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1/6 snowstorm - nuisance event or something bigger?


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16 minutes ago, LVblizzard said:

I generally like to do that but the RGEM is a short range model despite not being super hi-res. So I feel like I can’t completely toss it like I am with the UKMET.

While shorter range it is still ran off of its parent global initialization parameters. I dont consider it a true meso model.

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Those on the northern fringes of the snow field should definitely remain cautious. Looking at soundings across the LV and Berks as the precip moves in around 12z on Monday, we're looking at 12 degree dew point depressions. The WAA and moisture advection helps to close that gap quickly, but there won't be any time to waste with regards to appreciable QPF because it's a quick hitter overall... in and out in only 6 hours or so between 12z and 18z on Monday. If the secondary trailing surface low can move north, that would extend things. But as of now, that's looking unlikely

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7 minutes ago, Newman said:

Those on the northern fringes of the snow field should definitely remain cautious. Looking at soundings across the LV and Berks as the precip moves in around 12z on Monday, we're looking at 12 degree dew point depressions. The WAA and moisture advection helps to close that gap quickly, but there won't be any time to waste with regards to appreciable QPF because it's a quick hitter overall... in and out in only 6 hours or so between 12z and 18z on Monday. If the secondary trailing surface low can move north, that would extend things. But as of now, that's looking unlikely

I was curious About the dew points being so dry right now I’m at 8, so they should rise then 

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50 minutes ago, LVblizzard said:

21z RAP gets warning level snow almost to the Lehigh Valley. Not saying it’s right but it’s certainly interesting. Really looking forward to tonight’s 0z suite.

It’s all keeping it very interesting at least.  Let’s just say this wasn’t really happening lately. 

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5 hours ago, MacChump said:

Still thinking 4 inches is a reasonable expectation here, shouldn’t have mixing issues and could see some banding on the northern edge…can’t remember the last time we hit 6 inches here so a little disappointing but what are you gonna do

I feel better about 4 now, with the trends earlier I was leaning 2 to 3. Should be interesting tomorrow (hopefully in a good way!) as we get closer and the storm evolves.

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