing that anywhere south of Central Square and points south, get 2 to 4" as that band swings South. With probably a little bit more behind  that, as the deep Arctic air settles in....and we get into a similar situation as we did late last night into this morning. 

Wolfie should be good for a couple feet.

If it starts a bit south no. Onondaga trajectory could see 2-4" initially and then similar at the end if it moves south and falls off the lake as winds shift NW.  So maybe we can bag 6" total but i agree we are likely to be spectating thru the heart of the event.

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54 minutes ago, BuffaloWeather said:

The medium to long range is about the best you can ask for for Upstate. I mean look at this, ridging in the west and good NAO blocking with the PV north of Hudson Bay to provide consistent cold air. It doesn't get any better than that, especially for Ontario posters as in this type of pattern Lake Erie will be mainly frozen by start of February, we have about a month left of Lake effect potential off Erie. Off to play ice hockey, will be a fun next few weeks! :mapsnow:

gfs-ens_z500a_namer_62.png

gem-ens_z500a_namer_63.png

 

We score another LES event in the metro with that pattern.

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