Wxtrix Posted January 16, 2024 Share Posted January 16, 2024 i guess i'm staying up for a bit. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamHLG Posted January 16, 2024 Share Posted January 16, 2024 On 1/16/2024 at 5:20 AM, Deck Pic said: we went through all the big ones together* I wasnt on any weather forums or chats in 1996..I know some people were1996 was my first winter online when I found the first internet relay chat and the Blizzard of 96 was my first online storm. It was different back then. IRC was a scrolling live feed like a ticker tape. If you walked away for 30 min you had to scroll all the way back. About 30 min before the first flake I remember someone posted “2.8 inches of QPF!!!!! I see it but I can’t believe it”. And then it happened. And I was hooked. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midatlanticweather Posted January 16, 2024 Share Posted January 16, 2024 On 1/16/2024 at 5:33 AM, Deck Pic said: I dabbled at weather channel back when they had a board. But wright-weather is where I cut my teeth. Then went to Eastern for Isabel and stayed. Expand You and I had some interesting interactions back in the day! Great challenging discussions! Not weather either! Lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poolz1 Posted January 16, 2024 Share Posted January 16, 2024 Steady moderate snow. Just measured 2.25" 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T. August Posted January 16, 2024 Share Posted January 16, 2024 Added .2” in the past hour - the lowest rates since about 4PM. 3.2” in Havre de Grace. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillvilleWx Posted January 16, 2024 Share Posted January 16, 2024 On 1/16/2024 at 5:36 AM, Wxtrix said: i guess i'm staying up for a bit. Expand Yeah. Banding is establishing itself fairly nicely again. We’re pushing over 4” now. Will take an official ob at 1am. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormchaserchuck1 Posted January 16, 2024 Share Posted January 16, 2024 My 9th grade science teacher referred me to DT who posted on Wright-weather. That was in 2001. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wxtrix Posted January 16, 2024 Share Posted January 16, 2024 On 1/16/2024 at 5:46 AM, MillvilleWx said: Yeah. Banding is establishing itself fairly nicely again. We’re pushing over 4” now. Will take an official ob at 1am. Expand i love frontogenesis. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighStakes Posted January 16, 2024 Share Posted January 16, 2024 On 1/16/2024 at 5:46 AM, MillvilleWx said: Yeah. Banding is establishing itself fairly nicely again. We’re pushing over 4” now. Will take an official ob at 1am. Expand Looks like a solid 4 here. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestrobjwa Posted January 16, 2024 Share Posted January 16, 2024 On 1/16/2024 at 5:38 AM, Deck Pic said: Through yesterday DCA 3.4" IAD 4.1" BWI 4.1" Expand Oh dang BWI is at 4" already? Awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddygeeme Posted January 16, 2024 Share Posted January 16, 2024 Any one have a good map of the low pressure system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlanticWx Posted January 16, 2024 Share Posted January 16, 2024 measurements between 5.2-5.5" somehow in germantown? did not expect this whatsoever lmfao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAOS Posted January 16, 2024 Share Posted January 16, 2024 On 1/16/2024 at 5:39 AM, AdamHLG said: 1996 was my first winter online when I found the first internet relay chat and the Blizzard of 96 was my first online storm. It was different back then. IRC was a scrolling live feed like a ticker tape. If you walked away for 30 min you had to scroll all the way back. About 30 min before the first flake I remember someone posted “2.8 inches of QPF!!!!! I see it but I can’t believe it”. And then it happened. And I was hooked. Expand IRC... had a server back in the day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caviman2201 Posted January 16, 2024 Share Posted January 16, 2024 nice little band establishing itself along and SE of the fall line moving NE as well... looks like everyone might cash in for the next hr or so... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillvilleWx Posted January 16, 2024 Share Posted January 16, 2024 On 1/16/2024 at 5:48 AM, Wxtrix said: i love frontogenesis. Expand Same! One of my absolute favorite dynamical meteorology components. Can tell a good part of the story of an event when coupled with a few other factors. On 1/16/2024 at 5:49 AM, HighStakes said: Looks like a solid 4 here. Expand Awesome! Should push 6-8” I imagine up at your lat and elevation. If the coastal gets going, you could definitely push 8” imo. Let’s hope! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddygeeme Posted January 16, 2024 Share Posted January 16, 2024 On 1/16/2024 at 5:55 AM, AtlanticWx said: measurements between 5.2-5.5" somehow in germantown? did not expect this whatsoever lmfao Expand Can confirm in Germantown as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddygeeme Posted January 16, 2024 Share Posted January 16, 2024 Where is the surface low right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDM Posted January 16, 2024 Share Posted January 16, 2024 On 1/16/2024 at 5:17 AM, midatlanticweather said: A little more in some spots on another NWS update! Expand That sliver of yellow running through Nrn FFCO and Eastern Loudoun is likely not wide enough. We're approaching 5 here NW of Vienna and reports from Reston & Great Falls appear similar. Hope the banding that is filling in from down by Warrenton and Luray continues. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAOS Posted January 16, 2024 Share Posted January 16, 2024 On 1/16/2024 at 5:57 AM, caviman2201 said: nice little band establishing itself along and SE of the fall line moving NE as well... looks like everyone might cash in for the next hr or so... Expand Bring it home. I would say we had a little over 4 inches in Pasadena (21122). After compaction and sun angle...closer to 3 inches, more or less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wxtrix Posted January 16, 2024 Share Posted January 16, 2024 On 1/16/2024 at 5:58 AM, MillvilleWx said: Same! One of my absolute favorite dynamical meteorology components. Can tell a good part of the story of an event when coupled with a few other factors. Expand more frontogensis maps and fewer clown maps! lol! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormchaserchuck1 Posted January 16, 2024 Share Posted January 16, 2024 Nice band coming for DC! I like how the radar looks.. a few models had less activity in the south part of the band right now. 05z Hrr has less than 1" more here.. I don't know about that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAOS Posted January 16, 2024 Share Posted January 16, 2024 URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1028 PM EST Mon Jan 15 2024 DCZ001-MDZ013-014-503>506-VAZ040-053-054-501-505>507-526-161130- /O.UPG.KLWX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240116T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KLWX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240116T1500Z/ District of Columbia-Prince Georges-Anne Arundel- Northwest Montgomery-Central and Southeast Montgomery- Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast Howard-Rappahannock- Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Northern Fauquier- Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge- Northwest Prince William- 1028 PM EST Mon Jan 15 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, possibly changing to light freezing rain or freezing drizzle along the Interstate 95 corridor toward morning. Total snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Portions of central Maryland, The District of Columbia and northern Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate to heavy snow this evening and overnight may produce snow of one half to one inch per hour and reduce visibility to one half mile or less at times. Snow intensity will taper off toward morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravensrule Posted January 16, 2024 Share Posted January 16, 2024 On 1/16/2024 at 6:07 AM, KAOS said: URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1028 PM EST Mon Jan 15 2024 DCZ001-MDZ013-014-503>506-VAZ040-053-054-501-505>507-526-161130- /O.UPG.KLWX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240116T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KLWX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240116T1500Z/ District of Columbia-Prince Georges-Anne Arundel- Northwest Montgomery-Central and Southeast Montgomery- Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast Howard-Rappahannock- Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Northern Fauquier- Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge- Northwest Prince William- 1028 PM EST Mon Jan 15 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow, possibly changing to light freezing rain or freezing drizzle along the Interstate 95 corridor toward morning. Total snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE...Portions of central Maryland, The District of Columbia and northern Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate to heavy snow this evening and overnight may produce snow of one half to one inch per hour and reduce visibility to one half mile or less at times. Snow intensity will taper off toward morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. Expand Did you know JFK got shot?. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAOS Posted January 16, 2024 Share Posted January 16, 2024 Probably missed that earlier. Surprised to see 4-6". TBH. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAOS Posted January 16, 2024 Share Posted January 16, 2024 On 1/16/2024 at 6:09 AM, ravensrule said: Did you know JFK got shot?. Expand I was shoveling snow... I missed it. Give me a break. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caviman2201 Posted January 16, 2024 Share Posted January 16, 2024 On 1/16/2024 at 6:03 AM, KAOS said: Bring it home. I would say we had a little over 4 inches in Pasadena (21122). After compaction and sun angle...closer to 3 inches, more or less. Expand Same - I'm just north of you about 5mi E of BWI and just measured 3.75 on concrete w/ compaction... so I have to imagine at least 4.5 has fallen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300 square feet Posted January 16, 2024 Share Posted January 16, 2024 Almost 5.5” in north Reston. I think 6” is a safe bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravensrule Posted January 16, 2024 Share Posted January 16, 2024 On 1/16/2024 at 6:10 AM, KAOS said: I was shoveling snow... I missed it. Give me a break. Expand Just teasing. Glad you got your exercise. If you want more, my driveway is eagerly awaiting you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAOS Posted January 16, 2024 Share Posted January 16, 2024 Flakes are getting chunky. I like chunky flakes from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caviman2201 Posted January 16, 2024 Share Posted January 16, 2024 Radar has really popped last couple frames over central MD... that 850mb fronto is putting in some work 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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