Carvers Gap

Ok, everyone. We have our board, post a bit. You don't have to be super experienced. You can always use the banter for lighter comments. Good to see you all here...glad to see it.

I put all of these on the "master" list at the top. That way we have all of them in one place. At some point I will classify them...at some point. Excellent links so far!

1996 Blizzard. As you can see, impacts were felt in much of the Tennessee Valley and well beyond. I just remember not being able to go anywhere in Knoxville for days due to ice/snow. We didn't get near the snow that KTRI did. The interstates were down to one lane. My roof on my apartment began leaking because the water had nowhere to go - started backing up under the shingles. Here is another map from RSI (great site BTW) which lists impacts and maps of great winter storms:

The 1996 Blizzard was impressive for some places. I lived in Knoxville and missed out on one(edit). If any of you went through that storm, would love to hear your take on this. Great article linked below: 1996

(edit) I am w/ you, tnweathernut. I put this in before knowing you had posted yours! 1985 Arctic Outbreak...This is by far my favorite winter of all time. I was fourteen. I can distinctly remember having to heat our house w/ a kerosene heater as an alternate heat source. I can remember being on the cold ground under my house trying to thaw pipes - by far the coldest I have ever been. I can remember going to school on Saturday - too many times. Case Study of 1985 Arctic Outbreak (AMS) The Big Chill of 1985 (NWAS)

I thought this might be a good thread while we wait on Old Man Winter to unleash his hounds. Links and personal accounts welcome. I am putting this up. I'll work in the evening over the weekend to add a few of my own personal favorites. The ideas here is to get stories from all of the state.

...and I might add that credit also goes to several others on this board who were willing to ask. I am just glad it happened.

Interestingly, they didn't ask for anything. They thought it was a good idea and did it. But thank you for the kind words. Though, I did kick in a small amount in honor of the occasion. I enjoy spending time here, so it is money well spent. Mr. Bob deserves the lion's share of the credit. He asked and was willing to return as a mod.

Good to see you on here, WTNWx. As time goes by, it will be nice to continue to add some links (like those) that are unique to our region. And absolutely please continue to participate on the subforum. That is what will make it work.

Links have been checked(as of December 2018) to see that they work and a few have been added. Be sure to scroll through the thread in order to see the quality links that other folks have added... Weather Models (**updated Nov 2018**) Tropical Tidbits (great starter site for folks new to weather model watching) e-Wall, Electronic Map Wall (Euro Wx Model and more, Penn State University) Canadian Global Deterministic Prediction System (GDPS) Canadian Regional Deterministic Prediction System (RDPS) Plymouth Weather Center (Wx Models) Twister Wx Data (Clown Maps for Snow) UQAM Weather Centre (Wx Models, UKMET) CFSV2 (Long Range Model) JMA - Japanese Wx Model College of Dupage Wx Lab SPC Mesoscale Analysis Dacula Weather Regional Weather Offices (**updated Nov 2018**) Morristown, TN Weather Office (MRX) Nashville, TN Weather Office (OHX) Memphis, TN Weather Office (MEG) Huntsville, AL Weather Office (HUN) Paducah, KY Weather Office (PAH) Climate Outlooks/Indices and Weather Discussions (**updated Nov 2018**) Long Paddock (SOI Values) NAO, AO, PNA, AAO Indices (CPC) Climate Prediction Center (CPC) Earth System Research Laboratory (EPO, NAO, WPO, PNA Indices) ENSO El Nino - Southern Oscillation (CPC) Madden Julian Oscillation (MJO) Storm Prediction Center National Hurricane Center Meteogram Generator Radars (**updated Nov 2018**) NWS Radar Sites Glossary Resources (**updated Nov 2018**) Basic Weather Acronyms (CPC) Weather Glossary Space Weather (**updated Nov 2018**) Solar Wx - Sunspots Tennessee Valley Weather and Climate Resources (**updated Nov 2018**) TVA Reservoir Information (River Levels/Flood Stages) Elevation Reference Points for the TN Valley Frequented Quality Weather Sites (**updated Nov 2018**) Dacula Weather (AmWx member w/ Tennessee Valley roots!) WxSouth (AmWx member and meteorologist!) Beau's Wx (Facebook Page) Snowfall Maps - Earl's Historical Weather/Climate Data (**updated Nov 2018**) Reanalysis Data NCEP Iowa State Historical Radar Data WxUnderground Surface Observations National Climatic Data Center

Put your weather links in this thread. That way, as we add new people to this region, they have places to go and learn. Plus, it gives us all a quick reference. As a general rule, most of us abide by "read more and post less." However, for this forum to work...people have to participate. When making a comment, just be sure to add some weather expertise to your discussion(even if it is limited). Instead of saying, "Boy, it is raining outside." Try this, "The National Weather Service radar is showing heavy returns over middle Tennessee." Instead of saying, "The weather models are showing a torch," try this..."The GFS is showing warm temps at hour n." Read as much as you can. Google is a great tool. And don't be afraid to ask questions. That's how all of us learned to get to our varying levels of expertise. Last update: November 2018

Told Buckeye I'd kick in some dough toward the forum if this happens. Getting ready to do that now. People, I am really excited about this. Mr. Bob, thank you for assuming mod duties.

Somewhere, a Mayan is rolling over in their grave. Going to have to give the space time continuum time to heal.

If you find yourself starting every damn thread, stop! That is narcissistic behavior. Not only that, it is just weird.

As part of posting etiquette, someone needs to link or pin Foothills' winter forecast as well...

When someone says this pattern, model run, etc sure looks good for snow....Please try to at least try to generalize what areas of our region it applies to. Can't tell you the number of times I've been fired up after reading something like that only to find out I'm not even close. Now, I just look at the models first. Not sure why this was moved to banter. It says, "Feel free to add," on the subtitle. Instead of moving a statement that is not agreed with...state your counterpoint. I am not trying to be unreasonable. It is a fair point. So, I'm putting my two cents back here.