Ginx snewx Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 9 hours ago, BuffaloWeather said: I have like 30 videos to upload I'm so sad I wasn't able to meet him. Was a 4 mile walk in this total and he left as soon as I got to the gas station. See you are over a million views with your vids, wow next time sell them. Or monetize with You Tube 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BuffaloWeather Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 Just now, Ginx snewx said: See you are over a million views with your vids, wow next time sell them. Or monetize with You Tube I sent some to brett Adair really nice guy a poster from Chicago told me to send to him. I just love this stuff brings me such a high lol 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWeather Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, BuffaloWeather said: I look at this radar loop and would hand pick my house for highest total 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkd Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 28 minutes ago, BuffaloWeather said: What other way is there to measure? I dig out 5 feet around each side to prevent drifting onto board. My total was lower then surrounding locations despite being in better spot based on radar loop. Maybe move the board to the top of the existing snow after each 6 hr measurement? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWeather Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 From NWS This measurement should be taken minimally once-a-day but can be taken up to four times a day, (every 6 hours) and should reflect the greatest accumulation of new snow observed (in inches and tenths, for example, 3.9 inches) since the last snowfall observation. Snowfall amounts can be measured hourly or at any interval as long as the snow measurement board is NOT cleared more frequently than once every 6 hours. If you are not available to watch snow accumulation at all times of the day and night, use your best estimate, based on a measurement of snowfall at the scheduled time of observation along with knowledge of what took place during the past 24 hours 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 4 minutes ago, BuffaloWeather said: I look at this radar loop and would hand pick my house for highest total Excellent job posting and the visuals from this LES are absolutely amazing! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWeather Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 Band is starting to widen and strengthen. Time to dig out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyewall Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 13 minutes ago, WxWatcher007 said: Zero doubt BW’s numbers are accurate. He’s meticulous with this stuff. The pics and videos speak for themselves IMO along with the other regional observations. Agreed. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cashtown_Coop Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 12 minutes ago, wkd said: Maybe move the board to the top of the existing snow after each 6 hr measurement? 100% correct. For larger snows, keep snow board at the top of existing snow pack to avoid a “stadium effect” and inflation of accumulated snow. Let me add, I’m not doubting the big numbers posted. Just wanted to post the correct way to measure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgwp96 Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 20 minutes ago, WxWatcher007 said: Zero doubt BW’s numbers are accurate. He’s meticulous with this stuff. The pics and videos speak for themselves IMO along with the other regional observations. Um did u see where he measured with the snowboard . His numbers are inflated some I hate to say 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southbuffalowx Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 27 minutes ago, Voyager said: I'm guessing that white vinyl fence is 6 ft high? If so, the pic of you by your shed shows only about 18 inches of fence showing. That says to me that, even with compaction, you have/had at least 4 feet of snow in your backyard. It doesn't make sense to measure the final compacted total and call that the snow total. That wouldn't be representative of the effort put into clearing and maintaining roads, parking lots, driveways etc, if 7 feet fell but compacted into to 4 feet. Thus you need some measurement standard to better represent what actually fell, and that is measuring every 6 hours. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgwp96 Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 13 minutes ago, wkd said: Maybe move the board to the top of the existing snow after each 6 hr measurement? Bingo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWeather Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 Breakdown of measurements 1.3" 11/17 4.6" 8 PM 11/17 6.5" 2 AM 11/18 21.5" 815 AM 11/18 22.9" 2:45 PM 11/18 11.3" 8:45 PM 11/18 5.6" 2:45 AM 11/19 Storm Total: 73.7" 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkd Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, BuffaloWeather said: Breakdown of measurements 1.3" 11/17 4.6" 8 PM 11/17 6.5" 2 AM 11/18 21.5" 815 AM 11/18 22.9" 2:45 PM 11/18 11.3" 8:45 PM 11/18 5.6" 2:45 AM 11/19 Storm Total: 73.7" I don't think anyone is questioning your snowfall totals. Seems there is some question of measurement methods. I'm sure all of the snow weenies (including me) are envious and greatly appreciate your enthusiasm. You must be exhausted.. Thanks for giving us a vicarious experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgwp96 Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 8 minutes ago, BuffaloWeather said: Breakdown of measurements 1.3" 11/17 4.6" 8 PM 11/17 6.5" 2 AM 11/18 21.5" 815 AM 11/18 22.9" 2:45 PM 11/18 11.3" 8:45 PM 11/18 5.6" 2:45 AM 11/19 Storm Total: 73.7" I’m not saying you didn’t measure that anmount , all I’m saying is the way you did it inflates the totals a bit. Think about it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG RS Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Emergency Management POV: Clean your roofs when you can do so safely. This type of weight will collapse roofs. Likewise: remember service drops (electric inputs to house from the pole) are live and not insulated. Be very careful around them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Just now, rgwp96 said: I’m not saying you didn’t measure that anmount , all I’m saying is the way you did it inflates the totals a bit. Think about it You can’t put the snowboard on top of the snow it will just sink in. His area also didn’t look that prone to wind. If he cleared out around it it should be OK. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWeather Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 I'm very confident in my totals, I put a lot of effort into this storm. Going to take the drone out for some aerials and clear my driveway before that band drifts south. I worked more the last 3 days than at my full time job lol 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkd Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Just now, USCG RS said: Emergency Management POV: Clean your roofs when you can do so safely. This type of weight will collapse roofs. Likewise: remember service drops (electric inputs to house from the pole) are live and not insulated. Be very careful around them. Not insulated? That would, in my mind, mean bare wires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgwp96 Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, CoastalWx said: You can’t put the snowboard on top of the snow it will just sink in. His area also didn’t look that prone to wind. If he cleared out around it it should be OK. You certainly can’t put in a hole either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkd Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, CoastalWx said: You can’t put the snowboard on top of the snow it will just sink in. His area also didn’t look that prone to wind. If he cleared out around it it should be OK. Sink 3-5 feet? I doubt the board would sink much more than natural compaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG RS Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Just now, wkd said: Not insulated? That would, in my mind, mean bare wires. Essentially. Most have a little rubber draped around for weather proofing, however, the steel is very bare. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkd Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, USCG RS said: Essentially. Most have a little rubber draped around for weather proofing, however, the steel is very bare. So if you touch the neutral pole you will get a shock? Sorry, let's get back to the epic lake effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 5 minutes ago, wkd said: Sink 3-5 feet? I doubt the board would sink much more than natural compaction. So why would you put it on top of the snow? That makes no sense. It’s added weight on top of the pack. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 7 minutes ago, rgwp96 said: You certainly can’t put in a hole either He cleared around it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgwp96 Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, CoastalWx said: He cleared around it. Lol what . So he cleared his whole back yard . Are you kidding me ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Just now, rgwp96 said: Lol what . So he cleared his whole back yard . Are you kidding me ? He’s not in a hurricane. If he cleared 5’ around it as he claimed that won’t be an issue. You think he’s just Measuring a drift? I know where you are coming from, but if he claimed he cleared around it as he said, I don’t see an issue. Even Reed had a depth of 50” last night at 6:30 and it wasn’t done snowing. If you measure every 6 hrs, those numbers make sense to me. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWeather Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 I'm pretty sure that 77" total is from Brett Adair. Does he know how to measure? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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