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I just commented something similar prior to reading this. Aside from a few years when I was traveling for IT, I've spent most of my life in MoCo until I moved to Frederick. Even compared to DC, I feel like there's slightly more clouds along the Catoctin's. The part that kinda sucks is that it happens more in the cooler months because of CAA, which coincides with shorter days.

We're in the clouds without precip portion of the program. It's pretty noticeable how much residual cloud cover we get being right along the Blue Ridge compared to places towards Richmond/south and east, especially in this type of a NW flow pattern.

Yea, but being patient about things we can't control isn't nearly as fun even though it would be completely rational.

We can certainly agree to disagree.

I think it’ll snow at some point in the next 4 months, unless it doesn’t.

So like Fe”brrrr”uary as in cold and snowy?

I’m not even sure how anyone can even defend the decision. If a team goes undefeated and still can’t win a title, then what’s the point of even playing lol.

I get your point (yes, there are teams in every sport that miss the cut), but in what sport does an undefeated team not have a chance to win the title? Re college hoops, I actually like the fact that every conference is represented. I know college football is different in that there’s far less games, but it’s gotta be the least competitively balanced system in all of sports and may even contribute to less parity as the top hs prospects know they’d have very little chance of winning a title at a smaller school.

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/... A clipper system will be moving across the area Wednesday morning. Latest indications are that there may be enough overlap of lift and moisture for a few rain/snow showers east of the mountains, though temperatures are marginal especially east of US-15. Colder than normal temperatures and blustery conditions will follow the clipper through Thursday, then milder temperatures build in Friday into Saturday as high pressure shifts overhead then offshore. A large trough and cold front approach the area next weekend, setting the stage for unsettled weather. Uncertainty lingers in the details, but some gusty winds, downpours, or even rumbles of thunder are possible.

We are kinda due for 3 subpar winters in a row.

How's next winter looking?

I didn't really follow college football this season, so that may be true re FSU's schedule, but it's pretty stupid that an undefeated ACC team doesn't get a chance to win the title. College football can be fun, but it's an incredibly flawed playoff system. March Madness >>> CFP

Yea, but there was some hyping up of this time frame, which now is looking like an autumn pattern (yesterday was fringe t-shirt weather lol). In general, though, the idea was geared towards Jan/Feb…so not too many surprises yet.

That's basically the internet as a whole.

I always feel the need to preface this by saying I am not rooting for CC, but today's temps did feel kind of awesome. With that said, I'm not ready to buy into all of this permanent subpar winter talk. I just think the pattern was so awful this past year even for precip that it may just take some time to become more favorable. We're pretty decent at backloaded winters, so this might just be one of those in the making (tbd).

It's been a boring weather year...even by tropical standards. That played a role in my snowfall forecast. Maybe Jan/Feb will bring the goods.

Sounds like a leveled up version of Jan ‘00 crossed with that 2015 snow squall.

33 is pushing it, but I do have some hoops gloves that I actually used this week. I’ve got a pretty decent and1 bag lol. I always had a jumper tbh, but it’s only been the last couple years that I’ve really focused on my handles. The only problem with outdoor hoops is that I go through shoes way too quickly.

I want it canceled except for mid Dec to mid Feb…with the exception of the March 2024 superstorm.

Actually one of the more normal ways to get snow here.

It’s kinda wild that 3 months ago was Labor Day and in 3 months it’ll be March.

Our winters are now only two months long, so we still have time.

Doug K nailed last year’s snowfall forecast, though it would be kinda funny if he’s way off this winter.

Yea, and often times when I view the satellite imagery, it seems like there's an endless stream of clouds through the upper Midwest to northeast. I don't think I'd like that very much. I could see myself retiring in New England, but probably only when my basketball days and maybe even mountain biking days are over, though the idea of summer biking up there and not having to chase a nor'easter is intriguing.

There is some truth to us being generally horrendous at December snow, though I think the biggest concern is whether locations north and west of the cities can at least score. I went ham in 2013-2015 wrt to taking pics and vids of just about every single winter event and even in 2013/14 (a top shelf, Buffalo Trace Distillery-level winter), the first significant event was on December 8 (and I had to drive to Germantown for the goods). For 2014/15, I only have a minor jeep topper on Nov 26 and really nothing until January (which is when that winter started poppin'). For the dirt old folks (which I'm starting to inch towards lol), I think we have some selective memory bias about December events because they stand out. With that said, I don't think we want to go through December mild...I can't see that as a very good indicator of a "wall to wall" winter, though it probably doesn't mean anything in regards to whether we end up above average in snowfall since January and February are by far our most productive months. Personally, I like having a 2-3 month long winter. I do not like cold and dry/windy, though I understand the rationale behind seeking that type of pattern for increased snow chances.