Oliviajames

I remember those southern sliders in mid/late March and we had a high of 19 degrees in Reading PA. Frigid! One of my favorite things about weather is when you don’t think it is possible and it happens to show it was possible. The blizzard of 82 (April) is one that tops my list. Next day highs in the mid 20’s. I was four so I don’t remember that well but it was talked about as I grew up

Has anyone heard from Isotherm? Not trying to ruffle any features just curious if anyone heard from him. I loved his calls

Also to add the convection (thunderstorms) cause ridging in certain areas and then troughs in certain areas.

Memories of those years cloud the bad years for many. We have been spoiled the past twenty years.

We went a decade without a really big storm 83-93

It looks like rates could approach .5 - .75 an hour for a few hours. If models don’t back down on the intensity I think NW of Philly could be 2-4

What are you thoughts for Berks?

Berks only need .25 for a Ice Storm Warning while Lehigh need .50. I still think if anything NWS will go with Winter Storm Watch/Warning if warranted. Or if they think less likely Advisories

I think there is only three weeks in winter where people don’t bring up the sun angle . It is mid February people. Sun angle is limited

Anyone know a good storm total map for epa. Berks county mostly? I would guess I am over a foot son singing spring but could be more?

The King at 12z drops 14 on Berks County

Berks might have a chance bud. Let’s do it

You in Berks or Lancaster?

I live in Green Valley

Where do you live in Whitfield?

Was thinking that today on my way home from work. I got a 10 inch snow/sleet storm in December. Temperatures have been mostly in the 35-45 degree range up until this point. If we get a storm or two during our favorable period in January and possibly a quick hit of arctic air we will be about average. Maybe we can time another event in February or March to keep us happy. It would be as close to normal a winter that I can think of. This wasn’t going to be a snowy winter. I think just average/normal is a win. Let’s get it

Give me cold any day and I will take my chances with snow. Never afraid of dry and cold.

Thanks Walt. I am a PA northwest of Philly guy but always come to NY forum to hear your thoughts. Hoping for a blizzard.

It is not easy to get snow in the coastal mid Atlantic. There is a reason why we don’t have a lot of big snows in early December. It is just too early most times. January we will get a taste of the white stuff

This is our best chance

Isn't that what happened last year when MJO looked to go into the colder octants?

Could not judge wind gusts but they were impressive. I would say 50mph. Lightning and thunder also.

Walt Reading is at 65 degrees. Much higher than the 59 you wanted yesterday. Squall line approaching and should be here in the next 30 minutes.

Walt why is 59 degrees the magic number. I know in the summer convective temp that you reach for storms to initiate but not for winds in the fall with a squall line?

Walt I am from Reading PA and we missed out mostly on the April 82 storm. Some areas did fine with it but I don't remember that one too much. I remember a 10 inch storm probably around 87-89. I was playing outside in the snow and the only time of my life I witnessed thundersnow. I remember the flash of lightning and then the loud clap of thunder. I often try and remember what year that storm was so I can look it up. My best guess is I was in 3rd grade which would have been about 87.