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Discussion-OBS slippery plowable moderate to high impact snowstorm with many delays near I95 and inland btwn 10AM Sun 1/19-4AM Mon Jan 20. R/S line uncertain near and east of I95 - parts of LI may be limited snowfall of around 1"?

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4 minutes ago, wdrag said:

Have some confidence.  N shore of LI will do well... might see some 4 and 5s...not done there til at least 1A. 

Yes.  Just be a little patient.   Friend down in Mt. Laurel is really sweating it out.  Just a coating down there so far.  He is in a far more perilous situation of getting ripped off.  By ripped off I mean <2".

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2 minutes ago, LibertyBell said:

Here's what I found out about why snow doesn't accumulate near the lines and numbers on the football field

 

https://www.quora.com/How-do-the-lines-on-the-football-field-stay-snow-free

 

Keeping the lines on a football field snow-free typically involves a combination of techniques and equipment. Here are some common methods:

  1. Field Heating Systems: Many professional and college football fields are equipped with heating systems beneath the turf. These systems can warm the ground and help prevent snow from accumulating on the field.
  2. Snow Removal Equipment: Grounds crews often use specialized snow removal equipment, such as snow plows or blowers, to clear the lines and the field quickly after a snowfall.
  3. Field Paint: The paint used for marking lines can be formulated to resist snow accumulation and can also be more visible against a snowy background.
  4. Maintaining Turf Conditions: Ensuring that the turf is in good condition can help with drainage and reduce snow accumulation. Proper maintenance practices can keep the grass healthy and more resistant to snow.
  5. Regular Monitoring: Grounds crews monitor weather conditions closely and may take preemptive actions, such as applying salt or sand, to prevent snow from sticking to the lines.

These methods help ensure that the lines remain visible and the field is playable, even during winter weather conditions.

In the famous WC qualifier in CO in 2012, they shoveled the field ( which was a football field IIRC ) off during half time and switched to an orange soccer ball; the US beat Costa Rica who later protested they shouldn't have had to play in the snow. But they were offered a chance to stop the game and because they were only down by 1 goal, they thought they could get one back and tie or win. They got pissy when they went on to lose.

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Wherever it is, it is not here in Manhattan.

We're getting very light snow, maybe at an inch every 3 hours rate. Temperatures are around freezing, so stuff melts or sticks, depending on where it lands.

We're nowhere close to any 3" forecast.

No dings on the weather service, their maps told the tale, it is more a reproach to all the people who tried to make this into something it was not.

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1 minute ago, etudiant said:

Wherever it is, it is not here in Manhattan.

We're getting very light snow, maybe at an inch every 3 hours rate. Temperatures are around freezing, so stuff melts or sticks, depending on where it lands.

We're nowhere close to any 3" forecast.

No dings on the weather service, their maps told the tale, it is more a reproach to all the people who tried to make this into something it was not.

It was not forecast to get heavy until 6-9 here. Whether we get to 3-5 or not remains to be seen, but up where I am (the low 100s near the Hudson) all side streets are covered. It is sticking and accumulating quickly now.

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3 minutes ago, etudiant said:

Wherever it is, it is not here in Manhattan.

We're getting very light snow, maybe at an inch every 3 hours rate. Temperatures are around freezing, so stuff melts or sticks, depending on where it lands.

We're nowhere close to any 3" forecast.

No dings on the weather service, their maps told the tale, it is more a reproach to all the people who tried to make this into something it was not.

The storm is not over for you. Relax

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4 minutes ago, etudiant said:

Wherever it is, it is not here in Manhattan.

We're getting very light snow, maybe at an inch every 3 hours rate. Temperatures are around freezing, so stuff melts or sticks, depending on where it lands.

We're nowhere close to any 3" forecast.

No dings on the weather service, their maps told the tale, it is more a reproach to all the people who tried to make this into something it was not.

Maybe wait until the storm is over.  Then we can talk about what happened or didn't happen. 

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Volcanic Winter

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33/32 here with temps steadily falling. Light snow increasing in rate as we work into a better band - we’ll see what happens. 

Actually didn’t even have much rain here, just a little bit a few hours ago and it turned into a mix / graupel fairly quickly. 

I’ll be satisfied with whatever falls here as  at least we know it’s not going anywhere any time soon, and will look quite a bit nicer than bare ass ground for the upcoming cold. 

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RU848789

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Been snowing moderately to heavily for the last hour and as of 5:45 pm we're up to 1" at 31F, so 3/4" in the last hour (had about 1/4" all day sadly). Radar looks great and if we can keep up good intensity through maybe 9 pm we might just get to 4".  Big dendrites - very pretty out there.  Just got done shoveling and I would imagine my experience is similar to anyone near or SE of 95 - we had slush underneath, then snow on top and it was a bit of work to get the bottom layer up - but it'll be impossible by late tonight, I think.  So shovel.  

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ILoveWinter

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14 minutes ago, etudiant said:

Wherever it is, it is not here in Manhattan.

We're getting very light snow, maybe at an inch every 3 hours rate. Temperatures are around freezing, so stuff melts or sticks, depending on where it lands.

We're nowhere close to any 3" forecast.

No dings on the weather service, their maps told the tale, it is more a reproach to all the people who tried to make this into something it was not.

? I’m in the UWS and it’s sticking everywhere. Still plenty of time.

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