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Blizzard of 2026 Storm Thread/OBS
CoolHandMike replied to Mikeymac5306's topic in Philadelphia Region
Got a little bit of "Snow TV" going on now. Temp down to 34.7°F. -
Blizzard of 2026 Storm Thread/OBS
CoolHandMike replied to Mikeymac5306's topic in Philadelphia Region
35.6°F drizzly with the occasional pinger -
Blizzard of 2026 Storm Thread/OBS
CoolHandMike replied to Mikeymac5306's topic in Philadelphia Region
Great attitude to have. This is how I'm going about my day. -
Blizzard of 2026 Storm Thread/OBS
CoolHandMike replied to Mikeymac5306's topic in Philadelphia Region
35.2°F and graupel very slightly mixing in. We are two degrees cooler than what was forecast at the moment. -
Blizzard of 2026 Storm Thread/OBS
CoolHandMike replied to Mikeymac5306's topic in Philadelphia Region
Eh, what is to come shall be what it is. My snowblower batteries are charged, the shovel is at the ready, and I'll be spending tomorrow baking bread, puttering around in my wood shop and anticipating some pretty significant evening snow TV at least. This has been a great winter so far, so anything we get tomorrow/Monday is just icing on the cake for this season imho. I'm looking forward to seeing pics of front yards and decks and yardsticks buried feet-deep. With any luck I'll be able to add to those. -
Blizzard of 2026 Storm Thread/OBS
CoolHandMike replied to Mikeymac5306's topic in Philadelphia Region
Looking at Wunderground giving me 5" for tomorrow and then seeing those clown maps is giving me whiplash. Is the NAM taking into account how warm it's going to be at the start or no? (just talking about us interior people) Don't get me wrong, I'm goign to be happy if even that verifies, but still. -
Blizzard of 2026 Storm Thread/OBS
CoolHandMike replied to Mikeymac5306's topic in Philadelphia Region
I mean, here in Reading, I'll be happy with 3-6, honestly. This has just been so much fun to track. -
Blizzard of 2026 Storm Thread/OBS
CoolHandMike replied to Mikeymac5306's topic in Philadelphia Region
Super thanks to you and all the other mets who contribute here! -
Blizzard of 2026 Storm Thread/OBS
CoolHandMike replied to Mikeymac5306's topic in Philadelphia Region
It's funny, but we moved to SEPA in '86 (from Erie!). I remember the '93 storm with all of the ice, and the '94 storm when I was at PSU. Then I left in '95 to join the Navy. I didn't move back to ChesCo until '09, and I moved to Berks in '20. So I'll have to take your word for it. -
Blizzard of 2026 Storm Thread/OBS
CoolHandMike replied to Mikeymac5306's topic in Philadelphia Region
Strong 2011 vibes from when I lived in ChesCo. I don't think we'll see the brunt of it up here in Berks, but you guys closer to I-95 may be in for a treat if this all verifies. -
Blizzard of 2026 Storm Thread/OBS
CoolHandMike replied to Mikeymac5306's topic in Philadelphia Region
Yup, just thought it was kinda funny. Like, why even bother. Just put 0-24" for the entire region and call it a day. "Job's done, boss" -
Blizzard of 2026 Storm Thread/OBS
CoolHandMike replied to Mikeymac5306's topic in Philadelphia Region
Boy, they're really narrowing it down on these totals, aren't they. -
Blizzard of 2026 Storm Thread/OBS
CoolHandMike replied to Mikeymac5306's topic in Philadelphia Region
I had a similar issue recently. They do put out some pretty clown maps but I do not care for their interface at all. In other news, how's our regional rock salt situation? Both for DOT and in the hardware stores? I haven't been in a while, but they were still sold out a week or two ago near me... -
E PA/NJ/DE Winter 2025-26 Obs/Discussion
CoolHandMike replied to LVblizzard's topic in Philadelphia Region
Yup, that was amazing. 22.5" as measured on my back deck: Not really holding out hope for this one, but you never know. -
E PA/NJ/DE Winter 2025-26 Obs/Discussion
CoolHandMike replied to LVblizzard's topic in Philadelphia Region
The Skook out by me was ~50% frozen over yesterday when I drove down River Road north of Rt. 12. This is north of the Tulpehocken, which is fed from Blue Marsh, so I don't know if it's frozen downstream. Might have to go check it out later today. I also want to see if anybody's out at Ontelawnee ice fishing. That's something I've always wanted to do, and this weekend might be a good weekend for it. -
E PA/NJ/DE Winter 2025-26 Obs/Discussion
CoolHandMike replied to LVblizzard's topic in Philadelphia Region
I'm here for all the anomalous weather. -
E PA/NJ/DE Winter 2025-26 Obs/Discussion
CoolHandMike replied to LVblizzard's topic in Philadelphia Region
THE F***??? -
January 25-26 Winter Storm Potential
CoolHandMike replied to Ralph Wiggum's topic in Philadelphia Region
About to be dry slotted, and that's perfectly OK after today's events. It looks awesome outside. I'm sorry for anyone who has to venture out in this tonight or tomorrow though. Stay safe, everyone. -
January 25-26 Winter Storm Potential
CoolHandMike replied to Ralph Wiggum's topic in Philadelphia Region
Same here, temp back down to 10.2°F. It briefly touched over 11 earlier today. -
January 25-26 Winter Storm Potential
CoolHandMike replied to Ralph Wiggum's topic in Philadelphia Region
About to be a radar hole over me. Then more sleet. -
January 25-26 Winter Storm Potential
CoolHandMike replied to Ralph Wiggum's topic in Philadelphia Region
Just measured almost 2" of sleet on the front steps. Still coming down! Temp is hovering around 11°F. Winds NNW blowing 10mph, gusting to 15. -
January 25-26 Winter Storm Potential
CoolHandMike replied to Ralph Wiggum's topic in Philadelphia Region
All sleet now. Just cleared the driveway and sidewalk. Wow is it powdery! Temp is creeping up as well, 10.4°F. -
January 25-26 Winter Storm Potential
CoolHandMike replied to Ralph Wiggum's topic in Philadelphia Region
Measured 8.25" on my front step. Starting to sound a little plinky out there, and the flakes are getting larger. Maybe starting to warm up slightly, up from 9 to 9.8°F and 7.3°F DP. -
January 25-26 Winter Storm Potential
CoolHandMike replied to Ralph Wiggum's topic in Philadelphia Region
7" here, still really fine and starting to blow around a bit. Still 9°F. -
January 25-26 Winter Storm Potential
CoolHandMike replied to Ralph Wiggum's topic in Philadelphia Region
I've always wanted to be able to use my leaf blower to move snow! Wow. I guess this is what snow in single digits looks like!
