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Continued impressive amounts of upslope. 12 degrees on the nose and an estimated tally so far of 15". Trying my best to measure as accurately as I can. The wind has been gusting in excess of 35 mph for the past few hours.
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Cooking a big pot of beef stew, got the stereo cranked and watching it come down. Up to 10.4" and temp is 16.2. Like most of us here, I will remember this day for a long, long time. Savor every minute.
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8.8" so far and the upslope is still rocking. Temp down to 19.4 but fortunately the winds are still behaving.
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Well if you or anyone else changes their mind, the offer stands! Upslope is really starting to crank now...spent the last 90 minutes digging out and it is the best workout ever. Temp at midnight was 24.6 now down to 20.3 with west winds picking up to 20 MPH.
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So the forecast for Garrett County is just epic. Not surprisingly, I cannot get anyone to go tubing with me at Canaan tomorrow (but had to buy tickets not only for tomorrow but Sunday as well...the only way to experience this is to be out in it!!) but @nj2va is in town and he and I are meeting at Mountain State Brewing Co (6690 Sang Run Rd. McHenry) tomorrow at 7 PM if any other like minded weenies are in the area. First round and pizza is on me. This is a time for celebration.
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What an absolutely fanfuckingtastic day. 3.6” so far and 22.3 degrees. I’m just staring out the front porch in heaven.
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Currently 27.7 with a thickening overcast. Hoping that the Sterling forecast verifies here but the air is really dry w/a DP of -4.4 so it'll take a while for precip to make it to the ground.
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Jan 18-19 Storm Threat: Bob Chill made me do it
katabatic replied to stormtracker's topic in Mid Atlantic
Will be kneeling so often that at the end, he'll need a cracker and something to drink. -
2.5/-2.4. Winds still a bit elevated with a wind chill of -11. Would love to see a subzero night out of this stretch.
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IMO can't get much better than today (wrt winter weather). Snowing lightly since dawn and currently 10.8 degrees with lots of blowing snow. Since yesterday, picked up 3.4" which wasn't warning criteria like was hoisted, but freshened everything up and it is just beautiful. I have also surpassed my total for last season. Granted, even out here that was a very low bar, but still beating it by January 16th ain't too shabby. Loved, loved, loved seeing everyone get in on the action last couple of days.
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Starting to get in on the action. About a half inch so far. 18.9/16.3. Beautiful cold night with no wind.
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Yeah seriously. I missed most of the band yesterday and was pissing and moaning - I could literally see the wall of snow from my Airbnb house. Well it moved north and stalled overnight/this morning and the yard stick disappeared when I went to measure now. Had 10 inches yesterday at around 5 pm and I’m guestimating 4 feet now but it may be more… ended up picking the jackpot spot to chase.
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Jan 15-16 Storm Threat Thread: The Return of Hope??
katabatic replied to stormtracker's topic in Mid Atlantic
I chased this one and I’m literally a mile too far north from that epic band. I can see the dark clouds in the short distance. Extracting a healthy tooth would be less painful. -
I made it to Chicago Thursday evening(far western burbs) and it didn’t disappoint. Beautiful heavy snow - all told 12-14. Got up this morning and said F it after reading the forecast. Threw my crap in the truck and drove to Buffalo. Almost didn’t make it - in fact I discovered too late that what I thought was the street coming off the highway wasn’t a street at all. I drove through someone’s front yard. That’s how poor the visibility was. I have a fairly strong appetite for winter adventure but this was a bit much even for me. Made it to the Airbnb SE of downtown near Seneca tho and it’s the most intense snow I’ve ever seen (and I chased the Nov’22 storm here). The band will oscillate but this general area where I am appears to be good for 30+.
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Jan Medium/Long Range Disco 2: Total Obliteration is Coming
katabatic replied to Jebman's topic in Mid Atlantic
Nah, I'm a dude and he's a dude and it's a comment in complete jest. Just happy to see a doable solution for everyone. -
Jan Medium/Long Range Disco 2: Total Obliteration is Coming
katabatic replied to Jebman's topic in Mid Atlantic
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Many thanks! I really appreciate your insight. 10 wind driven inches and vodka cold following makes for a helluva weekend. But, if you see a truck with Maryland plates stuck on 90, uh remember me lol.
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Heading out tomorrow around noon for Chicago (specifically Algonquin). Opted to throw my shit in the truck and drive vs. try and make the United flight with the weather/grounded planes 'n all. Will try to intercept LES in northern Indiana Saturday if it materializes as well. Staying with one of my closest friends who is still to this day continually amazed at how much I love snow. Trying to sweeten the pot for her to come with me by cooking for the whole family the rest of the long weekend lol.
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Thanks for your insight! How much did you end up with the storm that just passed after all was set and done?
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I'm driving to Algonquin tomorrow from western Maryland to chase the storm. My friend is right on the Fox River so ~35-40 miles NW of the Loop and am staying with her for the long weekend. I used to live in Chicago and still follow the weather there closely. At least where Algonquin is, I am not too concerned with mixing w/rain although the ratios for a time will be akin to wallpaper paste. Your thoughts on accums for the Fox River valley based on what you see/know now?
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Low in a perfect spot @60 hours and 973 mb for those in NE IL. If this comes to fruition, it will be remembered for a long time. Looking forward to being there for it.,
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I'm about 10 miles south of the lake and it's 30.9 IMBY. Roads are a bit slushy in spots, but they do such a great job out here that if you are traveling, you'll be absolutely fine. I have to go to Morgantown later this afternoon and have no concerns.
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Jan Medium/Long Range Disco 2: Total Obliteration is Coming
katabatic replied to Jebman's topic in Mid Atlantic
Ha, this was a good news story! And yes, 12z will be telling - for 2 reasons (at least for me). Next week's (hopeful) storm for us and I'm leaving for Chicago Thursday. 0z had a historic blizzard in NE Illinois (as had countless runs in the days prior); 6z lurched south and east leaving Chicago with little more than light snow and plenty of wind. Cross your fingers.