Albedoman

I am a physical geographer. Meteorology snow maps mean exactly shite if you do not understand the concept of the data and how it is placed on the map in the first place. I love when these idiots draw up a snow map and have no fricking clue on the basics of how a storm forms and operates in the eastern US. Clown snow maps are estimates anyways and should only be used to as a reference to meteorologists where the heaviest snowfall may occur. This reference is directly related to the last storm event where the Lehigh Valley continually was placed in the jackpot zone on almost every model while everyone was wishcasting these same amounts over their house in all the forums. Go to where the heaviest snowfall is predicted continually over several models runs and the forecast can be fine tuned from there for storm totals. Clown maps also usually do not take the mean but the extreme-- that should be the motto when reading these maps. What did I get? 32 inches of snow- several models spit out insane amounts between 40 - 55 inches but I did not run with them-. The point was that the Lehigh Valley was the target area and most models were spot on.

Walt, I can't believe we commented on the same concerns this morning on my blog. Had 30 in of snow in Macungie area this morning- still snowing. Here is the link to this mornings happenings in the Lehigh Valley. Another foot or more snow will cause many buildings to collapse. I am also concerned about sinkhole formation because of the weight of the snow on weaken soils in karst topography. https://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-nws-northampton-bowling-alley-collapse-20210202-jz2ch3qcybbfpmxupy2qooo44m-story.html#nt=pf-double chain~unnamed-chain-1~recommender~automated~mc-breaking-recommender~JZ2CH3QCYBBFPMXUPY2QOOO44M~2~6~3~3~art no

if anyone has a true meteorology educational background, they know this storm event was not a bust. MIller B's are notorious for this widespread precip types in a very narrow areal viewpoint. Sorry that many of you were on the short end of the stick when it came to snowfall amounts but Miller B's are a starve to gluttony situation when it comes to final snowfall counts. For once, the Lehigh Valley was the jackpot zone- which has been rare in the last 20 years when compared to Philly and NY with Miller B's. Hopefully you drain your sorrows down with a beer and wait for a potential monster on Sunday- Monday with the possibility of actual Miller A storm event where everyone scores big.

30 inches of snow in Macungie PA and still snowing moderately

fwiw Macungie PA has hit 30 in of snow tonight and still puking snow. Just incredible banding today with pancake flakes and whiteout conditions. Triple phaser/Miller A possibility on Sunday- I feel good things for your forum. You guys need it. For me- 4 feet of snow on the ground would be incredible and a hell of a flood threat if the MIller A materialized

i know exactly how you feel. For so many years, the LV was getting all sleet storm after storm while 20 miles to the north in Carbon county was getting blasted by heavy snow. It feels good tonight see the snow rather than shoveling that sleet. The 2007 LV Valentines Day sleet fest of nearly 11 inches of pure sleet was enough for me. That crap froze like an iceberg for weeks.

next weekend sun- mon?

welcome to Lake Tahoe PA ---Macungie. Hit the 30 inch mark and still puking snow

keep it coming: 4 feet on the ground by next week for Macungie PA on the models. The big boy pants are on

curious, what is the record for total accumulation of snow on the ground at any given time for the Lehigh Valley.? We stand to have 4 feet of snow in Macungie on the ground by next Monday at this rate.

Lehigh Valley International airport so far 22.5 in of snow

I really hate to say this but is sorely needed to be said. The Lehigh Valley got its Boxing Day snow event today. For so many years, that is all I heard on several regional forums about how Monmouth County, Raitan, Freehold area got clobbered with 30 inches of snow banding while the LV had way less than a foot of snow. I also remember the 22 incher at Philly airport area when the LV got less than six inches. Its equalization times I say tonight for the LV residents.

still puking snow in Macungie. Over 24 inches now- getting close to the 30 in mark on the yardstick

the deathband is still over Lake Tahoe ---oops macungie. Up to 21 inches

still puking snow in Macungie area 8+ inches on the ground already.

well, just finished off snow blowing the first 6 inches here in Macungie. Five more rounds to go? LMAO . Pretty darn cold too with fluffy flakes. Not used to seeing this. If the wind kicks up as bad as they are predicting tomorrow, whiteout conditions will exist big time. Reminds me of the 93, 96 and 2016 storms.

Mammoth Springs CA oops Macungie --looks to hit 30 in consistently over all the models for days. Bring on Jim Cantore for Macungie. Thundersnow maybe in the picture

thanks for posting in this region Don. Your comments are much appreciated. Your thoughts on for the LV snow accumaltion outcomes? Can we hit 30 inches here in Macungie

31 inches for Macungie woopie LMAO - I bet we just get a few inches

Macungie PA for the win. To good to be true. I know I will get some snow though

welcome to Macungie PA the Mammoth Springs Ca of the east. This snow map clearly wins the PA snow weenie award map of the decade:

RGEM welcome to Macungie PA the new Mammoth Springs CA LMAO

Macungie in the jackpot zone on the euro --about time

wow. actually in the jackpot zone on the euro for 2 feet in Macungie

wow talk about a prolong event: well here is the forecast for Yosemite Ca. Only in our wildest dreams for here. In just one night, they get more than our entire two seasons worth Tonight Snow, mainly after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to near 15 by 8pm, then rising to around 20 during the remainder of the night. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible. Wednesday Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 33 to 39 inches possible. Wednesday Night Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 29 to 35 inches possible. Thursday Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 21 to 27 inches possible. Thursday Night Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible. Friday Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 27. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.