I was actually just thinking about that storm a few minutes ago.
The strongest pressure gradient was pretty localized in that storm so it was really SW CT, Long Island, and NYC metro that got hit hard.
This is a good thread!
1) October 2011 Snowstorm
2) February 2013 Blizzard
3) June 1, 2011 Tornado (was there shortly after in Monson, MA)
4) Tropical Storm Irene 2011
5) Blizzard of '96
Yeah most snow is a disaster with the 4" gauge so I always keep it inside... unless it's a quick transition to sleet/rain.
I can vouch that getting a spouse to keep an eye on a rain gauge... or better yet clear a snow board and do a core.... is not something that will ever happen.
Yeah I agree. They were putting up some huge ASOS precip numbers. They had 2.80" total liquid so a 14:1 ratio. Not like the fluff bomb in NH.
KBGM 162353Z AUTO 09009KT 1/2SM SN FZFG VV007 M07/M09 A3004 RMK AO2 TWR VIS 3/4 SLP199 P0011 60028 T10721089 11056 21083 58023 RVRNO
KBGM 170553Z AUTO 1/4SM +SN FZFG VV002 M09/M11 A2985 RMK AO2 TWR VIS 3/4 SLP136 P0040 60120 T10891106 11072 21089 58023 RVRNO
KBGM 171153Z AUTO 02011KT 3/4SM BR VV013 M09/M11 A2990 RMK AO2 SFC VIS 1 SNEMM SLP153 P0007 60131 70279 T10891106 11089 21094 51008 PWINO FZRANO RVRNO $
I mean it's possible the DGZ wasn't deep but there was sufficient lift there for it to puke dendrites. Obviously a deeper DGZ will help but it's not necessary. Also looks conditionally unstable above the DGZ in both which is definitely good.
For sure. Pretty unusual to see that strong of a veering wind profile (WAA) that high up. Really maximized that omega plus the conditionally unstable layer above as you mentioned.
Storm total 10.5".
Measured twice
12:00 a.m. 5.0" of snow (0.39" liquid)
10:00 a.m. 5.5" of snow (0.94" liquid)
The overnight dry slot and sleet killed us with ratios.