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1 minute ago, IronTy said:

Yeah we got jackpotted early on which is always nice.  According to NOAA I got 15" on that storm.  That's why you won't see me complaining for the rest of this winter.   I even see a little bit of green on my petunias....

Hardiest petunias ever!!!!

4 minutes ago, nj2va said:

God putting a show this morning lighting up the ice on the branches.

God knows how to show his Glory!

11 hours ago, Kay said:

beautiful peach-colored crescent moon hanging over the horizon

It was beautiful!  My 11th grade son has become the amateur Astronomer/Photo Astronomer this year with new equipment.  He was able to capture the "Flame Nebula" in the cold last night despite the glow of suburban lights.  Quite amazing actually!  So much to see that we miss with the naked eye.  What an amazing universe!

16 minutes ago, SnowenOutThere said:

 

 

close enough for now.

54 minutes ago, fourseasons said:

Ah, yes, memories.

The day before onset, ordering Thai takeout to last me for several days because if I was going to go out and shovel every couple hours (wasn't waiting until the end) I wanted some Pad See Ew.  And thinking bad thoughts about the plow truck driver even though I knew he was just doing his job.  

It was rather peaceful being outside shoveling at 2 a.m.

OK, I know this thread is about memorializing Snowmageddon, and I don't want to take anything away from the absolute historicity of that period in our history, but honestly, the thing that I miss the most is the "surprise snow".  Of course, I was only 11 years old for PDI, but my memory tells me that forecasts were for 1-3 inches or 2-4 inches.  Waking up to 24 inches and the heaviest snow in my lifetime, was amazing.  I don't want to take anything away from the progress we have made in forecasting, modeling and interpretation of meteorology, but there is nothing better than the instant surprise!!!  This simply does not happen (much) anymore, unless it the surprise of "No snow for you!" at the last minute.  We are much more likely to get the rug pulled out from under us, than to get the surprise boom nowadays.  At least that is my anecdotal observation.  I still love tracking snow and trying to understand more about what is conducive to getting snow here, but I miss the "Boom" surprise of days of old when data was limited.

https://www.inquirer.com/news/blizzard-presidents-day-philadelphia-washington-atlantic-city-20190218.html

1 hour ago, Bob Chill said:

We could have a 50" storm and PDI will still be #1 for me. When I hit the garage door opener shortly after sunrise, my life changed forever. I had never seen such a spectacle and I immediately became addicted to big storms. The desire to experience them only grew stronger during the decades following. For me, PDI truly was a life changing event. In a good or bad way is hotly debatable 

The experience of PDI imprinted on my mind with such vivid imagery that it is like it happened yesterday!  And yes, instant addiction to snow and big storms/any storms after that point.  Woke up, just before sunrise.  Looked out the window next to my bed and I could see nothing at all which was strange because usually when it snowed I could see an pink/orange glow of urban lights and could make out snow falling.  I tipped toed down stairs while the rest of my family was snug in their beds (without a clue) and looked out the front door.  Our covered porch had so much snow that the door could not open.  It was snowing at a rate that I could not even imagine possible!  I stood and stared for what seemed hours long as the break of dawn was occurring.  I cherished the time by myself watching the snow fall while everyone else was asleep, as if it was meant for just me!

'83 and '96 also very memorable, but PDI started the addiction.  A week off of school and shoveling out the road with the neighbors was also fun, but nothing beat those first moments of snow glory in the morning!

2 minutes ago, nj2va said:

My 6 year old nephew took this playing with Night Mode on my iPhone. I’ve taught him well for his love of snow and weather.

A Mini-Weenie!!!  Wonderful pic!

I'm still waiting for this!

6 hours ago, WinterWxLuvr said:

I think the UKIE did the best with this storm

OK, but didn't the UKIE and EURO first show this storm as a major snow storm for our area before pulling the rug completely?

Looking at Weather Underground temps.  The 32 line is up in Harrisburg.  Not sure that will have enough push down here with precip still around.  Maybe MD line, but not Towson area.  We'll see.

12 minutes ago, losetoa6 said:

Nams verbatim have freezing rain starting at around 9am - 10 am along the m/d line. 

a bit late to close schools, but I foresee the infamous "Hereford Zone" closing.

1 minute ago, Maestrobjwa said:

Are there any storms on record where that actually worked? Lol

I don't have the memory for storms that others do here.  But I am sure there have been some storms where the strength of the storm has actually lowered the temperatures enough to create snow.  It may be more of a function of the system pulling in colder air from the north?  We'll need someone with more working knowledge to explain the concept of a storm creating its own cold air.

52 minutes ago, losetoa6 said:

Surface looks workable with overnight early am timing . A amped enough system tracking in a decent spot should help the entire column verbatim correct ?

Eps 

It will create its own cold air

17 minutes ago, stormy said:

Happy that the GFS Icestorm for Friday/Saturday is gone.

There will be a plenty of action later in February and March.

I hope you are correct about later Feb and March.  I for one will take any winter weather Mother Nature wants to give no matter what it looks like.  Love ice events as much as snow for it's unique beauty.  But alas, the Phin curse lives on for this storm.  Hopefully not a long wait for our next system, but there are never promises, only hopes when it comes to winter weather in our parts.

I know models are printing out a good deal of freezing rain for northern MD, but wouldn't this be more of a rain to sleet situation with limited freezing rain mixed in?

Legit snow now.  Almost moderate.  Real flakes...not fairy dust anymore.  wind picking up.  If I get 2 inches in Towson, it will be a WIN.

Hours of light pixie dust in Towson has now become heavier pixie dust.  Almost real dendrites now as we are under a bit of a heavier patch now.  Don't care how much we get.  It is always a beautiful gift to see snow falling.

May the snow gods be nice to all tonight.

Wouldn't a 986 low in that position off NC coast throw more precip to the west than what it is showing?

1 hour ago, mappy said:

You're not a child are you? Otherwise, no need for a timeout. Act like a grown up, Mr. 15-Year Model Watcher

Honestly, give DD some latitude.  He really is not doing such a bad job with PBP.  Nothing is wrong with his posts.  We are all intelligent enough to take what we can from everyone's post.  If you think his posts are out of line, simply fly over them and stick with StormTracker.  Both have been giving good PBP IMO.

white rain finally in Towson

1 minute ago, George BM said:

Sweet Home Alabama!

Just looking at that!  It looks very much like the storm we just had this weekend, with maybe more snow for I95.  Takes a similar wonky path in land then goes over Philli and NE.

13 minutes ago, stormtracker said:

Hot off the press! 2nd call

Saw the title and totally thought it was a real map at first!  Too funny!!

43 minutes ago, clskinsfan said:

 

His map FROM 8 MINUTES AGO! Ji gets 10 and I get 11-15. Bwahahahaha!

Trust me, he will have 5 more renditions of his map before game time.  His final, last, map will be more in line with model output.

14 minutes ago, WinterWxLuvr said:

I agree with both of you. Sunday morning may be nasty

4.5 in Towson.

Woke up a few times to see the progression from NO to WOAH to oh watch it go away.

North Balti Zen might have done better at his old place with this one?