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Snow is coming down at a moderate rate and the ground is turning white. Currently 32.
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December 8-10 Storm Discussion
BlunderStorm replied to Holston_River_Rambler's topic in Tennessee Valley
Watching the models over the past few days the thorn in everyone's sides has been the temperatures. I don't get it... It seems like no matter how favorable the set-up is the model operationals are hell-bent on staying above freezing. This isn't just an issue south of I-40... it affects everyone west of the eastern continental divide. It falls into the fear of being locked at 34 degrees for 48 hours straight watching WNC get plastered. Well disregarding my grumbling about that it can't take away what I'm seeing right now and I'm sure you all have had to tolerate countless near misses. As we get closer the operationals will become what we primarily rely on and right now the inner weenie in me wants to hang on to the ensemble means for dear life. Hey at least the Euro has consistently been in my favor up here.- 1,195 replies
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December 8-10 Storm Discussion
BlunderStorm replied to Holston_River_Rambler's topic in Tennessee Valley
Your questions are welcome this is what this thread is for. There is certainly the possibility of some snow down the eastern valley after the storm starts to head NE up the coast. Nothing is set in stone but if a quick changeover happened you could have a rough drive home. Regardless your trip is going to be cold and wet (think 37 in a downpour). If you attempt to visit the Smokies you will almost certainly be met with Heavy snowfall as the road through Newfound Gap goes over 5000ft in elevation. I would not recommend visiting Cherokee, NC from Pigeon Forge.- 1,195 replies
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December 8-10 Storm Discussion
BlunderStorm replied to Holston_River_Rambler's topic in Tennessee Valley
I'm not sure if this would break any rules but he could simply use the snip tool and grab that image.- 1,195 replies
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December 2018 Pattern And Forecast Discussion
BlunderStorm replied to AMZ8990's topic in Tennessee Valley
Today's flurries are only adding to my excitement. It's like the appetizer before the main course. I'm trying to keep my expectations down but significant snow is starting to become expected. I say that cautiously of course! EDIT: Sorry wrong thread... my mind was still running on yesterday! -
December 8-10 Storm Discussion
BlunderStorm replied to Holston_River_Rambler's topic in Tennessee Valley
Probably Mount Mitchell...look at the shading there. Someday I'm going to throw myself into one of those storms at a highly favorable spot.- 1,195 replies
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December 8-10 Storm Discussion
BlunderStorm replied to Holston_River_Rambler's topic in Tennessee Valley
I gotta see how this concludes...WOW!- 1,195 replies
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This morning we've had a few intermittent bursts of snow. It's 33 but that hasn't stopped a light dusting from accumulating.
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December 2018 Pattern And Forecast Discussion
BlunderStorm replied to AMZ8990's topic in Tennessee Valley
Snow depth at peak extent among models on weather.us German 0z GFS 0z ECMWF 0z Outside of the NE portion it's not looking good for the Tennessee Valley atm. Models are starting to carry a little more weight. As for myself I'm feeling pretty excited! I'd say we should probably start up a thread tomorrow if were still looking good on 06z. -
December 2018 Pattern And Forecast Discussion
BlunderStorm replied to AMZ8990's topic in Tennessee Valley
I would take that in a heartbeat and cash out til January with that look. That's a solid 10". -
I'm keeping a sharp eye out for flurries tonight. If there is as much as flurry for a brief minute I want to make sure I mark that day down for a trace especially before midnight. As of now still a tad too warm at 36. UPDATE: and... just 20 mins later boom flurries falling yahoo!
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December 2018 Pattern And Forecast Discussion
BlunderStorm replied to AMZ8990's topic in Tennessee Valley
Tonight the ICON took another step in the right direction. Hopefully this is the story for the whole model suite. -
Education and Questions/Discussion Regarding Weather Features
BlunderStorm replied to EastKnox's topic in Tennessee Valley
So essentially the source for our cold is limited and the low in some runs is shown as being too strong. In other words we have a juggling act. The drop in annual snowfall for Knoxville in the past 40 years was really eye opening, thanks for that tidbit of info. -
December 2018 Pattern And Forecast Discussion
BlunderStorm replied to AMZ8990's topic in Tennessee Valley
Ahh, the good ole Kingsport Snow Hole of Approval as I call it. -
Education and Questions/Discussion Regarding Weather Features
BlunderStorm replied to EastKnox's topic in Tennessee Valley
Regarding this weekends storm system. I understand the high in the midwest is crucial to CAA resulting in snow as the low supporting precipitation slides under it. However as pressure rises precipitation is less encouraged and is generally lighter. On the 12z GFS the storm was suppressed to the south resulting in no snow at all here. On the other hand for the 18z GFS the high pressure was weakened and as a result I was projected with precipitation except the temperatures were too mild to support snowfall for a majority of the storm. So in a nutshell what I'm saying is how do you get the cold and the moisture together dang it?! -
December 2018 Pattern And Forecast Discussion
BlunderStorm replied to AMZ8990's topic in Tennessee Valley
Good news to hear for a shot at a white Christmas. Also, I had just read through the euro ensemble members this time around and counted 30-32 out of the 50 members that supported a winter storm warning in my county. That makes an improvement of 5-8 members since 24 hours ago. I can't comment on last nights ensemble members as I didn't count them. As for how that applies to you all I really can't say without recounting all of the members in the specific spot. To state the obvious and already mentioned for emphasis I hope we don't see the trend between 12z and 18z continue. -
Winter 'Tis the Season Banter Thread 2018-2019
BlunderStorm replied to Carvers Gap's topic in Tennessee Valley
Not from Mid-Tennessee either but welcome to the Tennessee Valley! Here is some climate information for Clarksville, TN. https://www.weather-us.com/en/tennessee-usa/clarksville-climate -
December 2018 Pattern And Forecast Discussion
BlunderStorm replied to AMZ8990's topic in Tennessee Valley
The 12z ICON just isn't quite there to support a winter storm for us but notably takes a step in the right direction giving us some snow as the system leaves. Last night where it had the 540 line around Chicago it now has it along the Ohio River for Sunday. -
December 2018 Pattern And Forecast Discussion
BlunderStorm replied to AMZ8990's topic in Tennessee Valley
Nice write up Jeff, I think it sums up a lot about what we need to keep an eye for the couple of days. A lot is hinged on the High. -
December 2018 Pattern And Forecast Discussion
BlunderStorm replied to AMZ8990's topic in Tennessee Valley
Tonight's Euro isn't much in west Tennessee but increasingly gets better the further east you go especially north of I-40 until eventually you get up into my neck of the woods. In total it showed 21-24 inches after 33 hours of consistent moderate snowfall with no hat tricks at any point before during or after. I can dream. -
Winter 'Tis the Season Banter Thread 2018-2019
BlunderStorm replied to Carvers Gap's topic in Tennessee Valley
I don't care what anyone says last year was a white Christmas! Sure it may have only been a light dusting... but who cares SNOW! -
December 2018 Pattern And Forecast Discussion
BlunderStorm replied to AMZ8990's topic in Tennessee Valley
Yeah, either we keep the old one up and run it til winter ends or we use the monthly one and create a new one each month. Personally I like sticking to one thread all winter but we have been focused on the December Thread so I don't know. -
Today's high was 66. As of now it is 59 with sustained 10 mph winds from the southwest.
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December 2018 Pattern And Forecast Discussion
BlunderStorm replied to AMZ8990's topic in Tennessee Valley
24 out of 50 give or take a few of the 12z ensemble members are winter storm material for me. The minor event preceding it makes it hard to determine if 4 inches falls or not. -
December 2018 Pattern And Forecast Discussion
BlunderStorm replied to AMZ8990's topic in Tennessee Valley
I dunno it showed persistent heavy snowfall for 48 hours in northern SC.