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Seasonal Snowfall to date at 52.2" with now 12 events this season: 2/26-27 ((0.8") / 2/22 (5.0") / 2/18-19 (7.5") / 2/10-11 (2.0") 2/7 (8.8") / 2/5 (0.3")/ 1/31-2/3 (16.6") / 01/3 - 1.0" /12/25 (0.3") /12/16-17 (9.3") 12/9 (0.3") / 12/2 (0.3") with the 36.7 inches of snow this month this represents the 4th snowiest February in Western Chester County history going back to 1894. Of note 3 of the 4 snowiest February months have occurred since 2010. The seasonal total of 52.2" is good for the 20th all-time snow season for Chester County

Today mark's our 32nd straight day with snow cover (14th longest stretch since 1894) - today should be the last with coverage getting under 50% - still 3" in most level spots in the back -see photo Quote Average Chester County PA Snow at elevations over 660 FT ASL (1983-Present) = 35.6": Winter 2020/21 - (12) Winter Events so far with total Current Seasonal Snowfall to date at 52.2" :2/26-27 ((0.8") / 2/22 (5.0") / 2/18-19 (7.5") / 2/10-11 (2.0") 2/7 (8.8") / 2/5 (0.3")/ 1/31-2/3 (16.6") / 01/3 - 1.0" /12/25 (0.3") /12/16-17 (9.3") 12/9 (0.3") / 12/2 (0.3") / 2019/20 snow (5.8" )/ 2018/19 snow (35.1" )/ 2017/18 snow (58.5") / 2016/17 snow (24.0")/ 2015/16 snow (40.8")/ 2014/15 snow = (55.3") /2013/14 snow (80.0") . PHL Heat Island factoid 2016-20 = 169 days at 90+ while KMQS/KPTW and East Nantmeal Twp. combined 121 days! Check out my historical Western Chester County PA website at https://www.chescowx.com and follow me on twitter at https://twitter.com/ChescoWx Prev 24 25 26 27 28 29 Page 29 of 29

February 2021 Climate Summary for Western Chester County PA

This will likely be the last sunset with a solid snow cover in East Nantmeal....however we will finish the month of February with at least 1" of snow on the ground every day of the month for only the 7th time since 1894.

Total snow of 0.8" (0.5" since midnight) of snow overnight. We have now recorded measurable snow on 12 days here in February. Temps never fell below 33.1 here in East Nantmeal - 3 of last 4 days have remained above freezing - snow cover down to 4" this AM.

12:45am 0.5" of snow here in East Nantmeal....it just wants to snow this month....temp down to 33.8 and steady snow

34.0 big flakes and even driveway starting to get covered

It was certified based on the trained observer and NWS certification see attached record

62.8" in the philly burbs of Chester County our 2nd greatest February snow total behind only 1899 with 69.8"

That one got me in the newspaper http://www.chescowx.com/East Nantmeal Tops region in latest snowfall.pdf East Nantmeal Tops region in latest snowfall.pdf

1st morning since Jan 22nd that steps stayed above freezing all night...34.4 for the low - I see spots 200 feet lower are in the upper 20's....East Nantmeal where rad cooling dies!

Some snow records for Western Chester County PA (1894 to Present) with the storm total of 5.0" yesterday - 4th snowiest February at 35.9" (snowiest the 69.8" in 1898) - 20th snowiest season 51.4" (snowiest 1898-99 with 95.0" of snow) - 4th time in last 8 years we have surpassed 50" of snowfall in a season (2017-18 last time) - At least 1" of snow has been on the ground for every day of February. If the snow cover lasts through this week it will mark the 7th February with snow observed on the ground every day of the month. This would also be the 3rd February in the 8 years with a totally snow covered February (last 2015)

Still some light znizzle and drizzle Final snowfall tally for East Nantmeal Township in Chester County PA is 5.0" Now at 35.9" of snow for February and 51.4" for the season

1230pm obs East Nantmeal Township Chester County Pa 4.5" (1.8" last hour) S+ Continues

East Nantmeal Twp - Chester County PA As of 1130am 2.8" of snow with 1.3" in the last hour

Heaviest Snow of the day here in East Nantmeal but I can see on the CC radar the sleet line is only about 15 miles south of here....

As of 1030am 1.5" in East Nantmeal and still heavy snow temp 29.4

Snow started here in East Nantmeal at 910am quickly getting steadier temp at 30.1 with Tempest at 29.3

March is the best month for elevation driven events....the way this year has gone....I suspect snow is not done in much of the NW philly burbs over 500 ft ASL....

Wxsim with 12z NAM and 6z GFS This really looks to me like one of those events where every 100 feet of elevation will make a difference... Monday: Dense overcast. Snow likely in the morning, then a mix of snow and rain likely in the afternoon. High 32. Wind chill ranging from 17 to 24. Wind south around 9 mph, gusting to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent. Precipitation (liquid equivalent) mostly between half an inch and one inch. Snow accumulation 4 to 6 inches.

WXSIM likes this "event" more than the last one for snow....by the way not buying the 31 for a high....if I was forecasting I would make this a solid 34 in my area....but what do i know.... Monday: Dense overcast. A chance of snow in the morning, then snow likely in the afternoon. High 31. Wind chill ranging from 17 to 23. Wind south-southwest around 9 mph, gusting to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent. Precipitation (liquid equivalent) mostly between a quarter and half an inch. Snow accumulation 2 to 3 inches.

yes an absolute classic!! I may have to dial it up with the narration by John Chancellor!

Worcester for a snow lover like you is the place to be IMHO! Sports wise I am a life long 4 for 4 guy but nothing in Philly ever matches the passion this town has for the Phillies and baseball. Good or bad teams they are always not only high up in actual MLB attendance at games.... but every friggin year the Phillies are at the top of local TV ratings. The Phillies by a large margin crush both the Sixers and Flyers when it comes to TV ratings on NBC Sports Philly - the Phillies are the major entity that keep that channel going with top time slot rated live games over 150 times a year that represent the channels highest rated events. Now I always have folks that tell me - jeez the Eagles sell 70k seats a game.....but of course that is for only 8 games a year. Now, if in any year if the Phillies only had 8 home games - how tough a ticket would that be to get? Heck they have the longest sell out streak in National League History with 257 straight sell outs with a 46,000 seat stadium from July 7, 2009 through August 6, 2012. Now why do I think Baseball is the best sport of the major 4? It's because it feeds us almost every night for 6 straight months.....the other sports can't match that. Now I suspect I will hear loudly from the baseball is boring crowd.....I get it....it takes an investment and it why it is called the "thinking man/woman's game" As Mark Twain said " to know America is to know baseball"

Through today here in East Nantmeal Twp. in Chester County PA with the 10" snow cover still on the ground this is our 21st consecutive day with snow cover. This represents our longest consecutive days with snow cover since the 48 straight days recorded back in 2015 from January 23rd till March 11th. There have been 39 snow cover streaks of greater than 20 days since 1894. That list is attached - our current streak is good for #35. Overall this area averages a total of 31 days of snow cover in an average winter season. Through today we are at that exact average with our 31st such day so far in Winter 2020-21. Below is a chart showing total days with snow cover for the last 12 complete decades since 1900. Let me know if any questions - thanks!