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A lot of old people say that it used to snow a lot more when they were kids. Makes sense, since they remember the 60s (plus 1958)

Right after winter 2001-02 (a very warm, snowless winter) when I was 12 years old, I wondered if it would ever snow again, or if global warming is taking that away. Turns out my fears were valid, but I was just a few decades too soon.

Looks about right, Maestro will love this

I think at some point the west will get a dry spell, and that will be our chance for some type of event. Because until there's a ridge out west that actually stays around, I'm not holding any hope for this area. Probably after Jan 20.

Maybe I'm mistaken but I thought 2001-02 was a really good winter in NC, especially because of a major storm in early January. I think Raleigh got like 10".

I hope it wasn't 2002-03 (though I think even they got a legit storm in mid January 03).

Yeah if this is the new normal, then it’s not worth being so invested in this hobby, at least for myself. And the fact that I don’t post here as much as I did in years past is probably a sign of moving on or at least divesting a bit in terms of time and emotions. I won’t be satisfied with single digit winters, but if that’s what we get then there are plenty of other worthwhile things to do, like swimming or hitting the gym or some other hobby or activity where you can control the outcome. And then for the real diehards there is the option of moving north to a place that gets hundreds of inches, like the infamous PhineasC.

Gotta love how 3 of the top winters and 3 of the bottom winters (snow-wise) were in our lifetimes (at least for those of us over 30).

This is just a really bad winter in the East. But it's been a great winter out west, with storm after storm burying the Rockies and the Sierra. Many, if not most of our great winters happen at their expense, where they have a massive ridge and end up snow-starved, so it seems this is one of those years where it is the other way around.

4 degrees

Down to 8. Wind chill -11. Coldest temp here in quite a while.

Too late. Just did. It’s the day after the new Avatar, right?

I wouldn’t call the heat island a death knell for snow, but it can make a difference in marginal and elevation-based events.

Frosty morning today. I miss the 00s, when half the time December 5 meant that we got a snowstorm.

BWI: 17” DCA: 14” IAD: 21” RIC: 12” Tiebreaker (SBY): 13”

I don’t usually have high hopes for December but the next few weeks look interesting.

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I was 12 and I obsessively watched the Weather Channel, and had a NOAA weather radio.

Oh yeah, the following October had one of the greatest pattern changes that I've ever seen. Early in the month, we still had that lousy summer pattern. Later that month, we got a (rainy) noreaster and then another rainy day where BWI had a high of 39 (a record cold high for the whole month). Soon enough the drought was wiped out, and then I knew that we were in for a great winter.

This data really says it all. I remember how horrible the 2002 drought was, and how hot, dry, and miserable that summer was. We've had a few minor droughts since then, but nothing has come close to the horror of summer 2002.

Honestly, looking back at the drought monitor data, you'll be able to see that we haven't had a widespread severe drought in the region in 20 years. We have been very fortunate. A lot of other regions of the country have not.

That was an impressive outflow yesterday. Very refreshing, and a bit dark. But it felt a lot more comfortable afterwards.

Tornado warning dropped.

Right in the bullseye… yikes

Omg. Hope nothing bad happens here. 091 WFUS51 KLWX 182025 TORLWX MDC005-182045- /O.NEW.KLWX.TO.W.0035.220718T2025Z-220718T2045Z/ BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 425 PM EDT Mon Jul 18 2022 The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Central Baltimore County in northern Maryland... * Until 445 PM EDT. * At 425 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Mays Chapel, or near Pikesville, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely. * This dangerous storm will be near... Cockeysville, Timonium and Lutherville-Timonium around 435 PM EDT. Hampton around 440 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Brooklandville, Lutherville, Hunt Valley, Phoenix, Riderwood and Stevenson. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. && LAT...LON 3939 7670 3944 7674 3955 7662 3944 7653 TIME...MOT...LOC 2025Z 237DEG 24KT 3943 7668 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN $$ -- NWS Warnings Provided by AllisonHouse.com