Blizzard of 93

37 low in Marysville

I realized that I never put out my Winter grade for this past season…so here we go, better late than never… Overall Grade: B+ Each met Winter month at MDT had well below normal temperatures. We had sustained deep Winter feel, with minimal breaks. The cold began right around Thanksgiving & lasted through early March. Monthly Average Temps at MDT December -4.8 January -4.2 February -4.4 Snow total at MDT for the season ended up at 23.8 , which is 6.1 below seasonal average of 29.9. We got off to a really good snow start in December & January. Then in February, we couldn’t get any storms of note until the February 23rd storm, which then unfortunately under performed & only produced 3 inches at MDT while Philly, NYC & eastern New England cashed in with double digit amounts. The main issue in Each Winter month was the overall lack of precipitation. We had temperatures cooperate most of the time, but could not get the storm chances to provide more snow. The other issue is that yet again, we got no measurable snow in March. When we were sitting at 20 inches at the end of January, I thought that we were well on our way to an above normal season, but the end game was disappointing. Monthly snow totals at MDT December 5.0 January 15.2 February 3.6 If we would have reached climo average for the snow total, this Winter would have gotten an A from me, thanks to the sustained cold & snow/sleet cover lasted for over a month. This Winter provided several “What ifs” that could have made this season even more memorable with slightly better storm tracks or air mass cooperation. Here are a few “What Ifs”: -The Boxing Day ice storm tracked just 50 to 75 miles further southwest, we could have got the 3 or 4 inches of snow that Allentown & NYC received. -The mid January trough that set up that produced a couple of inches of snow at MDT with a few rounds of light precip, what if it consolidated into 1 significant snow event or if the track was more favorable with the actual events that produced 6 inches or more in Allentown & northeast PA. -The major snow/sleet storm in late January that produced 12 inches at MDT… what if the sneaky marginal warm layer that caused the flip to sleet due to the weak primary low that tracked into WV was offset by an earlier or stronger coastal low that could have reduced or eliminated the sleet mix…This storm was the only heavy precip producer of the season. It would not have taken much to get a widespread 18 inches of snow in the LSV. -the February storm that gave us 3 inches from the late developing Miller B… what if it developed just 100 miles further southwest… we could have received the 10 to 20 inch amounts that Philly & NYC scored. There are a few more chances that ended up not in our favor, especially in the first half of March, but no such luck. Overall, there was non stop Winter storm tracking from Thanksgiving to mid March. I was satisfied with this Winter, but also frustrated, mainly due to all of the what ifs that I mentioned. If one or two of those broke in our favor, this Winter would have been great. This Winter was our best season since 20–21 & much better than the last few seasons.

Next rain concern is Saturday. There is a softball tournament scheduled in northern Perry County. Anyone have any thoughts on the timing & amount of rain at this time?

.29 of rain yesterday in Marysville. The rain yesterday ended early enough for the softball field to drain. They got the game in & my daughter’s team played well and got the win.

Good morning, any thoughts on when the rain should move out of the LSV today? We are supposed to have a softball game this evening in Perry county, but even if the rain ends this afternoon, field conditions might not be ideal.

Bob Seger lyrics?

Low of 37 this morning, which is lower than my 40 yesterday when there was the Frost Advisory.

Radar looks to currently be showing some May snow showers at this hour in northwest PA.

Let’s go Sixers! Great team effort!

I tacked on .08 overnight. Event total .68

That heavy band delivered. .60 of rain total today in Marysville.

Flyers advance!

.23 of rain so far in Marysville as of 7:30. Steady rain continues. Heavy band looks to be developing out near Huntington & Franklin county.

.53 of rain total today in Marysville Current temp is 45

.31 so far today in Marysville.