simpsonsbuff Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 It's still amazing to me that three days ago this thing was supposed to go out to sea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ict1523 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Madness outside right now. Looks like its time for the city to get back into some action with strengthening echoes. Very heavy snow and strong winds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwcMan Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Just came back and measured roughly alittle over 2 feet...27 inches here and 23 inches there...so 2 feet or alittle more so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwcMan Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Eastern Middlesex getting pounded areas in Sayreville, Parlin, Perth Amboy, Old Bridge., East Brunswic ...'' Def....it's been a whiteout here in Avenel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthlight Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 The snow is really lightening up...but I just measured a 42" drift outside my front door. We're probably close to 30" at this point. I'll go measure in a few spots to see officially...but we aren't going to get to '96 unless we get a surprise band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthNJwx Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 My area must have just missed it then. But I wouldn't be surprised if totals are slightly higher in "eastern" parts of Vernon (Cliffwood Lakes) and in Hardyston. We have gotten a few good gusts of wind though. Had a 35 MPH one around 2:20. Just went outside and my crude measurements ranged between 10.5 and 11 inches. Still made out pretty well for being in the "snow hole". Would be interesting to see the totals in West Milford. I'm glad to hear there were still strong snow accumulations and gusts up that way. I actually just had a 40 mph gust a little over 10 minutes ago; surprised me quite a bit. I had been thinking that the winds weren't going to live up to their potential out here, but these recent gusts have changed my mind. It definitely wouldn't surprise me if we see a report of 18 or even 20" from West Milford...the heavy band was over them for a while and the topography seems to be ideal for snow there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Energy Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 The snow is really lightening up...but I just measured a 42" drift outside my front door. We're probably close to 30" at this point. I'll go measure in a few spots to see officially...but we aren't going to get to '96 unless we get a surprise band. you wish you were in the E part of your county based on radar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ababa Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Madness outside right now. Looks like its time for the city to get back into some action with strengthening echoes. Very heavy snow and strong winds. Yep.....very noticably picked back up in the last 10 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottB Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Def....it's been a whiteout here in Avenel Same here in Edison. I can't even begin to think of how I'm getting out of the front door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterwx21 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Eastern Middlesex getting pounded areas in Sayreville, Parlin, Perth Amboy, Old Bridge., East Brunswic ...'' What a difference only a few miles makes. Very light snow here. Can't complain though with my 20 inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1220 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Snow is absolutely dumping out of the sky here in Long Beach right now. The next few hours are where we play some catch up to the E NJ guys. Probably 2"/hour rates at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthlight Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Measured in several locations and the average I got was 29.8"...oh man it will bother me so much if we don't get to 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cold&cloudy Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I'm glad to hear there were still strong snow accumulations and gusts up that way. I actually just had a 40 mph gust a little over 10 minutes ago; surprised me quite a bit. I had been thinking that the winds weren't going to live up to their potential out here, but these recent gusts have changed my mind. You must be referring to that loud gust of wind I just heard. It definitely wouldn't surprise me if we see a report of 18 or even 20" from West Milford...the heavy band was over them for a while and the topography seems to be ideal for snow there. These snow totals should be very interesting to see. I'm still wondering if that batch in Pennsylvania will ever cross over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Eastern Middlesex getting pounded areas in Sayreville, Parlin, Perth Amboy, Old Bridge., East Brunswic ...'' lol Looks like a circle over East NJ/NYC/LI of Moderate Snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthlight Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 3 am...nearly 30 inches on the ground...blowing snow...light snow falling...does it get better ?? You guys rock. Long live winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherweather Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 lol Looks like a circle over East NJ/NYC/LI of Moderate Snow. some of it is pretty heavy, getting hammercrushed in monmouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthlight Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 some of it is pretty heavy, getting hammercrushed in monmouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwcMan Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Anyone think that band near Philly will cross over NYC too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SACRUS Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 some of it is pretty heavy, getting hammercrushed in monmouth very heavy here in monroe and winds have picked up. Gotta be closing in on 2 ft + now. When in the the yellow bands its quite breezy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingwill Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Definitely have to say I am a little jealous missing out on the big snows as here in Hillsborough(Somerset County) getting around 12 inches while places very close by like Edison and Scotch Plains 15 miles away have more than Double the amounts.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ict1523 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I want to go to sleep but what if that band in E NJ crosses over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moneyman Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Congrats Earthlight, if it was anyone in here who deserved this, it was you. I've been following the storm for the last few days, and it was amazing. Even though it is 17 here in WI with clear skies. It was an amazing storm to watch no matter where you live in the U.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CooL Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 wow i am still getting heavy snow -- greatest storm ive ever witnessed/tracked tomorrow is the day we think back on this epic week with the models ( and dig out of course) Huge props to earthlight as he lead us to this historical storm -- (somebody sneezing by the MS can mess up the phase) --great line hahah I think im gonna make a run at 30" depending on whatever is left by morning, we'll see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjr231 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 lol Looks like a circle over East NJ/NYC/LI of Moderate Snow. Its heavy. Just getting destroyed here. Im in shock. Legit shock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SACRUS Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Anyone think that band near Philly will cross over NYC too? It looks like its consolidating into a bigger band now c-nj into PA heading south slowly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 The Wind gusts are just brutal here. Maybe 30-35 consistent winds, with gusts past 40 MPH. Just Incredible--hopefully my Christmas decorations don't fall off my balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthlight Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 wow i am still getting heavy snow -- greatest storm ive ever witnessed/tracked tomorrow is the day we think back on this epic week with the models ( and dig out of course) Huge props to earthlight as he lead us to this historical storm -- (somebody sneezing by the MS can mess up the phase) --great line hahah I think im gonna make a run at 30" depending on whatever is left by morning, we'll see Fortunately it was a sneeze free environment...literally nothing went wrong with this setup as far as getting the storm up the coast. Congrats to everybody in this thread for an amazing 5-7 days of analysis and discussion. You guys really make this is all so much more fun. It's a learning experience for everybody and it's just been an awesome, awesome week. Snow seems to be picking up again. The bands coming from far Northeast NJ could give me my final push to 30". I'm running on like two hours of sleep in three days--as soon as the 12z GFS came around on Christmas Eve I knew things were getting serious and sleep would not be give. Awesome stuff dudes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNNAWAYICEBERG Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Sick stuff....radar, wow....i thought this thing would for sure break down like 4hrs ago . now its filling in. up and down NJ pike MOD SNOW. here we go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 In other words, Ray, liquid equivalent measurement of snowfall is probably less accurate than actually measuring the snowfall? Sounds like your numbers, done manually, are a lot more accurate. Manual is gonna be the best route for a long time, it would seem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthlight Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 When you think about it, can you guys believe we tracked this storm from 200+ hours out? From the ensemble means and GEFS height anomalies..down to the GFS and ECMWF in the medium range..with all the drama, getting to the nitty gritty NAM/SREF stuff..and then down to synoptic and mesoscale tracking. Everybody in this thread really outdid themselves with this storm. And here we are with tons and tons and tons of snow to show for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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