ChescoWx

After yesterday's 11th winter event of the season which totaled 12.8" of sleet/snow here in East Nantmeal we are at 230% of normal snowfall at 34.1". This is about 96% of our annual average snowfall. Today will be the "warmest" day of the week with temperatures hopefully making it up into the low to mid 20's. For the rest of the week temperatures will likely remain in the mid to upper teens for highs and lows near or below zero for much of the area. In fact, here in EN the NWS has a forecast low of 5 below zero on Thursday morning - in my 23 years at this location I have never recorded a temperature that cold. After some flurries today we look dry for the rest of the work week. Some models are hinting and our 12th winter event of the season next weekend....but we don't shovel or scrape model snow.

After yesterday's 11th winter event of the season which totaled 12.8" of sleet/snow here in East Nantmeal we are at 230% of normal snowfall at 34.1". This is about 96% of our annual average snowfall. Today will be the "warmest" day of the week with temperatures hopefully making it up into the low to mid 20's. For the rest of the week temperatures will likely remain in the mid to upper teens for highs and lows near or below zero for much of the area. In fact, here in EN the NWS has a forecast low of 5 below zero on Thursday morning - in my 23 years at this location I have never recorded a temperature that cold. After some flurries today we look dry for the rest of the work week. Some models are hinting and our 12th winter event of the season next weekend....but we don't shovel or scrape model snow.

Truth!!

Hey Steve...if adding sleet yes it is a simple add in inches to the previous snow total. Reported depth is even if compacted a bit with sleet density the actual inches. Not sure that was your question but....let me know.

At 645pm I reported to the NWS another 0.8" of sleet which brings our total snow/sleet total so far today to 12.4" - this is the 12th snowstorm here in Chester County to exceed 12 inches since 2000.

Went out and did a couple test passes with the blower (see pic) - to my surprise the 1.3" of sleet since noon was easily handled by the blower. I will go back later assuming we see more sleet accumulation. Snow/sleet for the day is now up to 11.1"

Went out and did a couple test passes with the blower (see pic) - to my surprise the 1.3" of sleet since noon was easily handled by the blower. I will go back later assuming we see more sleet accumulation. Snow/sleet for the day is now up to 11.1"

Have not added any sleet accumulations but prior to the changeover this is the 19th largest winter event here in Chester County since Y2K

We have very heavy snow between 11a and 12n while I was out snowblowing and shovelling - 2.3" fell during that hour we are now up to 9.8" for the day. Moderate sleet now falling and the temp is up to 10.4

Was out snowblowing in that heavy band - 2.3" fell between 11am and noon - now up to 9.8" for the day. Still snow with some pingers mixed in temp at 10.2

As of 11am snow total for the day at 7.5" with 1.8" in last hour. Still heavy snow but sleet should be here by noon I suspect - current temp is up to 10.2 degrees

Words of wisdom for sure!

Snowing heavily here in NW Chester County looks like that sleet line is entering SW Chesco now will measure at top of the hour had 5.8" at 10am so no doubt around 7" so far. With a couple inches of sleet....high end ofn NWS forecast of 10" of snow/sleet may be just out of reach.

I kind of wonder if the sleet really makes it that far north - bet you mainly mix with IP unless rates are light.

Mix line just touching SW Chesco...while still snow in Sea Isle City

5.8" as of 10am here in East Nantmeal temp up to 9.5 Of note still snowing on the beach at Sea Isle City...

Still snow down in SIC....for now

At 9am up to 4.6" here in EN with 1.3" in past hour. Temp up to 8.9 degrees

3.3" as of 8am here in EN temp down to 8.7 above

Remember sleet counts as snow so you may still get to your 6" of snow...keep the faith and good luck!

If it turns to ZR it would be better to have some sleet accumulation down IMHO.....but I am clearly no expert in snow removal 101

I am going out to snowblow and or shovel as soon as the pingers start....it will get too heavy and clumpy with sleet accumulation on top.

Temp down to 8.8 with moderate snow As of 7am 2.3" so far with 1.0" in last hour

Looks like Mt. Holly just slightly lowered snow totals

The 1st run the HRRR at 0z with a couple inch jump in snow from 18z and a couple inches of IP on top...that said it is the HRRR