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Jan 24-26 Weekend Snow and Sleetfest Model Thread Part Tres
MN Transplant replied to H2O's topic in Mid Atlantic
Another interesting divergence in the models - surface temps. 00z Monday (7pm Sunday) HRRR: 27 DC, 20 Frederick NAM Nest: 28 DC, 29 Frederick RDPS: 20 DC, 17 Frederick Euro: 27 DC, 21 Frederick GFS: 23 DC, 18 Frederick -
Jan 24-26 Weekend Snow and Sleetfest Model Thread Part Tres
MN Transplant replied to H2O's topic in Mid Atlantic
There is less than a quarter inch of precip from changeover at 12z to 18z for many of us. -
Jan 24-26 Weekend Snow and Sleetfest Model Thread Part Tres
MN Transplant replied to H2O's topic in Mid Atlantic
Another dud of a NAM Nest run. Changeover at 7am in DC. Less than 0.4" QPF to that point. -
Jan 24-26 Weekend Snow and Sleetfest Model Thread Part Tres
MN Transplant replied to H2O's topic in Mid Atlantic
Parent NAM (ugh) is still a morning changeover, but it looks like ~0.5" QPF, so same ballpark as the HRRR. Not a catastrophe. -
Jan 24-26 Weekend Snow and Sleetfest Model Thread Part Tres
MN Transplant replied to H2O's topic in Mid Atlantic
The 06z HRRR was able to "beat back" the mix line in the late morning period. It doesn't happen on this run, and it is more NAM-like in flying the mix line north. Not nearly as bad as the NAM though. -
Jan 24-26 Weekend Snow and Sleetfest Model Thread Part Tres
MN Transplant replied to H2O's topic in Mid Atlantic
DC loses the column between 14-15z, just shy of 0.5" QPF. So, the HRRR is probably a 5-7" event before the sleet. -
Jan 24-26 Weekend Snow and Sleetfest Model Thread Part Tres
MN Transplant replied to H2O's topic in Mid Atlantic
I'm not sure that I'd completely characterize it as a "thump", given that the HRRR is 0.05" QPF per hour from 09z to 14z, but if we do score favorable ratios it'll be a nice period. -
January 24-26: Miracle or Mirage OBS Thread!
MN Transplant replied to Jebman's topic in Mid Atlantic
DCA made it to 10 this morning with open water surrounding it and no snowcover. That is serious cold. -
January 24-26: Miracle or Mirage OBS Thread!
MN Transplant replied to Jebman's topic in Mid Atlantic
6.8 for the low. That would be my min for a bunch of winters. Probably will beat that this week. -
Jan 24-26 Weekend Snow and Sleetfest Model Thread Part Tres
MN Transplant replied to H2O's topic in Mid Atlantic
The surface didn’t warm as much as the HRRR. Stays around 25 in DC and the freezing line is east of the Bay. -
Jan 24-26 Weekend Snow and Sleetfest Model Thread Part Tres
MN Transplant replied to H2O's topic in Mid Atlantic
About 0.40” before the flip in DC (using 13z). So, probably 4-5”. -
Jan 24-26 Weekend Snow and Sleetfest Model Thread Part Tres
MN Transplant replied to H2O's topic in Mid Atlantic
We took a step backwards with a stronger (the strongest yet) 850 low in Ohio. -
Jan 24-26 Weekend Snow and Sleetfest Model Thread Part Tres
MN Transplant replied to H2O's topic in Mid Atlantic
The 3km NAM is the worst run so far for DC. Only about 0.3" before the flip. Pronounced warm nose between 750-800mb. -
Jan 24-26 Weekend Snow and Sleetfest Model Thread Part Tres
MN Transplant replied to H2O's topic in Mid Atlantic
Parent NAM still changes DC over at 12z, but at least there is a bit more precip by then. But really, we should be looking at the 3k from now to the event. -
Jan 24-26 Weekend Snow and Sleetfest Model Thread Part Tres
MN Transplant replied to H2O's topic in Mid Atlantic
Lord help us all for looking at the HRRR at range, but it is a good 0.70" QPF before the flip in DC. Nice run. -
Jan 24-26 Weekend Snow and Sleetfest Model Thread Part Tres
MN Transplant replied to H2O's topic in Mid Atlantic
I just checked, and it is 6 consecutive 00z/12z Euro runs that have weakened the 850 low. Not massive changes, but much, much better than going the other way. -
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Yeah, the FV3 is a better scenario. Flip isn't until 21z and 1" QPF falls by then in DC. I just don't buy it.
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I guess it depends on your definition of "barely any snow". I think a <4" snowfall is still an outlier possibility for DC. Even on the 3k NAM the sounding is perfectly fine up until 15z (12z for reference below).
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On the upside, this will be the most impressive sleet event since at least 2017, if not 2007.
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January 24-26: Miracle or Mirage JV/Banter Thread!
MN Transplant replied to SnowenOutThere's topic in Mid Atlantic
Can't wait for my biggest snowstorm since (checks notes) January 2025. -
I don't think I'll need to!
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Well, the GFS is either going to score a coup or go down in flames. I'm guessing we already know. Play the game of spot the 850 low.
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I don't know, I'm looking at West Virginia at 850 as a tell, and the area of above freezing 850s is consistent from 06z to 12z to 18z. I'd expect to see that area larger on the west side of the Apps if it were trending toward keeping a stronger 850 low. The timing is a bit off so you have to loop each of the runs rather than compare hour to hour.
