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I asked this last few winters after all of the jokes about the Euro's previous supposed superior performance.  Do any of the mets know what the major objectives were for the changes in the model?  I'm pretty sure the primary objective wasn't in predicting northeast snowstorm totals 5 days out in the Conus. 

Not my sub but I lurk on this and the sne site a lot. Both are great although my sub (Philly) has fewer wienie posts and is very civilized.  That being said, all the discussion on analogue winters and the hope for snowy winters doesn't  take into account that one huge snowstorm covering the whole eastern seaboard, no matter how much it goes against previous winter outlooks, will make that winter memorable.  I am always hoping for that storm every winter.

It's going to be interesting to see if Ian tries to fight off going onto land.  A losing battle of course.

I was serious when I said your subforum was probably, for me,  the best on this weather board. There is no better place for me to go during the winter months.  But there is a place for off-topic posts.  I hope there are no hard feelings.

4 minutes ago, SJonesWX said:

lots of day drinkin' going on down in Jersey today it looks like

You saying that because I take obs and discussion seriously? There is a place for off-topic.

8 minutes ago, CoastalWx said:

At least he has Three Bridges nearby to end it?

I have been following your subforum since it was was eastern weather and I considered it one of the best.  This response from CoastalWx makes me rethink.  What the F... happened?

Contrary to what I thought, this is not a really serious subforum.  Recommending a 4" rain gauge , no matter what brand, brought ridicule. Unbelievable.

4 minutes ago, weatherwiz said:

Are you a salesperson for 4'' rain gauges? 

Absolutely not.  What is the problem with these gauges?

2 minutes ago, dendrite said:

You've been preaching the official stratus cocorahs one for how many posts now and now you're including all 4" gauges?

I have never heard of or preached Stratus.  What is the difference between Stratus or other brands?  I don't have a Stratus.  My gauge looks like the one you just posted.  For sure it wasn't Stratus, whatever that company is.

6 minutes ago, dendrite said:

The clear 4" gauge is the Stratus gauge.

What 4" rain gauge isn't clear?

2 minutes ago, SouthCoastMA said:

How do you not know what a stratus is? How do you expect me to carry on a meteorogical discussion with you now. smh

Google 4" rain gauge.  Is Stratus the only brand?

2 minutes ago, CoastalWx said:

You're right. Just put me on mute because I don't have a stratus. If you don't have a stratus range gauge, you can't have a good meteorological discussion. Just hate to see it.

What is a Stratus rain gauge? There are a number of sites that sell a 4" rain gauge.

1 minute ago, CoastalWx said:

It's true, I use my best judgement. The one I have breaks it down by 1/8" So a little more detail.  Life gets busy, so I don't necessarily care too much if a whiff by a few hundredths when reporting. LOL.

And I thought the New England forum was the place to go for serious weather discussion.  What is the big deal about buying a 4" rain gauge that can be used in all seasons?  My Davis Pro is super in all but the winter season.  The rain gauge is a cheap backup. 

2 minutes ago, weatherwiz said:

drought lol 

I really hope you are right.

5 minutes ago, 40/70 Benchmark said:

No, entirely sarcastic. Believe it or not, I'm more resilient than my lawn and will perservere.

I depend on well water, and I definitely care about drought conditions.  You seem to make a joke about this whole thing.. I actually hope we go through an extended period of average precipitation in the U.S.

3 minutes ago, 40/70 Benchmark said:

Rain is serious bidness.

Considering what we in the Northeast have been through this summer,  I hope this was a serious post.

2 minutes ago, CoastalWx said:

I don't have one either haha. 

There is no excuse for a meteorologist not to use the 4" rain gauge.

2 minutes ago, 40/70 Benchmark said:

Easy if rain isn't your thing...took me until this year.

They are also good in the winter for snow,sleet, rain  to get total precip.  Remove the funnel and inner tube. The tipping bucket gauge on my davis pro sucked in the winter.

14 hours ago, TauntonBlizzard2013 said:

Sweet. Thanks. I’m going to get a gauge to back up my electronic stuff. Hate guessing.

How can any weather enthusiast not have a 4" official rain gauge?

1 hour ago, weathafella said:

Warm today.  
 

Very sad as our beloved doggie had to be put down yesterday evening.   14 happy years with so many snow memories. RIP Honey.

Thanks for sharing.  So sad.  I have a lab that's reaching the end.

For example, from the NE subforum,  COC weather  = chamber of commerce weather.  Who would have guessed?

I visit a lot of different sub forums and I come across lots of acronyms that aren't listed on the weather.gov website or in a google search.  I don't know how to do it but maybe someone could create a table of acronyms, even if they are region specific.

1 hour ago, RUNNAWAYICEBERG said:

Dews straddling 60 wed into thur like your nights out at the dilf bar. Nice step step down before the full fledge coc penetrates your swamped fanny on Friday removing the built up toilet paper. 

COC ?

Had 0.43"  early this morning.  I didn't hear any thunder and only realized it had rained because my bedroom screens were wet.  With these temperatures any rain at this point is a positive.

Tip,    I understand that you are probably a very well schooled meteorologists and have a lot to offer this weather board.  But why do you feel it necessary to offer your thoughts in a manner which is incomprehensible to most weather enthusiasts like me?  Absolutely no offense intended.