I just remember those prolonged flow events where Roan Mountain would get 16 to 20 inches then by Spruce Pine it was a dusting or an inch. Seems like those don't happen much anymore. I think I want to research some numbers.
Is it just me or has there been like no northwest flow snow this year except behind our big storm? I remember years in the 2000s where there were a dozen or more events and clippers that gave the border areas great seasons. The past few years it seems to be getting less and less. Has to be killing the resorts too.
The March 2009 storm was the worst for me being in the leeside screw zone. It also hurt a lot since we hadn't had a good snow since 2004.
https://projects.ncsu.edu/atmos_collaboration/nwsfo/storage/cases/20090302/
Thanks for sharing. I have thought about it as well. I think the pandemic has made people realize life is too short and difficult to settle for an unhappy career. I have a B.A. degree but also have trouble in math. UNCA has a good program I know. I just feel like it would be difficult to abandon a career I have spent 8 years in trying to movd up in to start over. Good luck in whatever you decide!