Been attempting to learn some really, (really) simple GIS. Posting this here because the map isn't actually something I believe in -- it was a test -- but maybe later this evening I'd actually try something... or maybe there will be a storm with greater upside than 1" one day.
This is 100% true but it won't stop me from analyzing every 15m interval on the HRRR.
Don't look now but the 20z is substantially jucier into VA.
20z
19z
The last decent HRRR run was 16z IMO. If you want to be on the weenie train, I'm rolling the infallible (lol) EURO/CMC/RGEM power combo. Unless something better comes around.
18z RGEM is gonna be a substantial bump up from its recent runs looking at the quick CMC maps. Waiting for better graphics but it looks like a 6hr storm at DCA with 3 good hours in there.
Don't think its back to where it was a 24+ hours ago, but I'm interested
Kinda looks like 09z - 15z was the only really off run. Regardless, good to see guidance like the HHRR (and sure, even the SREF [emoji51]) pivoting back a bit.
3k is a little better. Seems to be because the coastal gets going a little sooner/stronger. Not sure that's how we'd win around DC/Balt but it that was a real trend at some point it could spell well for the southern parts of the subforum - couple models have had a "victory" stripe of 1" or so down there.
People shouldn't mistake my limited enthusiasm for any hopes this is ends up being more than a sloppy inch, and even that is generous. I'd just like to see snow and this is a top 3 window we've had all season... as others have said, sad stuff.
GFS is actually an improvement - precip bumped north and 850s look great down to the south. Just need to have the usual 50mi jump north in 48 hours. Surface temps not as great around metro but maybe heavier precip would help?
Since people might need a mediocre pick-me-up after the RGEM, the 06z EPS was the best its looked for Weds in the past four cycles. Yes, we are talking a difference of tenths. I haven't yet seen a tenth, so...