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I know that it is not interesting for anyone on the boards except for perhaps Alex or Diane but a potential birch bender for me tonight?  I'm right on the fence.  As of 5pm I'm 35.7/20F.  1.50" of liquid too in a short span. Evaparational cooling.  Blue bomb? Or just a rainy night?

19 minutes ago, CoastalWx said:

It depends on the environmental pressure, but in general I think 925 is closer to 2500’. I know 850 so maybe closer to 5000. Maybe like 4800’.

Thanks Scott.  Blue bomb, birch bender or a cold rain tonight.  Very tough call for mi casa.  I am leaning towards a suprise elevation event for my area, Newfound Lake

I have a question for you guys.  What is the usual elevation of 925mb and 850mb charts.  I know approximately around 2000 and 4500 feet.  How far off am I?

Thanks

I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving.  I have not been on the forums as much.  I am carefully watching the Sunday night's storm.  Getting more interesting up in my area.  Seasonal total for me is 8" so far.

1 minute ago, CoastalWx said:

Pouring here,

Scott,  have a good Thanksgiving.  

32.2F  Moderate rain with some catpaws

5.5" before changeover

23 hours ago, WinterWolf said:

So you’re west of the white mountains? 

I'm SSW of the Whites

645pm  31/19 so snow will start accumulationg immediately.  

Boy, the 18Z Euro really jacks me.  1.42" liquid and almost all is snow.  Even at 18Z on Wednesday the 925mb temp is 0C and 850 is -1C.    I do best with SWFE type systems since the Whites shadow me in strong  nor'easters.  Wish temps were just a bit colder.  Of course this is just one run but more fun to watch this than smoking cirrus while SNE gets a big storm

Of course the NAM is totally different!

Hum... taking a look at the upcoming weather over the next week and I could be building up an early season pack up here.  Just taking the 18Z GFS run, snow begins Tuesday evening and when it flips or even if it flips is a big question.  Even so a plowable amount either way IMO.  Then a brief warmup on Wednesday before the pack freezes solid at night. A low sun angle and temperatures in the 30s for many days.  Add a possible significant snow event later in the weekend we have a pack that has staying power for awhile.

This is why I moved up to NH from Boston many years ago....

Looks like I could be in for a sneaky snow event on Tuesday night.  Over 1" liquid but the question is how fast or even will it switch over to rain.

5 hours ago, Lava Rock said:

I've thought about getting a telescope, but have no idea what type/brand to consider. I used to have one as a kid and it never got much use, which is why I hesitate on getting another one, only to use a few times then it sits there, but some of the images like above really get me interested in wanting to pursue it.

I was just like you. I like Astronomy and  I had a few cheap telescopes in my life but you really need a setup that tracks the objects.   I don't have the patience for  all that.  I have really wanted to see a galaxies and nebulas.  Then after Covid I heard about  these new smart telescopes.  They don't have an eye piece but connect to an app. I have the Vaonis Vespera.  The scope finds and slings  and tracks it. Does all the work.  You just select what you want to see and it finds it and starts sending images to your laptop or phone. I can set it up and sit inside and just watch from my easy chair.   It is pricy (about $1400) but wow.  I have seen so much.  Last night was clear and moonless so I set it up to capture the Andromena Galaxy.  It stacks the images to provide a bright high quality picture.  Even a dummy like me can use it.  Here is last nights picture resized down for the forum. (The original is much more detailed)

On 11/9/2023 at 6:34 PM, alex said:

I’m headed to Iceland next week and they just shut down the blue lagoon because of a possible imminent eruption. Not sure if I’m disappointed or excited lol

Alex,  I'm a volcano/earthquake nerd too.  I have been watching Iceland non stop.  As of today, Monday that whole area is closed and evacuated.  The good news is that the tremors are slowing down so the magma may not make it to the surface, hence no eruption.  Enjoy the Aurora's.  My sister in law just got back and Iceland was so much better than she had imagined. 

On 11/9/2023 at 12:45 PM, tunafish said:

FWIW, his YouTube page is still active.  https://www.youtube.com/@Skating-Southern-New-England

He's posted content as recently as 4 days ago.

Thanks.  I just emailed him to see if he could do up a new season.

2 minutes ago, CoastalWx said:

First slant on the season?

Ha, at least I'm honest and going with 2", not 2.5" or stretching to 3"

30.9F  Just had a quick IP shower.  Snow stake shows near 3" but it is just the grass making it seem that much.  I am going with 2"

Yeah,  I need to add.  I sent him a PM but didn't hear back.

28.3f.  Light snow. 

Is Kevin still doing the snow chart?

33.8F Moderate snow squall.  We had a bit of sleet last Saturday morning but 2 snow showers today.  One earlier in the afternoon and this one now

I realized I have not posted a link to my weather station and cam in quite awhile if anyone is interested in what is going on up here.  I am 17 miles NNW of Dendrite (Brian) and guessing about 500 feet higher

https://www.bridgewaternhweather.com/

41F  IP  first frozen of the year but still have not hit 32.0F

30 minutes ago, alex said:

Im in Springfield MA but a few flakes just starting in Bretton Woods per our camera (https://www.brettonwoodsvacations.com/webcam/) 

 

Nice Alex!  I never saw this cam.  With the view of the roof too you can get an idea of accumulations, at least in wet snow events.  Definately a bookmarker

41.5F  Ice pellets.  

Rain of leaves today.  Central NH rapidly becoming stick country

Midnight and it is 68f in Montpelier and Burlington. Impressive.