Feb 11-13: Nowcast/Obs

[Maestrobjwa]

27 minutes ago, ravensrule said:

I think 4” should be relatively easy. 5” is stretching it. 
 

Eta: Looking at the radar now things seem to be sinking South pretty fast. If that continues we won’t hit 4”

Dag nabbit...well, that was a nice little bonus we didn't even think we'd get. Actually looks pretty nice outside. Onto the next!

[understudyhero]

8 minutes ago, Solution Man said:

Bruh, I’m not going anywhere and I’m a govie, already got “5” on it

OPM already "called it" at "Status: Open - Suggesting 2 Hour Delayed Arrival - With Option for Unscheduled Leave or Unscheduled Telework. Given critical work being done across the federal government, please consult with your agency for final guidance."

Since WTOP and others don't have this, I am not even sure OPM knows HOW to close the government at this point.

 

[ChillinIt]

NW Cecil County 26.9 2.25 inches of SNOW so far!  You guys down south must be killing it! 

[clskinsfan]

Lull didnt last very long. Back to decent snow again. 

[mikeg0305]

What about all the moisture in southern WV/VA/KY/TN?

[Terpeast]

Just now, clskinsfan said:

Lull didnt last very long. Back to decent snow again. 

Thats a good sign!

[Eskimo Joe]

5 minutes ago, southmdwatcher said:

There were numerous drivers heading INTO Maryland from VA that also gridlocked RT5 on the hills because their Dodge Chargers were spinning out and going forward....this was at 5pm.....The massive traffic mess the day before the January 2016 blizzard ALSO happened this same way....numerous MARYLAND drivers with vehicles and tires that spun out and stalled and trapped numerous others because their vehicles and driving skills were ZERO on the 1 to 10 scale

That event was a classic flash freeze. I still have the Google maps image saved somewhere showing the entire DC and Baltimore beltways just a solid red ring of frustration.

[Ka60]

Clarksburg, MD  20:00  SN  28.5   3"  

[mdhokie]

6 minutes ago, southmdwatcher said:

There were numerous drivers heading INTO Maryland from VA that also gridlocked RT5 on the hills because their Dodge Chargers were spinning out and going forward....this was at 5pm.....The massive traffic mess the day before the January 2016 blizzard ALSO happened this same way....numerous MARYLAND drivers with vehicles and tires that spun out and stalled and trapped numerous others because their vehicles and driving skills were ZERO on the 1 to 10 scale

lmao those damn dodge chargers! You guys need a border checkpoint to control all the Maryland rifraff from clogging up your pristine unplowed roads. 

[kraken613]

3 inches in Gaithersburg near RIO

[Jebman]

8 minutes ago, mikeg0305 said:

What about all the moisture in southern WV/VA/KY/TN?

There's a metric ton more behind that, too!

I am having a very good day, because it's THE MID ATLANTIC getting CRUSHED by heavy snow! It's nighttime and it's piling up!

 

Let's say Dale City has 6. It is probably nearer 7 tho. 10.5 in Jan, another 2 inches from another storm and now 6-7 inches, my old stomping grounds are officially above average for the season!

[ThePhotoGuy]

~2.25 inches

Moderate Snow 

29.8 Degrees

[CAPE]

4.5"

Some moderately big dendrites under these yellow returns.

[BristowWx]

4 minutes ago, understudyhero said:

OPM already "called it" at "Status: Open - Suggesting 2 Hour Delayed Arrival - With Option for Unscheduled Leave or Unscheduled Telework. Given critical work being done across the federal government, please consult with your agency for final guidance."

Since WTOP and others don't have this, I am not even sure OPM knows HOW to close the government at this point.

 

I’m not sure I have ever seen that kind of statement …suggesting? The words Closed may be gone from OPM lexicon 

[hsq]

What are the other So MD folks seeing?  I just measured 7.1" already...wasn't expecting that by 8pm.

 

[mappy]

Woo! Measured 1 

[nw baltimore wx]

Well over an inch here, so at least I’ve broken 10” on the year. 

Snow and my definition of a hot toddy.

[TowsonTownT]

3 minutes ago, mdhokie said:

lmao those damn dodge chargers! You guys need a border checkpoint to control all the Maryland rifraff from clogging up your pristine unplowed roads. 

Don't get me started with the Nissans with Virginia temporary plates on 695  

[understudyhero]

Just now, BristowWx said:

I’m not sure I have ever seen that kind of statement …suggesting? The words Closed may be gone from OPM lexicon 

Second time today.

Originally the Government was to "close at 2pm", then without even changing the timestamp it changed to "federal employees are suggested to leave no later than 2pm"

I am going to assume a crap ton of overworked HR people answering questions about if those hours are paid or not.

 

[SomeguyfromTakomaPark]

7 minutes ago, mikeg0305 said:

What about all the moisture in southern WV/VA/KY/TN?

That’s why it’s gonna snow past midnight. 

[snjókoma]

4.5" in Van Ness at 8pm. Have had a nice band of moderate snow rotting over me, picked up an inch in the past hour. Can we make a run for 7"?

[HighStakes]

3 minutes ago, mappy said:

Woo! Measured 1 

Same here.

[GATECH]

2 minutes ago, nw baltimore wx said:

Well over an inch here, so at least I’ve broken 10” on the year. 

Snow and my definition of a hot toddy.

Nice!  Have you tried bourbon?  Hot cider and bourbon is my go to!

[diatae]

Last update before I get cozy under my heated blanket. 28/28, 6" SN. Had maybe 5-10 minutes of sleet today.

[Eskimo Joe]

Really appreciate all of the Montgomery County reports folks. Also, seems like that little radar lull near Martinsburg, WV has closed up.

[nw baltimore wx]

Just now, HighStakes said:

Same here.

Where are you for the year?

[nj2va]

LWX is going to need to bump up totals again. Seems like we’ll hit 6” (and some)

[HighStakes]

Just now, nw baltimore wx said:

Where are you for the year?

17ish

[T. August]

8:20: 2.2” in Havre de Grace

I was hoping for 3” so we shall see

[nw baltimore wx]

Just now, GATECH said:

Nice!  Have you tried bourbon?  Hot cider and bourbon is my go to!

I love love love bourbon, but a dark rum in cider tastes so smooth and mellow to me.