Tar Heel Snow

That makes sense, thanks! I've been trying to wean myself off of the whole "just look at the precip type maps" thing especially that far out because they tell you so little. Especially as I try to learn more about what you can learn from the other maps. But as for my specific question, that's definitely really helpful. And good overall guidance too!

Wasn't sure where to post this (and wanted to hear from folks who are more well-versed in weather in our area), but what's the reason that a system like the one starting over Texas at the beginning of this gif pushes off northeast rather than "digging down" over the SE as I've heard on this forum over the years? What's steering this? the high in Quebec? What would it take to make something like this go favorably for us?

Even at 384 hrs, the heartbreak gradient is still there!

Oh to be a bird flying in the middle of a hurricane!

I'm sorry but this board is my favorite thing. You've got people arguing about small changes to intensity, you've got people arguing about radar, you've got people who are trying to get people to stop arguing, you've got people just making jokes, you've got awesome real analysis, you've got great chances to learn, and you've got people posting about arguments that happened 15 minutes ago because they just don't read what's happened since the last time the page refreshed. Y'all are great. Carry on, and stay safe.

Reading anything about the sun and kooky weather stuff just gives me flashbacks to sun angle posts for winter storms in the SE forum

At least Rutherford traded Jack Johnso—oh wait. Kappy being back is nice though

Finally starting to stick to some mulch, cars, and roofs.

That too yeah, shame, wasting some great snow rn! Pretty to look at though

Been coming down awhile and none of the snow is sticking, I imagine that’s because it’s 36°?

Has been snowing harder here at UNC for the past 10 minutes or so, nothing sticking yet. Visibility down for sure.

Through moderate size flakes I just saw someone’s car get towed. That’s...just cruel

Some extremely light rain mixing in here now, just enough to maybe wash away brine lol

Light snow in Chapel Hill, no mix

RadarScope

Still waiting for precip on campus here in Chapel Hill

but also

At this rate, RDU definitely means more Raleigh than Durham/Chapel Hill. Just need that precip to be a smidge west for mby. It’ll be close, especially living closer to Carrboro.

At least 5 inches from Chatham and Alamance county east, hard to complain about that.

Before we get into too much now casting and we get into the observation part of this storm, I want to thank everyone for making this a truly fun and educational track. After a really tough winter, this storm and its thread have reminded me why I came into this community in the first place. It’s always great to go through the ups and downs with you all, even more so after starting my first thread! To the mets and experts, thank you for being clear, patient, and generous with your knowledge. It’s intentional, thoughtful, and informative. To the mods, thanks for keeping this board a positive place for all to enjoy and learn. To the Macks of the world (you all know who you are), thanks for keeping things light and fun! And to everyone, may your snow totals resemble clown maps and may the warm noses stay to your south. As always, there will be lessons to learn when it’s all over, but wishing everyone the best! You all make this community special, and I’m grateful for it. (Mods, I apologize, I know this should be in banter!)

Also gives south Orange County a little bit of a burst, suppose it depends on where the bands set up. I could use classes getting cancelled tomorrow

Start of the lower-res NAM is looking waaaaarm bc of course