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Hobbyist analysis here, but it looks like a zonal flow develops around that time on the GEFS...which is probably ideal at this point to try to put a halt to these nw tracks.

I actually consider 2015 to be wall to wall. We had a coating in November (I was living in Bethesda at the time), several inches from (I think) a clipper on Jan 6 (that might be the cold storm you're referring to, though I think DC didn't do as well with that one), and then a couple of minor events on Jan 21 and Jan 26. 2014 started early, too, with that Dec 8 Germantown-area system, but we did have to wait until Jan 21 to get the first snow-drought buster (which followed the 2011-2013 situation that's similar to the one we're in now).

Jahmir Young is legit. Might struggle to make an nba roster bc he’s undersized and the league is stacked, but he’d prob make good money overseas.

Minus the backend snow (which actually produced nothing in dt Frederick), December is getting punted. The east coast is really on a cooler in the snow department. I’m ready for 2024 and a new vibe.

…decided to compete with the elements via a prolonged hoops sesh. The lack of wind made it more tolerable than I expected.

I’m craving snow at this point for the sake of something different to workout in, even if it’s a hike.

Currently in the midst of possibly my least favorite type of weather pattern...nw flow (up top), mostly cloudy, and chilly. Give me 50s and sun or a snowstorm. I'm done with the negotiating.

Looks like it closes off too soon, though at this point it would be encouraging if anywhere in the northeast gets snow.

lol yea. I was gonna say that we’ve entered the reminiscing portion of the program. This winter does seem to have a more promising vibe than last year, but we literally only have around 2 months of a prime snow window left. I think the main issue we’re seeing now is how little snow (or even mixed bag) opportunities we’re getting through December. It really makes winter feel more condensed and this is coming from someone who generally does not like cold.

The lack of any digital blue on the 6z GFS is wild.

Turned into an overcast day. We’re still professionals at clouds rolling through from the GL region.

I’m canceling winter until it snows, then I plan to cancel it again a few days later until it snows again.

I guess it’s time for a reminder that it’s only December.

What you're really trying to say is that DC is the new Richmond...and I agree.

You're probably not wrong. Forecasting clouds the day of can be a challenge around here.

Just wait until we need a slow-moving 1060 high centered near Toronto to offset the additional UHI effects from the Monumental entertainment district in Alexandria.

I’ve been time sharing lol

We've had some frozen crystals since, but we're definitely on a 2011-2013 run right now.

There's also the typical folks talking about the typical folks lol. Jokes aside, I find the Euro control only going out to 240 to be a rational decision on their part.

There's absolutely nothing to track on the latest GFS, though I do approve of the blue sky situation today.

What's snow?

12z GFS said, "The basketball courts will remain open", which is perfectly acceptable. I would like a snowstorm, though.

We're not Charlotte, but we certainly don't need to move to Richmond anymore.

West coast winter?

So how's the 24/25 ENSO looking?