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January Banter 2025


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Just now, HokieEnginerd said:

You clearly have not seen of the sidewalks and streets in some of these neighborhoods.  They have not all been cleared and are still extremely icy.

Kids are all able to make it to the sledding hill, which happens to be at a school! They could probably make it to school too. 

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2 minutes ago, SomeguyfromTakomaPark said:

Kids are all able to make it to the sledding hill, which happens to be at a school! They could probably make it to school too. 

I took a walk around my neighborhood at sunset and all the roads and sidewalks in my area are slushy after a blinding sunny day. BCPS is opening 2 hours late and I agree with them. People are going to have a rough time getting out of their neighborhoods before the sun has a chance to do its thing.

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Just now, TowsonTownT said:

I took a walk around my neighborhood at sunset and all the roads and sidewalks in my area are slushy after a blinding sunny day. BCPS is opening 2 hours late and I agree with them. People are going to have a rough time getting out of their neighborhoods before the sun has a chance to do its thing.

2 hour delay I can support. 

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I’m heading to Florida on Thursday for family and JetBlue has informed me of a “travel advisory” because of “winter storm Cora” in the southern plains allows me to change my flight for free.

 

Did not realize DCA was now in the southern plains 

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11 minutes ago, weathercoins said:

I’m heading to Florida on Thursday for family and JetBlue has informed me of a “travel advisory” because of “winter storm Cora” in the southern plains allows me to change my flight for free.

 

Did not realize DCA was now in the southern plains 

They've named a storm that has barely formed yet??

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Been wanting to ask this question about the new Euro AI model.   Isn't it just the Euro "Next Gen" version?  

Aren't all of the models calculates using AI? Not trying to Nitpick, but I feel that that term is really overused and don't see the difference with a computer model other than some of the inputs and updated calculations. 

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21 minutes ago, toolsheds said:

Been wanting to ask this question about the new Euro AI model.   Isn't it just the Euro "Next Gen" version?  

Aren't all of the models calculates using AI? Not trying to Nitpick, but I feel that that term is really overused and don't see the difference with a computer model other than some of the inputs and updated calculations. 

There are significant differences. At a very high level, AI models are trained on reanalysis data.  It is analog/pattern recognition on steroids.  I think there are some traditional modeling-like guard rails involved, but others that have more knowledge should chime in.  Traditional models are physics-based, solving numerical fluid dynamics equations and then adding in parameterizations for things that can't be realistically calculated (and some tuning for good measure).  

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13 minutes ago, MN Transplant said:

There are significant differences. At a very high level, AI models are trained on reanalysis data.  It is analog/pattern recognition on steroids.  I think there are some traditional modeling-like guard rails involved, but others that have more knowledge should chime in.  Traditional models are physics-based, solving numerical fluid dynamics equations and then adding in parameterizations for things that can't be realistically calculated (and some tuning for good measure).  

Thx!

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Lunch hour headline on wbal…..frigid temps expected for ravens game. 
 

when did we become so soft? It’s an outdoor game in January. This has been happening since the dawn of professional football. I’m pretty sure folks in attendance will survive. End rant. 

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6 hours ago, mappy said:

Some lake effect streamers across NY and into PA this morning. Could be a fun snowy drive 

Snowing in Syracuse. On the north side of a band. Drove through it and it was wonderful :snowing:  3-6” expected tonight/tomorrow 

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Just now, pazzo83 said:

pretty pathetic to be closed for 4 days - it's not like we got 20" of snow.  DCPS opened today (and will obviously be opened tomorrow).

Most of N VA besides Loudoun is still closed tomorrow.  Reid sent out a message explaining why apparently 

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2 minutes ago, yoda said:

Most of N VA besides Loudoun is still closed tomorrow.  Reid sent out a message explaining why apparently 

Hello FCPS Staff and Families,

As we navigate through another day of cold weather and icy roads, I want to express my deepest appreciation for your patience as we work to reopen our schools to students and staff. I also remain inspired by our outstanding custodial, facilities, transportation, and grounds crews who continue to work around the clock to ensure the safety of our schools and vehicles. 

I want to provide an update on tomorrow’s school status. The Virginia Department of Transportation has been prioritizing clearing secondary roads, however clearing bus stops and sidewalks has continued to be problematic. Many sidewalks and bus stops (we have 45,000 bus stops!) continue to be covered in snow. With that in mind, we feel that closing all Fairfax County public schools tomorrow, Thursday, January 9, 2025, is the best decision until we can ensure safe travel to and from school. 

While schools will be closed, school offices and central offices will open to the public at 10 a.m.

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