the southern jet definitely lifts further north on 6z gfs compared to 18z. almost looks like this could morph into a multi wave type of deal for the weekend instead of one big storm.
Well assuming the gfs is right, the Sunday system doesn’t seem like it would take much to turn that into something if it can phase earlier with the next ns energy.
Wind has really ramped up (balcony furniture has now gathered around in a huddle). I already can tell the wind is out of the nw as it just rolls right off the mountains.
looks like two systems to keep an eye on...the stat padder and where the boundary stalls will determine what happens with that next southern wave for the weekend.
bit too much high pressure "press" for the interior, but if the boundary sets up further west it could be fun. as is, looks good for the tidewater region for now.
i expected it, but elevation hasn't been as important east of the blue ridge...that mid level warm air is obviously pretty high up and probably thick. needed a better 500 low track.
i think it's a wrap soon. i did just check and don't hear pingers yet. pretty good band moving through, but it's football time now. curious how hagerstown does though in a setup like this.
Until the flip happens, this is a premium snowstorm in progress. Taking the Jeep out and roads covered. Pure powder. Really has an Atlantic system feel to it.
What’s impressive aside from the moderate powder falling (which has got to be at least 0.5” ph here right now) is the breeze. It’s really adding an element to this storm.