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On 1/29/2024 at 1:38 PM, RevWarReenactor said:

Go look at the thread I posted. We were tracking a brief reset after the last 2 storms and then a good pattern setting in; early Feb. Now its post Feb 14th.

Want to make a bet? We meet back here Feb 15th. No snow between now and then, and you will be tracking a "good pattern" in late Feb/ Early March. (which also won't happen)

How much do you want to bet?

I'll take that bet. We'd need to set some more detailed parameters, though. So number one is no measurable snow between now and February 15th. Where do we count an official measurement? BWI? Part 2 of the bet is that what, there won't be a trackable threat on February 15th? What would you consider trackable? I will absolutely throw something down with you. Let's make this interesting. Put some money where your mouth is. 

6 minutes ago, snowfan said:

Something you’re not likely to see this year.

You might as well change this to "ever again" instead of "this year." If you don't think it could happen with the advertised pattern in mid-late February, then you probably would think it could never happen again. 

I don't know how many diehard O's fans we have in here, but as one myself, I am fired all the way up! I love the fact they're including sports legends like Cal in the ownership group as well, gives more hope that this ownership group will care about the product on the field! 

1 hour ago, IronTy said:

I've only been down here in Maryland for 19yrs, so 09-10 I had been here for five years.  I wish I knew then what I know now - I sort of just figured those types of monster storms were not common, but relatively regular.  Knowing what I know now I think I would have taken a lot more time off work to enjoy it and play in the snow to savor how awesome that winter was.  If I was still in my 20s maybe I'd more to Alta, UT to live in the snow.  Now in my 40s that seems a little too much, but man, life regrets.  

I often think about my regrets from 09/10. I was in 10th grade. I definitely enjoyed it. The time off school was a thrill. I got no pictures or videos of my own. Nor did I write any journal entries about winter weather events like I do now. Obviously I can go and watch other people's videos from that winter, but it's just not the same as having your own personal memories captured. I also just didn't cherish that winter the way I would now. It haunts me, knowing it's very likely we will never experience something like that again. 

7 minutes ago, WVclimo said:

71 at Martinsburg.  Way short of the record for the date of 79, set in 1950.

Shh. It's climate change panic today! 

10 minutes ago, pazzo83 said:

isn't it a bit unsettling to anyone that we've just creaked the door open a bit for warmth and we are blowing away monthly records?

If 4 of the top 10 warmest days weren't in 1975 and earlier I'd be more unsettled. Otherwise I'm just chalking it up to one warm January day

Just saw a wasp. I'm calling it lol

3 hours ago, Stormchaserchuck1 said:

Best storm ever.. we were projected to get flurries that morning, then the radar showed precip moving inland from the ocean.. and it just kept going and going and going. I said to everyone, "there is no way that could miss us" but the local forecasts weren't updating.  20" here that day. 

I love all the new technology today, but there's part of me that's disappointed I'll likely never experience anything like this. 15-20" in a completely surprise blizzard.

1 hour ago, PrinceFrederickWx said:

I was shocked to find out it's even worse for BWI; they haven't had a WSW in February or March since 2015!

If we can't score in February in this Nino, then idk what to say....

Maybe that's the reason I keep feeling horrible about the remarks that late February is our best time to cash in this winter. I'm near BWI, getting big snows in late February FEELS like it just doesn't happen. 

58 minutes ago, Maestrobjwa said:

Well that would fly in the face of our history...lol It's not scientific, but man that post PD wall feels so real when you look at that list! For some reason...big ones just don't come after that. March 1993 (anomalous), March 1958...that's it, lol

Agreed. It's kind of making me cringe when I see them saying our chances for a big one aren't until then. I can trust mid-Feb, but getting into that last week of February...

5 hours ago, RevWarReenactor said:

People act like our little 1 week of winter where we got 8 inches of snowfall suddenly makes up for the last 8 years of garbage. It doesn't. We are still below average for the year even. 

 

 

I haven't seen anyone acting like last week "makes up for" our awful run of winters. I've seen people who love winter and gotten out and enjoyed a wintry scene while it was around.

I'm very annoyed by the past 8 years. It's pretty much daily that I think about the fact that its been 8 years since my last 6+ inch snowfall. I'm annoyed that we're going to punt the last week or January and likely the first week of February. I'm unhappy that there's really only been 1 week that's felt like winter so far. You're absolutely not alone in that. 

I still didn't let all those very real negative feelings stop me from enjoying last week. I took lots of great pictures and ventured out to enjoy it. I spent many moments glancing out the window at the snow covered scenery, just taking it in. None of that takes away the winter frustrations overall, but it provides joy and positive memories from being in the moment. 

I think most, if not all, from this forum who shared their joy from the past week feel very similarly. Being joyful in the moment doesn't at all mean that the overall landscape still isn't good. You still have to stop and enjoy the little things because if you don't, you'll just become bitter and frustrated 24/7, no matter what. 

2 hours ago, WxUSAF said:

Goofy ass evolution that will never happen, but 6z gfs gets it done Jan 30-31

It's happening 

I just love this field. We can't figure out exactly what will happen 2-3 days away, but we certainly know what's coming 2-3 weeks away. 

If all you ever do is worry about the future, you'll never enjoy the present. Live in the moment. Create memories you can fondly look back on

A delightful wintry week! Snow sticks around for a few more days, then we deal with whatever comes next. Soak this week in, it's been wonderful! 

8 minutes ago, Stormchaserchuck1 said:

`15-16 storm had such a high precip content though, and it was gone in a week with mild temps. I will much rather take these 20s/10s arctic days. 

100% with you. This week has been a delight. Snow covering everything for a week and lots of cold. Snow on Snow. 

I'm hopeful there will still be snow on the ground when it arrives so a fresh 2-4 LOOKS like a bit more haha

4 minutes ago, TSSN+ said:

All I know is this storm will definitely bring rain to Georgetown. Models will show one pixel of green over it and a pocket of above freezing air at surface and 850s. 

Idk when the Georgetown jokes will get old, but it certainly isn't today 

Any official reports from the airports?

Ended up with 4.5 around Parkville. Curious to find out what the BWI official measurement is. 

Is the rippage anywhere near Baltimore City? 

1 hour ago, Heisy said:

Whatever happens Friday it seems like a pretty good chance winter returns 29-30th


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Checks out

3 minutes ago, osfan24 said:

Weird. February might not work out that way though.

It will. Winter will take a break next week and then come running back onto the field 

6 minutes ago, Ji said:

How creepy and accurate was this lol

I'm loving this event, but I'm really hoping this is accurate when it applies to the first half of February! Let this be the beginning! 

Thanks for the advice for the pics! 

Parkville, Baltimore County.