ORH_wxman Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Just now, 40/70 Benchmark said: Oh, ok...great event, I just didn't view it as a blizzard. Not to get into semantics.... Yeah it wasn’t blizzard here. Just a heavy snowfall and a great event. Winds were ok, but nothing out of the ordinary. Jan 2022 had exceptional winds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STILL N OF PIKE Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, 40/70 Benchmark said: Not if you understand it. Worked out great last year...MBY not withstanding. I personally am not buying it , that people understand it as much as they think they do , or to the point *that it can be applied , accurately to add much value* with so many factors simultaneously exerting influence . This sincerely isn’t meant as a dig to anyone.. I believe people want to believe they understand things more than they do so they can forecast longer out and it’s sort of cutting edge stuff to do that . I just am skeptical based in that , I think the more moving parts there are , whose weights can ebb and flow that it results in to many potential outcomes to be used and then correctly identified and weighted . But thus is just me trying to explain my skepticism . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon Tip Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 1 minute ago, ORH_wxman said: Yeah it wasn’t blizzard here. Just a heavy snowfall and a great event. Winds were ok, but nothing out of the ordinary. Jan 2022 had exceptional winds. Jesus ...where the hell was I. Were these like one-and-done winters? I don't honesty recall those storms - maybe they just were unremarkable where I am. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWx Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 18 minutes ago, 40/70 Benchmark said: Allsnow is just as biased as snowman, but he contributes more so it flies under the radar. You learn alot by following emoji patterns....its like a stream of consciousness whereas they veil it more in posts. Look at a guy like Bluewave, while you may not love what he shares, he won't weenie any post that implies winter still exists. I was just thinking the exact same thing. Over these many years I've realized I've drawn mental images of all of you via posts and emojis. Some rocket scientist types sipping fine booze in the McMansion, and others 40 something and living in moms basement... and everything in between 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisy Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 I was in Dover NJ for that event. Originally drove to Allentown and I think a few runs of the NAM and others freaked me out as there was shift to the N. Drove to Dover as it was starting. Was a good decision even though Allentown still got crushed as wellFeb 2013 went to Marlboro MA (great storm but missed the prime band that went through CT etc)March 2013: the storm that slammed SNE I actually drove to NW VA as it originally looked great there. Ended up with like 6” of slop2015 went to RI, missed the bulk in C MA2020 went to Lewistown Pa, this one haunted me because The King Walt Drag PM me to go to Binghamton NY the morning of and I didn’t see it. I got slotted during the night of the storm and only ended up with like 14-16” if I recall while just N of me got 2’+Went to Estes Park Colorado 2021. Fun storm just because of the location. Wasn’t as much snow as I was hoping for though. And of course the 2022 event Coastalwx referenced where I finally practically jackpotted . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layman Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 2 hours ago, kdxken said: Slow week with stove wood sales. Fire pit sales have been brisk however. A lot of people must be having Christmas cookouts. Who knows it might get chilly late in the day... Totally embracing it here and will definitely be cooking out within the next 72 hours. Whether winter happens or not is out of my control and lemonade will be made regardless. My wood stove will enjoy the reprieve until it gets cold again. The kids however....probably going to want the warmth to hang around a bit to enjoy their Christmas gifts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdxken Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Snowcrazed71 said: It's the same crew. Wolfie. They're just trying to see if they could annoy us. I laugh now when I see it. Idiots quite frankly 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgwp96 Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Allsnow said: Great storm for nj 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJO812 Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Just now, rgwp96 said: Great storm for nj 18 inches here before it turned to sleet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STILL N OF PIKE Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Euro was prob best case for New England ski resorts . Approx 1/4 rain ..not much damage to operations at all 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eduggs Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 2 hours ago, kazimirkai said: Snowfall to date. Looking back at maps from the same date in other years, it seems like there hasn't been a winter this inactive across the country since 2015-2016. The "trace" threshold makes the southern fringes look quite a bit inflated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40/70 Benchmark Posted December 23, 2023 Author Share Posted December 23, 2023 1 hour ago, STILL N OF PIKE said: I personally am not buying it , that people understand it as much as they think they do , or to the point *that it can be applied , accurately to add much value* with so many factors simultaneously exerting influence . This sincerely isn’t meant as a dig to anyone.. I believe people want to believe they understand things more than they do so they can forecast longer out and it’s sort of cutting edge stuff to do that . I just am skeptical based in that , I think the more moving parts there are , whose weights can ebb and flow that it results in to many potential outcomes to be used and then correctly identified and weighted . But thus is just me trying to explain my skepticism . I don't understand exactly how is manifests as far as dictating who benefits, but I do understand how to determine whether one will take place on a seasonal level. I've done it several times now over the past decade and look to again this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Just landed at PBI. 78F!!! Don’t be jelly anyone 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STILL N OF PIKE Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 1 minute ago, weatherwiz said: Just landed at PBI. 78F!!! Don’t be jelly anyone Enjoy man . I’d love to be there if it’s not snowing here . Water is prolly upper 70’s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Just now, STILL N OF PIKE said: Enjoy man . I’d love to be there if it’s not snowing here . Water is prolly upper 70’s Cold is pointless without snow. Especially these past few mornings. Down in the teens both nights. I was nervous back in the summer that I would miss a big snowstorm this week but that’s not going to happen. Looks like winter kicks off when I get back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weathafella Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 5 minutes ago, weatherwiz said: Just landed at PBI. 78F!!! Don’t be jelly anyone Do you have layers? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 58 minutes ago, STILL N OF PIKE said: Euro was prob best case for New England ski resorts . Approx 1/4 rain ..not much damage to operations at all On that note, just came in from doing a few runs as I picked up my kids from ski team, and the conditions were surprisingly good. Amazing how far snowmaking has come - I know JSpin may never talk to me again after saying this, but I'm at the point where I think generally speaking, on groomed terrain, I prefer the manmade stuff to natural. But to go from a historic flooding rain to soft fairly powdery snow in a few days is pretty incredible 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 10 minutes ago, weathafella said: Do you have layers? Jeans and a light jacket on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STILL N OF PIKE Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, weatherwiz said: Jeans and a light jacket on I’d buy some cologne and head over to the pickle ball courts , say you are a instructor 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layman Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 23 minutes ago, STILL N OF PIKE said: I’d buy some cologne and head over to the pickle ball courts , say you are a instructor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weathafella Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 33 minutes ago, STILL N OF PIKE said: I’d buy some cologne and head over to the pickle ball courts , say you are a instructor Whisper “that’s my sister” if someone looks quizzically at your girlfriend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryslot Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 4 hours ago, Lava Rock said: Double edge sword. Snow would be nice to get the base down and build from there, but that's going to make it harder to fix the trails. No snow next 7-10days is somewhat of a blessing since the atvs can get in there easier. I donated some money and want to help some clubs but we're out of town tomorrow till Thurs. The hotspots like rangeley, Eustis, jackman and points north that didn't get much damage will be crowded for sure when we get snow Sent from my SM-G981U1 using Tapatalk Rangeley and Eustis have a lot of damage i'm hearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryslot Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 51 minutes ago, weatherwiz said: Cold is pointless without snow. Especially these past few mornings. Down in the teens both nights. I was nervous back in the summer that I would miss a big snowstorm this week but that’s not going to happen. Looks like winter kicks off when I get back. I could name 100 points and you can't even come up with why we need cold even if it doesn't snow................lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisStraight Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 1 hour ago, weatherwiz said: Just landed at PBI. 78F!!! Don’t be jelly anyone I'll update the Bruins for you Paulie, have fun in the sun. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryslot Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 4 minutes ago, DavisStraight said: I'll update the Bruins for you Paulie, have fun in the sun. Hope they show up tonight unlike last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaineJayhawk Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 59 minutes ago, alex said: On that note, just came in from doing a few runs as I picked up my kids from ski team, and the conditions were surprisingly good. Amazing how far snowmaking has come - I know JSpin may never talk to me again after saying this, but I'm at the point where I think generally speaking, on groomed terrain, I prefer the manmade stuff to natural. But to go from a historic flooding rain to soft fairly powdery snow in a few days is pretty incredible Open 'em up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 8 minutes ago, MaineJayhawk said: Open 'em up! LOL It'll be interesting to see how the ski resort adapt to "the new norm" - if this trend in fact continues. Snowmaking is a great tool but incredibly expensive, I imagine the smaller areas will struggle to stay alive if they have to consistently pay for snowmaking to be open. Not to mention the environmental concerns given the amounts of energy required for snowmaking. I wonder what the financials look like even for a place like Bretton Woods, which counts on a "high price to keep the crowds low" strategy. But I digress... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisStraight Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 56 minutes ago, dryslot said: Hope they show up tonight unlike last night. Last night was a stinker from the get-go, it would be nice to go into Christmas with a win. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massplow Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 What’s it looking like as far as black ice potential tonight in the Boston south area. I know most people arnt interested but trying to figure out as far as salting goes. Thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 2 hours ago, weatherwiz said: Just landed at PBI. 78F!!! Don’t be jelly anyone If you happen to go to the west coast you should check out Foxboro sports tavern in Naples…especially during any Boston game. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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