Central PA - Winter 2021/2022

[TimB]

Best yet, the weekend is now in play…

[MJO812]

4 minutes ago, TimB84 said:

Best yet, the weekend is now in play…

Ukie and cmc are offshore 

[MJO812]

[Blizzard of 93]

20 minutes ago, TimB84 said:

Best yet, the weekend is now in play…

Yes, the 12z GFS has a snow chance now for Next weekend. 
Here is another look at Next weekend’s chance.

[Blizzard of 93]

It’s nice to see 2 snow chances on the 12z GFS that are both less than 200 hours away.

[Blizzard of 93]

The 12z Canadian also has the storm next weekend, but with a slightly warmer solution for now.

[Voyager]

Looks like, if nothing else, a very windy Monday afternoon is in store...

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Gusty westerly winds of 35 to 45 mph are likely Monday afternoon and
night.

A period of snow or wintry mix is possible late Tuesday night through
late Wednesday from a potential storm system. There is a lot of
uncertainty with the track and strength of this system so details in
timing and intensity of precipitation could change over the coming
days.

[Bubbler86]

No wind and 56.  Feels pretty warm.

[mahantango#1]

Made it to 52 today. Was shocked that yesterday we made it to 50. Took notice yesterday the honey bees were flying around and also seen a few flies too 

[Itstrainingtime]

36 minutes ago, Bubbler86 said:

No wind and 56.  Feels pretty warm.

 

18 minutes ago, mahantango#1 said:

Made it to 52 today. Was shocked that yesterday we made it to 50. Took notice yesterday the honey bees were flying around and also seen a few flies too 

Got to 57 here, 52 now. Wife and I walked at lunchtime and I was sweating a lot the last couple of miles.

[canderson]

2 hours ago, Voyager said:

Looks like, if nothing else, a very windy Monday afternoon is in store...

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Gusty westerly winds of 35 to 45 mph are likely Monday afternoon and
night.

A period of snow or wintry mix is possible late Tuesday night through
late Wednesday from a potential storm system. There is a lot of
uncertainty with the track and strength of this system so details in
timing and intensity of precipitation could change over the coming
days.

I imagine there will be wind headlines in the northern ares of this region.  

[Bubbler86]

45 minutes ago, Itstrainingtime said:

 

Got to 57 here, 52 now. Wife and I walked at lunchtime and I was sweating a lot the last couple of miles.

I just did the grass and worked up a minor sweat.  First time I have mowed in December since Florida and even in Florida it was only once or two years.  Usually dec-feb is mow free there.  I actually had those onions you see in the yard growing.  Crazy. 

[canderson]

Just now, Bubbler86 said:

I just did the grass and worked up a minor sweat.  First time I have mowed in December since Florida and even in Florida it was only once or two years.  Usually dec-feb is mow free there.  I actually had those onions you see in the yard growing.  Crazy. 

My yellow Texas roses are blooming. 

[Itstrainingtime]

1 minute ago, Bubbler86 said:

I just did the grass and worked up a minor sweat.  First time I have mowed in December since Florida and even in Florida it was only once or two years.  Usually dec-feb is mow free there.  I actually had those onions you see in the yard growing.  Crazy. 

I have the same thing going on in my yard, and I also saw flies this afternoon. 

[Bubbler86]

4 minutes ago, Itstrainingtime said:

I have the same thing going on in my yard, and I also saw flies this afternoon. 

And we have had low 20's over here more than once this season. 

[Itstrainingtime]

10 minutes ago, Bubbler86 said:

And we have had low 20's over here more than once 

My grass is green and growing even now. This despite having a hard freeze on 4 consecutive nights a couple of weeks ago and a couple of more since. 

[Voyager]

16 minutes ago, Bubbler86 said:

I just did the grass and worked up a minor sweat.  First time I have mowed in December since Florida and even in Florida it was only once or two years.  Usually dec-feb is mow free there.  I actually had those onions you see in the yard growing.  Crazy. 

My grass is done for the season. I will probably run the mower one more time, but for leaf mulching not grass mowing.

 

[Bubbler86]

So seems almost everything is somewhat suppressed for Wed...except the GFS so will be surprised if it holds ground at 18Z.  Suppressed does not mean snowless.  T-2" in the LSV on most models. 

[Bubbler86]

3 minutes ago, Voyager said:

My grass is done for the season. I will probably run the mower one more time, but for leaf mulching not grass mowing.

 

That is my usual routine but it was too high to let go.  Plus the onions look terrible sprouting up above the grass.   I do not know why, but the grass is definitely not dormant yet.  The only thing keeping from weekly mowing is the lack of rain. 

[anotherman]

That is my usual routine but it was too high to let go.  Plus the onions look terrible sprouting up above the grass.   I do not know why, but the grass is definitely not dormant yet.  The only thing keeping from weekly mowing is the lack of rain. 

Soil temperature?

[Bubbler86]

1 minute ago, anotherman said:

Soil temperature?

I do not have a therm handy but several nights in the low 20's....seems strange.   I would have expected it to go dormant.  Several thick frosts as well.   It's the same in Hanover, Gettysburg, etc...people out mowing today.  

[anotherman]

I do not have a therm handy but several nights in the low 20's....seems strange.   I would have expected it to go dormant.  Several thick frosts as well.   It's the same in Hanover, Gettysburg, etc...people out mowing today.  

I thought that too, but remember that run we had in October where it was above 50 for weeks? That probably delayed the cooldown.

[Bubbler86]

Just now, anotherman said:

I thought that too, but remember that run we had in October where it was above 50 for weeks? That probably delayed the cooldown.

Plus its been in the 50's several days over the last two weeks.  Much more so here than in the central LSV.  So I see that part of it but still thought it would have stopped growing after the freezes. 

[Bubbler86]

The GFS joins the suppression/strung out look for mid week.  Voyager, PAweather and Marysville are ground 0 with Warning level snows.   (Edit-Another impulse comes by and everyone is warning level) Drawn out over a long period though. 

 

[Superstorm]

The GFS joins the suppression/strung out look for mid week.  Voyager, PAweather and Marysville are ground 0 with Warning level snows.  Drawn out over a long period though. 

Finally on board


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[canderson]

F me. I don’t know what to do if we can’t get a sitter here - our cat would die. 

[Bubbler86]

4 minutes ago, canderson said:

F me. I don’t know what to do if we can’t get a sitter here - our cat would die. 

Since it is your house I am unsure of your comfort level,  but there are hundreds of pet sitters around Harrisburg of which some are animals lovers and will do anything and everything to get to your house....or even stay there several days. 

[Blizzard of 93]

31 minutes ago, Itstrainingtime said:

My grass is green and growing even now. This despite having a hard freeze on 4 consecutive nights a couple of weeks ago and a couple of more since. 

The 18z GFS says it’s time for your “snow mow”!

[canderson]

6 minutes ago, Bubbler86 said:

Since it is your house I am unsure of your comfort level,  but there are hundreds of pet sitters around Harrisburg of which some are animals lovers and will do anything and everything to get to your house....or even stay there several days. 

Well we have them lined up but if we get a 8” of snow no one will drive. Even 4” makes it dangerous and I doubt they would risk that for their own safety. Jesus. 

[Bubbler86]

1 minute ago, canderson said:

Well we have them lined up but if we get a 8” of snow no one will drive. Even 4” makes it dangerous and I doubt they would risk that for their own safety. Jesus. 

Yea, I figured you had someone lined up but sounded like they were worried about snow.  Some will go no matter how much snow.  Just have to worry about a "new person".  I will drive over there vs. let your cat die.