Those bands get stuck in the pivot. As the storm changes its trajectory from east to north, they will stall somewhere. They are probably starting that process now. I hope.
We are 90% snow just SE of Rochester (8mi). It is kinda jumping back and forth. When rates are high, we have great big fluffy flakes; when it decreases, we get just a bit of sleet mixing. 1” so far!
My obs was an obs. Nothing more. I haven’t been worried about P type. I’ve been concerned about QPF and a snow growth.
No worries. Things look good for a thump.
To add even more confusion to the mix, the new GFS came in strong. Pushed the big totals a bit NW. If I were to go with my gut on this one, I’d slash totals for BUF and ROC. BUF is above 32* at 800 -Sleet is gonna be a problem too...
I gotta go back and relearn how to read meteograms/ soundings. I figured it out last winter but have since completely lost any notion of how they work. Syrmax and Freak are on that stuff.
Our dowstate friends are getting a taste of your surprise wolfie.
Nah Delta, your a necessary balance. I like your steady nature. And you always back it up.
Guys, I thought we were only gonna let Freak out of his cage for the big ones?
Lol. I actually love him the most.
The Canadian models, after being bullish on Rochester all week, have said NOPE right at game time. Ugh. This could be a tough one guys.
I think Wolfie is right about the kicker. Those down state bastards.
RGEM would be the nightmare scenario. Is it possible? Yep. Likely? I hope not. It’s a moisture rich system. Even if we bust I think the thruway corridor ends up with 2-4”. SE finger lakes still look the best.
Honestly, that was a great 0z suite of runs. Most of us got a boost in QPF. Ensembles look good too. This storm is looking quite a bit more impressive.
I’m wondering if BUF will upgrade to warnings, especially Gennessee valley and East. Wayne county looks real nice Tim!
Ha! I was just about to post that, Tim!
As to your question earlier, no, I don’t come around here unless there’s snow in the forecast. My obsession is strictly with the white stuff.