I have only seen sleet accumulate more than a coating once, that was in mid-90s in northern Virginia. Surface air temps were in low 20's entire time, got about 4" sleet. I don't think we'll see quite that much here, but could come close.
You know something has gone sideways when storm thread SILENT less than 72 hours from GO-time.
Cant wait to lose power and skate down my driveway Sunday afternoon.
I asked this question in SE forum...but is this the type of setup where Winston/Greensboro, NC would do about same as DC snow-wise? Trading latitude for elevation and distance from water...
Where would have the better chance of let's say 6-8" SN before mixing?
Feeling now 50/50 or better to lose power (ice) here in Winston. Would be second time in two weeks after the wind/rain/snow extravaganza. Fun times.
Also feels like pure snowstorm will be well west of 77 and ++ elevation. ~800 to 1,200 feet maybe WAA thump but quickly sleet/ice fest. Nothing like 25 degrees and pingers.
I’ve only seen significant sleet accumulation once before, around 4 inches. Was in Prince William Co. VA along I-95 in late 90s. Temps were mid 20s. Would vote this 10/10 instead of ZR.
Seeing as we only had a trace here in Winston last night, sign me up for a half inch with initial WAA band Sat night if it manifests. Don’t care if all rain Sunday.
Moved from DC to Winston 3 years ago. Had many solid busts up there. This is first nice busto here. NW Winston near Wake campus and nothing. Couple bouts of moderate flakes no accumulation. Appreciate all the Mets I follow, no ones fault.