Beneficial soaker so far, but overall, this event seems a bit underwhelming. Looks like 0.5"-1.0" areawide for the most part and the radar is spotty to the west...at least for now.
I’m actually kinda retired from these stat padder, non-accumulating snow events, unless it’s pouring parachutes that accumulate on elevated surfaces. Otherwise, I want a legit snowstorm…at least 2-4”.
I heard a similar rolling thunder in Frederick around 9am. Thought it was a truck…might still have been, but timing corresponded with the heavier precip.
Not the most inspiring surface map for cold air chasing precip…but models > farmer style forecasting…so we’ll see… https://weather.rap.ucar.edu/surface/displaySfc.php?region=bwi&endDate=20230203&endTime=-1&duration=0
There isn’t much of an arctic air push behind this system. Imo the higher elevations are in a much better spot to get a side of mashed potatoes from pollo.
Ended up getting some sunny skies up here to end the week. Also just biked over at the 'shed...trails were drier than I expected. Really no muddy spots at all. Was nice to get out there before real winter arrives.
I’m gonna welcome it. I just know these setups are typically nowcast for our region. I haven’t looked at this event too closely, so maybe it surprises. Higher elevations will be in better shape.
lol. I'm not tracking snow for this event. Absolutely, not worth it. However, I will be tracking the storm itself as it looks interesting and may provide some needed rainfall. Might have to bike a trail or two today...I've been slacking on that.
I grew up in the 80s and it made me think snow was basically to be expected every winter. Pretty solid 3 months of it. There were hits and misses, but snow was definitely a theme.
Yep, back to cloudy conditions. This is a perfect example of why I do not like a persistent nw flow. The clouds to precip ratio is just not ideal…especially as you get further n and w of the fall line.
If I can’t play basketball in it, then it’s a quality snow event. I expect snow covered courts…anything else and I’m gonna be out there working on the Curry two-ball drill. True story.
Doesn’t seem like there’s much in the way of cold rushing in behind that system. Even when that happens, east of the mountains is typically not very good at rain to snow due to downsloping. Looks like the following weekend is the next system to watch.
Unpopular opinion on this forum, but several days of generally cloudy weather for periodic flurries isn’t the most ideal weather pattern. For me, I think it’s 50s and sun, or a snowstorm.
Clippers also resulted in many forecast busts back in the day, though when they make it over the mountains they can be pretty cool and help keep the winter vibe intact.