"We're gonna need a bigger plow..." Massive, persistent singal now emerges discretely in the models, 20th-23rd

[CoastalWx]

Just now, STILL N OF PIKE said:

Oh boy 

62kts now.

[Baroclinic Zone]

We lull

[CT Rain]

Obs aren't impressive around Philly now which should be doing a bit better based on the model soundings near the cold front. 

[Baroclinic Zone]

1.23"

[SJonesWX]

1 hour ago, Not me in VT said:

Good morning all, generator technician and master electrician here. Any questions I can help. 

portable generator, does it need to be covered when outside?

[LSC97wxnut]

Sun's trying to break out in Newtonville.
Gusty winds, but only a few dead branches down where I am.
My little thermometer shows 57*.

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[40/70 Benchmark]

5 minutes ago, CT Rain said:

Obs aren't impressive around Philly now which should be doing a bit better based on the model soundings near the cold front. 

Stunner....just floored.

[dryslot]

Still snowing in Jackman, Cold air hanging in there in the NW part of the state.

[klw]

BTV update

https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=BTV&issuedby=BTV&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1

NEAR TERM /THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/...
As of 855 AM EST Friday...70 mph wind gust at 829 AM occurred at
BTV airport which is tied for 2nd highest gust ever. Widespread
power outages have occurred with numbers reaching over 47k and
increasing quickly. Still anticipating bursts of very strong
winds to continue for the next 1 to 3 hours acrs the region with
highest gusts acrs the western slopes/eastern CPV. Rain wl
impact the amount of mixing, but localized gusts 60 to 70 mph
still possible. It should be noted MPV has just gusted to 53
mph, so impacts are being felt away from the western slopes,
across most of central/northern VT, including the NEK associated
with the winds.

Interesting low top line of showers with embedded thunderstorms
entering the central/southern CPV wl have to be watched
carefully for potential additional mixing of winds of 70 to 90
knots at 1500 to 2500 ft agl to the surface. Once this line
moves acrs the CPV and northern/central VT in the next 1 to 3
hours, our winds should quickly weaken toward noon time hour. A
rumble or two of thunder is possible with this feature.

By this aftn our attention turns to the flash freeze with
tumbling temperatures and any leftover moisture quickly
freezing, resulting hazardous travel. Freezing temps should be
SLV btwn 1-2 PM, Dacks 2-4 PM, CPV 4-6 PM, and thru eastern VT
btwn 6-8 PM.

Based on the number of trees and power lines down acrs the
region, we advise people to please avoid traveling at this time,
until conditions improve.

[40/70 Benchmark]

11 minutes ago, CoastalWx said:

a quarter of Methuen out. Congrats Ray.

Not my home....station still reporting.

[40/70 Benchmark]

5 minutes ago, Baroclinic Zone said:

1.23"

I had about that when I left around 7.

[dan11295]

Looking at the nationwide power outage map about 1 million customers out from Texas on east. The frigid Temps make some of those outages pretty brutal, especially in mid TN-OH Valley.

[dan11295]

8 minutes ago, CT Rain said:

Obs aren't impressive around Philly now which should be doing a bit better based on the model soundings near the cold front. 

Sign the Fropa will underperform here with the winds?

[TalcottWx]

1 minute ago, dan11295 said:

Sign the Fropa will underperform here with the winds?

He's probably paying attention to the fropa's speed for snow purposes.

[TrueBlue]

6 minutes ago, dryslot said:

Still snowing in Jackman, Cold air hanging in there in the NW part of the state.

Same at Sugarloaf. 

[OceanStWx]

8 minutes ago, dryslot said:

Still snowing in Jackman, Cold air hanging in there in the NW part of the state.

This is the reason our flood threat is pretty low. It's still snowing in the headwaters and whatever changeover comes will be brief and easily absorbed by the snow.

[JC-CT]

1 hour ago, Not me in VT said:

Good morning all, generator technician and master electrician here. Any questions I can help. 

Can you come to my house and install a switch for me? Follow up question, when will you be here?

[dryslot]

3 minutes ago, OceanStWx said:

This is the reason our flood threat is pretty low. It's still snowing in the headwaters and whatever changeover comes will be brief and easily absorbed by the snow.

Quite the pack op there so this will get easily absorbed once it does changeover as they're already at a net gain.

[amarshall]

Cape / Duxbury destruction zones mehing this.  This is a regular Tuesday for us. 

[Lava Rock]

15 minutes ago, SJonesWX said:

portable generator, does it need to be covered when outside?

it's a good idea. I used two saw horses, piece of plywood on top, then cheap tarp, anchored with tent stakes (ground not frozen, lol). Two ends are open for venting.

[dryslot]

Just now, JC-CT said:

Can you come to my house and install a switch for me? Follow up question, when will you be here?

I know you're being sarcastic, But, That's the typical homeowner mentality, Wait until your in a dire situation then think about adding one............

[dryslot]

Gennys are not water proof.

[CoastalWx]

2 minutes ago, amarshall said:

Cape / Duxbury destruction zones mehing this.  This is a regular Tuesday for us. 

Might need to watch out later. 

[Damage In Tolland]

Damage at bottom of the hill on the Green at the church . Will need at least 3 new poles 

[Great Snow 1717]

The sun is out in Methuen. A December to Remember!

[wxeyeNH]

57 minutes ago, dendrite said:

45mph on my davis so far. Probably translates to 50kt with no tall oaks just to my east. 

 

47.9F

Only 36mph gust here.  Surprised it has not been more.  Snow pack down to 6" after 3"ish last night

[QCD17]

ooh, new conduit for that cable box, too.  that's going to be a fun swap out for eversource/spectrum to handle

[CoastalWx]

It is still blowing 50+. 

[Go Kart Mozart]

Interesting analfront around Chesapeake Bay.

[Lava Rock]

Just now, Go Kart Mozart said:

Interesting analfront around Chesapeake Bay.

sounds painful